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First Lady Michelle Obama stands with Samar Badawi and Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 2012. Photo credit: US Department of State, public domain.
Google "Michelle Obama jewelry", and you will discover a beautiful woman whose time in the White House has released her inner shimmer. Mrs. Obama exudes as much style, grace, and elegance as the quintessential People's First Lady, Jackie O. In fact, she has been called Mrs. O by more than one writer out there, and it's easy to see why.
Though her public celebrity style did not emerge over night, it's clear that she is living in her sweet spot now. It is also clear that she passionately promotes individuality, while at the same time personifying the modern middle-class American woman. And she pulls it off to perfection with poise and verve, often gracing her audience with a beaming smile.
Mrs. Obama has broken the stuffy codes of White House fashion, bringing the image of America's First Lady solidly into the 21st century. Gone are the days when "behind every successful man is a good woman" applied. The message of the modern American woman, demonstrated brilliantly by our First Lady, is "beside an influential man, you will likely find an influential woman."
While it is her actions, and her husband's deep respect for her, that ultimately prove this out, it is her look that punctuates the claim. Bold brooches, glamorous necklaces, bright colors, versatile hairstyles--Mrs. Obama's signature fashion choices have redefined how a First Lady presents herself.
Rather than allowing fashion trends to dictate her style, Mrs. Obama takes a more intentional, and oftentimes, practical approach. Hers is definitely one to emulate.
She chooses pieces that enhance her best features. Gone are muted colors and shades of brown and taupe. Our eyes have lately enjoyed a feast of glorious colors, which complement her beautiful skin tone: Lemongrass yellow, deep champagne, burgundy wine, blush pink, Caribbean blue, and royal purple! Mrs. Obama also favors sleeveless tea-length skirts with wide belts, which accent her athletic figure, and she wears jewelry that draws the eye to her face, where you are sure to find her direct gaze and a genuine smile.
She "routinely Thom Browne and Alexander McQueen with J. Crew and Target" {cited}, and she has made a habit of wearing the jewels of up-and-coming American designers. My favorite thing about her is that she wears the same dress and jewelry more than once without making it look like a tired uniform. Stunning!
Finally, and most importantly, she chooses jewelry that tells her own unique story. Her statement necklaces reveal her bravery and her confidence in herself and her message. Her brooches reveal a playful side, but also an honor for the past and a simple elegance. Oftentimes a brooch is all she will wear, and her one brooch can present a very powerful image of grace, simplicity, and intelligence. Other times, her brooches present her playful and whimsical side.
On April 30, 2011, Mrs. Obama presented her sensual side with jewelry by Irit Design. A chain lariat choker featured an alluring strand of chain mail cascading down her decolletage. A daring metal bracelet stack hearkened back to the middle ages, and a snake necklace and ring charged her look with mesmerizing mystery.
Our First Lady is not afraid to be who she is in public, and it is her jewelry that affords her the most freedom to express herself fully.
How does your jewelry allow you to express yourself fully?
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