A-OK

Well, it's been a good four months since my family and I have been home and we don't really see an end in sight!  Kevin is working from home, I lost my job a few weeks ago, and we signed Bianca up for full-time distance learning for her first grade year in the fall.  While I don't wear makeup and do my hair every single day, I do dress the part (mostly for my mental health).  I've been obsessed with Nooworks for quite a while but their styles have been a lifesaver during a time of quarantine.  Their pieces are comfy and breezy, which is ideal for my time at home.  This Frida dress is a new style of theirs and let me say: I am obsessed!  You can read more about the Frida and this woman-owned inclusive small business below!

Dress- Nooworks (via Edge of Urge)

Shoes- Swedish Hasbeens

Hat- Unique Vintage (similar)

Sunglasses- Modcloth

The Frida is made from cotton poplin (which allows a bit of stretch) and features adorable ruffled sleeves, a loose fitting empire bodice, longer length tiered skirt with hidden side pockets, and a back zippered closure.  This dress is meant to be nice and roomy so I took my usual size small and it fits great!  I suppose you could size down but I like having the length in the bodice.  The print was designed by Katie Benn, who also designed their snacks and ever-so-popular knives print.

If you're not familiar with Nooworks, they're a woman-owned and woman run business.  They also work with women to source their amazing artwork for textile prints!  I love that they produce everything right here in California and they offer inclusive sizing as well.  If you take a look at their website, their models represent all kinds of women and they also have a section where you can see what sizes their employees wear in several styles aka The Selfie Fit Guide.  Their customer service is top notch and I've never had a bad experience with them.

As someone who has decided to really consider where to put my dollar these days, I feel confident that my dollar is well-spent at Nooworks.  An ethical, inclusive company that cares about their employees as well as their customers.  You can shop with Nooworks online or, if you're local to Los Angeles or San Francisco, you can shop in store.  I've been to their LA location a few times and it's always a super fun experience!

Have you shopped with Nooworks before?  What's your favorite style?  Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo

Ashley