Posts Tagged ‘Michelle Obama’

Photos & Video - Thursday, February 26, 2009 17:45 - 14 Comments

Check It Out: Traum Diggs “Mrs. Obama”

Brooklyn MC Traum Diggs plays homage to our new First Lady, Michelle Obama, rapping and “auto-tuning” over the “Pop Champagne” track.

Fashion - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 13:12 - 8 Comments

Inaugural Fashion

As excitement for the inauguration mounted, so did the speculation surrounding our new First Lady’s inaugural outfit.

Dressed to stun her audience, Michelle Obama arrived at the inaugural ceremony wearing a lemon-grass yellow dress with a matching cape made by designer Isabel Toledo. The back of the cape along with the sleeves were laced with Pashmina to keep her warm on the chilly yet memorable day. Her accessories included green J. Crew gloves and green Jimmy Choo pumps.

Her eveningwear, made by 26-year-old designer Jason Wu, was a white, one shoulder chiffon gown accentuated by what looked cottons balls. The gown hugged her upper body and just like a traditional wedding gown flowed down to her feet and tapered off in a slight train.

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Photos & Video - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:28 - 3 Comments

The First Dance

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama looked very in love dancing to Beyonce’s rendition take on the Etta James classic “At Last.”

Beyonce, who was asked to serenade the couple during the significant “first dance” at the Inaugural Neighborhood Ball, was moved to tears.

Fashion - Tuesday, January 6, 2009 13:08 - 12 Comments

Best and Worst Of 2008 Style

2008 may not have been a particularly prosperous or peaceful year, but it for damn sure was full of noteworthy style. From the emergence of America’s new style icon, to the style trend we most want to leave in ‘08 - we give you the year’s biggest style figures, trends, and moments.

5. Geek steez - Thank you Kanye. Thank you Jigga. The thick-framed glasses, teeny-fros, dad sweaters and flashback prom suits of this look scream, “I’m so cool, I can get away with this.”

4. Robo-Beyonce - What to do with your look when you’ve been glam, retro, hood and sex kitten? If you’re Beyonce, you go hi-tech-robo-fierce. The key accessory for this look was a Lorraine Schwartz-designed titanium glove.

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