Elle France Gets it Wrong - Dead Wrong

Here at MOW we are all about showcasing the fabulous fashion sense of First Lady Michelle Obama. She is definitely the most fashion forward First Lady this country has seen in a long time. But did you know that before Mrs Obama became First Lady  Black women had no sense of style? Of course I’m being factious, but sadly Elle France writer Nathalie Dolivo was dead serious.

In a blog post, titled ‘Black Fashion Power’ the writer stated that for Black women fashion is a “political weapon” and that Black women have “returned to style as a source of dignity.” Dolivo goes on to say, "For the first time, the chic has become a plausible option for a community so far pegged [only] to its street wear codes."

According to Claire over at Fashion Bomb Daily…

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Letters to FLOTUS

Since June 2008 Michelle Obama Watch (MOW) has been all about our Fabulous FLOTUS. While MOW is a repository we are not run by the East Wing.  However, I do occasionally receive emails from readers addressed to Mrs Obama. After receiving these letters I’ve decided to start a new feature here at MOW titled, Letters to the FLOTUS.

As we gird up for the 2012 Presidential Campaign season this is a way for readers to share their thoughts and feelings about the First Lady’s initiatives, appearances and of course the media’s coverage of the First Lady. You never know who may be reading.

To submit a letter click here and make sure to put “Letters to FLOTUS” in the subject line.

To kickoff the feature I’ve decided to share a letter from a MOW reader in Nassau County Florida. This week Mrs Obama traveled to Virginia and Florida to highlight the new nutrition standards for school lunches that were announced by the US Department of Agriculture.

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FLOTUS Visits Florida on Debate Night

First Lady Michelle Obama swept through Florida today wearing a sleeveless Jason Wu black dress with exposed seam detailing. With stops in Tampa, Sarasota and Palm Beach the FLOTUS covered a lot of bases, including Let’s Move! and reminding supporters what the November elections may mean for the direction of this country.  

The significance of the First Lady’s visit to the key battleground state of Florida on the night of a Republican debate in Jacksonville was not missed by local and national news media.

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PHOTOS: FLOTUS at Parklawn Elementary

First Lady Michelle Obama visited Parklawn Elementary School today in Alexandria, Virginia. FLOTUS was accompanied by chef and television personality Rachael Ray and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The trio visited the school to spotlight the new nutrition standards for school lunches that were announced by the US Department of Agriculture.

To read the First Lady’s remarks in their entirety click here.

More photos after the jump.

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FLOTUS Arrives at SOTU

First Lady Michelle Obama arrived at tonight's State of the Union Address looking fabulous in a cobalt blue Barbara Tfank’s dress from her 2012 Resort Collection.

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FLOTUS' SOTU Box Guest List

The guest list for First Lady Michelle Obama's box for tonight's State of the Union Address has been released. The list includes a who’s who of everyday people, Steve Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, CEOs, politicians and of course a military spouse, veterans and active duty service people. I’m looking forward to watching the address, but I can’t wait to see what FLOTUS will be wearing. Will she give power to the purple again?

Will you be live Tweeting, blogging or following the State of the Union (SOTU) tonight? Here are a few hashtags courtesy of the White House to help you follow along.

#SOTU is the general hashtag, along with #jobs, #manufacturing, #energy, #education and #fairness which will be the pillars of the President’s speech.

WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU  is the official home to watch the address online. SOTU will also be livestreamed through the White House Live App on Facebook, YouTube  and on Google+.

Immediately after the speech, administration officials will be answering questions about the President’s address submitted by citizens via Twitter using the hashtags #WHChat & #SOTU, on Facebook and Google + in front of a live audience of White House Twitter followers  and individuals that work in online communications and social media in non-profits and small businesses.

This is the last SOTU until the November election so show up, get involved and Tweet it up.

FLOTUS’ Guest List after the jump…

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FLOTUS & POTUS Welcome 2011 World Series Champs

Happy Birthday FLOTUS

First Lady Michelle Obama celebrates her 48th birthday today. Happy Birthday FLOTUS! May you be blessed with many happy and healthy more.

Honoring the Dream

Today First Lady Michelle Obama, the President and weeMichelles honored the memory of Dr Martin Luther King Jr with a community service project at the Browne Education Campus in DC.

Later in the evening the First Couple attended the Let Freedom Ring Concert at the Kennendy Center.

PHOTOS: FLOTUS @ BET Honors

First Lady Michelle Obama attended the BET Honors Saturday evening at the historic Warner Theatre in downtown Washington. Honorees this year included Dr Maya Angelou, Mariah Carey, Spike Lee Stevie Wonder, the Tuskegee Airmen and Beverly Kearney, head coach of the University of Texas’ women’s track team.

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