Going to New Lengths

Photos by Cliff Owen / AP Images

Mrs. O turned to a brick red graphic print top and slim long skirt (belted at the waist, of course!) to address Operation Homefront in Arlington, VA last evening. Though we don't have a full-length photo, it's interesting to see that Mrs. O is embracing the longer hemlines that are in vogue at the moment. Curious to know whether Mrs. O went midi or full-length?

The First Lady was on hand for the "2011 Military Child of the Year" award ceremony. For background, Operation Homefront is a national non-profit organization that assists military families and honors five outstanding military children each year. 

Ray of Sunshine

Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy

First Lady Mrs. O and Dr. B held a roundtable meeting with military spouses, veterans, and volunteers to discuss a military families initiative in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building yesterday.

For the event, Mrs. O turned to a sunny Rachel Roy dress. (The First Lady wore the same ensemble last summer in Toronto, seen here.) Dr. B also kept things bright and cheery in an orange jersey dress. 

"Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to focus on vets' families" [Chicago Sun Times]

Event: First Ladies and Their Impact on American Fashion

Kate Betts, author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style, is hosting an upcoming panel discussion at the New York Public Library. The chat will feature Mrs. O-favorite designers Peter Soronen, Sophie Theallet and Rachel Roy, as well as Patricia Mears, Deputy Director for the Museum at FIT. Details below!

First Ladies and Their Impact on American Fashion

Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 6 p.m.

New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, South Court Auditorium

Click here for further details. 

First Garden

Hope everyone is having a good start to the week! Thought you might enjoy:

"'First Garden,' a New Children's Book about Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden" [Obama Foodorama]

Spring Blossom

Photos by Jacquelyn Martin / AP Images

Mrs. O spoke with students at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C. today as part of a mentoring program. Per the first lady's press office, Mrs. O was set to "share her experiences with students, and encourage them to strive for excellence while pursuing their career goals."

Later this evening, the first lady will invite mentors and students to reconvene at the White House's East Room for a dinner and program. On a fashion note, Mrs. O wore a floral Moschino jacket for the daytime event.

Update: For the evening reception, Mrs. O wore a Fall 2008 dress by Jonathan Saunders.

Image by Jonathan Ernst / Reuters