The State of the Union Thoughts

Oh what a busy two weeks for a clothes horse like me! First the Golden Globes, and now the fashion show known as the State of the Union.
Here are my impromptu thoughts:

1) George W Bush (President of the United States)- I think the tradition is a navy blazer with a white or blue shirt and a red tie. But here our conservative commander in chief goes for something a little different. A rather light navy blazer with a crisp white shirt and a french blue tie with a checker pattern. Tres avant garde! It makes me think Paris (Texas)!

2) Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the House, D- Representative, California)- I am so pleased for Mrs Pelosi, but I wish she hadn't worn mint green. Period. Much less mint green on mint green. Red would have made a great strong statement, while mint is a little easter egg. Even worse, I think this might be a pantsuit! And dab that mascara! Love the lipstick though. For a similiar rosy hue try Clinique Colour Surge Lipstick in Metallic Finish Burgundy Bronze .

3) Dick Cheney (Vice President of the United States)- Quite the conservative presidential look from Mr Dick. Nice blue and red checkered tie, though it reads a little purple on TV. Wondering how the VP keeps his skin looking so smooth? Try Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Buffing Beads to get rid of dead skin cells. Follow with Skyn Iceland Stress Defense Cream With Biospheric Complex to soothe and moisturize. End with Benefit- Benefit You Rebel tinted moisturizer, for sun shielding SPF 15, and that baby's butt glow.

4) Charles Rangel (D- Representative, New York)- Mr Rangel is always dapper, and tonight is no exception. Insouciantly chic, he wears a black and white checkered suit with a white shirt and a playful navy and white polka dotted tie. He is a study in contrasts, and how to play with pattern. Rep Rangel also has some luxurious waves. Want your hair to look that glossy? Go for Frederic Fekkai's Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner. Both products contain shine boosting olive oil to keep hair healthy and strong.

5) John McCain (R-Senator Arizona)- An interesting and different look. I would say McCain is the Cate Blanchett of Congress, unafraid to speak his mind and be himself, while remaining dignified and elegant. This holds true for his taste in fashion as well. A powder blue shirt under a charcoal pinstipe blazer and a yellow tie with red dots. Very Milan 04.

6) Hilary Clinton (D- Senator New York)- Hilary has her bad moments; (those matchy-matchy pantsuits! Andre Leon Talley-get on that!) But if this is a skirt suit, I highly approve. (I haven't seen her standing yet.) A nice dusky grey blazer, fitted well, with a light pink tee underneath, for a hint of femininity. She accessorizes perfectly with modern red lipstick and a strand of large pearls, a la Coco. For classic red lips check out Sephora Plumping Lip Gloss in Red #5

7) Laura Bush (First Lady of the United States)- Hilary and Nancy should take a lesson from our chic first lady. She looks fab in her cowl necked red skirt suit. The neck is a little daring, but the hot red color is a classic. Well done!

8) Barak Obama (D- Senator, Illinois)- You won't find Mr Obama and Mr Bush in agreement on many things, but they must share a stylist, because their look tonight is rather similiar. A darker navy for a more classic, and ironically conservative, look for Barak Obama, paired with the classic white shirt/french blue tie combo.