At the end of the day she is wife, mother, daughter, sister, neighbor and friend. But for the world, 45 year old Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama recently transitioned in a role only 43 women have preceded her in filling, wife of President of the United States, Barack Obama and the first African-American First Lady of the United States.
Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and graduating from Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Michelle Obama is the most talked about woman in the United States…maybe in the world! She is constantly being dissected and each and every part is analyzed from every angle. I think the overwhelming consensus is: Isn’t she lovely!
With this being the first presidential election I have followed this closely, I am not an expert on any of the other first ladies. I do think we have had some lovely first ladies. Nancy Reagan brought the unique Hollywood glamour she so elegantly exuded. Hillary Clinton had such a strong presence; I think we all knew we would see her again, with or without Bill. To me, Laura Bush is the epitome of all things right. I can’t say enough about her but… Mrs. Michelle brings a style and sassiness I don’t believe the White House or politics has ever seen! She is what some may consider the most envied wife/woman with every advantage life has to offer, yet she keeps it real!
According to articles and stories, her White House décor comes from Pottery Barn. Her daughters, Malia and Sasha do not have a nanny as she is determined to keep continuity in the routine of her family, regardless of the monumental life they are living. She chooses to dress in J. Crew, use American designers and has even appeared on camera with dresses off the rack. She is not afraid of PDA (public displays of affection) and although her husband is President of the United States, they still have date night and romantic dinners and are not timid about sharing it with the world!
One of the cutest things I have seen is an interview with Barack and Michelle where they corrected each other and had little side conversations while the interviewer sits waiting to resume the interview. Already they have done some of the sweetest things, ever witnessed, by a President and First Lady. You would have to be blind to miss the love and respect they have for each other. Have you seen the picture of them on an elevator, inauguration night, where she has his jacket around her shoulders and they have their foreheads together looking at each other, with Secret Service all around them? Priceless and obviously a Kodak moment!
Her style has been compared to Jackie O. For me, I don’t see that but no matter, it is a compliment! She carries herself with a chic-ness and grace all her own. She is a strong lady yet feminine. Without a doubt, very intelligent yet you can see a countenance ready and willing to listen and learn. She appears happy and satisfied with what has happened but determined to keep the change process moving! As much as we have patted ourselves on the back for choosing such a great leader, I’m not sure we realize the two in one deal we’ve been given!
In 1993, she founded Public Allies Chicago which provided young adults with leadership training for public service careers. In 1996, she joined the University of Chicago as associate dean of student services, and established its first community service program. She’s not just a pretty face! Currently her passion is military families of deployed soldiers. As a military wife this thrills me. I really don’t think she could have picked a more overlooked cause. For this and all Michelle has brought, is bringing, and will continue to bring to us, thank you First Lady Michelle Obama. It is a delight to have you as our First Lady!
What do you think about Michelle Obama as First Lady of the United States? Holla back!
P.S. – Entertainment tonight is doing a series on Michelle Obama’s first 100 days of fashion. Check it out!
