The Canterlot Chronicles was the first to peg her as a lesbian. It was even on the second page, which was the only part that pleased Rarity. The article came after her sixth attempt at romance with an important pony at a fashion show. One of her dresses was on display at the show, worn by a model she'd picked herself. The show went fantastic. Almost perfect, even! Not a thing had gone wrong, and it finally seemed like she was going to make it though a date with a stallion without bucking something up so badly there wouldn't be a second.