Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM This is a quick note to let you know I'm going to be on vacation next week, returning May 22. I've asked our lovely, long-time reader, Posh Tater, to run things while I'm away. She'll do a fantastic job, with an added dose of wit I'm sure! Have a great week. xx Mrs. T
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 1:59 PM 
Official White House Photos by Pete Souza and Samantha Appleton
In this circle, few designers have received quite the reception that Barbara Tfank has enjoyed. The First Lady has worn two of Ms. Tfank's ladylike, vibrantly printed dresses, and on each occasion, they've sent the collective us into something of a splendorous fashion tizzy.
I've been eager to learn more about Ms. Tfank's work, as I'm sure you have been too. Lucky for us, Forbes has published a new interview in which she elaborates on her experience creating dresses for Mrs. Obama (and reading the Mrs. O blog!). Enjoy!
"What It Takes to Dress Michelle Obama" [Forbes]
Barbara Tfank Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM 
Images by Carolyn Kaster / AP Photos, Jason Reed / Reuters
The President and First Lady hosted a celebration of American poetry and prose at the White House last evening. For the event, Mrs. O donned a vibrant blue tunic and pants. Any thoughts on the designer? My guess would be Isabel Toledo, as the ensemble harkens past Mrs. O x Isabel Toledo numbers, seen here and here.
Update: I've confirmed that Mrs. O wears a peacock blue jersey tunic and cocktail pants by Isabel Toledo. What a wonderful choice for this event!
Isabel Toledo Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM 
Image by Charles Dharapak / AP Photo
The First Lady hosted a poetry workshop for students at the White House today, wearing one stunner of an embellished, embroidered pencil skirt. I believe we may have seen a glimpse of this once before, but not yet had a chance to admire it in its full glory. A stack of bracelets and turquoise earrings complete this fabulous look.
Update: Indeed, as several suggested, the skirt is by Naeem Khan, from the designer's Spring 2009 collection. The tank is also Naeem Khan, in dusty rose cashmere.
"First lady hosts young poets at the White House" [Washington Post]
Naeem Khan Monday, May 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM 
Photos by Chuck Kennedy / White House and Chris Kleponis / Getty Images
Mrs. O was back on her Let's Move mission today, hosting a series of fitness demonstrations on the White House lawn, joined by 80 children and their parents. Leading the activities were select U.S. athletes, such as former U.S. Olympic gymnast, Dominique Dawes.
Mrs. O certainly knows how to work out in style. The First Lady paired a Jean Paul Gaultier top with cropped black pants for the event.
"First lady Michelle Obama hosts wellness and fitness demonstrations with celebrity athletes" [Washington Post]
Jean Paul Gaultier