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I’m Helping Michelle Obama Stay Fashionably Fierce at 50

I love sharing fashion and style insights, so when The Grio asked me to give some advice to FLOTUS (aka Michelle Obama) as she hits the BIG 5-0, I was honored! She’s already quite fashionable therefore, what I shared were a few key pointers that any professional woman can adhere to and it all came from my book, Without Saying A Word! A few highlights include: In this somewhat transitional period, the focused should be on fashion and function, and

2014/01/20

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Political Style Battle #3: Who Wore It Best?

What a coinky-dink that Michelle Obama and Ann Romney both had a pink dresses for the debate this week! They’re stylists should have coordinated – or perhaps they did! So who wore it best? Neither really brought the “thunder”: Michelle’s MIchael Kors sheath and cropped jacket were nice enough but kinda stodgy. And her jewelry didn’t pop. Ann Romney’s Oscar de la Renta dress, blue nail polish and green necklace were colorful but disjointed. No matter the sartorial blunder, let’s

2012/10/18

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What Michelle Obama Means for Fashion [Infographic]

We discovered this infographic and thought it was worthy of sharing. We all believe in the power of influence and we know that ‘star power’ sells but here’s just how much. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, isn’t a rock star but she’s intimately connected to the Leader of the Free World and that makes her very influential. STOP? What fashion trend have you unknowingly submitted to as a result of her?! {Data by David Yermack; visualization by Open}

2012/10/12

Designer of the Week: Narciso Rodriguez

I love, love, love Narciso Rodriguez …..he’s hot, humble, and talented! To be in-the-know, read about Narciso and learn why everyone wants to wear his wares: Narciso Rodriguez was born to Cuban-American parents in New Jersey on January 27, 1961 As the eldest and only son, Narciso’s parents wanted him to be become a doctor, or lawyer…but he said “no” (thank God for rebellion!) He received a formal education from Parson New School for Design He started working with Anne

2009/12/16

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I’m Helping Michelle Obama Stay Fashionably Fierce at 50

Political Style Battle #3: Who Wore It Best?

What Michelle Obama Means for Fashion [Infographic]

Designer of the Week: Narciso Rodriguez

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