Michelle Obama's Style Lessons

in these uncertain times, one thing is certain: Michelle Obama knows her own style. from casual to dressy, the first lady knows what looks best on her and realizes that it's ok to wear your favorite pieces over again. she admits to loving fashion and spending money on shoes like any other woman who loves shoes, and i think it's safe to say america has really looked to her as being a style icon.

there are a few "lessons" from Michelle (based on her clothing choices alone) that you can adopt into your own style:



• wear bold colors: from head-to-toe hot pink and lemon yellow, bright colors photograph well and brighten your skin tone.




• belt it: if your waist is a small part on your frame, wearing a bold belt will show it off.



Michelle in a cardigan from the Gap and skirt by Michael Kors

• mix high with low: is it ok to wear Gap with Michael Kors? absolutely! you don't have to break the bank on a cute cardigan.




in a Tracy Feith dress on jan. 21 (left), and may 5 (right)

• wear your favorites over and over: never repeating an outfit is so passé! Michelle wears her wardrobe favorites often.


xo

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Michelle Obama at the Inauguration Ball

wearing a beautiful white chiffon dress with Swarovski crystals and fabric petals designed by Jason Wu, Michelle Obama attended the inauguration ball tuesday night.

Wu, like Isabel Toledo, who designed the first lady's day dress and coat, didn't know that his dress had been chosen by the first lady until he saw her wearing it. "i'm a part of history. words can't describe how i felt. i was awestruck. i think Michelle is statuesque. she's beautiful. i wanted to design a gown that would highlight her best features. i see her as a powerful, energetic woman. for me, this is pretty surreal."



the designer describes the dress as "soft and feminine, but powerful; i wanted to convey all that in a dress." Wu told The Associated Press that he wanted the ivory, one-shouldered gown to "look like a sign of hope."



Michelle accessorized her gown with amazing earrings, silver bangles and a knockout ring (pictured above).

xo

Michelle Obama at the Inauguration

wearing a lemongrass-yellow dress and matching coat by Isabel Toledo, Michelle Obama looked warm, yet still fashionable, as she attended the inauguration of her hubby, Barack Obama. the coat and dress are made of swiss wool lace, backed with netting for warmth and lined in french silk. "i wanted to pick a very optimistic color, that had sunshine," Toledo said. "i wanted her to feel charmed, and in that way would charm everybody."



Ms. Toledo didn't even know until this morning that Michelle would be wearing her clothes-- how shocked she must have been! "we're all up here watching the t.v.," the designer said in a photo interview from her new york studio. "it's great. we're so happy."

her shoes are "Glacier" pumps by Jimmy Choo in a pretty green, and her gloves, while in the same color family, looked more olive or mossy toned, from J.Crew.

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Michelle Obama's Inauguration Makeup

while i choose not to get political here on BGM, i do love beauty and makeup and know that many of youwant to know what makeup Mrs. Obama will be wearing tomorrow for inauguration day. so, i have the scoop!

Michelle Obama's makeup artist, Ingrid Grimes-Myles said she would choose "chic neutrals" for the daytime inauguration ceremony, which includes the following:


ModelCo Colourbox Eye Shadow in Seychelles
Stendhal Mascara in Noir Black
POP Beauty Blush Cake in Natural in Nudes (pictured)
It Cosmetics Lip Plumping Pencil in Attract and Energy

for the evening's inaugural ball, Grimes-Myles hinted that Michelle's makeup will be in the category of "major glam, with deep, smoky plum-lined lids."

that sounds good to me! i know plums and purples look fab on anyone. :)

for the evening, Michelle's makeup wardrobe will include:

Mineral Essence Eye Shadow in Merlot (pictured)
Bloom Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black
Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten in Berry
Paula Dorf Lip Color Sheer Tint in Innocence

i also found out what Ingrid Grimes-Myles gives as her tips for staying fresh if you plan on being out on inauguration day in DC:

* the night before, exfoliate your lips with a bit of sugar or a nubby washcloth. layer on hydrating cream and a petroleum- or oil-based product to lock in moisture.

* start with really healthy skin maintained by good skin care. moisturize, drink water, and use sunscreen (even though it’s winter).

* cover any issues with a substantial, cream-based foundation topped with powder. it’s going to be very cold in D.C., and people tear up when it’s chilly, so use a product that won’t crack.

* women think that their eyes are most important, but the brow is the workhorse of the face. if you have a busy day, fill in the brow a little bit. as events become more formal, accent the eyes with liner and lashes.

so that's it! tomorrow is the big reveal of everything Michelle will wear, from makeup to fashion-- including the inaugural gown-- and i know i'm just as curious as the next fashionista to find out which designer's creation she will wear on her first evening of being the first lady.

stay tuned...

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