Haute Halston

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The first lady wore a smoky mauve Halston gown (from Fall 2008!) for the White House Correspondents Dinner last evening. Mrs. O accessorized the look with layered necklaces, stacked bracelets and statement earrings. Gorgeous!

Update: Many have expressed interest in the First Lady's jewelry. Here's the scoop: Mrs. O wore oxidized sterling silver and rose cut diamond earrings, necklaces, bracelets and a ring, all by Irit Design.

"FLOTUS wears Halston to dinner" [Politico]

Astro Chic

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The Obamas visited the Orbital Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida yesterday. For the occasion, Mrs. O wore a tented tie back top with slim navy pants and olive flats. Casual and chic!

Just Married

Congratulations to Catherine Middleton and Prince William! The bride chose a dress by a Mrs. O favorite -- Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. 

From the official press release:

“The lace applique for the bodice and skirt was handmade by the Royal School of Needlework, with individual flowers hand-cut from lace (in shapes of roses, thistle, daffodils and shamrocks). The dress is made of ivory and white satin gazar with a skirt in the shape of an opening flower. The satin bodice, narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips in a McQueen signature, is based on Victorian corsetry. The back is finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons.

The veil, made of ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers, is held in place by a 1936 Cartier tiara, lent to Ms. Middleton by the Queen. (It was bought for her mother by the Duke of York and presented to Queen Elizabeth on her 18th birthday.) Ms. Middleton’s earrings—shaped like oak leaves with a pave set diamond acorn suspended in the center—are by Robinson Pelham. The shoes are also by McQueen.”

"Vogue on Catherine Middleton's Wedding Dress" [Vogue]

Questions and Answers

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Earlier today, the First Lady hosted a White House event for "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day." For the occasion, Mrs. O wore a floral DVF dress, paired with a cream cardigan and duo of jeweled pins. Red flats completed the look.

As part of the day, 200 children of White House employees had a chance to ask Mrs. O a few questions, captured in the Politico article below. Definitely worth a read!

"Michelle Obama's Favorite Things" [Politico]

Preview: Obamas on Oprah

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The Obamas were back in their hometown of Chicago today to tape an episode of Oprah, which will air Monday. It was day of vibrant color for the First Lady, who traveled in a floral Jean Paul Gaultier top, paired with navy trousers and a canary yellow trench. 

For the episode taping, Mrs. O changed into a mixed print dress, paired with her signature kitten heels, which punctuated the ensemble with a pop of orange-red color. Oprah, herself, seemed to take a style cue from Mrs. O, wearing a pin at the collar of her dress.

No details from the interview have been released -- we'll just have to tune in Monday!

Update: Mrs. O wears a Rachel Roy trench coat. For the Oprah appearance, Mrs. O wears a multi print silk placket dress by Duro Olowu.