While we have spotlighted many #GirlBosses over the past year, we are kicking off a new series of Style Spotlights, once a week, featuring Ladies who Lead in Business. To kick off the first "Ladies who Lead", we were thrilled to interview the stylish & savvy CEO of Doodle Home and mother of 5, Jennifer Gilbert.
{SS} What is your profession?{JG} Interior Designer and Founder/CEO of Doodle Home , a tech company that provides both creative and business solutions for residential interior designers.{SS} What inspired you to start your company?{JG} As an interior designer, I was looking for a better way to do the business side of interior design and find more time to do what I do best, design.
{SS} In regards to your personal style, do you have a signature look or accessory? {JG} It depends on the day and which "hat" I am wearing; business woman, interior designer or mom of 5. Regardless, my style tends to be understated classic with an edge.{SS} A few items in your "Styleshack" A.K.A closet that you can't live without {JG} My D-Squared Jeans, Guidi Boots, The Row t-shirts, Rick Owens leather jacket and Alaia dresses.
{SS} Who or What inspires your style? Favorite Style Icon?{JG} I would have to say that I am a bit obsessed with Cate Blanchett's sense of style.
{SS} What is your Styleshack Style Archetype?{JG} Romantic Chic
{SS} Favorite fashion or lifestyle blog?{JG} Cool Hunter
{SS} Favorite "local" boutiques? {JG} Zieben Mare, SHE, Tender and Linda Dresner
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{SS} Favorite online store?{JG} Net a Porter, JCREW {SS} Favorite Fashion App / Social Media Site?{JG} Feedly
{SS} What would tell your 22 year old self, in terms of style?{JG} Don't dress like a 40 year old woman!{SS} Any advice for young female business owners who are just getting started?
{SS} Words to live by? {JG} I have many, but one that comes to mind for your readers is "Self-confidence is the best outfit…Rock It and Own it!"