A Pretty Pin For You
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM 
Dear Readers,
It's hard to believe this little blog began in September 2008! The first lady and her dynamic, ever-evolving style continue to draw us here in celebration and admiration, even two years later. On a personal note, I want to thank each of you for your ongoing support and contribution to this blog. Your comments and insight make it what it is. (Case in point: without reader "marky mark," the internet wouldn't be buzzing about Mrs. O's latest Marc Jacobs frock!)
In honor of the holidays, and to say thank you, I am giving away a vintage Hattie Carnegie silk brush pin, similar in style to one that the First Lady often wears. Pictured above, this vivid green gem is 4 1/2" inches in diameter ... an accessory for the bold! It is in stellar vintage condition, save for a slight faded spot on the enamel center button. You can see Mrs. O wearing her orange Hattie Carnegie pin here or here.
For your chance to add this Mrs.O-inspired pin to your jewelry box, please add a comment to this post. I will select the winner via random.org on December 24 at 9pm EST. Please check back then.
Happy Holidays and THANK YOU! xoxo Mrs T
Update: Congratulations to Megan B. who posted comment #163. You are the winner, picked via random.org. I will email you shortly! Merry Christmas to all!
Hattie Carnegie
Reader Comments (354)
Love your site!
Glamour magazine refers to "the brilliant mrs-o.org blog". I couldn't agree more, Mrs. T, I come here to look at fashion even if there aren't any new postings. Happiness to all.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I enjoy watching Mrs.O's changing look while maintaining a cohesive style - I'm learning alot!
I love your website. I check it often. You've shown us that Mrs. O's fashion sense is modern, hip, and attainable. We can get the same look that she does. We can shop at J.Crew, Talbots, Michael Kors, etc. I also love the way she uses accessories. We haven't seen a woman in the public eye dress the way she does in a long time. No staid suit for her, but "real" clothes. Thanks for your website. That's a gift, too.
love it!
This is a great blog, I enjoy reading and seeing what the First Lady is wearing....Happy Holidays!!!
Love the first lady's style and use of vintage dresses & jewelry! Many thanks for this blog-love to see her latest fashions. Happy holidays to all!
Here's hoping I get lucky!!! Love this blog,
Judy
Thanks, Mrs. T, for your continuing generosity to us all. Love this blog!
Thank a lot for this blog.
My english is quite poor, but my admiration for Ms O is XXL;
According a french sentence, "l'habit ne fait pas le moine", but Ms O' wardrobe is really the reflect of a strong, original, amazing and chic personality.
Merry Christmas from the sun
I love your blog, Mrs. T, and admire your efforts of keeping us all informed , even through your wedding time. Merry Christmas to all.......and here's to a safe, happy year!
Char from Seattle
What a nice offer!
Thanks for keeping us informed with this lovely blog. I look forward to checking out your posts every day, even when there is nothing new for you to update.
I hope you have a good holiday.
MaryE
Thank YOU for maintaining this blog and keeping us abreast of Mrs. O's lastest fashions and trends!
This blog, in so many ways, reminds us to appreciate beauty and creativity and to dream, and that is something we can all share with each other no matter where we are in the world. Peach and love to all.
Love that pin!
Happy Holidays!
This is the one and only blog that I read with regularity. I love your coverage of Mrs. O! Thanks for your efforts. They are very appreciated!!!
We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas...and a Happy New Year!
I absolutely adore your blog. I check it EVERYDAY!!! Thank you.
Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season, Mrs. T!
I admire thr first Lady a lot and I love the blog!
Happy Holidays, Mrs. T! I so enjoy reading this blog. I happened upon it about a year ago and not a day goes by that I don't take the time to pop in and see what is happening with Mrs. O! Thanks for all of your hard work and investigation to keep us updated and inspired! Looking forward to a very fashionable 2011!
I hope I'm picked! I so enjoy reading this blog. It is both a mental/visual pick me up on days when "real" news is both oppressive and so mean spirited. Thank you and the many contributors to this site. It provides a fresh look at both fashion, style, and the intersection of the real world in both. Merry Christmas and continued success in the new year!
Mrs.T: This has been a "go to" spot for me since it's inception. Thank you for all that you do! Happy Holidays to you and all of your readers! And here's to fabulous First Lady Fashion in 2011!
Thank you for your wonderful web site. I follow it every day. I am so proud to have Michelle Obama as our first lady. She is an inspiration; not to mention a great "dresser".
Happy Holidays ~ Pat
This is my favorite blog so, thank you Mrs. T. Merry Christmas to one and all.
I haven't commented before Mrs T, but I have enjoyed looking at your site each and every morning. Good job!
Thank you for such a great blog on the First Lady's fashions! She is a beautiful woman and it is great to see a blog that celebrates her style and also highlights her many accomplishments!
What a wonderful idea!
Thank you so much for this awesome blog! FLOTUS is inspiring in so many ways and it's great to be able to keep up with her! Happy Holidays!
Love the pin and all things Mrs.O. Looking forward to 2011 fashions.
Thank you for this blog-I love to be able to keep up with what the first lady is doing and wearing!
Wow that's a good idea Mrs.T I love this blog and I love your book. Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!!
Congrats on an amazing blog! Merry Christmas! :)
I am wearing a flower pin today because of Mrs. O and this blog. I also have added pins to my jewelry collection this year after being inspired by Mrs. O. It's great to have this blog which gives us a little bit of insight into what's going on with our fascinating First Lady.
Merry Christmas! I want this pin.... I could wear it just like the woman I admire!!!! Love, Peace and Bleassings to all.
Dear Mrs. T,
I love to read about the fashion of Mrs. O. She is indeed an inspiration for all of us. I have been house-bound for the last several months due to treatment for cancer. I look forward every day to look at the web site -- it is a bright spot of my day.
Lots of love, Janie
Thank you for great information and wonderful pictures. This blog has proven to be a real inspiration for expanding my jewelry wardrobe and introducing me to new and terrific designers. Keep up the good work in 2011.
Merry Christmas Mrs. T, and Happy Holidays to all the readers.
My, my, my, what a beauty. That green is so pretty with the round green center. What a thrill to wear such a beautiful pin. The extreme sense of taste that the First Lady has is just hard to express.
Thank you for all of your hard work! Love this website - it's inspiring! Love the beautiful pin!
Too cool! Merry Christmas!
The Mrs O website is one of the biggest "treats".....what fun to check daily!
Always enjoy viewing your websight. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I like the insight into what all goes on at the White House that generally is below the radar of political coverage of the President - all that and fashion, too.
Love the pin
I love Mrs. O's style, all the pins she wears are simply beautiful.
I love this beautiful Pin. I would wear it proudly
V.G.
I love pins! And green.
Thanks so much for maintaining this blog. I've read it with pleasure many times and am always touched by the pictures of our fabulous first lady and her family.
I'm living in the South of France and I love your first lady. Everedy day, I watch this blog and
I discover a lot of very very good american designer. I bougt Mrs O book and I hope a second.
Thanks for all and I would like to say in french " Un joyeux noel et une bonne année à tous les fans de Mrs O ".
Anne-laure
PS : Sorry for my english !!!
Nice Pin! Merry Christmas!