Christmas in Washington

The First Family joined together to sing during the finale of TNT's "Christmas in Washington" special on December 15 in Washington, DC.

For the festive occasion, the First Lady turned to winter white, wearing a "white viscose techno crepe tailored jacket with overlapped side panels and silver embroidery" from the J. Mendel 2013 Resort collection, paired with a J. Mendel ivory silk satin faced chiffon pleated skirt. Many will recognize the ensemble from Mrs. O's July 2012 trip to London, here.

A Royal Welcome

The First Lady is attending a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for the heads of state and governments prior to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. For the royal occasion, Mrs. O is wearing a "white viscose techno crepe tailored jacket with overlapped side panels and silver embroidery" from the J. Mendel 2013 Resort collection, previously available here, along with a J. Mendel ivory silk satin faced chiffon pleated skirt. Metallic heels and Azaara earrings, available here, complete the gorgeous look.

The First Lady has worn J.Mendel at least once before, for the BET Honors awards in January 2012, seen here. 

BET Honors

The First Lady appeared at the BET Honors ceremony on Saturday evening to honor the poet Maya Angelou. The ceremony was taped at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. and will be broadcast February 13. 

On the fashion front: the First Lady debuted a stunning scarlet organza one shoulder gown by J.Mendel. The designer, Gilles Mendel, was recently honored at the National Design Awards in Washington, D.C.