Michelle Obama Fashion
Michelle Obama Reminds Us Why We Love Pearls
What: Recently, we reported that Tiffany & Co was shutting down all 16 stores of its pearl jewelry chain, Iridesse. So, maybe we’re crazy to think that pearls are “in” for 2009, but Michelle Obama could bring the elegant trend back. PearlParadise.com is the latest retailer to cash in on the First Lady’s affection for pearls, with a new piece inspired by her.
What We Say: Black pearls, akoya pearls, seed pearls… it’s hard not to love them all, and Michelle Obama - the (reluctant) fashion icon - certainly loves hers. But pearls are timeless, so maybe the question isn’t are pearls fashionable but what kinds of pearls are fashionable?
Taking Tiffany & Co’s hint, we’re guessing the cheap ones will show up in 2009. We say, if you’re gonna go natural, go with smaller, cheaper seed pearls. Otherwise, the man-made, or “cultured,” kind are nearly as beautiful as their natural counterparts, and they’re of course significantly more affordable. Play it safe with traditional white pearls or go with pearls that have a light pink/yellow tint or a more dramatic color. (Hint: if you want to fool your friends, keep in mind that many natural pearls aren’t white white.). You can also hit stores like Claire’s, Target, and Forever21 for great faux pearls for under $20.
Web Round Up: Leighton Meester, Michelle Obama O Magazine, Paris Week Shoes, Intuition at Target
Michelle Obama’s endless magazine covers just wont stop. Next up: sharing O Magazine with Oprah. (via Fashion Bomb Blog.)
Nevermind Leighton Meester’s sleepy look. Fashion Indie loves her spring look and yummy designer styling on display. (Leighton Meester for InStyle)
11 inch heel-less Nina Ricci shoes? Fetish footwear? Check out what other insane shoes Shoe Blog spotted at Paris Fashion Week. (Oo La La, Paris!)
Guess who’s next in line to be Target’s designer collection? Intuition! Get the full scoop from Target Addict.
Michelle Obama Strikes a Pose for Vogue
If you haven’t noticed by now, the whole fashion industry has been looking to the first lady for glamor guidance, so it’s not all that surprising that Michelle Obama will be gracing the cover of Vogue in March.
While many presidents’ wives have been featured in the elegant magazine, only Hillary Clinton has made it on the cover. Well, until now. And what will the lovely first lady be wearing? A magenta gown by her go-to designer, Jason Wu, as well as dresses by Narciso Rodriguez and J Crew. While the economy gets stimulated by the President, we hope our sense of style will get stimulated by the first lady.
Photo: Wall Street Journal blog
Another Inaugural Ball Outfit Under $100
The thing about whatever you choose to wear to the Inaugural Ball—okay, we’re going to be in front of the TV in our Dearfoams, too, but bear with us—is that it needs to be DC-worthy, meaning it should be elegant, classic and just a little on the conservative side (no see-through, feather-embellished, LA red carpet ensembles here). That doesn’t mean it has to be boring however—we’d suggest an anything-but-basic black dress (illusion neckline, ruching—it’s all in the details), and satin pumps. For under $100 (that’s very un-DC, but we won’t tell . . . )
Calvin Klein Sleeveless Scoopneck Illusion Gown, $89.25
Women’s Demi D’Orsay Peep Toe Pumps, $10, WalMart
Political Fashionistas: Inauguration Style Round-Up
Michelle Obama isn’t the only political fashionista that’s been in the media spotlight in recent months, of course—Sarah Palin and Cindy McCain certainly grabbed their own share of the style chatter (and, in many cases, crossfire). In honor of the upcoming inauguration, TBF is rounding up some of our fave posts on the topic (and as soon as we link the hate-comment-inspiring Sarah Palin Moose Tote post, you’ll find us ducked down behind our desks until the we get the all clear . . . )
Sarah Palin Wardrobe Challenge. Kathryn spent about 12 hours holed up with her laptop and a steady supply of lattes to put this piece together, and is still waiting for her consulting call from the RNC stylists ...
Sarah Palin Shoes: Look for Less. No controversy here—everyone agrees that Palin’s taste in shoes is fab, but we can definitely do it without soliciting donations (though we’re not against them either if you’re so inclined. . . ).
Sarah Palin Moose Tote: Get It. If you have something to say about this still, in the spirit of post-election America, let’s try to keep it civil. Seriously, between this and WalMart, we’ve had all the controversy we can take for the moment. (check out what other readers thought, too, on the TBF forum)
Cindy McCain Look for Less. An heiress-worthy look without the trust fund we only wish we had.
Political Fashion Comes To Rain Boots. We know the election’s over, but they’re on clearance, and are still super cute.
Inaugural Ball Outfit for Under $100
When our invitation to the Inaugural Ball finally arrives, we’ll definitely need something stand-out fabulous to wear. Right—we know the invitation isn’t coming (an oversight we’ll forgive this one time) but if did get one, we’d pick something elegant in a rich color—after all, this is a celebration, right? We like this Maggy London gown for its flattering shape, pairing it with feminine metallic sandals, for less than a hundred bucks:
Maggy London Chiffon Gown with Charmuese Waist, $78.90, Nordstrom
Michelle Obama: An Inauguration Style Round-Up
With the inauguration right around the corner, naturally our thoughts here at TBF turn to—well, fashion. Yeah, we’ve had enough of the politics to last a lifetime and with a stylish (and budget conscious) First Lady like Michelle Obama on her way into the White House? It’s like we won the style icon lottery (and we’re open to an ambassadorship to say, France, if you’re listening Mr. O). If you’re a regular reader, you know we’ve given Mrs. O lots of fashion love over the last several months; in honor of the big event, here’s a round-up of our top Michelle Obama posts:
Michelle Obama Fashion: A Budget Style Retrospective. This is only the beginning, we’re sure, of a beautiful fashion blogger/first lady relationship . . .
Michelle Obama in H&M Dress. The dress that kicked off the budget-fashion girl-crush we’ve been harboring for Mrs. O ever since.
Michelle Obama: The View Dress. The kind of publicity White House/Black Market could have only ever dreamed of before this episode . . .
Michelle Obama: The Look for Less. We loved this look (which about 60,439 other media outlets also pounced on) for the bold color that now defines Obama’s look—and we also love that the belt and necklace showed up again on multiple outfits, meaning she knows how to get some mileage out of great accessories - holla!
Michelle Obama’s Election Night Dress: What Did You Think? Readers weigh in on the controversial Narciso Rodriguez dress that got even more buzz than McCain’s “that one” comment.
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