Senator Blanche Lincoln released another television ad shot in an Arkansas field, with a critical difference from the last one:
This time, we can't see her bra. Maybe she wore a nude color bra, as we suggested. Maybe this shirt is more opaque. Maybe there was just more cloud cover the day they were shooting. Whatever the reason, we're no longer distracted by her underpinnings.
This ad isn't perfect either. The Senator would have benefited from a last minute check before the cameras started rolling, to smooth out her shirt in the front. I would have also recommended a makeup artist to apply some natural looking color to her lips and cheeks, and to do some additional grooming on her brows.
But at least this time we're listening to her words and not her wardrobe!
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Monday, August 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Underpinnings are everything
Blanche Lincoln is entering the last week of her primary campaign for re-election to the Senate, with a final television ad that places her in the Arkansas sunshine:
The thing about sunshine is that it shows everything to the camera. Including, potentially, your underwear. You might know (I hope you do) that the best color bra to wear under a white shirt isn't white, it's nude. What you may not know is that in sunlight, that rule goes for all pastels, not just white. Unfortunately, the Senator didn't. We can see a modest but distinct outline of her undergarment through her pale pink shirt.
Why does a nude color bra work better? Because the white bra is brighter than your skin - it reflects more light through the shirt back at the viewer than your skin does. When the bra matches your skin tone, the amount of light coming back through your shirt is even, and the shirt looks like a solid color. If you find that you have trouble matching your undergarments to your skin color, MySkins offers bras and panties in 20 "nude" shades so you can find the one that works for you. They'll even send a color matching card to you in the mail for free, so you get the right color without guessing.
The thing about sunshine is that it shows everything to the camera. Including, potentially, your underwear. You might know (I hope you do) that the best color bra to wear under a white shirt isn't white, it's nude. What you may not know is that in sunlight, that rule goes for all pastels, not just white. Unfortunately, the Senator didn't. We can see a modest but distinct outline of her undergarment through her pale pink shirt.
Color as a beacon
Senator Blanche Lincoln is headed into a primary runoff next week in one of the most closely watched races in the country. For her speech following the primary results on May 22, she chose a bright yellow jacket:
This bright primary color is extremely unusual for the Senator - her usual style is earthier and more muted. Ordinarily, I wouldn't recommend a change like this - the color has the potential to overwhelm her. But look at what her clothes have accomplished for her here! She is standing in the middle of a big crowd of people without a platform and we can find her easily. She looks bold, polished and important. This may not be a look that New York Magazine would recommend, but I'm all for it.
This bright primary color is extremely unusual for the Senator - her usual style is earthier and more muted. Ordinarily, I wouldn't recommend a change like this - the color has the potential to overwhelm her. But look at what her clothes have accomplished for her here! She is standing in the middle of a big crowd of people without a platform and we can find her easily. She looks bold, polished and important. This may not be a look that New York Magazine would recommend, but I'm all for it.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Blanche Lincoln on small business owners
Blanche Lincoln had a question for the president about small business owners at his recent remarks to the Senate Democratic Conference. She wore neutral colors:
The scarf provides a nice addition of pattern and color near her face, and the overall color palette keeps this look from being too busy. But scarf plus turtleneck plus blazer equals a lot of fabric up around the neck. If her sweater were a crew neck instead, this would be perfect.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Senators Landrieu and Lincoln on health care debate in Senate
Senators Mary Landrieu and Blanche Lincoln spoke on the Senate floor on Friday about their voting intentions on the health care bill.
Senator Landrieu wore a black jacket over a red shell. The fit is nice, but black is too harsh against her fair skin and light hair. She would be much better served by charcoal or navy. Her glasses are awfully dark, too. There's nothing wrong with a bold statement in eyewear, but I think these are taking over her face.
Senator Lincoln did go with navy, but she could probably take the black if she wanted to. My concern here is with the fit of the jacket. It looks baggy in both the torso and the sleeves. Her scarf cuts her off at the neck and puts red up near her face - not her best color in this case.
Is it too much to suggest they trade outfits?
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Senator Landrieu wore a black jacket over a red shell. The fit is nice, but black is too harsh against her fair skin and light hair. She would be much better served by charcoal or navy. Her glasses are awfully dark, too. There's nothing wrong with a bold statement in eyewear, but I think these are taking over her face.
Senator Lincoln did go with navy, but she could probably take the black if she wanted to. My concern here is with the fit of the jacket. It looks baggy in both the torso and the sleeves. Her scarf cuts her off at the neck and puts red up near her face - not her best color in this case.
Is it too much to suggest they trade outfits?
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