Was that the Pony Post?!
Oh, it's just you, Opal.
Ohhh... Every other day
he's here like clockwork!
Not today!
What could possibly be
holding him up?!
Strawberry cinnamon
cilantro salutations!
- What?
- What indeed.
I bet you're wondering
what warrants such a welcome!
Well, that welcome is warranted
by a pony that whisked up
a warm batch of strawberry
cinnamon cilantro cupcakes!
That strangely sickening
flavor combination
sounds just as bad as it tastes.
Ugh.
So I came here to offer you some!
After that visually descriptive and
disturbing endorsement, I'll pass.
Oh, I almost forgot! I have
this letter for you, Rarity!
The post pony was going
to deliver it,
but after a strawberry cinnamon
cilantro cupcake,
he was feeling kinda queasy.
And since I was heading over anyway,
I figured I could do it for him!
Here you go!
What's it say?
I got it!
Woo-hoo!
Got what?
Oh, I have been holding out
for the perfect location,
and it finally became available!
So now I can fulfill my dream of
opening a boutique in Canterlot!
Whoo! I'm so excited, I think I'm
gonna lose my cupcakes!
Rarity's such a savvy
businesspony.
I'm so impressed she
used the huge bonus
she earned making the costumes
for Sapphire Shores' Equestria-wide tour
to open this second boutique!
I take it from your reaction
that you like the boutique?
It's lovely.
Gosh, Rarity. I know hard work
when I see it,
and it looks like you worked
your hooves to the nub!
I don't know. Those hooves
don't look nubby.
They look scrubbied and
buffied and pedied!
Well, despite my 'nubby
scrubby buffy pony pedi,
I actually have been
working very hard!
However, I never could have
gotten the boutique ready
for the grand opening without
the help of my new manager
Sassy Saddles!
Bust my buttons, Rarity!
The ponies from Ponyville!
I knew I needed a manager
for Canterlot Carousel,
so when Sassy showed me her resumé
and I saw that she worked
in all of the finest boutiques
in Canterlot,
I hired her right on the spot!
I then laid out this plan, or "pattern"
as we say in the fashion biz,
for Canterlot Carousel so that
Rarity's boutique will be
a guaranteed success and those doors
will never, ever, ever close!
Wow, Sassy. Your attention
to detail is truly impressive.
I've already put a pin in
the first piece of the pattern -
Beautify the Boutique!
But next was the very
crucial pattern piece -
Marketing to the Mares!
Turns out that everypony
here loves royalty!
So I created a collection
that beautifully revolves
around the royal element
of Canterlot!
And it just so happens there's a hot
new princess in Equestria!
In every poll Sassy Saddles took,
you were the most popular princess!
Coincidentally, one of my gowns
is inspired by the window
in Canterlot Castle commemorating
your coronation!
While I've always prided myself
on paying attention to detail,
I've taken my latest collection
to a whole new level
with "Rarity's Rules of TLC"!
Judging by this baby, TLC stands
for Tasty Liquorice Candy!
TLC stands for 'Time, Love,
and Couture'.
And while I do agree that
this dress has potential,
I've not had enough time to give it
enough love to become couture.
But the rest of the gowns
in tonight's line
have met Rarity's Rules and
are ready to be presented!
My marketing research
also confirmed that
customers that viewed somepony
famous wearing a gown
wish to own that gown
for themselves.
I call this piece of the pattern
Celebrity Status!
So, Twilight, we were
wondering if perhaps
you might possibly wear
this tonight?
If being a princess
and wearing that dress
can help your boutique in any way,
then I say stick a pin in it.
It's done.
Alright, everypony!
Let's set the stage!
Ever since I was a little filly,
all I've ever wanted
was to own a boutique
here in Canterlot.
Somepony pinch me!
I'm about to open the doors
to that very boutique!
Welcome to the grand opening
of Canterlot Carousel!
Oh, hello!
Oh, nice to see you!
Welcome, welcome!
Oh, I'm so happy to...
That Sassy totally stepped
on your hooves, Rarity.
Oh, no! Did she mess up
that nice pony pedi?!
Okay. Phew!
Oh, I don't think she meant to.
Rarity, are you ready to
reveal the collection?
Is she sure she doesn't
wanna do it herself?
Yeah.
Yes, I am.
Fluttershy, could you
help Twilight get ready?
Oh, certainly.
Fillies and gentlecolts!
I am designer and couturier Rarity,
I'd like to welcome you - again -
to the grand opening
of Canterlot Carousel, and I'm
thrilled that you are here to see
my newest collection inspired
by this regal city!
