Monday, December 28, 2009

The Devine Mrs. O

There has not been so much hoopla over a first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy's reigned in Camelot. Place them toe-to-toe and each is wonderfully interesting in her own respective ways. Whereas the Mrs. Obama is leading the new generation of Washington elite political and social circles, Mrs. Kennedy was a leader as a member of our nation's aristocratic elite.


First Lady Michelle Obama is a style beacon, effortlessly fitting together high-end and low-end pieces with a flick of her slim, coco wrist. She is both mesmerizing and the new envy of many. The First Lady seems like a genuinely sweet, caring, and fun mother. You cannot help but to admire someone like that. Entire Web sites are devoted to her style and wardrobe, most notably Mary Tomer's Website (www.mrs-o.org), which follows "what and whom she's wearing." Tomer is also the author of the hardcover book (above) titled Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy.


While her style sense was a little shaky in the earlier years, somehow she now better manages to pull together looks and put her personalized stamp on almost everything she wears. Her trademark elements have become belted tops and dresses, bare arms, kitten heels, lady-like pins, J. Crew (www.jcrew.com), and outfits made by the lesser known fashion designer Jason Wu (www.jasonwustudio.com).


It will be very interesting to track her style during the next three years to see whether it continues to evolve or stays the same. Either way, we will be watching!


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