Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ceremony Gowns

Every fashionista must be jealous to Michelle Obama. After his husband was elected as the President of USA, she's becoming a bolder fashion icon every single day. For the upcoming inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 2009, fashion designers created amazing skecthes of a gown for Michelle Obama. Check out the gowns designed by Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mischka, Monique Lhuillier, Isaac Mizrahi, Carolina Herrera, Karl Lagerfeld (for Chanel), Diane Von Furstenberg, Christian Lacroix, Peter Som and a lot more. So step aside and give it up for Michelle Obama.

Oscar de la Renta


Isaac Mizrahi


Monique Lhuillier



Badgley Mischka


Betsey Johnson


Karl Lagerfeld (for Chanel)

Diane Von Furstenberg


Marc Jacobs


Christian Lacroix


Michael Kors

Peter Som

Reem Acra


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Fashion War: Michelle Obama vs. Cindy McCain

In just a few hours, American people will go out of their houses and vote for the president who will lead them out of the economic recession problems. While waiting for the results of November 2008 US Presidential Elections, let's shift our minds to a subtle political war. Forget their husbands for a while, a focus on the two candidates for potential First Lady, Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain.

If you're some kind of fashion-style-watcher, then you already knew that the fashion press and news media have been scrutinizing the outfits worn by the two ladies during their respective national party conventions and speeches. According to ABC News, not since a fresh-faced Jackie Kennedy entered the White House has so much attention been paid to a potential first lady's fashions. But now, Obama's style as well as McCain's style sense were garnering as much attention as their political views.

Both women are smart, fit and accomplished. Neither lacks fashion sense. Who you will in this political fashion war?

Casual Wear

Cindy McCain loves to wear suits for public appearances, but sometimes she let people know that she can go casual in a long-sleeved, dark pink sweater and white pants with a white watch.



On the other hand, Michelle Obama opted for a casual attire when speaking during campaign rallies. She wore clothing with a neutral color palette, opting for a white sleeveless blouse with tan pants and accessorizing with a light green double strand beaded necklace.

Suits

Suits are Cindy McCain's signature style. She appears comfortable and at ease when wearing them. She favors St. John, the high-end brand that are made from a wool/rayon knit fabric.



For a suit, Unlike Cindy McCain, Michelle Obama is more likely to be seen in a dress or pants than a suit. When she wore one, she favors strong and bold colors, and those colors makes up her signature style.

Belted Dresses

Cindy McCain wears a short-sleeved belted dress and her hairdo here isn't her usual tightly pulled-back style that sometimes draws criticism.



Michelle Obama wears a purple Maria Pinto dress cinched with a black Azzedine Alaïa belt at her husband's final primary victory rally.

Michelle Obama often wears sleeveless garments while Cindy McCain seldom goes sleeveless. Both McCain and Obama favor pearls and wear them often.

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Miyuki Hatoyama Best Jeanist Award

Aside from Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni, Japan's first lady Miyuki Hatoyama is also a certified fashionista. She received the Best Jeanist Award together with some musicians and other celebrities.

According to Japan Jeans Association, Miyuki Hatoyama sports denim in a "classy but revolutionary style".

Between Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni, who will this denim fashion war? Vote Now!

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Mikimoto Pearls: Must-Have Fashion Accesories

Pearls as fashion accessories are having a comeback nowadays. It started when Michelle Obama used pearls during the presidential campaign last year. Tracing back the history, a lot of first ladies worn pearls in every social event. Jackie Kennedy was famous for her choker pearls, Barbara and Laura Bush had simple pearl necklaces. Other politicians such as Dianne Feinstein, Hilary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi did not hesitate to follow this fashion trend.

Now, if you want to ride this fashion bandwagon, you can buy finest quality pearls from Mikimoto Pearls. MIKIMOTO was founded in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto. Mikimoto pearls are high quality and with elegance. So what are you waiting for? Visit the site and shop some Mikimoto pearls and use them as your fashion accessories. Here are some of the Mikimoto pearls sample:

Dolls Replaced Michelle Obama, Jackie O and Carla Bruni in Harper's Bazaar Japan

The September issue of Harper's Bazaar in Japan featured the First Ladies fashion styles. Entitled as First Lady Chic, the magazine showcased the fashion statements of Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, and Carla Bruni.

However, when you go through the pages of the said magazine, you'll be surprised to see that the First Ladies had been replaced by dolls. The dolls posed in different presidential events.







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People's Mag 10 Best Dressed Celebrities of 2008

We still got three months left for 2008 but People's magazine already declared their 10 best dressed celebrities for this year. According to Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, "classic or rebel, girl-next-door or vamp, each of these women made all the right fashion moves this year". What do you think? I guess this list is in no particular order.

Kate Hudson



Rihanna



Gwyneth Paltrow



Fergie




Anne Hathaway



Heidi Klum



Sarah Jessica Parker



Michelle Obama



Eva Mendes



Charlize Theron

People's 10 Best Dressed for 2009

People's magazine revealed there 10 Best Dresser of 2009. Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, and Kate Winslet were included in the list. Find out who's with them and what's their fashion title.

BEST ACCESSIBLE GLAMOUR: Michelle Obama
BEST RED CARPET: Kate Winslet
BEST SPARKLE: Taylor Swift
BEST STREET CHIC: Beyonce
BEST MATERNITY STYLE: Nicole Richie
BEST SHORT DRESSES: Reese Witherspoon
BEST BOHO STYLE: Vanessa Hudgens
BEST JEANS: Cameron Diaz
BEST BIKINIS: Kim Kardashian
BEST USE OF COLOR: Freida Pinto

Source: People.com