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Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:01pm On Apr 08, 2009
Personally, I think her dress sense is average but a vast majority of others think she's fantastic fashion-wise.

The Obamas' trip to Europe marked the president's debut on the world stage, but it's his wife who has been stealing tabloid headlines.

The European reaction to the Obamas recalls the Kennedys' trip to Paris in 1961, when Jacqueline Kennedy wowed with her glamorous style and fluent French. The attention and reception the first lady received on that trip prompted the president to joke about his standing in the power couple. "I am the man who accompanies Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris," Kennedy said.

Here's Mrs Obama waving to the crowd as she leaves Palais Rohan in Strasbourg, France, April 3, 2009.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:03pm On Apr 08, 2009
First lady Michelle Obama and French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy pose for a photo with their husbands, President Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy, at the Palais Rohan in Strasbourg April 3, 2009.

The first ladies both opted for bows at the neckline and below-the-knee hemlines, although Obama picked kitten heels and Bruni-Sarkozy chose flats.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:04pm On Apr 08, 2009
President Obama and his wife leave Downing Street in London after attending a dinner for leaders attending the G-20 summit April 1.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:06pm On Apr 08, 2009
Sarah Brown, wife of the British prime minister, greets first lady Michelle Obama as the G-20 spouses visit the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, April 2, 2009, in London.
The first lady maintained her own schedule of events on the trip, including a tour of a London health facility with first lady Brown and a visit to an all-girls school, where she emphasized the power of an education.

Chai o! Michelle should avoid these types of skirts sha. undecided

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:08pm On Apr 08, 2009
Michelle Obama visited Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre in west London, April 1, 2009, while her husband, President Obama, attended the G-20 summit.
The sparkling cardigan that Michelle Obama wore - a $298 item dubbed the Crystal Constellation Cardigan quickly sold out, J.Crew told "Good Morning America." The pencil skirt she wore with the sweater is also expected to sell out, the company said.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:10pm On Apr 08, 2009
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk with Charge d'Affaires Richard LeBaron and his wife, Jean Foshee LeBaron, after disembarking from Marine One helicopter at Winfield House, the U.S. ambassador's residence in London, March 31, 2009.
This is the first time in nearly 50 years (since Jacqueline Kennedy took a trip across the pond) that Europe had so widely anticipated a visit by a U.S. first lady.
And Michelle Obama did not disappoint, earning the moniker "Mighty Michelle" during her visit to the U.K.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by vanitty: 2:21pm On Apr 08, 2009
I love the yellow & black dress/cape . . . very simple yet classy kiss
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by vanitty: 2:23pm On Apr 08, 2009
[s]I do not like that deep blue skirt and what was she thinking with the cardigan. . . a simple blouse tucked in would have made the whole look better in my opinion[/s]

My bad i think that is a dress
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 2:24pm On Apr 08, 2009
Michelle Obama proved her fashion prowess when she appeared on "The View" in June 2008. The $148 White House/Black Market Empire flower print dress she sported became a hit and some said it helped remake her image. The show's co-hosts praised her look, and the Donna Ricco-designed black-and-white outfit quickly sold out.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 3:03pm On Apr 08, 2009
This $34.90 H&M dress flew off the shelves after Obama wore it on the campaign trail in Detroit.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 3:34pm On Apr 08, 2009
When Anna Wintour, Calvin Klein and André Leon Talley hosted a fundraising dinner for Michelle Obama, the potential First Lady opted for an Isobel Toledo tunic and trouser ensemble worn with (relatively unknown in the US) Tom Binns jewellery.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 3:45pm On Apr 08, 2009
For her first official portrait, the First Lady chose a simple dress by all-American designer Michael Kors, with a double strand of pearls.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 3:50pm On Apr 08, 2009
Michelle Obama hosted the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the White House, where Stevie Wonder performed. The First Lady wore a dress designed by Wonder's wife Kai Milla with Loree Rodkin jewellery.

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 3:53pm On Apr 08, 2009
Escorted by her husband Barack, Michelle Obama walked the red carpet to a black tie reception at the White House wearing a Peter Soronen dress and a layered pearl necklace by British jewellery designer Tom Binns.

undecided undecided undecided

Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by ThiefOfHearts(f): 3:56pm On Apr 08, 2009
yet the Brits called Americans fat, what the hell is sarah Brown wearing?

