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Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy

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Somebody might be able to give me this book. Ever since I posted about Mrs. O’s (affordable) classy style, I have stalked her blog and followed her at Twitter. And now she comes out with a book.

Mrs. O The Face of Fashion Democracy

‘Mrs. O The Face of Fashion Democracy’ book available at amazon.com and in Kindle Edition (Kindle Book).

Title: Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy
Author: Mary Tomer
Publisher: Center Street
Publishing Date: October 28, 2009
Hardcover: 248 pages
ISBN: 9781599952581
Genre: Social Science

The author is Mary Tomer, the same person who started the Mrs. O blog, which reports about Michelle’s daily outfits. I love reading this blog! You should add the blog to your feeds!

Book Description from the Publisher’s Website:

Celebrated for her style and substance, Michelle Obama has transformed the role of first lady and become a 21st century icon, attracting attention from all over the world. The qualities so admired in her – intelligence, strength and charisma – radiate through her personal style, which has united accessibility with high-wattage glamour. The clothes, like the woman, feel both familiar and inspirational. Readily mixing high-end labels with more affordable brands, with a focus on craftsmanship and artistry, Mrs. O has elevated the notion of real value and ushered in a new era of "fashion democracy".

Building on the success of Mrs-O.org – the Web site that chronicles Michelle Obama’s style – MRS. O: THE FACE OF FASHION DEMOCRACY takes a closer look at America’s modern style icon, featuring more than 120 photographs of the first lady and delving into the back story of her clothes and accessories. It also goes behind the scenes with interviews from her favorite designers, including Isabel Toledo, Jason Wu, Michael Kors, Maria Pinto and Isaac Mizrahi.

Opening with a brief overview of Michelle Obama’s early years, the book goes on to provide rarely seen photos from behind-the-scenes on the presidential primary trail through the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the monumental events of election night, the inauguration and early chapters of life in the White House. The final chapter hears the opinions of Mrs. O’s adoring fans – giving the last word to the people.

Original photographs of Michelle Obama’s most iconic looks, along with commentary from fashion experts, top off this tactile visual feast. Woven together with sketches and illustration inspired by the first lady, the book reveals the story of a new era of American fashion.

 

Quoting a review:

Michelle’s tastes are chic and timeless. With her inner beauty and warmth she remains approachable, a model of self confidence and professionalism. Author Mary Tomer’s book, Mrs. O is a stunning book, in detail and composition. An interesting read from beginning to end.

 

She brings fashion to ordinary women folk like me. Love you Mrs. O!

The Sense of Style of Mrs. O

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If you were one of the many millions who watched the historic inauguration of Barrack Obama into the US Presidency, you would also have noticed how his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, also had her own following when she made fashion history by wearing a very stylish, off-the-shoulder gown to the Inaugural Ball.

Michelle Obama Inaugural Ball

I honestly think that the fashion world and the common woman folk finally have one thing in common to look up to: Michelle Obama. It has been quite awhile since the White House had a “young” First Lady and fashion designers and retail stores are praying she wears an item of theirs because it is guaranteed to be a hit the moment it comes out in the papers. Women, ordinary housewives and career woman, look forward to dissecting what Mrs.O, as she is loving called, is wearing. Why? For the main reason that Mrs. O doesn’t look at the price tags. According to the New York Daily News, Michelle Obama shops at J.Crew and has reportedly worn $300 outfits to meetings with other country’s First Ladies. (This is in complete contrast with Palin’s fashion statement!)

And Mrs. O starts a trend whenever she is seen to wear something new. Look at what the Fashion Bomb reported her wearing which was sold out the next day:

Michelle OBama wears Toywatch to Eiffel Tower

It is the toy watch that retails for $195. The site had many hits and inquiries that day and reports say Nordstrom has a lot of purchases of the watch the following day. What Mrs. O wore exactly was a plasteramic toy watch like the ones below:

Toy Watch Plasteramic White Toy Watch Plasteramic Orange Toy Watch Plasteramic Lime Green