Fashionable Family

Note to Reese, Ava and Deacon:

I am loving your looks at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll yesterday. Reese, your classic white look fits well and it looks appropriate for a spring garden party. Ava, I love your yellow dress. The loose fit belted on you is darling, and I like that you paired it with some gladiator sandals. Deacon, what can I even say but I love that you wore a checked shirt with an orange tie and shoelaces. I also appreciate that you didn't wear full length pants. You (or whoever dresses you) pays attention to details, and those little things make a huge difference! I bet you three were one of the best-dressed families in DC.

Note to Readers:

Ok, we all know I am a big fan of Reese, but one of the things I like the most about her is she is always dressed appropriately. Meaning she selects clothing that is right for the occasion, and for her age. I am happy to see this extends to her family too. Her children are dressed properly for attending a White House event, but they still look like kids. I like that you can see a bit of their personalities through their outfits as well. It keeps things from getting too stuffy.

WOW

Note to Reese:

Wowza. You are looking incredible on the red carpet at the Avon Foundation for Women Gala last night in New York. Look at your teeny waist! Great dress, amazing hair, and pretty makeup. Jake Gyllenhaal is a lucky man indeed.

Note to Readers:

Reese Witherspoon is another great example of how to dress to flatter a petite body. This Narciso Rodriguez dress is a great silhouette and proportion for her figure. Also the shoes look great with this ensemble. Somewhere out there Ryan Phillippe is crying for the one he let get away.

Tres Tres Chic!

Note to Reese:
Your ensemble in this photo is parfait!  I love the monochromatic effect of the dress, with the jacket, and scarf, paired with the grey tights and taupe shoes.  Also, the uber-chic black sunglasses are always a good move, in the daylight and outside  (you may recall sunglasses indoors or at night are my pet peeve). I like that this look is timeless, this photo could be from five years ago, or ten years in the future and it would still ooze classic style.  Nicely done Reese.

Note to Readers:

When wearing a monochromatic look, it is important to play with the textures of the garments you are wearing, to keep things from getting boring.  The ruffles of the coat, paired with the slight sheen of the scarf are a nice combination.  Also, tights are a huge trend this year.  I like that Reese wore them but did not get too out of control with the color.  Bright blue tights may be all the rage on Gossip Girl, but they may be a look you will regret in a few months.  

Also, I apologize for the lack of posting the past few days.  I have been busy busy busy styling photoshoots.  I can't wait to share some of the finished products with you!

Oscar Report: Reese Witherspoon

Note to Reese:

There is a lot of chatter going on about your Academy Award dress selection.  Some loved it, some absolutely hated it. My opinion of your Rodarte frock? I love the vibrant colors, they are sophisticated yet egdy and playful at the same time.  The ombre effect of the fabric is also very fashion forward. I wish I could see the dress in person, maybe it would help me grasp the draping and layers more. 

I do not understand the random sheer parts near the armpit, it looked like you were wearing a bra with the translucent straps. (Which by the way ladies, just because the bra straps are clear does not mean we can not see them, please wear a strapless bra when necessary) I think the shape of this dress does not do much for your frame. It does not necessarily look bad on you, but it does not have the wow factor that some of the dresses (ie. Yellow Nina Ricci dress) you have worn have on you.

Note to Readers:

What do you think about Reese's dress choice? Fashion forward or fashion disaster?