Picture of the Day

The President and Mrs. Obama are on a state visit to the UK, so  naturally the crucial question is what did Michelle and Kate wear?!?  Here you see the pretty and proper Kate, looking simply chic in a dress from British retailer Reiss that sells for $285. Michelle looks smashing in a gray dress from California-based designer Barbara Tfank,  with a "peony pink" bolero and gun metal sling-backs.  I know you can't see her shoes in this picture, but I just love saying "gun metal sling-backs." I also love that our First Lady is fashion-forward with her own sense of style. 

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Kate Middleton for the Win

They're Engaged

The palace has announced the engagement of Prince William and long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton.  The wedding will be sometime in the spring or summer.  The future queen is from a solidly middle class background.  Kate's family built a party supply business, Party Pieces.  There may be some scandalized royals over a commoner marrying the Prince of Wales, but good for William for choosing love and taking his time.  Let's hope he's fully cognizant of his mother's experience and has taken that into account.  Let's also hope that Kate, who is older and more highly educated than Diana, is mature and prepared.

OK, now let's talk gowns.  She's tall, thin, and gorgeous, so I see something sleek and modern.  Thoughts?