Michelle looked really nice today, didn't she?

[redstate_democrat]

Loved the whole outfit, from the earrings to the belt to the colors. Lovely.

[Captain Hilts]

1. Great suit by the shoes are r e a l l y pointy-ouch!

[underpants]

9. I was telling my mom that she doesn't seem to be much of a fan of shoes

Until it got cold it was noticeable how often she was shoeless. I don't think it was to make him look taller she strikes me as someone who kicks off shoes every chance she gets. I am practically Japanese myself-in the door...off with the shoes

I have knew a couple of women about her age that were like that too.

[roguevalley]

75. I want that suit. the shoes? not so much. :)

[Happyhippychick]

2. She's the very definition of "statuesque".

[Captain Hilts]

33. This girl's taller -

[Jack Rabbit]

36. How tall was Eleanor Roosevelt?

Michelle Obama is 5'11".

[Captain Hilts]

37. Six feet.

She got her height from her mother's side, so when Theodore - 5'8" - gave her away at her wedding, the social pages noted that the head of the bride was a head higher than the head of the head of state.

Some Republican senators referred to her as "that Amazon," and folks like Churchill and the royal family were shocked by how big she was. When Cecil Beaton took the famous photographs of her and the Windsors, Beaton made her sit down because he thought it would hurt Allied morale to see her bigger than the King of England.

[Aloha Spirit]

39. fascinating!

appreciate the info.

[Captain Hilts]

43. I hear Rev. Al gave a great speech against homophobia. Got a link ...

to any articles?

[Aloha Spirit]

47. Sure... he's been really vocal on this for a while, but recently spoke in Atlanta for the

Alliance of Affirming Faith-Based Organizations

http://www.southernvoice.com/2009/1-16/news/localnews/9669.cfm

http://pageoneq.com/news/2009/sharpton0113.html


"There is something immoral and sick about using all of that power to not end brutality and poverty, but to break into people's bedrooms and claim that God sent you," Sharpton told a full house on Sunday.

"It amazes me," he said, "when I looked at California and saw churches that had nothing to say about police brutality, nothing to say when a young black boy was shot while he was wearing police handcuffs, nothing to say when they overturned affirmative action, nothing to say when people were being into poverty, yet they were organizing and mobilizing to stop consenting adults from choosing their life partners."

"I am tired," he went on, "of seeing ministers who will preach homophobia by day, and then after they're preaching, when the lights are off they go cruising for trade...We know you're not preaching the Bible, because if you were preaching the Bible we would have heard from you. We would have heard from you when people were starving in California--when they deregulated the economy and crashed Wall Street you had nothing to say. When Madoff made off with the money, you had nothing to say. When Bush took us to war chasing weapons of mass destruction that weren't there you had nothing to say.

"But all of a sudden, when Proposition 8 came out, you had so much to say, but since you stepped in the rain, we're going to step in the rain with you."

[Captain Hilts]

53. thanks for the links!

[Jack Rabbit]

41. Thank you

I didn't know that. Now I won't forget it.

[Catshrink]

59. My Dad met her

When she toured the South Pacific during WWII. No fancy Winnabego-in-a-plane for her -- she sat where the troops did. Daddy didn't tell me about it until not long before he died. Dang. I would have loved to hear that story over and over again.

[Captain Hilts]

62. THAT is so cool!

He flew in a plane with her?

I spent this evening keeping a friend's cat in the hospital company.

[Catshrink]

65. No...

maybe I wasn't clear. Her visit to the South Pacific was as secret as it could be so she flew in a troop transport. Dad was in the Navy and she visited the troops to boost morale. He said everyone was very surprised to see her.

