Wednesday
Dec092009
Off to Oslo
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 9:08 PM 
Image by Jewel Samad / Getty Images
The president and first lady are off to Oslo, Norway where the president will receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
For her overnight travel, Mrs. O has paired a cropped Alaia jacket (last seen in Prague) with black pants and boots. A red scarf adds a splash of color.
Image by Jewel Samad / Getty Images
Landing in Oslo, Mrs. O has changed ensembles, wearing a custom-made, lavender coat by Narciso Rodriguez with a coordinating lilac scarf and purple leather gloves. This combination is the same that the first lady wore during the inauguration, for a ceremony at Arlington Cemetery.
tagged Alaia, Narciso Rodriguez
Alaia, Narciso Rodriguez
Reader Comments (52)
Oh I love it! I have a thing for scarves and blazers and she wears them so well here; I love the splash of color. I also really like her new twist on the "updo" - she has done a lot of different and interesting variations of it in the past few days. She is certainly never boring!
Lovingly in sync!
This is how I travel - all black. Very nice and simple. Mrs. O is going to knock them dead in Norway. The speech is first thing tomorrow morning at 6 am EST. I think all of the major networks plan on showing it.
Here's the nobel website which will have live coverage too.
http://nobelprize.org/award_ceremonies/ceremony_oslo/video/2009/index.html
Mrs. T, are you going to post the picture of the Obamas with Oprah. It's a promo for Oprah's special on Sunday.
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Michelle-Obama/ss/events/pl/050108michelleobama;_ylt=AkhPYeGuBZWxQNs_iaaSyDJsaMYA#photoViewer=/091209/482/475d02dbb70e4b35a65fe29c1a70d304
This look like a photo shoot for some kind of commercial. Very Nice!
I just love this travel look and red scarf on Mrs. Obama. That Alaia jacket can go a long way in any wardrobe.
Don't they look great together and happy? And check out our dapper, handsome President! (That's called class and swagger ladies and gentlemen.) After a long hard day, this site and seeing our First Couple just makes me smile!
This photo also made me smile, Janelle!
If y'all are interested in a first-hand account of what's happening on the streets of Oslo for the celebration, my friend living there promises to blog it. Apparently, there's a torch-light parade to celebrate and last year... well, go read her account:
http://karlastories.blogspot.com/
The FLOTUS is so fly...gotta love her..she can do no wrong for me...and i agree with janelle's last line
The POTUS...TALK ABOUT SWAGGER...HIT THEM WITH IT! PHEW!
Does anyone have a link to information on the selection process for the Peace Prize. I think he is so deserving. I would love to know who nominated him and when. Is that information kept private? This man has been handed a two-edged sword in each hand. Thankfully, he has Michelle at his side, someone on this blog mentioned months ago that the president is a very grateful man, I concur.
FLOTUS IS THE MOST FASCINATING PERSON OF 2009 FOR ON THE BARBRA WALTERS SPECIAL I AM SO HAPPY AND SHOCKED!!!! BUT HAPPY
This is a great, low-key but just perfect look for travelling. I expect her to get off the plane in Norway in a different outfit. I think the Obamas are playing this trip down (wisely -- there is something like 25% of Americans who think he deserves the Nobel Prize) but I do hope Michelle will be wearing another of her dazzling strapless dresses for the awards ceremony.
I really like her hair up. It's more sophisticated & shows off her great cheekbones & eyes. When she has the smooth bob with sideswept bangs it's great, but the flip hairdo -- kind of suburban mom look.
Absolutely correct Sierra. Here is a picture of her with Barbara Walters.
Oh that's wonderful! Thank you for posting that! She's so deserving. I hate that she's in the same company as the likes of Beck this year, but this is wonderful news nonetheless.
Woo hoo!
I love this couple so, so much! I can't wait to watch this very deserving man receive the Nobel Peace prize. Denisegirl, I totally agree with all your expressed sentiments.
Sierra, I didn't watch the special, now I wish I did. Oh drat! I'm off to see if I can find it online somewhere.
I'm wondering what is up with all the updo hair? any chance we'll see a natural any time soon? It occurs to me that this might be preparing Americans for.... no straightening...
Marabout40, you and I both. I deliberately skipped it after I saw some in the line-up in the preview.
Janelle, I so agree with you.
Great practical and smart outfit for traveling. I absolutely love POTUS's look too!
Forgive me if this offends anyone here and this is certainly not meant to disrespect, but good grief our President is FINE!
