Jane By Design Challenge 2: Style Icon

Despite technical difficulties with the video for Challenge 1, my boss, Gray Chandler Murray, gave me another shot with Challenge 2. Armed with a white t-shirt and fabric markers I was asked to design a shirt representative of my style icon. While I don't admire one person's style above the rest, there are women with strong sense of self, confidence and upbeat personalities who have great style that I admire for their public presence.  One of these women is Reese Witherspoon; her classic, casual style is indicative of her happy demeanor and no-fuss approach to life.  Not to mention, she's a fellow shorty with a love of ice cream, running and great handbags!  Reese always looks great, whether it be in jeans and sandals, or in well-cut, brightly colored sheaths for the red carpet.

I wanted to design a shirt Reese would wear, so I modeled my shirt after one of her many striped tops. I chose classic colors like navy and red and added light blue as a nod to her love of chambray and denim.

I made a braided necklace from several cut up t-shirts I had in my fabric bin, and added a long silver necklace since Reese tends to layer long necklaces in her casual looks.  I completed my t-shirt with a leather cross-body bag, sunglasses, flowy linen skirt, cardigan and simple, yet chic flats because Reese is often photographed wearing all of the above.

Sweet readers I'm curious, who inspires your look? Your mother or grandmother? A celebrity or athlete?  A fellow blogger? I would love to hear who's style you admire. Shout it out over on Jane By Design's Facebook page and/or if you like what I did, say it over on the Facebook wall too!  

Stay tuned tomorrow for a few quick candy recipes for last minute presents!