young girls going to homecoming and prom; they’re women attending Mardi Gras balls; they’re brides, bridesmaid and mothers of the bride and groom,” Huber said. The store offers lay-away, too, a convenience which certainly helps if you’re on a budget. Huber can outfit you from head to toe, as she carries shoes, gloves, jewelry, hats and other accessories to fit your every need. There’s nothing like one-stop shopping! Speaking of hats, Huber is a member of Value-Oriented Wine Group VOWG, the topic of this issue’s cover story. Rhinestone Runway was a sponsor of the 2010 Kentucky Derby event held at Graywood Plantation. “Women came in to buy hats, and we had so much fun decorating those hats and meeting so many women!” she laughed. “One of my employees, Whitney Moss, surprised me by decorating a hat for me—and it took first prize in the hat contest!” Huber enjoys the club, which she says is full of warm people. “They’re very welcoming and know how to have a good time,” she said. What’s ahead for Rhinestone Runway?
The store is always involved in big projects, recently becoming official sponsors of the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana USA pageants, and the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen of Queens Pageant. With the economy in the condition that it is today, and the oil spill affecting Louisiana, Huber plans on continuing to serve her clientele to the best of her ability by offering them the largest selection of gowns in Louisiana, and to dress them so they will feel beautiful, confident and comfortable. “Lots of people dream of having their own businesses,” she said.” I would tell every one of them to plan, work hard, and do your homework to make your dream a reality. It’s never easy, especially today with so many businesses closing their doors. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I have strong faith. With God’s hand in my life and in my business, I will continue to follow my dream.” Rhinestone Runway is located at 3040 Ryan St., Lake Charles and 819 West Esplanade, Suite J in Kenner. For more information, call 433-9494 or 513-8424. TJN
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