Hey, Mrs T, I am so grateful for this site, thank you so much. I love this couple so much,Mrs O is
simply the best. The red scarf just makes the outfit come alive. Love this look.Anxiously awaiting
photos from Oslo.
You know, I skipped The Barbara Walters special because I did not see any mention of our Michelle in the previews. Like some of you, I am bruised from kicking myself for it now. She did look lovely, didn't she? Marabout40, you can offend me all day everyday with that comment...that President is drool-worthy, GOOD GOD HE'S HANDSOME! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, once again Flotus looks effortlessly chic. This is a snazzy traveling outfit.
Lol Marabout40, you absolutely do not offend me. He is goodlooking with a heart, brains and lovely family to match!
Just a heads up that some (well... The Daily Beast) are saying that Norwegians are insulted the Obamas will be in Oslo for only one day and not participating in all three days of events. My friend in Oslo says there's some grumbling from extreme right Norwegian press, but people in general understand that President Obama hasn't the time for three days.
So, perhaps the Obamas will only be at the torchlight parade/hotel balcony greeting & the medal ceremony.
They'll be missing out on the Friday evening concert, luncheon with the king, visit to the Nobel Museum and something with schoolkids.
So... I guess we'll see only one or two looks from Mrs. O.
Here's a little article about the events for the day.
http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2009/12/you-too-can-enjoy-president-obamas.html
FLOTUS looks amazing! And since red is my favorite color, that scarf does me proud :D And President Obama is very deserving of the Nobel prize. The way he ran his campaign alone, one of hope and peaceful discourse regarding our most difficult challenges is worthy of recognition alone! If I listened to pundits and polls, Id be convinced he would never be POTUS. He and the American people proved the pundits and polls wrong.
Video link to Michelle Obama's interview with Barbara Walters:
http://videos.mediaite.com/video/Michelle-Obama-Is-Barbara-Walte?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
http://videos.mediaite.com/video/Michelle-Obama-Is-Barbara-Walte?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
OMG!!! Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme!!! FLOTUS looks smoking disembarking in Oslo!!!! That grey wool coat with the lilac scarf, OMG, it was worth me staying up half the night to see.
Wait until you all wake up!!!! :D
www.gettyimages.com/detail/94241588/AFP
Well, they have arrived and she is in a huge lavender bow and a bluish tailored coat--very sophisticated looking. What is most impressive is how contentedly happy they look just as in the above picture. They may be playing it down, but i think they feel genuinely honored by this award to him. By the time historians write about this day, President Obama will have completed his life work and will, indeed, measure up to all the others that he will be enshrined with by this award. No reason for those of us who have a realistic view of him to downplay it.
Nonpasserat, you're absolutely on the spot...looks like Mrs. O changed for their arrival in Oslo! It might be the lighting, but I love what appears to be a shade of periwinkle (coat) and lilac (scarf)...a beautiful combination of color! Picture seen here of the Obamas' arrival:
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/obama-arrives-in-oslo-for-nobel-ceremony/?hp
My favorite of their arrival
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Michelle-Obama/ss/events/pl/050108michelleobama#photoViewer=/091210/481/d621ab8762bc4a64be4c231f36e051e7
Michelle looks FAB...With all black n her red scarf...She knows exactly what would set it off !!!...N cant forget about our Handsome Prez...Looking debonair...Sooo love this couple...Can't wait to watch them on Sunday...With Oprah as they show us the white house for christmas...Mrs. T I hope u put those photos up...As well I love this website !!!
http://www.kjendis.no/2009/12/10/kjendis/mote/michelle_obama/nobels_fredspris/9436702/
Now she is here and she is wearing the very stylish shoes !
Here's video of the Obamas arrival in Oslo. Love love love the lavender coat and scarf!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex71hiJcidU
This black dress is HOT!!!
FLOTUS signs the Nobel ceremonial book:
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Michelle-Obama/ss/events/pl/050108michelleobama/im:/091210/ids_photos_wl/r437470194.jpg/#photoViewer=/091210/481/4346f844735740bd9504fcd608f859de
The Obamas have participated in a signing ceremony. Mrs. Obama is wearing a beautiful black dress. I don't know what's the proper fashion name for this type of dress but I'd say it's a graecan style lol (don't laugh, help me!): http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/94242985/AFP
It's sober and stylish. It's the only picture I found so far
Mrs. T, please post the dress underneath the lavender coat and it is gorgeous. It has incredible detailing at the top and shoulder. It looks like a dark grey to me. Here's video of the signing ceremony and there's other video to the left for viewing:
http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/nyheter/spill/verdi/117821
http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/nyheter/spill/verdi/117813
Barbara Walters appears to have been influenced by Mrs. O.'s brooch-wearing. However, I much prefer Mrs. O.'s brooch choices over this one of Ms. W.'s!
