Caroline Kennedy: Just Dowdy Enough For The New Depression
Fashionistas are poking fun at her old-money (read: dusty) wardrobe: "What's with that awful ladies-who-lunch jacket?" one of them wailed recently over lunch. And it's all too apparent that her stance on skin care is au naturel. "She could use a boatload of Botox!" said one particularly catty friend. But they're all missing the boat. To me, Caroline is dead-on to become the doyenne of fashion's new direction: Dowdy Chic.
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As we move into an era where (much much) less is more, Caroline is our perfect mascot. Her clothes are so understated, they practically shout "investment dressing." And she's certainly not carrying a flashy $26,000 "It Bag" (which she could afford if she wanted to, which makes her disdain all the more inspiring). Her look is sensible, serious and efficient. As it suddenly becomes chic to know where every penny of your investments are going, to keep tabs on every paperclip you buy, and to shop your own closet for the gems you buried there while accidentally dancing on the edge of the volcano, Caroline can become our monetary muse.
So leave her alone. Who knows if she can help "upstate" or wangle money out of Washington. There's one job she's definitely qualified for: getting us ready for what's coming... Camelot in a cloth coat.
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As people age their faces become more expressive. Botox paralyzes the face, removing expression. Add a thick coat of makeup and the masking off of a person's humanity is complete. Caroline Kennedy looks like a human. Hurray for her!
I like her, it says a lot about her character that she would want to put herself through this. She obviously has a wonderful private life. Caroline certainly wouldn't fall for the ego manipulations of Washington power...
I think the other people up for the spot are good people too. I think they're probably good parents, even if their kids aren't in the spotlight as much. Heck, Maloney is richer than Kennedy, so it's not as if she needs the money either. I tend to think spending over 20 years advancing a progressive legislative agenda on behalf of the citizens she represents was about more than ego.
But Caroline photographs better. You have to grant her that.
I think she will match her fellow senator from NY - Chuck Schumer - he refrains from the heavy makeup as well - yet no one is giving him suggestions to brighten up his complexion or wardrobe.....
We don;'t CARE about her look. We care that she's incompetent novice undeserving of a powerful Senatorial post. Let her spend some time in State Assembly,. learn the ropes, present her views in a campaign then, if NYers like what they hear-- Senate campaign is in order. Why not.
Women who overly make-up versus those whose spirit shines through their skins so that they rightly choose not to hide it. There is an intimate and intelligent kind of beauty there don't you think?
Which spirit is that Whiskey or vodka?
LOL. Well it takes a more expensive kind of liqueur to see class versus maybelline!
I also absolutely loved it when she responded to the question about her use of drugs by saying that SHE'S A PRODUCT OF THE 70's and left it at that. That was priceless for me.
According to Christopher Anderson's biography, "Sweet Caroline", she once shaved off one of her eyebrows.
I did notice her simple style and lack of make-up whatsoever. This is really a No Drama Caroline. Her demeanor has impressed me from the start, with the shy public attitude, but the forceful and even assertive style behind the scenes. I got a sense that she is not interested in political posturing but in digging into the issues when she gets appointed. We need her right now.
I always wondered why a woman like her who has all she needs would bother entering the political arena, full of backstabbers and spinners, she doesn't really need all of this. I came to the conclusion that she's in this for the folks of NY, and nothing.
You can choose to believe it, take it with a grain of salt, or merely laugh at it, but at least deal with the fact that SHE WILL BE THE SENATOR FROM NY.
I don't think she's not wearing makeup. I think she's got light mascara, tinted moisturizer and natural colors. She's done an elegant, simple look.
She's the least accomplished of those up for the senate seat. Those who are also under consideration have gone from ideas to action and didn't wait for a senate appointment to dig into the issues.
But you can't fault her for her personal style. She's lovely.
Beautiful eyes, too.
what you are calling her "old money" look also says "nothing to prove, " which is the upside of privilege as a qualification for public service.
I don't think she feels entitled, as some complain; she is just pragmatic about the fact that name recognition is 90% of electability, and that it puts her in a position to do something.
I agree.
Of course, whomever is appointed will have 2 years of incumbency to get name recognition outside of their districts (and Cuomo has name recognition too).
Kennedy is the least accomplished of the people on the list up for appointment (in terms of advancing a Democratic agenda into policy), but she's the best dresser. And she looks fantastic.
Her look is perfect for her, and for the times.
she certainly wouldn't be any more dowdy than pretty much all of the female senators in dc; her look seems mostly to be pretty simple and classic; she's no risk taker with her clothes but she's not exactly frumpy either.
Thanks goodness for Caroline. Women our age need to look and dress our age. Hope she brings her look into vogue.
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I Like Her Style....!!
She's a far cry from Paris Hilton, that's for sure.
She's really of a different generation than Paris Hilton. Caroline is older than Paris Hilton's mother.
I couldn't agree with you more.
Give it a rest. Do we all understand now why she has worked outside the limelight?
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