Bold Shoulder

The President and First Lady are hosting a White House ceremony to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Israeli President Shimon Peres this evening. The medal is the highest civilian honor in the United States.

For the occasion, Mrs. O wears a black one shoulder gown with pleated detailing through the bodice and skirt. A gold belt accents the waist, while pointed toe heels and statement earrings complete the look. Stunning!

Update #1: Mrs. O wears House of Lavande Vintage Black & Gold Drop Earrings. (No word just yet on that gorgeous gown!) Update #2: Mrs. O wears a Michael Kors black georgette pleated one shoulder gown. Update #3: Mrs. O wears a vintage Dior belt from New York Vintage.

Ladylike in L'Wren Scott

The President and First Lady traveled to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia today where they met with military service members. For the occasion, Mrs. O paired a full-skirted red dress with an embroidered L'Wren Scott cardigan. (Mrs. O is on a L'Wren Scott kick this week!) A structured black bag and red flats completed the look.

Update:  The First Lady also wears a crimson double face stretch wool crepe square neck flare dress by Michael Kors, from the designer's Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

Out and About

The First Lady has made two appearances since last week's state dinner. On Friday, Mrs. O visited National Guard families in Minnesota, wearing a St. Patrick's Day-appropriate green Michael Kors dress, last seen here, paired with a yellow cardigan and jeweled vintage House of Lavande belt.

On Sunday, the President, First Lady and Sasha Obama attended a chruch service at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C. For the outing, Mrs. O wore black trousers and a plum hued overcoat. 

P.S. Thanks for the collective patience while I was away. Hope everyone is having a great start to the week! xo Mrs. T.

Neon Brights

The First Lady appeared at a Let's Move event in Inglewood, California today to celebrate the future site of a Northgate Gonzalez Market. On the style front, Mrs. O layered neon brights, channeling another key color trend of the season!

"First Lady Speaks at Northgate Gonzalez Site" [Supermarket News]

Update #1: While the first lady's coat takes on a neon quality in the photo above, it's a true orange in others. Some have noted its similarity to the Ann Taylor Promenade Coat in Salsa Picante. What do you think? One thing we can say for sure: Paired with her top and trench, Mrs. O wears Michael Kors sapphire double face stretch wool crepe pants from the designer's Fall 2010 collection.

Update #2: Good eye ladies! Ann Taylor has confirmed via Twitter that the First Lady wears the Promenade Coat. This is the first time per my records that Mrs. O has worn Ann Taylor.

Mrs. O on The Tonight Show

The First Lady appeared on The Tonight Show last evening, donning a Michael Kors gold ribbed lame crewneck sweater from Resort 2012 and a J.Crew Dazzling-dots pencil skirt in mint green jacquard, first introduced in April 2009, here. (An oldie but a goodie!) On the accessories front: a vintage House of Lavande belt and pale pink pumps. Lovely!

"White House Honey" [The Tonight Show]

"First Lady on Presidential Campaign" [The Tonight Show]

"First Lady on Singing" [The Tonight Show]