Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Michelle Obama Challenge

I feel like such a lady today. Michelle Obama has such a wonderful, streamlined, classic, ladylike style about her. Her look seems so easy and no fuss, but I'll tell you it took me a good minute to figure out what to wear- this is what I came up with. I love the jewel tones that Mrs. O usually rocks, I've also noticed she's a big fan of cardigans (as am I), so I thought that I'd rock both out in one garment. I also love what she does with her brooches, so I tried my hand at it. Even though Mrs. O doesn't usually wear hose/tights, you guys just aren't ready for the whiteness that would be if I didn't put some one ;) I also rocked the flats just like the lovely first lady (I, however, am a sad 5'7"). You know what's funny? My fiance and I argued about whether or not Mrs. O wore flats, he claimed that "no, she wears heels!" I said, "oh, you dear thing, you have no clue!" I explained that I would have to school him later!! hehe...


My Outfit:
Black turtleneck- $5, F21
Blue cardigan- $4, thrifted (Merona)
Black pencil skirt- $10, Ross
Pointy toe flats- $8, Payless
Scalloped nude tights- $3, Old Navy
Middle brooch- free with purchase of blouse
Brooch (on your right)- $0.80, thrifted
Brooch (on your left)- Vintage (my grandmother's)
Earrings- $1, thrifted
Pearl bracelet- gifted
Total Cost- $31.80

My camera cut off my feet, so these are the flats that I'm wearing.
My attempt at the first Lady's brooch style:
My Inspiration:








6 comments:

  1. I love those brooches! Great job with the flats, I think the rest of us were too attached to our heels to do a true Michelle Obama tribute.

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  2. I think you nailed the Mrs. O style vibe. Love it!

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  3. What a great outfit! Love the cardi w/brooches and cute flats!

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  4. Be sure to vote for your favorite ensembles in the Michelle Obama Challenge. (You can choose more than one.)

    http://fashiongirlsgallery.blogspot.com/2009/02/michelle-obama-challenge-vote.html

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  5. Be sure to vote for your favorite ensembles in the Michelle Obama Challenge. (You can choose more than one.)

    http://fashiongirlsgallery.blogspot.com/2009/02/michelle-obama-challenge-vote.html

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  6. nice...the 3 brooches with the cardi so cute

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