St. Patrick's Day at the White House

First Lady Mrs. O was joined by Fionnuala Kenny, wife of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, for a St. Patrick’s Day reception in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday. For the occassion, Mrs. O wore a minty green check dress with a beaded belt at the waist. Festive!

Update: The First Lady wears a Spring 2012 dress by designer Lyn Devon, seen here.

Mrs. O on Letterman

The First Lady appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman last evening wearing a colorblock Preen Pre-Fall 2012 dress and Alexis Bittar marquis pin. Lovely!

"Michelle Obama in Preen" [Red Carpet Fashion Awards]

P.S. For a fundraiser the same night, Mrs. O wore an inkwash silk printed panel dress from the Reed Krakoff Spring/Summer 2012 Collection, seen here.

Out and About

The First Lady has made two appearances since last week's state dinner. On Friday, Mrs. O visited National Guard families in Minnesota, wearing a St. Patrick's Day-appropriate green Michael Kors dress, last seen here, paired with a yellow cardigan and jeweled vintage House of Lavande belt.

On Sunday, the President, First Lady and Sasha Obama attended a chruch service at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C. For the outing, Mrs. O wore black trousers and a plum hued overcoat. 

P.S. Thanks for the collective patience while I was away. Hope everyone is having a great start to the week! xo Mrs. T.

Marvelous in Marchesa

The state dinner festivities have begun! First Lady Mrs. O looks elegant in an off-the-shoulder blue Marchesa gown, accessorized with strands of Tom Binns pearls.

Of note, this is the first time that Mrs. O has worn Marchesa for a major event. Marchesa is a New York-based label started by British born designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig in 2004. A very clever choice by the First Lady!

Update: By request, a photo of Jill Biden in a strapless, white chiffon gown. Samantha Cameron wears a lace gown by Alessandra Rich. 

State Dinner Preview

The First Lady hosted a state dinner preview this afternoon, wearing a sleeveless pale blue Zac Posen dress with a blue belt at the waist. A bejeweled Saloni bird brooch completed the look. As we've come to expect from Mrs. O, the pin represents a clever nod to the state dinner. Saloni is a jewelry brand created by London based, Indian fashion designer Saloni Lodha.

The press preview was open not only to press, but also local students and 12 young women from the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in the United Kingdom. The First Lady has developed a special connection with the school since her first visit in 2009, seen here.