- Rarity, I'm-
- Fashion Plate of Cosmare magazine!
I'm so honored that Cosmare
was able to do
a piece on the grand opening
of my boutique!
Well, when Sassy Saddles calls,
saying she's found
the latest and greatest in fashion,
we hightail without fail!
Now tell me all about
your latest collection!
Oh, uh, it's called
"Rarity's Royal Regalia".
Royally radiant!
My favorite part of being a designer
is finding my inspiration,
and that really wasn't difficult
when it came to Canterlot.
Everywhere I looked, the royal city
just spoke to me!
I call it "In-spire-ation".
Genius! Simply genius!
I spent hours by the lily pond
on the castle grounds,
which inspired this gown -
"Water Filly"!
Oh, the whimsy!
Watching Celestia raise the sun
each morning literally lit up my day...
This is "Tripping the Light".
Fantastic!
And of course, Luna raising
the moon guided me to sleep.
I call this "Over the Moon"!
Well, I certainly am!
And for our finale, I have
something very special.
I was inspired by
the stained glass window
created in honor
of Princess Twilight...
I call this "The Reign in Stain"!
Because the dress
is inspired by the-
-stained glass window
of a reigning princess!
Yes!
Oh, well, I think "The Reign in Stain"
is too difficult to explain!
Especially for the signature piece
of a collection?
But I rather like the-
Fillies and gentlecolts,
I, Sassy Saddles,
am pleased to introduce
the grand finale of the grand opening
of Rarity's Royal Regalia -
the "Princess Dress"!
Success!
Everypony, please follow me
and you can all place your orders
for the Princess Dress!
Rarity, I want to be the first pony
to congratulate you!
The Princess Dress has just guaranteed
Canterlot Carousel's success!
Yeah! Rarity's Royal Regalia
is amazing!
And everypony seemed to love
the Princess Dress!
You bet your saddle they did.
Rarity now has one hundred orders
for her signature gown!
One hundred orders?!
All at one time?!
According to my pattern,
the next piece
is The Success of the Signature Dress,
so I do not see the problem!
Uh...
Cupcake?
First of all, Sassy Saddles,
I would have appreciated
getting to name the final gown
from my collection myself.
My research shows that
your "Reign in Stain" name
was a play on words that was both
very confusing and quite unappealing.
While I see your point,
we should have discussed it
prior to the grand opening, Sassy.
My only goal is for Canterlot Carousel
to succeed.
That's why I changed the name,
and that is why I took all those orders
for the Princess Dress.
But... But receiving orders for
one hundred dresses in one day,
it's just too much too soon!
Are you actually
saying we should...
cancel these orders?!
Wha... But...
Uh, n-no, Sassy.
Promises were made,
and I shall sew my very best
to provide each and every pony
a Princess Dress full of TLC.
Oh, thank you, Rarity, thank you!
Oh, satin and silk,
Rarity, are you sure
you don't want your friends
to help you make the dresses?
No, Sassy. These orders
are my responsibility.
All I have to do is
stick to my plan
so I can deliver each
and every Princess Dress
in keeping with
my Rules of Rarity!
The rules of Rarity
guarantee quality
This I can assure
For each and every dress
I vow to give finesse
With time, love, and couture
My favorite moment's
when a pony sees it
That special gown
that she just adores
That pony's now in style
My hard work's all worthwhile
Oh, yes, it makes my heart
My heart just soar
The rules of Rarity, just a parody
No dress here's unique
The panels all the same
Each colored windowpane
I fashion only makes me
want to shriek!
Oh, to create would
give me elation
To feel once again
some inspiration
Come on now, Rarity
Give me some clarity
Time for your couture love to rule
The rules of Rarity, extra T.L.C.
This feels more sublime
Soon now, they will see
how good these can be
With a little extra shine
The rules of Rarity
guarantee quality
All can see it's true
These new gems add such flair
Their beauty can't compare
This old style suddenly
gleams anew
Is that the customer who
ordered this Princess Dress?
I'll take care of her.
You keep working.
Uh, actually, I'd love to see her reaction
to this particular dress.
Paisley and poplin, Rarity,
look at all the orders
you still have to finish, and
you want to take a break?
Now?
Well, it's just I made some really
lovely changes to this dress-
You did what?!
But every Princess Dress is supposed
to be exactly the same!
Yes yes I know, but these gems
just spoke to me, and-
Fine. Go see her reaction.
