Michelle Obama dazzled us all in a white chiffon one sholder creation by designer Jason Wu at the Inaugural Ball. This is s moment not only in fashion history, but in American History.
I lived in DC for a number of years and my house was on Capitol Hill. I lived next to a park and from that pak you could see the Capitol Building, we used to watch the Fouth of July Fireworks from there. The Capitol is on the edge of the National Mall so sometimes I would walk or take the metro to the museums there. National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Museums line the Mall with some of the most amazing sites on earth.
When I was a little girl my Mom took my sister and I to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and we walked through the wonderful exhibit of dresses from past First Ladies, which I will always think of as the "Hall of Dresses". How thrilling it was when as a small child I could see pieces of history through out the ages in these beautiful gowns for Inagural Ball and Inaugration Day dresses. Jackie Kennedy's dress was always a particular favorite of mine - I've always loved fashion.
What a thrill it will be in years to come when I can bring my own children to the Smithonsian's National Museum of American History and take them to the "Hall of Dresses" and see Michelle Obama's Ball Gown!
Showing posts with label Michelle Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michelle Obama. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Michelle Obama wears Isabel Toledo for Inauguration Day!
Michelle Obama is wearing a beautiful gold Isabel Toledo dress to Inauguration Day!
Isabel Toledo is the creative Director for Anne Klein and Michelle has rocked her styles before.
Michelle Obama looks SO beautiful! She really is having a fashion moment and her outfit has real impact.
Our new President: Barack Obama is wearing a long black jacket, black suit, white shirt and red tie.
When they met the Bushes for the traditional coffee at the White House, Michelle Obama towered over both of them - yes, she is taller than W. I was a bit surprised to see Laura Bush in a powder blue suit dress with a quite short skirt with light tights and black shoes that were not flattering to her cankles, her stylist really owes her an apology and I hope she gets a new stylist when she moves to Texas today. On behalf of America let me just say: GOODBYE!
And on be half of America let me just say a giant HELLO and WELCOME to the new first family!
This is a beautiful moment in history and I am so proud of the progress we have made!
Isabel Toledo is the creative Director for Anne Klein and Michelle has rocked her styles before.
Michelle Obama looks SO beautiful! She really is having a fashion moment and her outfit has real impact.
Our new President: Barack Obama is wearing a long black jacket, black suit, white shirt and red tie.
When they met the Bushes for the traditional coffee at the White House, Michelle Obama towered over both of them - yes, she is taller than W. I was a bit surprised to see Laura Bush in a powder blue suit dress with a quite short skirt with light tights and black shoes that were not flattering to her cankles, her stylist really owes her an apology and I hope she gets a new stylist when she moves to Texas today. On behalf of America let me just say: GOODBYE!
And on be half of America let me just say a giant HELLO and WELCOME to the new first family!
This is a beautiful moment in history and I am so proud of the progress we have made!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Inauguration Buzz!
Before moving to the breath taking coast of Maine, I lived on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. At the moment everyone in my life is super excited about the upcoming Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States: Barack Obama.
While I am also thrilled about this upcoming event, I have to admit I'm even more excited to see what Michelle Obama will be wearing! Remember what Jackie was wearing when John F. Kennedy was sworn in? I do! Ok, I wasn't old enough to be watch then but I love the pictures. I love how this is not only a moment in American History, but it might project Michelle Obama into fashion history as a new fashion icon.
Living in Maine has a lot of great advantages one of them is that I happened to have a lovely chat with Ann Perrino, the genius behind Ann Veronica bags. She owns the enchanting store on Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth, ME. If you haven's checked out her bags yet don't walk - RUN to her site immediately. They will keep those winter blues away! Ann mentioned that she wanted to gift bags to our nation's new first daughters. What an amazing idea! I had this instant idea of how amazing it would be on that cold day in January to see the first family standing together, dressed to the nines, and the first daughters with Ann Veronica bags!
http://www.annveronica.com/
I should ask my dear friend Jason Gallimore who writes for the Common Progressive amoung other things if he knows whom to contact to arrange for some gift giving. If you haven't seen the Common Progressive yet, check it out immediately for GREAT political insights.
http://thecommonprogressive.blogspot.com/
I can't wait for Tuesday! I a lot of my firends and some former clients in DC have called me to ask what they should wear to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration this is what I have been telling them:
1. Comfortable Shoes. Traffic will be awful and you will be doing a lot of walking.
2. Dress Warm. Wear long johns and tights under your clothes. Bring a hat scarves, gloves, mittens as well as some of those instant hand warmers. You might want to skip the thermos full of coffee because of all the security rsstrictions. I also recommend ear warmers.
3. Great Outer Wear. Since it is going to be COLD what you have on the outside, your jacket, your hat and your gloves will be seen most so wear your best looking ones and be sure that you are dressed in layers and that you are wearing enough layers.
4. Be prepared to wait. Security will be tighter than it has ever been. Be sure you are aware of all the restrictions BEFORE you leave the house, there are lots of offical websites to check out for that.
5. Enjoy the moment! You will be witnessing a moment in history that will change our world in an incredibly postive way, forever! Lucky you!
While I am also thrilled about this upcoming event, I have to admit I'm even more excited to see what Michelle Obama will be wearing! Remember what Jackie was wearing when John F. Kennedy was sworn in? I do! Ok, I wasn't old enough to be watch then but I love the pictures. I love how this is not only a moment in American History, but it might project Michelle Obama into fashion history as a new fashion icon.
Living in Maine has a lot of great advantages one of them is that I happened to have a lovely chat with Ann Perrino, the genius behind Ann Veronica bags. She owns the enchanting store on Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth, ME. If you haven's checked out her bags yet don't walk - RUN to her site immediately. They will keep those winter blues away! Ann mentioned that she wanted to gift bags to our nation's new first daughters. What an amazing idea! I had this instant idea of how amazing it would be on that cold day in January to see the first family standing together, dressed to the nines, and the first daughters with Ann Veronica bags!
http://www.annveronica.com/
I should ask my dear friend Jason Gallimore who writes for the Common Progressive amoung other things if he knows whom to contact to arrange for some gift giving. If you haven't seen the Common Progressive yet, check it out immediately for GREAT political insights.
http://thecommonprogressive.blogspot.com/
I can't wait for Tuesday! I a lot of my firends and some former clients in DC have called me to ask what they should wear to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration this is what I have been telling them:
1. Comfortable Shoes. Traffic will be awful and you will be doing a lot of walking.
2. Dress Warm. Wear long johns and tights under your clothes. Bring a hat scarves, gloves, mittens as well as some of those instant hand warmers. You might want to skip the thermos full of coffee because of all the security rsstrictions. I also recommend ear warmers.
3. Great Outer Wear. Since it is going to be COLD what you have on the outside, your jacket, your hat and your gloves will be seen most so wear your best looking ones and be sure that you are dressed in layers and that you are wearing enough layers.
4. Be prepared to wait. Security will be tighter than it has ever been. Be sure you are aware of all the restrictions BEFORE you leave the house, there are lots of offical websites to check out for that.
5. Enjoy the moment! You will be witnessing a moment in history that will change our world in an incredibly postive way, forever! Lucky you!
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