mrs. president

politically, fashionably, personally, i definitely admire her.

“Mrs. Obama is, first of all, very elegant and has wonderful taste,” Ms. Solomon said. “But she also recognizes the value of beautiful dresses and not big prices. She dresses like taste doesn’t necessarily have to do with brand or status, but with what looks well on your body and makes you look glamorous, bottom line.” And that, she added, is “very refreshing and appropriate for this period.”

“She could potentially do what Jackie Kennedy did, bring about a new awareness and a fresh outlook, just by not being so intentionally ‘first lady,’ by mixing designer things with off the rack,” Ms. Sui said. “She can give a big boost to the American fashion industry — and we need all the help we can get.”

making the most of the recession, holding up the man running our country, and looking all types of fabulous the whole time doing her thing.

(image and article courtesy of NYTimes)