Here is a link to Eleanor's diary of the trip:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/maps/tourtxt.html

Here's a link to a very cool story of a young GI who drove Eleanor around Oahu in an army truck.

http://www.offenburger.com/guestpaper.asp?link=20050124

And from another site:

During the war, her duties only increased. One trip to the South Pacific took her across New Zealand, Australia, Guadalcanal and seventeen other remote islands: Christmas Island, Penrhyn, Bora Bora, Aitutaki, Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia and more. Admiral Halsey, who wasn’t looking forward to the First Lady’s visit, changed his attitude after Eleanor toured two his naval hospitals. “When Eleanor Roosevelt inspected those hospitals, I don’t mean that she shook hands with the chief medical officer, glanced into a sun parlor, and left. I mean that she went into every ward, stopped at every bed, and spoke to every patient. What was his name? How did he feel? Was there anything he needed? Could she take a message home for him? Wherever Mrs. Roosevelt went she wanted to see things a mother would look for,” the Admiral said. “She chatted with the men like a mother would. As she left, there were many GIs claiming they had a cold because they suddenly had to blow their noses a lot.”

http://www.uusociety.org/sermons/first_lady_10_19_03.htm

[firedupdem]

3. She looked great as always. n/t

[Genevieve]

4. That suit is gorgeous.

[AlCzervik]

5. she always does and i dig her shoes.

i know they look like they hurt but usually they do not.

[ecstatic]

46. her feet must have been freezing!!!

Surprised she didn't wear boots!

[Muttocracy]

48. that was my only thought - brr!! esp. for an event where you're sitting still. nt

[fed_up_mother]

54. I think they must have had heaters for the honored guests

[Coexist]

6. wow.

fantastic outfit.

[TTUBatfan2008]

7. Ahem...

She always looks really nice.

Thanks for the pics. :)

[SharonRB]

8. She looked beautiful

Can't wait to see what she wears to the swearing in and the balls! I can't believe nothing has leaked out yet.

[oldtime dfl_er]

11. Did you see Womens Wear Daily whining

Can't remember where I saw it but some editor was whining that they always get a secret preview but not this time. HAHAHA

[gblady]

12. I saw something on one of the shows...

that said the press was mad at her
because she would not leak any
information about her dresses...

tee-hee..go Michelle!
I'm sure she'll be stunning...

[redstate_democrat]

17. After the way they reacted to her Nov 4 dress, I wouldn't give them anything either.

They really took things overboard with that Narcisco Rodriguez dress. You'd think she personally assaulted them are something. So, let them wait. She will show up look fabulous as usual. I have a feeling she wears a pearl white, light brushed gold, or a lilac colored gown and Obama wears white tie. I can't wait until Tuesday.

[gblady]

20. yeah....I agree...

the press about that dress was over the top...

I'm thinking Michelle in purple...
and Barack in white tie.
(be still my heart!)

Can't wait to see

[redstate_democrat]

25. OMG if she wears purple I think I will die. That would look so beautiful.

I said Lilac because I saw a few sketches for Lilac gowns, but bold purple is soooo regal. She would look absolutely stunning in it with Barack in white tie. The girls can wear lilac. Beautiful.

[dflprincess]

10. I was out to dinner Friday night

and one of the people in the group is a woman in her 80s who commented that Michelle is the first First Lady we've had that has any style or real class since Jackie.

[redstate_democrat]

21. I would have to agree.

Although Nancy Reagan was known to wear a dress or two. However, Reagan was a fashion slave, wearing all of the designers, etc. Michelle has her own style and she picks and matches what she wants to create her own unique style. She wears everything from H&M (I know because I bought the burgundy, black and off white dress she got from there) to Maria Pinto to J. Crew. She is really a real woman.

[Captain Hilts]

38. I like Michelle a lot, but that's not really fair. The best looking since Jackie, sure. nt

[RubyDuby in GA]

72. I must respectfully disagree. While she may not be known for her style, Rosalynn Carter is

the epitome of grace. She is one of the most sincere women on this planet. She has class/

[Cha]

13. Stun-Ning! And, her escort

isn't half bad:fistbump:

[Raine]

14. BEAUTIFUL...

as always! :thumbsup:

[Blue Diadem]

15. She's beautiful and classy.

I love that outfit too.

[mecherosegarden]

16. Beautiful and elegant!

Beautiful family!

[fortyfeetunder]

18. She always looks lovely

She will make a fabulous First Lady. I know she's 45 but she looks a good 10 years younger.

[NashVegas]

19. It Was a Great Look and She Wore It Well

A little bit of empire waist, a little bit martial.

