Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience as the founder of styleauteur.com, a style and fashion consulting firm.

WASHINGTON -- Saturday night brings us the annual star-studded White House Correspondents' Dinner at the legendary...

Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience as the founder of Styleauteur, a style and fashion consulting firm.

The red carpet at the 2013 Golden Globes looked more like the entrance to an inaugural...

WASHINGTON - This is the time of year when holiday parties abound and festive dress codes become the norm. Be it an office party, client soiree, or an invite to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, be prepared to dress to impress!

Of course, an invite to The White House during the holidays...

Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience as the founder of Styleauteur, a style and fashion consulting firm.

The 2012 campaign trail has shined a spotlight on style, fashion, and the impact of a poor wardrobe choice in...

Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience as the founder of StyleAuteur, a style and fashion consulting firm.

Does what the President wears on the campaign trail make a political statement? When he visits your hometown,...

Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience as the founder of Style Auteur, a style and fashion consulting firm.

The marriage of politics and fashion is stronger than ever. Election season is...

Some fashionistas dream about Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - I dream about the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Who will wear what? Will my "bundle" method of packing suitcases with shirt, tie and accessory combos make it safely to baggage claim? Will the political elite log in to check their...

The GOP 2012 campaign is off and running with the Republican ticket almost officially complete, and Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's choice for veep. Politics aside, style gossip surrounding the new ticket has zoomed in on Ryan's baggy suits a la Ron Paul, his...

WASHINGTON - As political campaigning gradually shifts into higher gear, Congress was in recess this week and flip flops, muffin tops, stray straps, sheer dresses, and VPL's were in visible form. As the mercury rises, people forget how to stay stylish in the heat. And, while summers on Capitol Hill...

Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by fashion stylist Lauren Rothman and HuffPost reporter Christina Wilkie inspired by Lauren's experience at Styleauteur, the firm she founded.

WASHINGTON -- It's a tough time to be a political optimist. On TV, the anemic presidential race...

The Fashion Whip is a political style column in The Huffington Post written by Lauren A. Rothman, founder of Styleauteur, and HuffPost reporter Christina Wilkie.

WASHINGTON -- It's that wonderful, Americana-soaked month between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, the perfect time for a Fashion Whip tribute...

The Fashion Whip is a political style column in The Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman and Christina Wilkie. Rothman is the founder of Styleauteur.

WASHINGTON -- When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton showed up in Bangladesh last week sans makeup or a freshly...

The Fashion Whip is a political style column in The Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman and Christina Wilkie. Rothman is the founder of Styleauteur.

WASHINGTON -- Now that the Republican presidential primaries are essentially over, all that remains to be determined in the 2012 race is who...

The Fashion Whip is a political style column in The Huffington Post by Lauren A. Rothman and Christina Wilkie. Rothman is the founder of Styleauteur.

WASHINGTON -- As Mitt Romney moves...

Fashion Whip is a political style column by fashion stylist Lauren Rothman and HuffPost DC reporter Christina Wilkie inspired by Lauren's experience at Styleauteur, the firm she founded. Follow us on Twitter at @FashionWhip.

When Michelle Obama stepped onto the national stage in the summer of 2008, she...

Fashion Whip is a political style column by HuffPost DC reporter Christina Wilkie and personal stylist Lauren Rothman, inspired by Lauren's experience at Styleauteur, the firm she founded. Follow us on Twitter at @FashionWhip.

WASHINGTON -- I recently met with a wealthy government contractor...

Fashion Whip is a political style column in The Huffington Post by Lauren Rothman and Christina Wilkie. Rothman is the founder of Styleauteur.

WASHINGTON -- What does it take to land on The Fashion Whip's list of the best dressed people in American politics?

Simply put, it's power dressing --...

The Fashion Whip is a political style column in the Huffington Post by Lauren Rothman and Christina Wilkie. Rothman is the...

Among modern presidential candidates, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's jewelry is in a class by itself.

As he maneuvers through roiling Republican primary waters, the Texas governor is armed with two big chunks of gold that crowd his left ring finger, flashy cuff links on monogrammed cuffs, a bold chronograph watch...

As if on cue, the spouses of the Republican presidential candidates are stepping out on their own this month, a sure sign that the campaign has reached a new level. Ann Romney, wife of GOP frontrunner and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, held three separate events for her husband in...