Terrible. Dont they sell Spanx in the UK

All the other clothes of Michelle are ok but I really hate that 2nd one. the black with pink flowers

she looks better in the A line gowns ie the ones that show her arms and the bottom part isnt all frilly, those big puffy skirts lay too much emphasis on her hips
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 7:59pm On Apr 08, 2009
Mrs Brown I guess is very conservative, any dash of bright colours and one might be calling an ambulance.

I've always said Michelle should stick to simple, clean cuts. All those complicated dresses are very unflattering on her. I like the H&M one best.
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Nobody: 8:03pm On Apr 08, 2009
Fashion icon = Carla Sarkozy!
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by ThiefOfHearts(f): 10:03pm On Apr 08, 2009
spikedcylinder:

Mrs Brown I guess is very conservative, any dash of bright colours and one might be calling an ambulance.

I've always said Michelle should stick to simple, clean cuts. All those complicated dresses are very unflattering on her. I like the H&M one best.


its not even about being conservative, woman needs spanx. her gut is trying to breathe.

yea the H&M one is cute, she only wears those kinda dresses once in a while. Dont know why

funny how the best dress is the cheapest one.
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Nobody: 10:05pm On Apr 08, 2009
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Sissy3(f): 2:00am On Apr 09, 2009
well i think some folks see her as a fashion icon because looking back at the previous first ladies excluding Jackie O, she is the more polished one, at least she changes things up and not always dwelling in pant and suit or skit and blouse suit. she is much younger and since many women can relate to her in terms of her age and dress sense they elevated her to fashion icon status. and she is not afraid to at least take a chance with her dressings.

however, IMO, sometimes i like what she wears and sometimes i don't. just like everyone she has her hits and misses. as for being fashion icon, I'm still yet to see that, maybe it is just too early to rush to conclusion she still has more years to showcase her wardrobe . so there is still room for evaluation.
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by mohawkchic(f): 7:31pm On Apr 09, 2009
~ She's getting there!! Or should i say She'll get there eventually? undecided She's earning her brownie points so far . . .Its all a working process . . .Early dayz . . Less 'misses',more Hits for me phuleze grin

~Loving the Layered Peals by Tom Binns
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Horus(m): 8:59pm On Apr 22, 2009


[size=15pt]'Michelle Obama more popular than Barack Obama'[/size]


Washington, April 03: Barack Obama might be touted as the most powerful man in the world, but when it comes to popularity, the US President’s wife Michelle pips him to land the top spot, says a new survey. In the new survey by Gallup, the First Lady beats her husband with a 72 percent favourable rating, as against his 69 percent. “While the 3 percentage-point difference between the two favourable ratings is not statistically significant, Michelle Obama’s much lower unfavourable ratings compared with the president’s (17 percent vs. 28 percent) give her the clear edge in public favourability,” The Politico quoted the polling company as saying. Michelle, who campaigned for her husband months at a stretch in Iowa, was a favourite amongst women. Her much criticised directness and use of irony actually made her seem more authentic and easier to connect to for women in Iowa. Gallup noted that the First ladies often poll higher than their husbands. This “likely reflects that their role is far less controversial than that of the president, which often results in less-partisan ratings of the first lady,” Gallup noted.

Source: http://www.zeenews.com/life-style/etc/2009-04-03/520464news.html


Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by bluespice(f): 9:14pm On Apr 22, 2009
love the winter ensemble kiss kiss
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by ikamefa(f): 11:16pm On Apr 22, 2009
fashion icon?  undecided nahhhhhhhhhhh grin i love that she wears every day things cheesy

i love her arms though! pumping iron like mad this days  grin  gotta get rid of my jigglies cheesy
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by amebono13: 1:48pm On May 04, 2009
michelles dress sense is ok stimes, but it reaslly isnt so fab as pple put it

i just see it as normal
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Horus(m): 9:42am On May 05, 2009
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Hauwa1: 11:03am On May 05, 2009
i like the evening wears in the last pix. where can i get it?
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by spikedcylinder: 11:37am On May 05, 2009
*Hauwa*:

i like the evening wears in the last pix. where can i get it?

http://www.petersoronen.com/
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by ThiefOfHearts(f): 3:01pm On May 05, 2009
Terrible dress.
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by Nobody: 4:49pm On May 05, 2009
That flowery dress in the second photo was just not it. Even pregnant women would reject it these days.
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by benincitys(f): 9:47am On May 08, 2009
stillwater:

That flowery dress in the second photo was just not it. Even pregnant women would reject it these days.
i agree with you
Re: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon? by MrCrackles(m): 9:51am On May 08, 2009
Not sure about Michelle Obama being a fashion icon! undecided

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