For the last few months, every Monday I’ve highlighted a star who I believe epitomizes style, whether because she takes risks and sets trends, or because she puts together simple ensembles that perfectly highlight her assets. In honor of the new year, I thought we should take a trip down fashion memory lane and see some of 2008′s best dressed stars. These ladies are all style icons of our time for different reasons and I’d jump at the opportunity to invade their closets any day. (To see more of these ladies’ perfect fashion choices, click on their pictures!) Read More »

[Celebrities get paid to look good and serve as a style guide to all us common folk, and part of looking good is flaunting their totally awesome fashion sense. Each week, I will be highlighting my Style Idol of the week: a celebrity who consistently shows keen fashion sense and whose closet I would raid in a heartbeat.

Of course, no celebs are immune to the occasional “what the hell were they thinking?” moment, but for the most part, these celebs look foxy and fabulous and inspire us all to do the same.]

Reese Witherspoon is known for her Girl Next Door appeal and her fresh-faced good looks. She’s also known for a cool, casual style that gives her a relaxed feel, while still looking totally fantastic. We are always seeing her running around L.A. with her kids (and her delicious beau, Jake Gyllenhall) in jeans and flowy tops, but no matter how busy-mom she is, she still always looks adorable.

The magic of Reese is that even though her style is so laid-back, when she hits the red carpet – Presto! – she turns into a gorgeous, glamorous goddess. She is known for picking classically elegant and vintage-inspired gowns and venturing into less common color palettes. And it all works; Reese is consistently placed on the best dressed list after awards shows.

I’m picking Reese Witherspoon as my Style Idol because she can do it all and look completely beautiful in the process. Read More »