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Friday, February 27, 2009

First lady Michelle Obama has had quite a fashionable week.

She's been spotted in an array if beautiful ensembles from a slew of high fashion runway designers including Michael Kors (the official White House portrait released today) Jason Wu, (sparkling, strapless gown she wore to the Governor's Ball - I wish I was there with Earth Wind and Fire performing) Alexander McQueen, (a chalky pinstriped pantsuit.) Tracy Reese, (the beautiful pink lace dress on the cover of People.) Narciso Rodriguez, (purple sheath she wore to Barack Obama's Tuesday night speech.) And possibly Kai Milla (Milla is musician, Stevie Wonder's wife; Mrs. Obama reportedly wore the dress to the Stevie Wonder concert.)

I wonder what she'll wear on her reported upcoming cover of Oprah!

Personally, I think the first lady has  looked fabulous at every event.  She hasn't missed a step. Her use of color has been electrifying as she's steered clear of all things staid and boring. Michelle Obama is no fashion slob!

That's why I can't understand why people are making such a big deal over the fact that Mrs. Obama likes to show off her arms. I say bring on spring. Mrs. Obama's arms are beautifully toned. (She works out every day with hubby, Barack.) And she's age appropriate. I think that Mrs. Obama is wearing clothes that some of you out there wouldn't dare wear because you can't and its eating your crock,  driving you nuts, making your crazy. Mrs. Obama likes to shake it up. Some days she wears her hair up. Sometimes she wears it curly. Sometimes she wears her coif down. She's just as comfortable in pants as she is a dress. Here is a woman we can't put in a fashion box and it's driving us crazy. Her day-to-day looks are unexpected. Let it go people and enjoy the fashion surprises. I sure am.

Posted by Elizabeth Wellington @ 6:05 PM  Permalink | 2 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:43 PM, 02/27/2009
    She HAS good arms and shoulders, she just needs to stand up straighter.
    anon
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:34 PM, 03/03/2009
    It's funny because when she was on the campaign trail I wasn't really feeling her style. It was not bad, it was good, but I didn't find it particularly interesting. She looked stylish, but it was an attainable and relatable style. It made sense at the time, but now that her husband is president it seems like she is really able to let her fashion sense shine. I know a lot of people gave her slack for those green Jimmy Choos and I think they were all wrong. Those shoes were on point. I hate that whole matchy-matchy thing and the green shoes gave the outfit an unsuspecting pop of color that totally worked. Neutral shoes are alright, but I have some outfits that only work with a totally different color on the feet. Nothing else seems to go so why even bother trying and it looks amazing. That green dress she is wearing is beautiful, what a great color, and her hair looks beautiful. I really want to see that Alexander McQueen ensemble that you mention because he is one of my favorite designers.
    Professor Smart E. Pants, PhD.


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About Elizabeth Wellington
I’m a Libra so I’m all about pretty things. We of the scales sign know what we like, and our standards are high. So I can’t help but love fashion – one day I will get that Diane von Furstenberg wrap and those Christian Louboutin shoes. And fragrances? My favorite right now is Chanel Mademoiselle. As for makeup, can we say MAC? So let’s thank the Greek goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, that a true fashionista can find everything she needs right here in Philly. I’ve covered fashion here for six years, and I have traveled to New York, Los Angeles and Paris to write about local and national designers. Let me tell you, there is no place where people wear midnight Eagles green or Phillies red with such wild abandon as they do on the west side of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Sound familiar? This blog is for you.