The Story of Mrs. O
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 9:51 AM Please check out Style.com's piece on Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy, here!
"Even before Michelle Obama moved into the White House, publishers were scrambling to meet with the public’s demand for books on the new First Family. But while some of those books now seem slapdash or rushed, next month will see the release of Mrs. O, a colorful hardback written by blogger Mary Tomer, dedicated to Mrs. Obama’s style from her early days as a student to her role as the first African-American First Lady in the nation’s history. Tomer explains her project as a labor of love, one that began when she first clocked Mrs. Obama at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, joining the president on stage after the speech that vaulted him into the collective consciousness."
Reader Comments (17)
Mrs. T, your book got a mention in the latest issue of Conde Nast Traveler, page 32 "Word of Mouth" column
I've just ordered mine through Amazon.co.uk. I can't think of a more delightful book to have on my coffee table.
Mrs.T, I am so glad that you were on the Mrs.O fashion clock well before "These JOHNNY COME LATELY" who now feel like they have the real caption on Mrs. O fashion.Thank you for being a step ahead and heads and shoulders above the rest. You're doing a great job.Thanks a MILLION!
The face of fashion democracy will definitely be in my collection......I just cannot seem to get enough of Mrs.O.
Hooray! Thank you for the support everyone!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us!
Mrs. T, now seems as good a time as any to congratulate you on your book, its wonderful buzz as well as the work you do on this website. While I rarely post, I love reading your articles, as well as the responses and insights those articles inspire. Keep up the great work, and thank you to all this site's devotees for making the comment section so much fun to read. I literally learn something new here every day! :)
Thanks ann #1 and Boston Gal!
I'm actually a Boston Gal too... I went to college in Boston and lived there after graduation before moving to New York 4 years ago.
The title of the book is perfect, conveys so much in just a few words. "The Face of Fashion Democracy"...so fitting!
My first comment, (I lurk)
Bravo! How exciting!!
As the author of "AudreyStyle" and "JackieStyle", and a huge fan of both Mrs. O and this site, I am really looking forward to this book.
I very much appreciate that it seems really well done, and not just slapped together the way so many other O books seem to have been.
And yes, also my first post!
Huzzah!
Congratulations Mrs.T! I've been reading reviews about the book on other sites and publications and every one of them have been so positive. I will definitely be picking up a copy when it comes out on the 28th. It will be a staple in my book collection.
I am so excited by the positive feedback! Thank you everyone!
And to have Pamela Keogh on the site, hooray! I have literally worn the pages of "Jackie Style" thin through the years. Quite exciting!
WHOO HOO! All I can say Mrs, T is YOU GO GIRLFRIEND!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Did you ever imagine back when you started this site that it would take off in the way it has? I know I sure didn't. I hope you remember some of us "regulars" when you're rich and famous. :-)
Also, I'm going to be pushy and ask: how can we buy autographed copies?! I want to have one as proof that I "knew" you when your fashion commenting career was just taking off.
Congratulations Mrs T. Very well deserved. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
My copy arrived today, and it is fabulous! Wonderful pictures - many that I have never seen - which I knew would be in there. What I didn't expect is that it would be such a great read. Guess who's going to be up half the night?
Lots of friends on my Christmas list will find this under their trees!
Well done, Mrs. T!