I will be linking this outfit up to the Pleated Poppy and Real Momma Real Style.
Dress: c/o Fabuless Fashions, Under shirt: c/o Fabuless Fashions, Necklace: c/o Lisa Leonard Feed Your Soul, Wrap bracelet: c/o Lee La La, Shoes: Forever 21
Use the code: lovelmm for 20% off to Lee La La
The other day I was completing a questionnaire at the doctors office. I got to the personal questions section where it asks about your employment. Without hesitation I checked off unemployed. That’s what I’ve been checking off for the last two years, ever since I said goodbye to high heels and briefcases to stay home with my little ball of energy–Lil W. But this time, even after I had already filled in the box, I thought twice.
Unemployed…hardly.
You work hard at what you do, I thought to myself.
Your job matters. You are employed to do good.
You are raising a little boy, supporting a husband, and sharing your journey and life lessons with those who will listen. It’s time to give yourself some credit, Ashley.
So I scratched off the unemployed box, and I wrote down Mom, writer, designer.
Then I smiled.
It’s a trap we fall into.
Not just Mom’s. Not just female business owners. But women in general.
We don’t give the work we do enough value, enough worth.
And just because the doctor’s office information forms don’t have a box titled “super woman”,
doesn’t mean what we do doesn’t deserve some credit.
And that’s why I take so much pride in supporting female business owners–in helping spread the word about the fabulous products they are sharing with the world, in giving them credit for working so hard. Today you’ll notice that my entire outfit (except shoes) is comprised of products from some of my favorite businesses owned and operated by some very inspiring women.
One particular gal will be spotlight today:
Meet Melissa Nelson, owner of Fabuless Fashions, and the gal who sent me the fun and whimsical dress I’m wearing above. The dress that only costs $16!!!
Melissa says: Ever since I was a little girl, I loved to dress up. It made me feel pretty, confident, and it was a way for me to express myself. I know without a doubt that feeling and looking our best can bring out our inner beauty and confidence. “Not every woman has a million dollars, but every woman deserves to feel and look like a million dollars!” Which is why I started Fabuless Fashions–where you will find fashion pieces from new designers at afordable prices–giving you unique styles that not everyone else has – which all and all is just FABULESS! Thanks for supporting a stay-at-home-mom business!
Fabuless Fashions has the latest trends at insanely low prices–inlcuding True Religion jeans!
Be sure to check out the Fabuless Fashions website because you just might see someone you know…
Shop Fabuless Fashions here.
You can find Fabuless Fashions on facebook.
On their blog.
And if you have any questions about a particular item, contact Fabuless Fashions here.
Ashley Stock
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OH my goodness I LOVE that dress! I figured- ‘Oh, this is probably one of those fabulous companies like Shabby Apple where everything is amazing and swoon worthy, but the prices are- well, breathtaking’ Ha! $16?! Are you KIDDING me? Don’t be surprised if you have a billion twinners all over the country! It’s going to be mine when I’m done with this comment! whoop whoop. Thanks, girl!
the dress is to die for !!
OOo the ruffle dress is so great! and I love that you’re supporting mom businesses, its so so important I think. <3
Wow! Those are some “fabuless items”
And so affordable too! Thanks for sharing and for being YOU little missy! 
That is so stinkin’ cute. I have to go check out that website!!
i like her idea that every woman deserves to feel like a million bucks, even if they don’t have that much. cheap cute clothes are always something i’ll appreciate
and i appreciate your blog too. it’s definitely time to stop checking the unemployed box!
I LOVE that dress! I also love Melissa’s red chair…too cute. I know what you mean about that “box” on the doctor’s office paperwork Ashley. I struggle over that box. Next time I am definitely writing a box in for superwoman. That’s so awesome!
That dress is super cute! I think I’m in love with all of Melissa’s creations. I know how you feel, I’ve been a SAHM for 11yrs. and it’s a lot of work. I will have to remember the Superwoman thing the next time I’m filling out paperwork. LOL
jeanna @ dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com
I just went to the website and you are totally front and center!! wow.
ahhhh that outfit is amazing! the dress and shoes! i’m in love! soo cute!!
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That dress is amazing – and the price is unbeatable! I bought myself a present. Thanks for sharing! You look gorgeous, as usual.
