My daughter Viviana, is the most incredible thing I’ve ever created because she continually inspires me to be a better designer, entrepreneur, and woman. I have this deep desire to be the best role model and mother she could ever imagine. - Ashley Jung

It’s Ashley’s first Mother’s Day, and she is reflecting on what an amazing year it has been. Motherhood has truly been the greatest gift to Ashley and her husband Jason. They can’t believe that their daughter Viviana is 10 months already, and they are planning her 1st Birthday party! Any new mom knows, that finding time for yourself and settling back into your career can be difficult. However, Ashley sincerely feels that Viviana makes her a better designer, entrepreneur, and business woman, for many reasons. She has taught Ashley balance and perspective. Juggling a baby and a fast growing business is tough! There really just isn’t enough time in the day. Luckily, Ashley has a nice routine that she’s adapted to that allows her to spend time with Viviana a few hours in the morning and a few hours at night…and it’s work most of the other hours. The flexibility of entrepreneurship is amazing for a mother, but you still have to know when to let work go and just be a mom. “I’ve learned to balance my career and my personal life. I remember that when something doesn’t go right with Stella Valle, it’s a whole lot better than something not going right with Vivi. She gave me perspective on the things that matter most in my life. I now deal with the hiccups of entrepreneurship a whole lot better!“ says Ashley.

Viviana is also an inspiration in Ashley’s designing—not because she literally design things for her— but Vivi has this way about her that makes Ashley want to be better in everything she does! She makes Ashley strive to be a stronger woman and to show Viviana how to be a strong woman. She makes Ashley want to succeed to give her the best life possible, and she makes Ashley want to design the very best pieces that she’ll someday proudly wear saying my mommy designed this!

For Mother’s Day, Ashley chose to wear a gorgeous pastel colored floor length Raoul Gown. If you don’t know the brand Raoul, you should— we absolutely love it— it’s won numerous awards including Brand of the Year in 2015. We’ll be featuring some more of their clothing on the blog. She kept the jewelry simple with a Napa necklace that laid just perfectly in the deep V of the gown and a Belgium bracelet and Seychelles Sunnies Bracelet. Her ring is the Rio de Janeiro.

Remember, Paige is also a mom to her adorable french bulldog Stella—yes, the company was named after her (that’s a story we must share sometime)! Stay tuned for a blog post all on Stella! Paige is wearing a Torn by Ronny Kobo Skirt and Leopard Cameo crop top. For her jewelry, she is wearing the glam Siberia Sunnies earrings, The Year 2050 cuff, The Year 2052 bracelet, and The Year 2053 cuff. On her fingers, she added The Year 2070 ring.

With Mother’s Day just days away—make sure you find the time to share precious moments with your daughters and your mommies! Remember that if you love what you do, you’ll be happier and thus inspire other women, maybe even your daughters, to do the same! From our homes to yours, we are wishing you a very Happy Mother’s Day. We’ll leave you with a toast we love that is perfect for Mother’s Day - Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them!

Lots of Love,
The Stella Valle Sisters

Ashley:
Napa necklace
Belgium bracelet
Seychelles Sunnies bracelet (available upon request)
 
Rio de Janeiro ring

Paige:
Siberia Sunnies earrings
The Year 2050 cuff
The Year 2052 bracelet
The Year 2053 cuff
The Year 2070 ring