Wish I could see Mrs. O.'s brooch more clearly...it's beautiful. Wonder if it's diamonds?
I love how they always look as if they are sharing a secret ...LOL
Love her travel look. Low key, smart and sophisticated. So far as her hair - I think she knows what she likes and it shows. The person saying that she is "preparing" us for a natural - and if she is? What would be wrong with that?
Love the clips from Oslo...I'd love to see a full length pic of the dress she wore when signing that book.
I know many people are curious about the different designers and stores Michelle Obama is purchasing from .. but are there any seamstresses out there like myself - who are pouring through pattern books looking for similar looks?
My family is a family of seamstresses, and we are having a ball looking for patterns that correspond with Michelle's looks.
Mrs Obama looked so beautiful getting off the plane. Very sophisticated and understated at the signing ceremony too. The President looked absolutely handsome with what looked like a fresh haircut. Exquisite the both of them.
May God continue to bless and protect them both and keep them strong in the face of all adversity even on this day of honor and what ought to be one filledwith pride and joy for Americans but instead find some eager to rain on their parade.
Thanx Janelle 4 the video links...Michelle looks fab...As always !!!
There are some nice pictures online of the Obama's landing and I also love the dress that Michelle has worn to the signing ceremony. I can't wait for Mrs T to load them here.
SUBTLE SOPHISTICATION
Mrs.O always has a knack for upping the ante on these trips. That red scarf is like Dorathy's pair of red shoes - MAGICAL!
While the time zone in Norway is wrecking my sleep pattern, I'm enjoying every minute of it. Thus far Mrs.O has undergone 2 out fit changes, turning up the wattage every time.
This is a very, very proud moment for the Obama family, and though the magnitude of the task before them may seem a bit overwhelming I have no doubt in my mind that both Mr. & Mrs.O will do their best.
Looking forward to hearing Mr.O's speech and the rest of the trip.
Cheers!
Anticipating what beautiful gown the First Lady will wear for the evening gala! I like this ensem with the red scarf for warmth...also, liked the outfit worn by the First Lady during Mr. President's Noble Peace Prize 'signing' ceremony in Oslo. Got just a glimpse of it on tv this early a.m.
I'm looking at the live feed and Mrs. O's dress is reminiscent of Inauguration Day with a HUGE difference. Her hair and make up are as usual flawless. Can't wait to see more pictures.
Justr saw some more pictures. HOW GOLDEN!!! The dress and the moment.
I love her outfit!
Wow, what a way to start a new day after being snowed in under 14 inches of snow yesterday! Multiple new photos on my favorite website! This coat/scarf combo is smashing,LOVE THE COLOR. I'll bet we 'll now start seeing women wearing their winter scarfs tied in a big bow.
LOVE HER BLACK SUIT SHE DID WEAR BEFORE THIS TIME SHE ADDING A RED SCARF WITH IT. LOVE HER COAT WITH THE SCARF AND GLOVES SHE REALLY DIDNT NEED THE GLOVES BUT MAYBE IT WAS COLD MR OBAMA DIDNT WEAR HIS GLVES SO MAYBE IT WAS NOT THAT COLD THERE. UNDER HER COAT WAS THE GRAY DRESS SHE WEAR SIGNING THE BOOK.
And I see that the Huffington Post has linked here as a source for their identification of the coat. Congratulations Mrs, T!
That coat is HOT!!! Thanks for all pics. To and in Oslo... She looks amazing! Love Love her style.
They are always smiling. And not a lame smile, either. They realize it's incredibly important to lift their own spirits and ours, with this simple expression. They look like they enjoy the moment, both the privileges and heavy responsibilities. Their smiles convey HOPE that life is worth living and can get better even when times are hard. They are enjoying their achievements but also inspring us by displaying their joy.
Wow, I'm just seeing this photo of our Michelle arriving in Oslo. I'm crazy over this coat and scarf. Look at those purple leather gloves! Once again, not to sound like a broken record, this is the way to make an outfit three dimensional. Michael Kors said to take a color and utilize other textures and colors within that color family to make an ensemble interesting and complete. This is sharp!
I loved her travel outfits...She looked so cute.