I love that dress and it is an amazing deal. But I loved your story about checking off employment at the doctor’s office. When I tell people I blog they almost look like they’re about to laugh. I think slowly that will start to change – I hope!
You are so right about this Ash. Since I just moved here to CA with my man, I keep thinking….”Wow, this is the first time I’ve been unemployed in my entire adult life”. But it’s NOT TRUE. I have my Etsy shop that I work on daily, I’m a writer, I take care of this household and all of that MATTERS.
Thank you for helping me realize that what I do, WHAT I LOVE, is important. I love you.
You’re so inspiring! Way to give yourself credit. I once read/saw (don’t remember where) about what a stay-at-home mom’s annual salary would be if all the work she did was counted as “real” work. It was a huge amount, I think probably in the range of what your doctor would be making. So even if you don’t get the pay, you deserve the credit.
I LOVE the dress you’re wearing! And I have been sooo tempted to buy the brown dress at the bottom. I have barely bought a thing in the last 4 years and after 3 babies, nothing I own fits right anymore. Maybe I need to do some shopping
. P.S. did your site get a redesign? It looks gorgeous!
I agree that we have to give ourselves credit for the work we do. As soon as I made the decision to stay home with my girl I decided I was going to tell people I was a PMW when they asked. I would then explain if they wanted more information, I am a Professional Mom and Wife.
Those dresses are great, and even better prices! The cost of cotton has gone up so offering good prices is a hard thing to do these days. Way to go supporting woman businesses!
Oh my goodness- that dress is seriously adorable. You are so right, we are worth just as much as every other woman. I know I work hard to keep my family running smoothly. Good for you for adding your “title”. We all deserve a little recognition!
LOVE what you said about being a wife and mother!! LOVE reading your blog!!
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Suuuper cute! Basically an entire outfit made from my favorite jewelry designers and now a new clothing designer I’m about to fall in love with, woohoo!
Happy Monday pretty lady
Rachelle
if you are any cuter I would hate you…just kidding I will always love you
I LOVE this look on you..boho anthro chic! your beautiful as always! xoxo
I LOVE when you post about clothes because you always look so cute, you take risks, and you don’t spend a fortune doing it. I am checking out her website as soon as I post this comment.
I LOVE YOUR BLOG…so linking it NOW!!! And you are certainly in my head today. We don’t give ourselves credit and we have the most important job ever! Love the dress and LOVE the cause…
I really love your blog! You’ve really inspired me with your vulnerability and made me feel less a lone as a new mother. This particular post really stuck out to me. It’s something that I think about a lot lately. People always ask what I do. And sometimes when I say, “I’m at home with the baby for now,” they ask me what I do all day. I don’t really know what to say to that.
When did being a full time mom become ‘doing nothing’?
I LOVE this dress…. It’s in my shopping cart right now, lol! do you know when/if the dress with the flowers around the collar is available?! I can’t tell you how much I love your blog and how thankful I am to my friend who opened my eyes to it!
LOVE IT!
Love the shoes! I looked at the Forever 21 website and didn’t see them. Found something similar that was leopard print. Can you tell me the name of the shoes?
Thanks so much!
Good for you for championing those of us who work from home! You are so right, we don’t give ourselves enough credit.
I remember the other day when I was telling someone that I still had a couple of articles to write for monthly columns that are due at the end of the month. He said, “So you’re a writer?” And my instinctive response was “no.” I shrugged, “well, blogger…” and smiled, almost apologetically! I resolved right then and there to say yes the next time someone asks me that and to say, “writer” right along with “personal style blogger.”
Thanks for the encouragement! I’m glad I followed you here from WIWW.
Jeanine
P.S. Your outfit is adorable!
Gorgeous dress! So true about being a Mom. Probably the hardest and best job ever!
LOVE the dress and you look super cute on Fabuless Fashions website
I am checking out all their fabuless dresses now 
Dress is ADORABLE! And you are absolutely right about us women NEVER giving ourselves enough credit! I always check unemployed too….but I think we work just as hard (if not harder) at home!
super cute dress! checking them out!
Great dress! It’s the tube dress right? Do you have a shirt underneath it?
yep, i have a shirt on underneath
the shirt is from Fabuless Fashions too 