Artfit: President's Day Edition

Today is a celebration. Happy Presidents Day!! If you were given the chance to meet the first family in the White House, what would you wear? Below are a few looks that would be apropos. 

In the spirit of Black History Month we have also taken this opportunity to acknowledge Black artists (painters and designers) whose work fits the bill.

Stay haute!

Genelle & Nneka

Painting by Urban Fine Artist Kevin A. Williams aka WAK www.wak-art.com

Meeting with the President? Wear this red wool crepe suit with fur collar. It is classic yet on trend. Not feeling so flashy, this look is available sans fur. Suit: Lafayette 148, Designer Edward Wilkerson. www.lafayette148ny.com

Don this fabulous navy blue sparkler from designer, Kevan Hall at a White House ball. www.KevanHallDesigns.com

Dinner with the first family? Try this chic citrine belted frock by Mychael Knight. www.mychaelknight.com

Happy Hour! Yes they have happy hour at the White House. This lively blue dress by Stephan Burrows would be appropriate for the occasion. www.stephanburrows.com

Bring some fun to a state dinner in this deep floral print, one shoulder gown by Love Collins. (worn by Kimberly Chandler). www.ilovecollins.com

Try this clean and classic tailored look from UK designer, Ozwald Boateng, or this graphic botanical print by Tracy Reese for the infamous White House Easter Egg Roll.

Painting by Jason Phillips

Looks of the Week

Awards season is in full gear and fashion is abundant. We're highlighting a dozen of our faves from the week's biggest events.

XO

Genelle & Nneka

Anne Hathaway at the SAG Awards looking modern yet nostalgically glamorous in Giambattista Valli. Loving her short hair!

Amanda Seyfried at the SAG Awards giving her spin on Hollywood siren in a beautifully fitted Zac Posen gown.

Kelly Osbourne at the SAG Awards giving edgy and glam a group hug in a black embellished dress by Jenny Packham.

Kerry Washington at the SAG Awards showing that love is in the details wearing Rodarte. 

Busy Phillips and her bun at the SAG Awards looking grand in this seasons biggest trend, blue, by Gabriela Cadena.

Morena Baccarin impeccably coiffed and wearing Basil Soda at the SAG Awards.

Claire Danes at the SAG Awards in a chic Givenchy sheath.

Granny Glam Alert: We just love Madame Ruby Dee at the Betty & Coretta film premier.

Morgan Saylor at the SAG Awards in a beautifully age appropriate Naeem Khan dress.

Helen Hunt at the SAG Awards in a clean and classic Romona Keveza sparkler.

Jessica Chastain channeling Jessica Rabbit in legend, Alexander McQueen, at the SAG Awards

Rose Byrne in an ultra-femme Valentino, gracefully going against the saturated color saturation trend.