Celebrity Politicians

I have been watching Caroline Kennedy's campaign recently and have been confused by the whole mess. Would she be a good senator? Perhaps. She knows about as much as Hillary knew, minus all the controversy and scandal Hillary has been involved in. Do I know a little more than usual about fires because my dad is a fireman? Perhaps. Does Tara know more about the hardware business because of her parents? Probably. Does Paul know about more make-up than most straight men because of his dad? Absolutely. (Paul's dad retired from Estee Lauder a few years back). You have to give some credit to the "just being exposed to it" factor (they did with Hill). I am not sure that means she should be a senator, but that's not the point of this.

Oh, Caroline. Your mother was the epitome of style. It was a quiet style. Simple dress, simple jewelry, always impeccable. Jackie was never fussy, didn't go over the top in trends.

Where did Caroline miss the boat? I was looking at some outfits in her recent celebrity blitz and I was a little saddened. I do give her credit for not having the latest $1500 bag and not being to pay a ransom with her earrings. I am not asking for her to pull a Sarah Palin and get a ridiculous makeover that costs more than my annual salary.

I am asking her to take off the scarf under the blouse, the suits for the 80's, and the dumpy dresses. Macy's has some wonderful options that won't break the bank (not that is a concern). A simple white t-shirt, black cigarette pants, black flats, and pearls go a long way. Suits have change in the last 15 -20 years. Just because it still fits doesn't mean you should wear it. I wish she would follow in her mother's footsteps and just keep it simple and timeless.

With her wardrobe courtesy of Designing Women, I am concerned for what else she considers current. Iran-Contra? Where's the beef? Does she know who shot JR? Would she have been able to make the tough choices that needs to be made in the Senate these days? Would she be talking about CFC's and not global warming? Wardrobe tells a lot about a person, even subconsciously. It does have an effect. In this age of celebrity-everything, Caroline, I beg you to look the part. I have a feeling this won't be the last time we will hear from her. Again, I am not asking for botox and Louboutin's. I am asking for Maybelline and Jones New York from this century. A small effort will go far and always ask, "What would Jackie do?"