Must Read Mrs. O
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM A few new stories to share with you:
First, an interesting perspective from designer and NYC garment district advocate Nanette Lepore:
"The First Lady's Dress" [The Huffington Post]
Next, well-timed with the launch of her new book, Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style, out today, Kate Betts shares her thoughts on the ten best-dressed first ladies:
"Top 10 Best-Dressed First Ladies" [The Daily Beast]
Wednesday marks the first anniversary of the first lady's "Let's Move" initiative and represents a big day for Mrs. O. The first lady will kick things off with a media tour de force, appearing on the Today Show and Live with Regis & Kelly, followed by a personal appearance at Burgess Peterson Academy, an elementary school in Atlanta, GA.
Reader Comments (8)
I cannot believe that "Let's Move" started a year ago. Also, I like the cover of Kate Betts' book, that dress FLOTUS' is wearing is beautiful.
History always help us put things into perspective, doesn't it?
I am struck by how Jackie's coat's bracelet-length sleeves and color -- very much like the lemongrass of the inauguration ensemble -- makes it look something Mrs. O would wear. No hat, gloves or nylons for Mrs. O, though!
Thank you, Mrs. T! Congrats and good luck at the Lucky blog conference.
I'm thinking these years with the Obamas are flying by much, much, much too fast. I'm thrilled for the First Lady and all the wonderful progress she's made on Let's Move. I know she has made a tremendous difference in so many lives now and in the future. Thanks to Mrs. O for aiding in our enjoyment and appreciation.
Lots of interesting commentary about her clothes at today's luncheon with the press to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Let's Move:
http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2011/02/michelle-obamas-press-corps-luncheon.html#more
Can we please put it to rest, from the WashingtonPost article
"She denied reports that she has changed her stylist, Ikram Goldman.
"I like to patronize American designers, and the vast majority of the clothes that I wear are. But there are a lot of other designers that have cute stuff, too. So I don't think that I'm any different from any other woman other than the fact that people see what I wear and then they talk about it," she said.
"But my decisions aren't so complex. It's really just sort of: 'How cold is it? Do I have to stand outside?' and 'What am I going to use to cover my arms if I'm freezing so I'm not shivering while I have to give a speech?' It's really stuff like that."
Mrs T., you're probably already clued into this article that was in the Post today, but just in case:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/08/AR2011020805787.html
It offered some tidbits about Dressgate, and also mentioned that the White House is on the search for a new social secretary -- sorry to say, I have forgotten the name of the woman who replaced Desiree Rogers. And of course there is mention of other issues Michelle will be working on. I suspect we'll be seeing a lot of her in the next year or so, as the White House shifts into campaign mode. She's a huge asset, they'd be fools not to deploy her.
Yeah for Let's Move, that is a great campaing. Mrs. O, is the classy, fun, and cool.
HP, i won't read that rag at all
"I hope that in the year to come I provide you with more interesting things to talk about other than my dress," Mrs. Obama said at the end of the luncheon.
High-five! Love that woman.