'Excited to share the sparkle with y'all!' Reese Witherspoon announces new Draper James collection as she models one of the dresses from the line

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 11:57 EDT, 2 November 2016 | Updated: 04:09 EDT, 3 November 2016

In May of last year, she launched her clothing and home accessories line, Draper James.

And the label has taken off, making Reese Witherspoon a mini fashion mogul.

So it's no wonder the 40-year-old actress was smiling widely when she announced the latest arrivals for the brand on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

Her own best advert: Reese Witherspoon, 40, was a spunky southern belle as she modeled items from her Draper James brand's latest arrivals in this Instagram posted shared Wednesday

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Actress, business woman, mother – and now DESIGNER! Reese Witherspoon keeps herself busy juggling her empire that now includes Draper James-- a fashion label she began to honor her Southern roots.

That being said, her line is chock full of preppy wardrobe staples. From punchy floral prints, to peter pan collars, ladylike skirts and classic silhouettes.

Take for instance this vibrant floral cocktail dress that she wore in promoting her Fall collection. We loved the elegant and timeless allure of a classic fit and flare silhouette.

The bright color pallet mixed in with moody hues of navy allow this dress to be seasonably and sartorially versatile. Wear it all year long with flats or heels-- it makes the ideal transition piece from daytime to evening!

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'The new @draperjames collection is here! Excited to share all the sparkle with y’all ✨ Peek it at link in bio!,' she wrote. 

Reese was a classic beauty in the Azalea dress, which featured a red, white and blue, floral print. 

The A Wrinkle in Time actress layered a black, Faux Fur Kirby Coat, over her day wear. The chic wardrobe staple currently retails for $425.

The mother-of-three's look was complete with ankle-strap heels, soft waves and a swipe of bright red lipstick. 

Lots of money: Despite being a busy, working mum, Reese has continually made time for her Draper James collection, which, after five months of opening, had a grand total of $17 million invested in the company

Despite being a busy, working mum, Reese has made time for her Draper James collection, which, after five months of opening, had a grand total of $17 million invested in the company, according to Forbes. 

The actress is the definition of her own best advertisement, as she often wears the line's clothing out and about as well as posts from the brand on social media.

The lifestyle line launched online in May 2015, before opening its first store in Nashville that fall. Since September of this year, it now has one other store in Dallas. 

Taking it to the streets! The actress is the definition of her own best advertisement, as she often wears the line's clothing out and about as well as posts from the brand on social media

The wife of talent agent Jim Toth is also the owner of her own production company, Pacific Standard Films, which she previously co-owned with producer Bruna Papandrea. 

According to Deadline, the two ended their partnership in September, but will still work on their project deals with Warner Bros, Lionsgate/Summit, HBO, and Fox 2000, that were already schedule to come out. 

Reese is also set to appear in a TV mini-series, Big Little Lies, as well as the films, Home Again, Wish List, Tinker Bell and a Wrinkle in Time. 

Meanwhile, the Wild star may have been acting for 25 years but she enjoyed the different experience of starting a new business.

She told the new issue of InStyle magazine: "It's a new chapter for me starting a business, going around passing the hat, and promoting it all over the place. It's a different experience, but I'm enjoying learning something new. I've been acting for about 25 years, and I still love it, but I like the challenge of trying something else too ...'

Cover girl: Reese talks life and business in the new issue of InStyle

"I've learned, particularly when you're in a business for a long time, you need to treat people the way you want to be treated. Because at the end of the day, you're going to be up, you're going to be down, but it's really about how you behaved. That's important to me."

And whilst the 40-year-old actress - who has Ava, 17, and Deacon, 13, with her ex-spouse Ryan Phillippe and Tennessee, four, with her husband Jim Toth - is really busy, she tries to do the best she "possibly can" with her children.

She said: "No one's really doing it perfectly. I think you love your kids with your whole heart, and you do the best you possibly can ...

"There are some sacrifices you make, and it hurts your heart sometimes, but my kids tell me they're proud of what I've accomplished, and that just means everything. I grew up with a working mom, and I have so much respect for the things she did as a nurse and a teacher. I would never begrudge her that." 

She's a brand! The wife of Jim Toth is also the owner of her own production company, Pacific Standard Films, which she previously co-owned with producer Bruna Papandrea

Halloween's past: Reese is pictured in a throwback photo with her daughter Ava Elizabeth, now 17, and son Deacon Reese Phillippe, now 13

 

  

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