A Grand Marvel

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While in Rio de Janeiro, the First Family did a bit of sightseeing, visiting the Christ the Redeemer Statue on Corcovado Mountain. For the outing, Mrs. O wore a striped wrap top, paired with navy trousers and a coordinating jacket. 

Update: Vogue UK reports that Mrs. O wears a DVF SS2011 ensemble.

"Michelle Obama settles DVF row" [Vogue UK]

Electric Sunshine

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First stop: the Obamas visited the Cidade de Deus "City of God" neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Mrs. O projected a bright mood, in a neon floral pocket skirt and sunshine yellow sweater set. A turquoise necklace provided the final punch of color.

Update: Mrs. O wears a 18KT Rose Gold Davantino with Iranian Turquoise necklace by Lucifer vir Honestus. 

On to Rio

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Embroidered and Embellished

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The first lady wore a stunning, embellished frock for her arrival at Palacio do Alvorada in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday.

Update: And who is a true master of embroidery and embellishment? Naeem Khan, of course! This breathtakingly gorgeous dress hails from Naeem Khan's Spring 2011 collection. 

Viva Brazil

Images by Jason Reed / Reuters, Pablo Martinez Monsivais and Silvia Izquierdo / AP Images

The first family has arrived in Brazil for a state visit. After landing, the Obamas were joined by Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff to participate in an arrival ceremony at Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia. Later, First Lady Mrs. O attended cultural performances at Oca da Tribo restaurant. 

Update: Landing in Brazil, Mrs. O wore a Tracy Reese Auburn Tribal Stripes Strapless dress, available here.

For the official arrival ceremony, the First Lady wore a Rachel Roy one-shoulder dress and jacket, both in "Wall Print". Rachel Roy is certainly becoming one of Mrs. O's go-to designers. On the accessory front, Mrs. O mixed gold and rose gold horn bracelets by Alexis Bittar.

Several readers have noted that Malia Obama wears the Glanz Dress from Anthropologie, available here, while Sasha wears the Girls' print Alessandra dress from J.Crew crewcuts, available here.