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Fashion: Inspiration from everyday items #JBDstylechallenge

I’m at the home stretch with only one more challenge to go in the Jane by Design style challenge. The competition is fierce, and I’ve been checking out the other blogs daily to see what I’m up against. I guess in the world of fashion and TV it’s dog eat dog, because there are some great fashion and lifestyle bloggers turning out their best work, so I’ve got to be on my A GAME if I want the job as blogger at Donovan Decker – the ABC Family’s fictional agency in the new Jane by Design show that premiere’s TOMORROW night! Today’s challenge – fashion inspiration.

Finding fashion inspiration in everyday items…that is my challenge. More specifically, Gray Chandler Murray (my potential fictional boss) sent me three bags of pretzels to inspire me. While I didn’t want to create an outfit with food hanging, or I’d have the dog chasing me all over the place, I decided to instead take my inspiration from the wrap-around shape of the twisted pretzel.

Those who know me in real life (and from pictures online), know that my fashion signature is wearing scarves. I’ve been wearing them since high school (over 40 years). I can’t imagine going out without one around my neck, draped on a jacket or even just tied to my handbag. Just like my Costes perfume, it’s my own personal tagline.

So, what better to do with the pretzel inspiration than take my favorite accessories and come up with a fabulous new way to twist them into a summertime top.

Beginning with an purple/gray scarf on one side and a black one on the other, I criss-crossed the scarves until they met on one side ad pretzel twisted them in a tassel down one side. While I show it on the mannequin “as-is” – a simple black tank or camisole underneath would take all of the worry out of any wardrobe malfunction (as these scarves are fairly see-through).

 

Voilà!  Of course, this is best left for summertime or for your vacation to the tropics – unless like me you live in the south.

Join in the Jane by Design Style Challenge add your fashion inspiration look on their facebook page and you could win a spot on the ABC Family website as a Trendsetter of the week. Don’t forget to add that you’re a Champagne Living reader, as they’re choosing the trendsetter from the winning blog!

Mark your calendars because Jane by Design on ABC Family – is premiering TOMORROW –  January 3rd at 9pm EST!

I wrote this as part of my “interview” process with the fictional Donovan Decker agency and the new TV show Jane by Design. All opinions are my own.


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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Comments

  1. Tammy says

    January 2, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love it. I’m not very creative when it comes to fashion.

  2. Canadian Mom Blogger says

    January 2, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Great idea! Good luck with the competition!

  3. Donna says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Wow! You are very creative… I don’t think I’d ever think of taking 2 scarves and make a top.

  4. Jennifer says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I’m definitely not that crative. Good luck – it looks great!!!

  5. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    January 2, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I love it, great job.

  6. Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says

    January 2, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Wow! That is something else…I would have never thought of that. It’s really cute!

  7. Marcie W. says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    I LOVE it! You’re so creative to have even thought of this. I’d hire you 🙂

  8. deb says

    January 2, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    What a great way to use scarves! I love your design.

  9. Karen says

    January 2, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    That looks great!! Best of luck!!

  10. Amy says

    January 2, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    I am so not creative! I love what you do.

  11. Ellen Christian says

    January 3, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Very cool! I love reading your new ideas!

  12. Petula says

    January 3, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Super cute! You’ve won me over and I hope your “boss” feels the same way. That’s a fabulous way to wear scarves. Good luck.

  13. Dawn Pruitt says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Awesome idea! Super easy and inexpensive! Love it!

  14. Rachel Ferrucci says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Zee- That really looks awesome and can be taken to the next level! I think you’re onto something.

  15. diane says

    January 3, 2012 at 11:23 am

    See, now, I am so fashion challenged I would have glued pretzels to my jeans and called it good! That is really creative! Great job!

  16. sheila says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    I am not creative… just go for comfy. Will tune into that show 🙂

  17. Monserrate says

    April 4, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Hi there! This is kind of off topic but I need some help from an established blog.

    Is it hard to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast.
    I’m thinking about setting up my own but I’m
    not sure where to begin. Do you have any points or suggestions?

    Cheers

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