The First Lady marked her 100th day in the White House with service at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C. For the project, she put on a quirky high-low combo. A fun pair of grey and metallic pink Lanvin Cap Toe sneakers balanced out a preppy J. Crew argyle cardigan-a style Lady O seems to favor.
In just 100 days, First Lady Michelle Obama has effortlessly become fashion’s darling. Who else can skyrocket the careers of under-the-radar designers and practically make the legends cry? And those who aren’t fond of her style have to admit that it’s the distraction we all need. From bare arms to oversize bows, Lady O’s whimsical wardrobe choices take our minds off These Times and provide moments of relief and cheer that we all need.
Here is a slide show of each of her looks to date.
Michelle Obama dug into her inauguration weekend archive this afternoon and put on a purple Zero + Maria Cornejo jacket she wore for the Whistle Tour. This piece is clearly a favorite in the First Lady's closet as she has it in black and blue. And that’s totally understandable considering the jacket’s modern style and flattering cut. She belted her waist with another Cornejo fav from that weekend that we’ve seen not infrequently.
After President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act at the Seed School, they headed over to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to plant trees. And voila! Something new! Hiding underneath Cornejo: an oh-so-cute navy Lanvin top with a bow and emerald ruched front. The combination of those soft elements with the edgy frayed trim is magnifique!
At some point Lady O covered up again, but with the navy coat she wore to the Easter Egg Roll instead. As expected, the First Lady of Style is always prepared.
The First Lady wore her Sunday Best for an Easter service at St. John's Episcopal Church this morning. In a pretty floral v-neck sheath dress by Peter Soronen and a cream cardigan, Lady O was simply delightful. On a side note, President Obama truly deserves some recognition as he was particularly dapper today in a grey pinstripe suit. Not to mention, it looked great against Mrs. Obama's dress.
Readers, it seems that my coverage of the First Lady’s style has taken over my daily life! Lately, my Fifth Avenue window shopping has turned into a search of What Would Lady O Wear? Like, how fab would she be in this white spring 2009 Narciso Rodriguez suit for Easter? If you ask yourselves the same questions, tap into your inner stylist, and tell Honey Magazine what designers and looks you’d like to see the First Lady wear. The top three ideas will be featured on their homepage and the winner will score a swag bag packed with $400 worth of spring hair and beauty products! Voting ends April 15 so click here to get started!
Shortly after election night, the news of a Michelle Obama style book quickly spread, and suddenly our summer reading looked a lot better. As of May 5, the wait is over for Michelle Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion by Mandi Norwood. In addition to styling advice and in-depth descriptions of her most popular looks, the volume features exclusive sketches by designers like Carolina Herrera, Tory Burch, Catherine Malandrino, and Behnaz Sarafpour. And of course, no compilation of Lady O’s style would be complete without illustrations by Jason Wu, Isabel Toledo, and Maria Cornejo. For more on her favorite designers and accessories, an A to Z guide is in the back.
Pre-order your copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Borders now!
Photos: William Morrow/Harper Collins
Photos: Timothy White / Stockland Martel
April 5: Prague-Azzedine Alaia cardigan
April 4: Prague-
Narciso Rodriguez dress, Azzedine Alaia cropped cardigan
April 4: Strasbourg, France-
Azzedine Alaia jacket, Etro print top
According to the Times Online, President Obama is passing on dinner with Czech leaders in favor of a romantic evening with his wife in Prague. And I can see why! Michelle Obama is stunning in another LBD, this time showing off her curves in a body conscious cut. The First Lady paired the dress with the cropped cardigan she wore in Germany last night, the perfect look for a night on the town.
Michelle Obama is a showstopper today! For a cultural event at the Kurhaus in Germany, the First Lady swapped this morning's Thakoon pixelated floral silk jacquard set for a crinoline LBD by Azzedine Alaia. The sleeveless, fitted bodice is perfect against her toned figure and the full skirt gives the dress a girly element. For the spouses' evening at the opening of the NATO summit, she put on her favorite cover up, a cardigan-this time cropped. With minimal accessories-black patent pumps,hoop earrings, a layered cuff-this look is dead on.
Michelle Obama brought her radiance to France this morning, without question, outshining another fashion forward first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy. For their long-awaited first meeting, Lady O donned a deep magenta floral Thakoon dress with a coordinating coat. The upbeat print on a soft silhouette, tie neck, and fine materials flow together for a rather charming look. So I see no need for a debate on who wins this sartorial showdown. Per usual, Bruni-Sarkozy is impeccable and most likely wearing a high end designer. But our First Lady shows you can still look feminine and refined in playful patterns and at a lower price point.
Apparently, when it comes to historic moments, Michelle Obama turns to Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo. (And understandably so!) Said designers came through for her on inauguration day and both were there again for her highly anticipated meeting with Queen Elizabeth this evening. The First Lady wore a satin opera coat by Wu over Toledo’s ivory and black silk crepe A-line dress. An Azzedine Alaia cardigan and black satin pumps were just right. It was only appropriate that she go for a more conservative look for this occasion, and it is such a pleasure to see that Lady O never abandons her favorite designers or personal style. Instead, she makes the proper adjustments and still looks divine.
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