Cheery O

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The First Lady cheered as the first pitch was thrown at the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs game in Washington, D.C. yesterday. The game was dedicated to Joining Forces, which meant children of military service members were able to join Mrs. O on field. One lucky kiddo even had the chance to throw out the first pitch. No wonder Mrs. O is cheering so enthusiastically!

For the event, the First Lady sported a circle print top, cropped pants, gray Converse sneakers and a wrist full of summer-staple Jordan Alexander beaded bracelets. 

Update: Mrs. O wears a printed silk and cotton knit top by Duro Olowu. Duro Olowu has certainly become a staple in the First Lady's closet! 

"Michelle Obama at Cubs-Nationals Game" [Chicago Sun-Times]

On to Botswana

The First Lady and crew arrived in Gaborone, Botswana today, where they were greeted by traditional dancers. For this stop in her trip through Africa, Mrs. O embraced a bold palette, pairing a Jean Paul Gaultier pant suit with a Tory Burch Kerala reverse wrap belt, available here, at the waist.

After arriving, the First Lady changed into more casual attire to paint a mural with youths at the Botswana-Baylor Adolescent Center. Mrs. O wore a Rachel Roy Sable Leather Ribbed Knit Jacket, seen at least once before, here. Update (6/28): It also appears that the First Lady was wearing Alexander Wang Doodle Print Jeans, available here. How apropos for mural painting!

Finally, Mrs. O was back in ASOS Africa, wearing a beaded collar jacket (on sale here) paired with a Duro Olowu Fall 2010 scarf as she walked with Ian Kirby of Mokolodi Game Reserve prior to a private dinner in Gaborone, Botswana. Thanks to Kemi of Shop Liquorice for the spot. 

All photos by Charles Dharapak / AP Images

Mrs. O Charms Cape Town

Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP Images 

Mrs. O was in Cape Town, South Africa today, where she answered student questions at the University of Cape Town, followed by a visit to the District 6 Museum.

The First Lady's outfit du jour includes a Reed Krakoff coated boucle blazer, last seen here, paired with navy trousers and a printed top Duro Olowu top (see reader Kemi's analysis here). Nava Zahavi earrings accessorized the look.

Update: One more photo from later in the day, as Mrs. O participated in activities to raise awareness for HIV prevention at Cape Town Stadium. It's tempting to re-title this post 'Having a Ball'!

Photo by Charles Dharapak / Getty Images

Landing in South Africa

Photo by Charles Dharapak / AP Images

The First Lady, joined by her daughters, has arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, South Africa. Upon landing, the Obama daughters were given South African blankets with colors of the South African flag.  

Up next? Per the official schedule, Mrs. O will spend Tuesday meeting with President Jacob Zuma's wife, Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma, and visiting the Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg. Later in the day, Mrs. Obama will visit a daycare center, and is to end the day with a tour of the Apartheid Museum. That's quite a Tuesday!

On a fashion note, Mrs. O wore an orange and black jacket by Nigerian-born and London-based Duro Olowu. The jacket hailsfrom the designers Fall Winter 2010 collection. 

Mrs. O on iCarly

While in California earlier this week, the First Lady stopped in on the set of iCarly, where she filmed a scene that encourages support of military service members. The episode will air in January 2012. 

On a style note, Mrs. O wore a black and white graphic print Duro Olowu top from Spring 2011 (available here) paired with red pants and accessorized with a stack of Jordan Alexander bracelets. Black and white with a pop of red certainly seems to be one of the First Lady's favorite color combinations as of late!