Hello, and welcome to
Canterlot Carousel!
I am so pleased to present
to you your-
- Princess Dress!
- Finally!
I've been simply desperate
to get this ever
since I saw Princess Twilight
wearing it on your...
Wait a minute.
There's something different.
Well as an artiste, I did take the liberty
to change a few minor details.
I, eheh,
I saw these gems glistening
in the light, and they just spoke to me.
Aren't they lovely?
And so unique!
They're... fine. But they're not
what I ordered, are they?
Uh, no. No, they're not.
I want the dress to be exactly like the one Princess Twilight wore.
Understand?
Yes... Y-Yes, of course.
The rules of Rarity
Once stood for something
But now it feels like
just some factory
Now every dress I make
With every flaw and mistake
Oh, how it makes my heart
My heart just break
Raving rick-rack, Rarity!
You made two hundred
Princess Dresses!
Yes. Isn't it spectacular?
And I have a special
surprise for you!
The latest issue of Cosmare
magazine just hit the stands!
Canterlot's newest rising star?
And in the hour since
the magazine's come out,
we've gotten another hundred
new orders for the Princess Dress!
One... hundred more...
Princess Dresses?!
I'm the Cosmare cover pony...
I have the most successful
shop in Canterlot...
I've gotten everything
I ever wanted...
but I'm miserable!
How could you possibly
be miserable?
My pattern is perfect!
Cosmare Cover Pony – done!
You have your signature gown,
the Princess Dress of Success!
I don't want to make another
hundred Princess Dresses!
I have a piece for that!
Assemble the Assembly Line!
You'll never have to sew again!
What?! No!
Yes! Then the Canterlot
Carousel never closes!
And Sassy Saddles'
boutique succeeds!
Stop! This is not your boutique!
And if this is what success in Canterlot
looks like, I want no part of it!
Now, make up flyers for
a going-out-of-business sale!
I'm closing Canterlot Carousel!
What?! No!
Oh, you can't, Rarity!
I-I've worked too hard
to make this a success!
I can't be a part of another
failed boutique!
Oh, don't you look lovely?
Nice to see you out here again.
Seems Sassy Saddles isn't
rushing to open the door this time.
Welcome to the going-out-of-business
sale of Canterlot Carousel.
Hey, is this Princess Dress
on sale?
Oh, no, I'm sorry, the Princess Dress
has been discontinued.
But there are plenty of other
lovely dresses on sale today.
Whoa. This dress completely
speaks to my soul.
Can I try it on?
Certainly. The dressing area
is right back there.
This is the most amazing
of amazing dresses!
Just looking at it
brightens my day!
And I'm sure you'll feel even
brighter once you try it on!
Do you still have this In-spire-ation
that's in the new issue of Cosmare?
Oh, yes, I do.
It's-It's right here.
Bats in the belfry!
I have to try it on!
Whoa. This dress makes me
feel like a princess.
And this dress makes me
feel like a princess!
This gown is quite beautiful,
but it totally clashes with my complexion.
Hmmm. Perhaps you'd be even
more taken with this one.
It was inspired by the fountain in
the Canterlot Castle garden.
I call it the "Fountain of Truth"!
It's exactly what I've been dreaming of!
Oh! Well, then I'll finish it,
and the gown shall be yours!
How can I have forgotten?
This is what I've been
dreaming about!
My favorite moment's
when a pony sees it
That special gown that
she just adores
That pony's now in style
My hard work's all worthwhile
Oh, yes, it makes my heart
My heart just soar!
Attention, everypony!
Canterlot Carousel
will not be closing!
But this stuff's still
on sale, right?
Yes, yes, of course.
Oh, Rarity, I'm so sorry.
I focused on that one dress,
and the rest of Rarity's Royal
Regalia paid the price.
Well, so did the Princess Dress.
The more I sold the more
each dress lost its time,
love, and couture, becoming terrible,
lackluster, and common.
I think I finally understand
the Rules of Rarity...
and will apply them
at my next job.
I beg your pardon?
The Rules of Rarity are only to be
applied at Canterlot Carousel!
Which is why you must continue
to manage the boutique
while I'm in Ponyville.
- Ponyville?
- Well, yes,
I'll come to Canterlot
with new designs
and to see the customers
of course,
but Ponyville was always
going to be my home base.
Bobbins and bodkins, Rarity!
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!
And I promise to run everything
following your rules.
I would expect nothing less.
Oh, my gosh, a sale! Do you
have the Princess Dress?!
No!