Mrs. Emily Fashion Advocate

I have to guard against setting the bar too high in regards to my expectations of myself and this business, because I will kill myself trying. Since my move away from first my brick and mortar, then social media, I've realized how hard I was trying to show up perfect. 

Yesterday was my birthday, and my husband gave me a year's subscription to Women's Wear Daily, which used to be a print publication, but is now a pdf delivered every morning to my inbox and an app on my phone.

This morning, I read today's WWD, and sat...

I got a quick second to start tinkering with my belt bag this past week. The gingham is just a scrap of fabric in the shape I would like the belt to be.

I started designing a belt bag last year, but for a few reasons, the project stalled.

Jackie, the woman who manufactures our stunning Bangladesh handwoven fabrics, has been manufacturing in Bangladesh for 20 years. Turns...

On Mondays, I write my newsletter, or Shade Free Establishment. Check out today's here.

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I bought a new machine 11 months ago. And for 11 months, I've been having problems with it. But yesterday, I was able to get a brand new machine, because it was under warranty and I put up a fuss. So grateful I've learned to advocate for myself. Time and again, it comes down to just how hard I can push. And how hard I can push is inextricably tied to confidence. 

XO

Mrs. Emily 

On the schedule for today? Advocating for my business. So I very intentionally wore my Light of the World tee.

When you invest in your confidence, via a cute skirt or meaningful tee, you plant a seed. And here in Illinois, on the first day of July, I see just what seeds do when planted. They go bananas, with no help from me.

Growing confidence is a journey, but it isn't hard...