And what was that thing around Jill Biden's neck? She looked like she busted a piñata.

[redstate_democrat]

23. lol!

Someone in my house asked me the same thing as we were watching. It was "What is that around her neck?" I could even really answer. I just said something like, "Um, it's a ... you know...um ... thing". I like Jilly though. She's a doll. Both wives are beautiful. And the husbands ain't too bad, either. :P

[Muttocracy]

52. well, I still adore Jill and it's a step up from

to

[Catshrink]

60. Eeeeewwww, Lynn wore the drapes too apparently.

That color is hideous.

[Catshrink]

61. Nancy red, Barbara blue, and Michelle purple?

I'm hoping for purple. She's beautiful in purple and of course, every other color too.

[Jennicut]

70. OMG, was that at an inaugural ball?

Terrifying. Jill is beautiful, unlike that...troll. Lynn is horrific on the inside as well.

[polichick]

22. She sure did! And the concert was terrific!

[Sheltiemama]

24. Fabulous.

Loved it all. Can't wait to see what she wears on Inauguration Day and to the balls that night.

[proud patriot]

26. I'm liking the dangling earings also

:thumbsup:

[Skittles]

27. I think she always looks lovely

she'd look lovely in a potato sack :mad:

[rurallib]

30. agreed - she is just pretty with an great personality.

And her personality shines through.

[BrklynLiberal]

28. I certainly did notice her outstanding outfit..and how great she looked in it..

[WinkyDink]

29. Camel + black = CLASSY.

[Captain Hilts]

34. Yes, it is. nt

[Barack_America]

74. No doubt.

I'm sitting here trying to decide which of my body parts I'd sacrifice for that jacket.

[seaker]

31. Yes, she did!

[GetTheRightVote]

32. I too thought she looked very much like a first lady in waiting today, very nice indeed.

:kick:

[kittykitty]

35. I agree! I thought this might be the first outfit of her First Lady wardrobe. N//T

[applegrove]

40. Gorgeous outfit.

[sundog]

42. yes

gorgeous

[madrchsod]

44. after 8 long years of pickle`s.....

ill fitting 60`s lane bryant pant suits , drapery fabric ball gowns,and sofa material skirts and jackets michelle is a breath of fresh air for us "dedicated followers of fashion"

finally a first couple we can be proud of....those two in france can`t touch our president and first lady!

[4_Legs_Good]

49. Well said!

Thanks! :)

David

[ecstatic]

45. wow! What a gorgeous couple!! nt

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[tammywammy]

55. I'm just going to assume you forgot the sarcasm tag

:eyes:

[fed_up_mother]

56. HUH?

[WorseBeforeBetter]

57. You're going to have to try harder than that...

ye of 13 posts and no donation.

[fed_up_mother]

51. She looked STUNNING!

[BrotherBuzz]

58. Not just today, but everyday

I'm not sure what is is, but I don't think she has ever been photographed poorly.

[cooolandrew]

63. They have both come through so much, it's wonderful to see them smile. She is enchanting. =)

[Rosa Luxemburg]

64. A beauty!

:loveya:

[Undercurrent]

66. She is a truly beautiful, well dressed woman.

Unlike this old rodeo queen, and her weird get ups.

$300,000 for the banana look:


Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000
Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500
Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000
Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000–$25,000
Shoes, designer unknown: $600
Total: Between $299,100 and $313,100
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2008/09/cindy-mccains-300000-outfit.html

[mnhtnbb]

67. She looked fabulous. I love to see them both holding hands so much.

[BlooInBloo]

68. I'd do her...

Except that CatWoman would kill me. :P

[Marrah_G]

69. I think she always looks fantastic.

I love her sense of style.

I especially love it when she smiles.

[DesertRat]

71. What a gorgeous couple!

[Barack_America]

73. I have a feeling that the high-waisted, belted look is about to be very in...

Considering Michelle likes it (and pulls it off so well).

And that jacket is too fabulous for words. Camel with a black lining? C'mon, that's just too hot! Gotta love how the cut of the jacket puts the waist right where the belt is hitting underneath.

In a word...smokin'.