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Inauguration 2009

It would appear that I must review the inauguration enables of Michelle Obama.

I have had, in the past, mixed feeling regarding Mrs. O's fashion choices. I felt them to be interesting but also hesitant and safe. The like a flash of lightning it hit me: She is not a movie star she is a first lady. As a political figure Michelle Obama has an obligation to present herself in a way that is above reproach and beyond innuendo. Therefore her style must be measured by a different scale or possible reviewed on two scales.

Gold shift dress By Isabel Toledo

Fashion 7

A first lady 9.5

Applause for the stylish green gloves. The dress color though pleasant seemed overwhelming in this layered style. I would have also loved to see the hymn line and inch to an inch and a half shorter.

Over all score: 8.25

White Goddess Dress By Jason Wu

 A fashion 8

A first lady 10

 I love this dress however I do feel that the strap is too thick for Michelle Obama’s body frame. If it were thinner the feminine silhouette of the dress would have been maintained.

Over all score: 9

The designers 

It can go with out saying that well hear much more from fashion veteran Isabel Toledo and new comer Jason Wu. However Wu’s spring 09 collection combines comfort and femininity in a way that projects confidence. I predict that he will be a force to be reckoned with.

The Idiots guide to Mimosa, a reference to the rest of us.

With a new year come new goals and aspirations and new colors. The people at Pantone, in their some how unquestionable wisdom, have named Mimosa the color for the year 2009. You may be most familiar with this color as the proper shade of a perfect Sunday brunch cocktail.

In this case Pantone is referring to the yellow cluster of the tropical shrub known as Mimosa. 

 


What does that mean to you?

 In a nuts shell it mean you will see and be expected to wear a very bright shade of yellow in ' 09. The mass introduction of such a dominate color in the wardrobe of the general public can only lead to a drastic increase of fashion violation. A color like Mimosa needs to be used sparingly. The untrained shopper could quite easily fall victim to a color over dose or COD.

So here is a quick review. The Idiots guide to Mimosa, a reference to the rest of us.

Here is a selection of my Sp/Sum 09 Accessory choices.

 

 

 

Hey if you are out and about and see a crime of fashion in the act do not is a hero. Instead take out you cell phone and click that pick send it to me and I will make sure they pay.

 

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