America’s first daughters stepped into White House history the moment their father wasinaugurated on Jan. 20, 2001.
But it was his second term when the young fashionistas truly started owning their style.
“And what a magical idea the universe had in giving each of us the luxury of a partner.
We have always had a dinner partner, a dance partner, a partner in mischief.”
We listened intently to the words spoken on Inauguration Day service, duty, honor.
But being seven, we didn’t quite understand the gravity of the position our grandfather was committing to.
Their deep family roots only proved to be stronger by the year, politics notwithstanding.
“That speaks to how normal our grandparents were,” she said.
Tiny, hopeful optimists, they could never have grasped the map that would unfold before them.
“Looking back, she toldToday, “Barbara and I got in trouble together.
We’ve been on covers of magazines… but it was more like theNational Enquirer.”
It was many years before when their father officially swore off his own drinking habit.
And he stopped and he was able to stop.
A lot of people can’t.
A lot of people need help to stop.”
Because we weren’t perfect.
And I don’t think kids should be perfect.
“Jenna confessed toPeople.
Would the Bush sisters be able to salvage their good girl reputations?
“We said, ‘We don’t want to campaign.’
And so we campaigned, and those are some of our fondest memories as a family.”
“Souvenir shops hung banners wishing Ms. Bush, 26, and Mr. Hager, 30, well.
Jenna-and-Henry coffee mugs, mouse pads and coasters flew off the shelves.
One shop served wedding cake,“claimed theNew York Times.
I was very much taught to care about the world.”
Jenna would also accept a position withSouthern Livingmagazine as editor at large in 2012.
The girls struck out on different paths, all the while keeping in close touch with each other.
He warmed her father’s heart with their shared interest in art.
“My dad is obsessed with art right now.
So anyone that likes art, he is excited about,“she toldPeople.
And as far as being an Aunt to Mila?
“I love having her to spoil.”
2015: Poppy is born
Christmas Eve Crew!
Louise is in honor of our grandmothers' middle names, Louise and Lewis.”
Barbara agreed: “You always have a great partner in crime in everything you’re doing.”
2016: The Bush legacy
So, what are these stylishly talented twins up to in 2016?
Again, there seems to be a major nerd theme here,“she joked withToday.
The CEO’s favorite beauty essential?
“I always carry ChapStick!”
As portrayed in the magazine, “Barbara describes her own style as clean, simple, and feminine.
A self-prescribed tomboy, Jenna confided toSouthern Living, “I’m happiest in jeans and a tee.
It’s the Austin, Texas, in me.”
But she cops to reluctantly cultivating her feminine style, thanks to her sister and her on-camera work forToday.
Ever her sister’s champion, Barbara gushed, “My sister brings such a spirit to her life…
I laugh at everything she says.
That and a little laughter goes a long way between best friends.
Or without her next to me.”
