10 Fashion Trends From Michelle Obama
Posted by: Annika Harris
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style
4:00PM, Tuesday March 3rd 2009
Michelle Style: Celebrating the First Lady of Fashion, a style guide about Michelle Obama, hits shelves on May 5. It’s jam packed with interviews, style tips from Obama, and sketches from designers, including Jason Wu and Catherine Malandrino. You can get a sneak peek over at Glamour, but we don’t need a book to recognize ten trends Obama loves and has re-popularized.
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Designer Maria Pinto became a household name after Obama wore her fashions during the Presidential campaign.
Blanche Dress with Jacquet Sequin, MariaPinto.com |
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If Obama can wear flats everyday, so can the rest of us.
Valea Firenza 'Bea' Flat, $225, Nordstrom.com |
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She often goes sleeveless, and the sheath dress is one of her favorite styles to wear.
Stepweave Sheath Dress, $150, BananaRepublic.com |
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Who is Erickson Beamon? Thanks for telling us, Obama.
Erickson Beamon for Target Jeweled Cuff Bracelet, $59.99, Target.com |
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No one expected such a high-profile woman to wear J.Crew, but what do you know? Everyone loves a good cardigan!
Fresco Cardigan, $88, JCrew.com |
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Brown and black leather gloves are so boring. Color-coordinate First Lady-ify your outfit.
Women's Mint Unlined Italian Leather Gloves, $87, Forzieri.com |
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The brooch became the must-have accessory after Obama wore several during the presidential campaign.
Pavé Starburst Brooch, $160, Swarovski.com |
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Thakoon Panichgul is another designer she helped bring notoriety.
Thakoon Floral Kimono Dress, $1,250, SaksFifthAvenue.com |
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Everyone and their mama was rocking nude nails before Obama, but she is known for her neatly manicured nails.
Revlon Nail Enamel, Sheer Nude 004, $4.99, Drugstore.com |
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Obama hates pantyhose, but her bare legs always look so luminous.
Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer, $7.49, Drugstore.com |
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