The toast of the fashion blog world

I don’t know what I could say about Rumi Neely, the blogger behind Fashion Toast, that everyone else in the blogosphere doesn’t know already. But she has the most followers on Bloglovin’, is now the face of Forever 21, and gets all kinds of cool, designer threads “gifted,” prompting fashion bloggerettes everywhere to step up their games and post more often, style better outfits and remember that dreams can come true for those with an eye for style, providing they’re willing to work their leggings-covered butts off!
Anyway I painted this image of Rumi based on a photo on her blog a while back where she was roaming through the West Village in NYC. I loved her outfit here because it was both romantic and funky. She truly got the vibe of the place she was visiting with her floppy hat, tall boots and casually thrown on bracelets–but it was still 100 percent her own style. As a native New Yorker, I tip my own oversized, floppy hat to her.

35 Comments

  2. Melina
    Melina on January 10, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Wow this is great! I'd love to see more of your work! I know exactly which outfit post this is from too… one of my faves from her.

    xx Melina

    .but i like it.

  3. Yerma
    Yerma on January 7, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    I like it so much, very good!!
    mamaquemepongo.blogspot.com

  4. FASHION ICE
    FASHION ICE on January 7, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    love her! shes amazing and lovely painting!!

  5. Georgia
    Georgia on January 7, 2011 at 8:02 am

    I immediately recognised Rumi from this painting. It's stunning!
    I really wish I had your talent 🙂
    xx

    http://birdandcrown.blogspot.com

  6. The Brunette Shake
    The Brunette Shake on January 6, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Wow! This is wonderful 🙂 I love Rumi & the Fashion Toast too! I had no idea she was the face of Forever 21! I love your blog 🙂 Please check out mine and if you like it follow me (i am now following you)!

    xoxo

    http://www.thebrunetteshake.com

  7. Jazzy E (hivennn)
    Jazzy E (hivennn) on January 5, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    So beautiful. x hivennn.

  8. Jazzy E (hivennn)
    Jazzy E (hivennn) on January 5, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    p.s i would prettyt much kill to have you draw something for me.

  9. Making Magique
    Making Magique on January 3, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Rumi is radd…but i love your pic of her even better than her!

    xox Haleigh in Paris aka your new fan

  11. Fashion Tidbits
    Fashion Tidbits on January 2, 2011 at 5:44 am

    that's a beautiful portrait of her!

  12. Dear Girl
    Dear Girl on January 2, 2011 at 5:33 am

    lucky her for being painted=) well, what can I say for a New Yorker in fashion=)…? and plus the touch of your strokes, i think it's all good and beautiful!

    Happy New Year my dear!

  14. Belle de Couture
    Belle de Couture on January 1, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    Wowza, great painting! You do ah-mazing work! Keep it up! Happy New Year btw :))

    xx
    Jen

    http://belledecouture.com

  15. Fashion Fabrice
    Fashion Fabrice on January 1, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    i must say honnestly you are reaaally good in what you're doing! This picture of rumi is gorgeous work! Keep it up!

    Love
    fashionfabrice

  17. JEAN-PIERRE
    JEAN-PIERRE on January 1, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    just wanted to let you know that i really love the content and imagery on your blog, happy new year.
    LOVE THE PAINTING
    -Azede

  18. Sabina
    Sabina on January 1, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Whoops sorry didn't mean to misspell your name.

  19. Sabina
    Sabina on January 1, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Elinore–I wish I could identify the place. I love the sign.

  20. Ellinor Forje
    Ellinor Forje on January 1, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Hey! My friend Isabel took it somewhere in the States.

  21. Ellinor Forje
    Ellinor Forje on January 1, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I love it. Your a true talent yourself. Thanks for sharing and drop by me too when you havetime.

    Cheers.

  22. Sarah Whitney
    Sarah Whitney on January 1, 2011 at 4:49 am

    What a gorgeous painting, you're incredibly talented! I think you really captured her style and personality!

  23. Shevah
    Shevah on December 31, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    I love your style of drawing and painting. This is really nice. 🙂

  24. nicole ...given
    nicole ...given on December 31, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    ok i love all your pictures but this is my fave!

  25. krisandkel
    krisandkel on December 31, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    Rumi is truly amazing! Great painting! Hope you have a great New Year!

    <3 kris&kel
    http://www.krisandkel.com

  27. CMA
    CMA on December 31, 2010 at 8:37 am

    loving everything about your blog!
    keep up the great work in the new year
    happy new year from COSMICaroline!
    and stayed tuned for revamped outfits and new COSMICaroline looks in 2011!

    -COSMICaroline
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

  30. Sabina
    Sabina on December 30, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    Thanks, Summer! I did–hope she likes it.

  32. Couture Carrie
    Couture Carrie on December 30, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Gorgeous painting!
    Love Rumi!

    xoxox,
    CC

  34. Louise Brooke Arnot
    Louise Brooke Arnot on December 30, 2010 at 10:40 am

    Thank you for the lovely comments. This is such a stylish painting <3
    Feel free to paint any of my pictures! xx

    http://www.lovefromloulou.blogspot.com