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Haute Covers :: Power Trio. Glamour May 2015.

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Sarah Jessica Parker. First Lady Michelle Obama. Kerry Washington.

How in the world did Glamour get three of the world’s most powerful women on ONE magazine cover?!

The amount of influence these three ladies have over women of all ages and backgrounds is unparalleled. SJP, MObama, and KW, OR Carrie Bradshaw, FLOTUS, and Olivia Pope, (still powerful either way you put it) originally met on President Obama’s Committee for the Arts & Humanities. Supporting our veterans and military families is the important cause that brings these women together.

While Michelle Obama and Kerry Washington wore Narcisco Rodriguez, Sarah Jessica Parker wore Oscar de la Renta (look no. 21 from the last he designed before his passing). I love the closeness of the three ladies in the shot – which was achieved by SJP and Kerry Washington standing on boxes to match the height of the 5′ 11″ First Lady.

Oscar De La Renta. Spring 2015.

Oscar De La Renta. Spring 2015.

Narcisco Rodriguez. Pre-Fall 2015.

Narcisco Rodriguez. Pre-Fall 2015.

Narcisco Rodriquez. Spring 2015.

Narcisco Rodriquez. Spring 2015.

Joining Forces is the name of this worthy initiative that provides support to military veterans and their families via employment resources, educational programs, as well as access to health and wellness assistance. Created in 2011 by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, this program seeks to equip our military families with expanded employment and education opportunities.

Many people in my family have served in the military, including my grandfather and one of my uncles, so I know first hand what it is like to be part of a military family. You have a special set of experiences that other military kids share but not many people outside of the service know what it’s like. Military families are often overlooked but a critical part of American society so I appreciate that the White House and others are using their voice to encourage our servicemen and women along with their families.

Watch behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot here & pickup your copy on April 14th for more!

Cover Girl: Michelle Obama, Vogue April 2013.

Michelle Obama Vogue April 2013

Our First Lady, Michelle Obama has landed her second cover of Vogue. For round two she dons a blue shift dress by Reed Krakoff who has been one of her recent favorites. She wore custom looks by the designer for events during the President’s second inauguration. The FLOTUS wore pink Jason Wu for the first cover, another go-to designer for her. Shot by Annie Leibovitz, we see Michelle Obama with her newly cut bangs and frames her face with Kimberly McDonald earrings. The article spoke to how the First Family is leading by example and how the Obama’s are inspiring America.

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The article penned by Jonathan Van Meter covers a variety of topics from the Obama’s parenting philosophy, details on the dynamic between Barack and Michelle, and  some of the issues facing the President. Considering that Michelle is on the cover and how her fashion choices have captured a nation, I was a little surprised to read the article and find the focus mainly on the President. Vogue is a fashion publication, that does expose readers to a diverse range of topics, but there were only a couple of sentences towards the end of the article on fashion as it relates to the First Lady. I will say that the part of the article that included Hillary Clinton threw me for a loop, not sure how that was related to Barack and Michelle. Overall, I enjoyed reading the article, I love seeing positive people take a prominent position in the world.

Can’t wait to see more from the spread. Michelle looks so sleek in the Michael Kors Pre-Fall sweater and skirt.

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Apparently Barack Obama is a fan of the Black Eyed Peas. Annie Leibovitz played some tunes in the background during the photo shoot and commented that he loved their song “Where Is the Love?”. And shout out to the Vogue March cover girl Beyoncé, the President compliments his wife in a way that us young people can relate to: “Michelle’s like Beyoncé in that song,” says the president. “ ‘Let me upgrade ya!’ She upgraded me.”

Read the whole article over at Vogue.com and go get a copy!

Hold it. Michelle Obama in Ballet Flats + Vera Wang Gown.?

So that’s how the First Lady does it?

Ballet flats?

I was searching for a title for this post and then I stumbled upon a different picture of Michelle Obama and the president at the 34th annual Kennedy Center Honors last night. She is actually wearing flats. I love how the hair is pinned up, the gorgeous chandelier earrings dangle, to the bare neck that lets the beautiful cobalt blue Vera Wang tulle gown do the talking. Everything is great…and then we get to the shoes. Does she do this often? I guess she went with flats so she doesn’t stand taller than her husband? This look is perfection, except for the shoe choice. I rarely suggest ballet flats for casual looks and definitely not when wearing a beautiful gown to a prestigious event. I guess the flats don’t completely kill the look for me, but I would give it a 7 instead of a 10. Shoe choice can sometimes make or break a look ladies, remember that!

The event honoring Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond, and other artistic achievers in music will air on CBS on December 27th so we can see more of Michelle Obama’s dress in action. Anne Hathaway, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Elmo were among the guests in attendance.

ps. – this is reason no. 37 why I would like my husband to be taller than me…even when I’m in heels.

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