No matter how you feel about the government, who you voted for, or what political party you belong to, Inauguration Day is a special event for every American. Even if you hate politics completely, there’s a natural curiosity about what everyone is wearing. Here’s my take on Inauguration fashion:

Best: Melania Trump

It’s not difficult to look good when you’re as tall, thin, and pretty as the First Lady, but she was exceptionally well put together, dressed in sky blue Ralph Lauren with color coordinated accessories and a softly arranged updo. I heard several reporters compare her style to Jackie Kennedy’s, which I must agree with.

Worst: Kellyanne Conway

While I can appreciate the Patriotic nod, Kellyanne’s red, white, and blue ensemble fell flat on its face. The big buttons and wide belt seem more fitting for a Revolutionary War solider; her hair looks exceptionally brittle and overly bleached, and the red hat seems out of place. Most shocking of all: the coat is made by Gucci and costs $3,600!

Best Color: Jill Biden

The perennially stylish doctor was seen wearing the loveliest shade of hot pink. The lady she’s reaching out to embrace is Mrs. Pence. The new Second Lady doesn’t seem to be too interested in clothes, but was dressed modestly and appropriately in a plain black coat.

Ladies in White: Trump Sisters and Hillary Clinton

Favorite daughter Ivanka, Odd Girl Out Tiffany, and the gracious loser all chose to wear the same color. In what was a particularly dignified move, a stoic Hillary attended the event when 60 Democratic House members refused and she deserves credit for that. (Michelle Obama, on the other hand, appeared to be bitter and was scowling quite a bit.)

Most Elegant: Nancy Pelosi

Following the trend, the Minority Leader picked lighter colors, combining soft gray, brown gloves, and a fabulous set of pearls into an elegant ensemble. The only misstep was an unnecessary Obamacare button pinned to her lapel.

Honorable Mention: Dick Cheney’s Hat

In a nod to his Wyoming roots, the former Vice President wore an eye-catching western hat.

And, even though it has nothing to do with fashion, I can’t discuss the Inauguration without mentioning Rabbi Hier’s contribution. Invited presumably because of his association with the Kushner family, he ignored the critics who demanded he bow out, and delivered an excellent benediction. Since no Rabbi had done this since the Reagan administration, it was a very big deal and I’m pleased to see that the Jewish community was included.

Extremely embarrassing confession: from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, I gorged like an absolute pig! (Yes, this is hard to admit in writing, but I try to share what’s happening in my life—the good, the bad, and the ugly.) Normally, I try to diet and eat healthy, but this holiday season just knocked me out. I felt so achy, so hungry, so sleep deprived, and so stressed out, that I gave in with abandon. We’re talking huge bowls of mashed potatoes, fettucine Alfredo, bags of Gelt, sweet drinks, baked goods, platters of latkes and bagel, Chinese food feasts…gosh, you name it and I probably ate it!

So much binging led to an 8-lb weight gain, constant indigestion, a very puffed out belly, and even more lethargy! Clearly, I had to get back on track. Since New Year’s Day, I have been focusing on eating whole foods like fresh produce and lean meats with minimal carbs and NO desserts.

After 18 days, I’m starting to see improvement. The cravings are not nearly as strong and my stomach doesn’t seem as doughy. Now, when I feel hungry and it’s not meal time, I try to fill up on no-cal beverages. Plain water or water with a slice of citrus is great, but sometimes I just need more flavor in mouth.

Newport Skinny Tea generously sent me some samples to review and this was truly the right product at the right time. The kit consists of two bags of loose leaf tea, one for daytime and one for evening. The recommended amount is 2 cups of Daytime and 1 cup of Evening—something I’ve done faithfully.

While I prefer tea bags—because it’s one less step—making tea with an infuser isn’t difficult. The taste depends on how long it’s steeped, with longer equaling stronger (my preference). I thought it was very nice, definitely more of a “gourmet” variety. Drinking it before meals did help to fill me up and the evening cup was a nice way to wind down before bed. My only complaint is that the tea contains stevia and I’d rather have an unsweetened product.

All in all, Newport Skinny Tea is a good product for anyone trying to consume less calories. Obviously, diet and exercise are important, too, and this is not a magic bullet. Definitely worth a try, though!