An Official Welcome

This morning the President and First Lady hosted an official welcome ceremony for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron in the garden of the White House. On the style front: Mrs. O wore a pale blue dress and jacket paired with metallic heels, while Samantha Cameron opted for a colorblock dress. Perhaps the ladies coordinated their palettes?

Update #1: Designer Zac Posen has confirmed that the First Lady's suit is his creation. The New York based designer has ties to London. He studied at Central Saint Martins, and created a dress that is part of the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Update #2: Samantha Cameron wears the Spring 2012 Beatrice dress by Roksanda Ilincic.

Mrs. O in L'Wren Scott

The First Lady appeared with Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, for a mini-Olympics event with local school children at American University today. The event celebrated the 2012 London Summer Olympics and the First Lady's "Let's Move!" initiative.

On the fashion front: Mrs. O wore a chartreuse and cream beaded silk cashmere cardigan and a yellow flower print georgette shirt, both from the L'Wren Scott Spring 2012 Collection, and paired with cream trousers. Samantha Cameron paired a pink top with slim black pants and heels. 

The President and First Lady will hosted the Prime Minister and his wife for an "official dinner" tomorrow evening.

Update #1: Samantha Cameron wears a Hot Pink Otto T-Shirt by Roksanda Ilincic. 

Update #2: The First Lady also wears wide leg pants by Zero + Maria Cornejo. Mrs. O also wears Kimberly McDonald blue geode and diamond stud earrings.

Happy Weekend

The First Lady, joined by New Hampshire's first lady, Dr. Susan Lynch, visited Penacook Community Center in Concord, N.H. yesterday as part of her Let's Move initiative.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Update: Thanks to those who recommended this photo, which shows the First Lady's butterfly pin. The pin is a House of Lavande vintage lucite butterfly brooch.

Women of Courage

The First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared at the State Department today to mark International Women's Day. There they presented the International Women of Courage awards to 10 women from around the world who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women’s rights and empowerment.

On the style front, Mrs. O wore a cream jacquard dress by L'Wren Scott embellished with a statement brooch of glass beads and pearls by Miriam Haskell. Secretary of State Clinton was simple and chic in a black ensemble.

For more:

"A Clinton-Obama love fest at State" [Politico]

International Women of Courage Awards [U.S. Department of State]

Update: Later Thursday evening, the President and First Lady hosted campaign contest winners at a dinner in Washington, DC. For the event, Mrs. O wore a Tracy Reese dress, last seen in London, here.

In the Mix

The First Lady spoke at a fundraiser for the Obama Victory Fund at the 18^th and Vine Museum Complex in Kansas City, Missouri today. Arriving at Lambert St. Louis International Airport, Mrs. O met with Corporal Tiffany Garcia and her husband Omar Garcia, both part of The Mission Continues. 

On the style front, Mrs. O mixed blue tones, pairing a sleeveless dress with a cropped cardigan and low heels. An Alexis Bittar pin completed the look. Pool reports indicate someone in the crowd shouted “You’re beautiful!” as the First Lady took the stage.