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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Weekend Reads | 15

Michelle Obama's SOTU Dress Sells Out (Business Insider)

FLOTUS wore another stunning number during the State of the Union address and *surprise* it sells out of stores. The subdued tangerine sheath dress by Narciso Rodriguez, one of FLOTUS's favorite designers, sold for $2,095.

Transforming Paris 'Ghost Stations' Into Public Pools, Nightclubs and More (First to Know)

Restoring The High Line in New York City proved to be a major success—imagine how great it would be if Paris repurposed their abandoned metro stations into beautiful spaces for the. On the surface, the proposals would provide great economic opportunities for the city.

Burberry, Richemont Sales Cool in Hong Kong, Paris (The Wall Street Journal)

In recent years, luxury retailers have looked to grow and expand their reach to Chinese shoppers who take a significant 40% share of luxury consumer spending. Difficulties traveling from mainland China to Hong Kong, as well as the impact of the terrorism attacks in Paris, are some of the challenges currently facing Richemont and Burberry.

The Complete List of 2016 Oscar Nominees (Elite Daily)

The list has finally been released! Mad Max and The Revenant seem to dominate in the list of categories, but the most important question for this year's Oscar ceremony—could be this the year that Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins?!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and The Power of Style by Kate Betts

Considering that everyone's attention is turned to the 2016 Presidential Election, I thought it would be fun to take a step back and read something else for different perspective.

I went to the library with the sole intention of finding Betts' latest novel, My Paris Dream, but as I walked past the shelves, I spotted the bright pink binding and The First Lady's dress on the cover.

I have always admired The First Lady, but Betts' thoughtful examination of Michelle's history and character in context to her immaculate, yet approachable presentation left a lasting impression.

It's one thing to simply highlight Michelle's self-accomplished past as a graduate from Princeton and Harvard and former career as Vice President of Community and External Affairs for the University of Chicago Medical Center—but to explore the way in which The First Lady's intellect, sincerity, poise and strength presents itself in her choice of designers and brands and article of clothing is beyond fascinating.

What I love the most about this book is how Betts reiterates the general discussion of style, its significance and the role plays in everyday life. Style is an extension of the self—it has the power to communicate so much about a person, professionally and personally.

Rachel Zoe was absolutely right—"style is a way to say who you are without having to speak."

Thursday, January 17, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama

Happy Birthday Michelle Obama!

The First Lady of the United States turned 49 today!

Source: bing.com via Mia on Pinterest

Mrs. Obama represents a model for the strong-willed, yet well-mannered, American woman. She is intelligent, articulate and tasteful. A quality about her that strikes me the most is that she works hard, but she has fun doing it.

Being "cool" or "young" is not the premier qualification to be president or the First Lady, but it certainly helps--so does being "well-dressed" and "hip." Mrs. Obama is known most for wearing bright colors and prints. Although the First Lady is more than just a fashion plate for American designers, here are some of my favorite looks of hers: