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…when it comes to magazine covers. From People Magazine to Vogue, even sharing the cover with Oprah, a first in the Magazine’s nine year history, people are infatuated with the new First Lady and her sense of style.

Although it hasn’t been all good press for Michelle and her fashion sense.  From her fashion flop at the debate, her blue dress debacle… and I don’t want to even go into election night. Although it seems like being in the White House has wisened up her fashion sense.  Based on the spreads above, what do you think?

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Watching the Red Carpet at the Oscars are one of my favorite past times. There are always a few that stand out as fantastic. On the flip side, there are always a few where you can nothing but, “What were you thinking?” Here are my top picks in both categories.

Worst Dressed: Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton has historically shown a very eclectic style. Sometimes, she hits it out of the park in a chic, avant garde sort of way. This year, she did not quite hit it out of the park. In this beige top and draped skirt by Lanvin, her petite frame looks lumpy. The baggy top is simply unflattering. The way the skirt is gathered almost appears like it did not fit at first, so that just gathered it to make it stay on her hips. Sorry, Tilda, no hit this year.

Best Dressed: Kate Winslet

Chic and Classy as ever, the winner of Best Actress was absolutely stunning in her Atelier Yves Saint Laurent gown. The asymmetrical look is gorgeous on her petite frame. The splash of shimmering lace on the bottom portion of the dress balances the shimmering shoulder strap, creating a simply elegant gown. As always, Kate is a pleasing sight to see on the Red Carpet.

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For the Golden Globes, I live-blogged the red carpet. Tonight, I decided to try twitter to voice my opinion of red carpet fashions. So here, for your fashion-loving pleasure, are all my tweets over the course of the night. Let me know what you though!

#oscars Miley looks like a glittery flower!

lol #oscars apparently Miley’s dress weighs about 100,000 pounds….that’s right…100,000 lbs

#oscars I have to admit, that I really like Miley’s dress. It’s grown up and youthful in all the right ways

RT @luxaholics: Miley’s beaded dress on the red carpet is Zuhair Murad — from the Zuhair Murah Haute Couture Spring 2009 Collection #oscars

I am not digging Zac Efron’s slicked back hair. #oscars

Vanessa Hudgen’s hair is gorgeous…the dress isn’t too bad either #oscars

#oscars Mrs Kevin Kline looks very polished…and young

#oscars Got a full shot of Vanessa hudgens dress – it’s a sleek mermaid style dress. Not too bad, but I’m rethinking my opinion of the top

RT @luxaholics: Oh Cyrus Family…first time Mom’s ever worn diamonds?! Really?!?! #oscars

#Oscars those Slumdog kids are absolutely adorable! Freida Pinto’s dress is fabulous. I love the color!

RT @OnGlamFashion: #Oscars The young actors from Slumdog Millionaire are adorable in Brooks Brothers

Heidi Klum’s dress color is great, about I dont care for the neck line. A little too…high…for me #oscars

Viola Davis looks great in that antique gold dress. The cut fits her fantastically #oscars

I like the E! comment about Heidi’s dress having an "origami" feel

Taraji henson’s outfit is fantastic – great dress, great hair, great jewelry

I love Amy Adams dress! It is a great compliment to her complexion. I’m not so sure about her necklace though. #oscars

Vanessa Hudgens is in MArchesa #oscars

I love the bow on Amanda Seyfried’s dress. #oscars

glad to see Mickey Rourke did not disappoint in his apparel tonight. #oscars

Sarah Jessica Parker looks fabulous in her dress. Her waist looks absolutely tiny! #oscars

Josh Brolin looks like he has too much spray tan. Orange is not becoming #oscars

I don;t know who she is, but James Franco’s date has a gorgeous dress on. The gold belting is great #oscars

Marissa Tomei looks like a walking seashell. I don’t think I like it. And as always – the hair is bed-fresh

#oscars Natalie Portman’s hair looks very regal tonight. I really like her hot pink dress too!

Normally, Anne Hathaway is very chic, but I don’t really like her dress tonight. A little too glitter-tastic for me

Sophia Loren’s dress is a little too 80’s prom night in the shoulders

Mickey Rourke looks like a used car salesman tonight #oscars

I do not like beyonce’s dress…the graphics are somewhat ill-placed at times

Queen Latifah looks fantastic tonight! #oscars

Meryl Streep looks fantastic. Very classy. #oscars

I do not like JEssica Biel’s dress. It looks like someone put a really long napkin in her neckline

Angie’s wearing black! Imagine that?! oh…wait…she always wears black…#oscars

Phillip Seymour Hoffman – lose the beanie! #oscars

Daniel Craig is gorgeous. #oscars

Kate Winslett is gorgeous. I love her hair and the asymmetrical lace on the bottom of her dress

RT @YuliZ: I’m officially over Angelina’s fashion choices. she crossed the line between classy and boring #oscars – I totally agree!

wow..angie is wearing color…but it’s a little early to break out the St. Patty’s day earings #oscars

RT @avelle: Kate Winslet in YSL stunning as always. And another one shoulder gown on the red carpet. #oscars

Tilda Swinton’s top looks like something my grandma might have worn! #oscars

@collegefashion Tilda Swinton is currently my vote for worst dressed. #oscars

@scarbiedoll Kate Winslett has my vote for best dressed #oscars

I like anne hathaway’s first dress better #oscars #jb-oscars

Goldie hawn looks great! #oscars

Tina Fey looks absolutely stunning #oscars #jb-oscars

Jen looks fabulous tonight. She will always be prettier and classier than bard and angie combines in my book #oscars #jb-oscars

I love the straps on Reese’s dress. The interesting layering of the skirt is interesting and the color is great. #oscars

*Oscar graphic from www.oscar.com.

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Again, Mrs. Obama makes a great choice in fashion! (She is having a great day!) Her white, Jason Wu gown is exquisite (thank you USMagazines.com for breaking the designer).

The color is perfect for her skin tone. The skirt is the perfect shape and off-sets the widening affect of the asymmetrical shoulders. Well done and congrats!

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I’ve just caught my first glimpse of Mrs. Obama’s inauguration attire. She is wearing a gold Isabel Toledo matching sheath dress and coat. I was a bit concerned for Mrs. Obama, given some of her fashion flops in the past, but, for her first outfit of Inauguration Day, she gets it right!

First, Mrs. Obama finally hits it out of the park with fit! With so many ill-fitting choices in her past, I’m so happy to see her choose something that flatters her figure. The suit under the jacket is flattering to her curves, and helps to create and hourglass figure. The jacket fits her shoulders perfectly.

Second, the color. While bordering a bit on the mustard yellow side, I had mixed feelings at first. In some lights, the color casts almost a yellowish hue over Mrs. Obama’s skin tone. However, in most lights, the shimmering yellow is flattering against her face. I am leaning more and more towards liking it.

Last, I love the fabric. The shimmering brocade is an excellent choice for the inauguration. It is elegant, classy, and, dare I say, almost regal. To witness the swearing in of her husband as president, I think it is an excellent choice.

I am waiting with bated breath to see what gown (or gowns) Mrs. Obama will wear to the balls.

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Ah… The Golden Globes. The first of the awards shows for 2009. A slideshow of celebrity fashions. A time to criticize and celebrate the good and bad. I thought a live blog post would be just te thing! Enjoy! Please, join the conversation. Tell me what you think!!

For a band, The Jonas Brothers sure don’t know how to coordinate. One is formal, one is “business”, and one is a Johnny Cash wanna-be.

Rainn Wilson actually looks really good! The silver tie is very chic.

Nancy Odell looks like she tried WAY to hard to get that “Grecian Goddess” look.

Christina Applegate looks great! I love the flares in the bottom of her gorgeous Roberto Cavelli dress.

Miley Cyrus is wearing a very mature dress…then she opens her mouth. It’s like great!

Eva Mendes dress has too much fabric in the chest. It’s like there is air in her top! On a good note, the necklace is great! I love the color and design.

Deborah Messing’s hair is…wow.It must be humid in LA! However, that dress, fabulous! The is perfect for her.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s dress is great! The print suits her fantastically (although it’s not somethins I personally like). I don’t like the extra fabric at her chin though. It overshadows her petite face.

Drew Barrymore’s hair looks like she got it done here in Nashville. Country music big hair, anybody??

Hayden Panettiere’s dress is gorgeous! The purple shade is beautiful on her. Her hair is in a classic style.  The cute fits her petite frame and shows off her hourglass figure perfectly.

Zac Efron and  Vanessa Hudgens look more like they are going to their High School Musical Prom instead of the Golden Globes. And what is up with his hair??

I love Kate Winslet’s dress!! The velvet bow around the waist adds to the elegance of the dress and the classical style that is Kate.

Anne Hathaway is gorgeous. The dress fits her like a glove and accentuates her figure in the most flattering way. Her make-up is great. The bright red of the lipstick compliments her porcelain skin.

Marisa Tomei’s gone a little too far into the “pirate” look. The top is too baggy and too ruffled. All I can think of is Seinfeld’s “Puffy Shirt” and the drama that went with it.

Beyonce looks great in the goldish color of her dress.

Sting just doesn’t look right with a beard…

Blake Lively’s dress is way too tight under her bum. It would be much nicer if it fell straight down. Now she looks like she has too much junk in her trunk…

J. Lo needs to stop with the low cut dresses. She’s been there, done that, taped it to her chest…

Sandra Bullock is so “girl-next-door”. Her dress is, dare I say, cute? It suits her perfectly.

Keep tuned! I will continue live-blogging during the Globes!

More on J Lo’s dress, the half shiny, half not part at her hips does NOTHING for her pear-shaped body.

Sting should know that it is NOT cool to tuck your sunglasses in the neck of your shirt when you are presenting at a formal event!

Rumor Willis looks grown up and mature. She seems to have really grown into the fame her name has thrust upon her. The color of her dress compliments the hue of her hair wonderfully.

Eva Longoria Parker’s red dress is a gorugeous color for her. However, the cut on the best is just asking for a wardrobe “malfunction”.

Laura Dern’s dress is cute in a vintage sort of way. The sheer above the bust is class, and the cut of the sleeve is perfect for her slender shoulders (to create that great hourglass look).

I like Eva Mendes dress even less now that I see the big blob of fabric at her hip.

Sally Hawkins pulls off the sheer top dress much better than Laura Dern. The trim adds a subtle sparkle to her face. The shape of the skirt is flattering and detailed without being too over-worked.

Demi Moore’s outfit looks great. The cut is flattering and makes her appear younger – younger than her daughter Rumor!

Colin Farrell, the suit is great, but ruined by the whole gum-chewing incident!

The color of Laura Linney’s dress is entirely unflattering for her. She’s blonde all over! The shape is great, but the sparkle a the waist, when looking straight on, gives her the look of being pregnant.

Rene Zellwegger, a normally strong fashion maven, is a total flop tonight. The sheer top andsleeves are all wrong. Even though everything is covered, the shape does nothing for her petite torso and pin-up curves. The wide flare dress throws her proportion all of whack and makes her look bottom heavy.

Glenn Close looks like she is wear a sparkly version of my grandmother’s curtains. The cut is unflattering and old. There are much better options for her.

Emma Thompson’s dress is very mother-of-the-bride. Too unflattering and almost morbid – like she is on her way to a funeral.

Is Mickey Rourke dressing in character tonight? What is with the sequined scarf WITH the neck tie??

Another Golden Globes done. Some great speeches, some great clothes, and more of the opposite. I’d love to hear what you all have to say about it. Have a great night!! (I will try to get some pictures up tomorrow.)

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While expecting my first child this year, I became addicted to the site BabyCenter.com. It is still an addiction today. On the site are several blogs, one of which is FameBaby. Today, FameBaby had a post right up my alley – “Vote for the Best Dressed Mom-to-Be of 2008”.

My vote: Angelina Jolie. The stunning green Max Azria  gown is extremely flattering given the size of her tummy. It shows off her bump perfectly, without being too showy. The classic, simple hair paired with the dress makes her look absolutely adorable. In this gown, she is the epitome of “cute and pregnant”.

Normally, at this point, I would pick one I didn’t like. However, they are all great! I think being pregnant has made me a softy on the subject. They are all very “yummy mummies”. Go to the post and tell me which is your favorite!

(Photos: PR Photos)

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Maybe the future first lady should stick to J. Crew. Her outfit on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno was the best thing I’ve seen in awhile. Tuesday night, when Barack Obama was elected president, Michelle Obama walked out in, yet again, another designer dress that just did not work.

This time it was Narciso Rodriguez. The black dress with red detailing was frighteningly reminiscent of the red hourglass found on the bottom half of a black widow spider. Rodriguez showcased a sexier version of the dress as part of his spring line this past September. I did not really like it then either.

Not only was the color not very flattering, but the cut was off as well. Michelle Obama has wider hips and insists on wearing things that make them even wider. When will she learn one of the most important rules of fashion: Just because it has a designer label (and will presumably cost thousands), doesn’t mean it will look good on you?

(Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times)

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When will Michelle Obama learn that just because a dress is made by a designer (*the writer’s assumption based on pervious wear) it may not look good on her? Mrs. Obama is a definite pear body type. These dresses she wear accentuates her wide hips. They make her look VERY disproportionate.

Last week, she made the same mistake. This week’s dress does not have the odd detailing on the front, however, what was on her necklace?? Was it flowers? Were they clipped on? The shots on my screen made it hard to tell. However, they were completely inappropriate for the event. Michelle, please pick more dresses like the Thakoon wrap dress. They are so much more flattering for the figure!  (photo obtained from MissWhoever You Are)

In an effort to be bi-partisan, Cindy McCain’s bright red suit was a little up-tight. I didn’t like that it went all the way up her neck. Also, she kind of blended in with the bright red carpet. However, the fit was great for her long, slender body.

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Tonight was the presidential debate here in the great city of Nashville, TN. So, naturally, NashVogue was paying attention to the fashion choices of our two potential first ladies. The winner? Cindy McCain.

Michelle’s Look: She wore a short, simple red dress with sequined bows on the neckline. This might have been a great dress for say a high school reunion, church on Sunday, or, maybe, mother of the bride?? Pretty much every other first lady or even potential first lady has worn a suit when in the public eye. Now, I am all for mixing things up, but this dress was NOT the way. A) It did not flatter her body. B) It was almost too casual for the situation. C) Sequins? Really? Michelle, you are typically a stylish woman…what happened??

Cindy’s look: Cindy’s suit was a classic blue suit. The color is very in style this season. The cut was classic and very appropriate for a potential first lady. The cut flattered her body type. Kudos to Mrs. McCain!

As a side note – I found it very interesting that both women were wearing the “color” of the opposite party. Also, pictures to follow tomorrow when I can find them.

UPDATE: Picture below:

Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama pose with John and Obama after the second presidential debate in Nashville, TN. Photo Credit: Dharapak/AP.

Thanks to @BarbaraKB on Twitter for the heads up on this image!

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