Photo courtesy of AP. Michelle Obama on 60 Minutes. Will this look make the yet to be named Michelle Obama style guide?

There are already plans for a book to be written about first lady-elect Michelle Obama's fashion sense. Avon Books, an imprint of Harper Collins, announced today that fashion writer, Mandi Norwood will write a yet to be named paperback dedicated to Obama's style. The book will include design sketches and tips on how to achieve Obama's colorful, yet well-tailored look.  Obama is known for mixing high and low looks from H&M and J.Crew to Thakoon and Narciso Rodriguez.

On Sunday night, Obama  joined her husband,  president elect Barack Obama on 60 Minutes!. She wore a sleeveless, tailored deep purple dress. Her ropes of black and white pearls sparkled. And her makeup - especially the violet eyeshadow -  was flawless. I'm working this moment trying to figure out who designed the dress. The book is due out in April 2009. Should be a voracious read for fashionistas. Would you read a book on Michelle Obama's style? Will Obama supercede Jacqueline Kennedy O'Nassis as America's most stylish the first lady? What do you think she'll wear to the Inauguration?

These dresses and others like them will be available for plus-sized brides to check out on Saturday at Nicole's Bridal in Jenkintown. The event is Saturday, November 22. Photo courtesy of Erica Fineburg

Mark your calendars. This Saturday, November 22,  Nicole Bridal and Formal Shoppe in Jenkintown will host a trunk show for brides sizes 16 to 28 featuring the wedding towns designed for the Bara Luxe line of Marimo USA. Bridal specialist, Yvonne McClendon will be on hand to provide tips. We all know how hard it is to find a specialty gown. And it's twice as hard when you can't try on the gown of your dreams before ordering, simply because the boutique only stocks  4s, 6s, 8s and sometimes 10s in sample sizes. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and brides who order dresses on the day of the trunk show will receive a 15 percent discount.  Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe is located at 261 Old York Road. Call 215-886-2333 for more information. Any plus-sized brides out there? Have you had a hard time finding a dress?

Do we think this a hot way to carry our stuff for a night on the town?

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Sandy Alexander never loved carrying a handbag. But like all girls on the town, she needed a sleek place to pack her identification, foldable bills, keys and, of course, lipstick. So the 37-year-old Conshohocken wife invented The Bucklette. We like the concept. Clutches never seem to work. And slinging a bag over your shoulders is oh so clumsy on the dance floor. Right now the Bucklette is available on-line, although Alexander is looking for local boutiques willing to sell her product. There are two versions of The Bucklette, one is a clip on - that's $92. The other attaches to a wide belt and would be a cool accessory for a Michelle Obama-style sheath (I couldn't resist.) I'm going to try it out, but I already see one problem as I'm a driver and I can't fit my house keys and car keys in The Bucklette. Maybe there is a way to improvise. Anyway, I'll try my-clip on Bucklette next time I'm out on the scene and give you a report. Any thoughts on The Bucklette?

If you get a moment, check out the fragrant apothecary, Kiehl's Since 1851 at 18th and Walnut Street for an annual party. Celebrations run through Saturday. The company is asking  fans to tell them if they like the pear scent in a gentle exfoliating body scrub, a liquid hand soap, a body lotion or a cleanser.  My favorite is the body cleanser. The company introduces new pear scent each year in honor of its original home at Pear Tree Corner in New York's East Village. Anway, go by, sniff and vote. You can't go wrong with Kiehl's fragrances. Kiehl's is located at 1737 Walnut Street. Call them at (215) 636-9936. What's your favorite Kiehl's product? Mine is the foot salve.

This is a striking picture, isn't it? Today Barack and Michelle Obama went to visit The Bush's for their first official White House tour as the first family elect. Again,  Obama is classy in this sleek, tomato red dress by Maria Pinto. She must be in a red zone. We like the tucks along the neckline and we're glad the future first lady favors the empire waist. Mrs. Bush looks like she stepped up her fashion game a bit, too, with the very in style, belted choclate brown dress. Both women are wearing the perfect midi-calf length. Nice touch. One thing, though; not too sure we like Obama's choice of shoes. Black patent leather would have worked better than the wine, but we can appreciate Obama's fashion rebelliousness. Again, nice touch. Looks like dresses are here to stay for a while. Can I get a collective fashion shout out? What do you think?