Michelle Obama = Fashion Icon

In this purple sheath dress with a black waist belt, Michelle Obama proves that she has so much more style than that other potential first lady!






Michelle Obama proved her fashion prowess when she appeared on The View in June. (I love The View..you should def watch!) The $148 White House/Black Market Empire flower print dress she sported became a hit. The Donna Ricco-designed black-and-white outfit quickly sold out.





When Michelle Obama met with Puerto Rican first lady Maria Luisa Gandara, she chose to embrace the wide belt trend. Who cares what they were discussing! Where'd she get that outfit?!?!







Michelle Obama embraces classical style elements here on the Campaign trail. She opted for a 1950s-inspired look — complete with the sweater wrapped around the shoulders...definitely a Gingham girl!



At the 36th NAACP Image awards in 2005, at which Sen. Obama was honored, Michelle Obama showed her glamorous side. Maintaining the classic comfort for which she has become known, Obama added to her elegance with a sweeping up-do and large earrings.



When was the last time you wanted to dress like the first lady?
NEVER...

HA! NYC Comedy Club...not too funny

This has nothing to do with fashion, but...me and my ace Jamie made an appearance at HA! Comedy Club last night. The funniest thing about the show was the look on the audience's faces. The comedians were SOOO NOT Funny. The lighting in the club was really dark and sketchy and it looked liked the club was rennovating (but they weren't). You could tell the club was struggling in terms of upkeep of the place AND the comics are also required to be doormen until it's their turn to do a stand-up. On top of that, there was a 2 item minimum purchase for each person for things like soda and chocolate cake which came up to more than $20. Now, $20 isn't bad for Times Square but it is expensive for what they had to offer. Just last week, I went to Times Square Comedy Club and it was 100 times better with a larger selection of food, better drinks, and comics. So...I can cross HA! Comedy Club off the list of places I will be frequenting in NYC.

A nice read...

"Hot Mess: Summer in the City," a book about a pair of girls from the 'burbs who spend their summer vacay in Manhattan with sweet industry internships. Sound familiar? Just like me..

Driving Soles for Manhattan Streets

Tod's elasticized, pebble-soled ballerina flat is possibly the most perfect "walk around the city" shoe. Unfortunately, this student's income just doesn't allow for $300 shoes... especially not three pairs of $300 because deciding between these would be an impossibility.

Pop the Cork...

I really want these sweet Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes. They are cute and corky quirky, and would go with everything...

Best of all, they're insanely affordable. Well, in terms of Marc, they are insanely affordable.

Gingham Girl, Part 2

Speaking of gingham, I should mention my most recent adorably-patterned acquisition:
After eying the shirt dresses at Steven Alan for months, I kept shying away from the triple digit pricetag. Then just the other day, I happened to catch sight of this sweet ruffled style at Gap Kids of all places, and it fit like a dream!

When I caught sight of the $34 sticker, I thought I really must be dreaming. Now I'm trying to talk myself out of buying the pink-and-green floral print, too, because it's just so Lilly Pulitzer and I'm just dying to wear it with my beat-up boat shoes now (and shrunken navy blazer for back-to-school!).

Gingham Girl

I have an unusual fondness for gingham that dates back to a vague memory of a favorite frock from my childhood. I remember a crinkly cotton fabric with a dainty navy-and-white checkered pattern and a sweet white sailor collar. The countless gingham dresses in my drawers - and the unshakable need to purchase this one above too - must signify some sort of underlying psychological attachment to the fabric. That, or I just like it...

With shiny red shoes and a little bow headband? A little sassy, a little Alice in Wonderland, and just adorable.