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Michelle Obama changes up election season fashion rules
August 28, 2008
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If Michelle Obama moves into the White House, she might bring a new style with her.
It was noteworthy that for her keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night she steered clear of a suit - traditional first lady garb. Instead she chose a body-conscious, ocean-blue dress with either beading or a brooch at the center of the open neckline.
Her only other noticeable accessory was a pair of diamond stud earrings.
She didn't overload on jewelry like Nancy Reagan or go too plain like Pat Nixon, observed W magazine fashion market director Treena Lombardo.
"She looks like she's going to a great celebratory cocktail party," Lombardo said. "It's a completely chic dress. She's dressed like she's celebrating."
The dress was by Chicago-based Maria Pinto, who has outfitted Obama for several campaign and media events.
"Michelle's style can best be described as timeless," Pinto said in a statement e-mailed to the AP on Tuesday. "Choosing items that are always modern and chic, Mrs. Obama possesses a natural and unpretentious sophistication, which is reflected in her clothing."
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28 August 2008
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domino (Anonymous) says…
Maybe that is how I can decide who to vote for - by which potential first-lady is the best dressed!
28 August 2008
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nickhawk (Anonymous) says…
The other article discusses the historical significance of the nomination of Obama, and here we have this. I will never get the two minutes I just wasted back. I feel dumber now.
28 August 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
Stepford Wife McCain comes with her own 9-volt battery.
28 August 2008
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janeyb (Anonymous) says…
Where is the guy who accused me of basing this election somewhere between hairstyle and favorite beverage? This is one several articles I've read on the fashionable Michelle Obama. The New York times raved about the print wrap dress she had on when she and Barry met with the Biden's in Springfield and told where you could order the peace symbol necklace she was wearing. She was coming off too Hillary Clinton so they are trying to remake her into Jackie Kennedy. Hated that Grandma dress (Mama's Family) she wore last night. So far it is about image—not substance. Looking forward to tonight's extravaganza.McCain should have everyone show up in shorts and Hawaiian shirts—or some other theme and forget the speeches. Just throw a big BBQ in the twin cities. Make it as casual and downhome as possible.
28 August 2008
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
And, at her speech, she had her ten year old daughter in a far-too-revealing outfit! ***chic, Mrs. Obama possesses a natural and unpretentious sophistication, which is reflected in her clothing.”–uh, does this mean she's now really proud of her country yet? “For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country …” Michelle O'bama. ***also, note that she and Barry put many tens of thousands of dollars into that hateful church and had their *little daughters* in that church full of hateful teaching and people who cheer such racially explosive and bigoted speech. she is not just like us! and, tonight, “Barack Amerika” will appear from a greek temple as a god! he really does think he is the messiah! does that make Michelle Mary Magdalene?
28 August 2008
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
Janeyb,what a great idea! that'd be way cool! I understand John Sidney McCain does good BBQ! ***Cindy McCain stepford wife? hardly. this is one of the standard vapid lines coming from the dems. They said the same about Laura and Barbara Bush. Honestly, I'd rather have Cindy McCain in the whitehouse than Michelle—the angriest millionaire in Amerika—O'bama…heck, she might give Mary Todd Lincoln a run for the title of nutiest first lady! remember Michelle has also said that Amerika is a “downright mean country.” She beefed about having to pay off her student loans FGS! She's had one cushy job earning over $320,000 annual at that hospital since “Barack Amerika” became the junior senator from IL. Isn't that more than the K.U. Chancelor makes? Its more than a lot of judges in this country. Its more than house and senate members make! cushy job. No sweat affording this designer dress! the angriest millionaire in Amerika.
28 August 2008
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
Cindy McCain, a very successful businesswoman! Is that what some posters really have against her? Thought the far-left-fringe supported *womyn's rights!* and, note that however many homes she and McCain own, somebody worked, earned, invested, and saved in order to get them! Not one was purchased with the direct assistance of a convicted felon! USAToday has reported that it can't quite figger how many homes they own; so, McCain should catch a break, he answered that question honestly and the leftists tried to play gotcha! furthermore, the question about how many homes represents the usual demorat class warfare. If you look at “Barack Amerika's” tax policies, he has said he wants to punish successful people. He wants to make it harder for people to become rich. He and his buddies will *decide* how much you need and how much you should have* then take the rest.
28 August 2008
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chet_larock (Anonymous) says…
bearded, you're spelling “America” wrong.” somebody worked, earned, invested, and saved in order to get them! ” just not the McCain's.***”Where is the guy who accused me of basing this election somewhere between hairstyle and favorite beverage?”next line:”This is one several articles I've read on the fashionable Michelle Obama.”
28 August 2008
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Mr_Nancy_Boy_To_You (Tom Shewmon) says…
I wonder if the Lincoln bedroom will take on a Cote D'Ivoire theme if The Chosen One and his wife move in the whitehouse?
28 August 2008
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akt2 (Anonymous) says…
The hair is the kicker. Black women must spend much time and money to have hair that doesn't look like it does naturally. It's way more processing than just a coloring job.
28 August 2008
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janeyb (Anonymous) says…
chet_larock:My point being that I'm not basing the election between hairstyle and favorite beverage, but rather than force Obama to discuss issues, his campaign and the press are focusing on hairstyles and fashion. Amazing that nobody talked about Michelle's fashion sense until the New Yorker “Angela Davis” cover came out and the campaign sent her home for awhile to feminine up. How ridiculious was playing “We are Family” while the Bidens were on the stage with Obama last night? Where were the drag queens? Is the Great and Powerful Obama wearing a toga tonight in the My Big Fat Greek acceptance speech? Hope it ends in a Greek Tragedy in November.
28 August 2008
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
oh Chet,any time I ref our country relating to Obama it is vital to spell our country's name the German way, remember he is the “citizen of the world” and “the one,” starting before the anti-amerikan german crowd that'd had beer, brats, and two rock concerts before the messiah appeared. he spoke to the cheering germans, but snubbed visiting our wounded troops because he couldn't take his campaign staff with him! [ref obama's own statement on that, made shortly after, in London, that's nearly a direct quote] “Barack Amerika” dubbed by “jawbone Joe Biden” saturday. like a new superhero! “Look out! All crime will cease! Its … Barack Amerika!” ***does that explain it for ya' ol' Chet? now, put down the bong and really think about voting for someone who'll do good for this country. Cindy McCain certainly did operate her business. as I noted above, the left was previously thought to be in favor of strong womyn! Apparently not! and, again, note that not one of the McCain and family's homes were purchased with the assistance of a convicted felon who made millions of dollars off of state business sent by an oh so friendly state legislator! nope, no graft involved in the McCains' homes.
29 August 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
Look at Tom showing his racism. Weren't you accusing me of racism yesterday? Gee, I wonder if the Lincoln bedroom will take on a theme of skin cancer, Vietnam torture, and redneck nascar racing if Mrs. Stepford Wife moves in? Also, Mrs. Stepford Wife is only a “successful” business woman because she got the role with her family's money. She didn't earn anything. At least Michelle worked her butt off to get her education. It's easy to be rich when you're born with into it. It's easy to be a business woman when the business has to hire you.
29 August 2008
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Mr_Nancy_Boy_To_You (Tom Shewmon) says…
I think Sarah Palin just moved Michelle Obama to the back of the line……WOW!! What a hottie–you go Sarah and good job McCain.The game has just changed!!!