Mrs. O

chic, coy yet demure, fabulously restrained elegance...how does one spell M-I-C-H-E-L-L-E???
Kathleen Vale O'Hara (kvo2000@mac.com)
Lovin' it -- all the best to everyone for 2010!

Please be sure to enter on Mrs-O.org, under the post titled "Jason Wu for You". Thanks!

Ms Franklin needed a stylist decades ago, and i really mean decades ago

I watched last night I thought MO looked beautiful. The "Boss" tribute was very moving for me. I wanted to learn more about Grace Bumbry and her career.

re: palin, you can put lipstick on a pig.... it's still a pig.
re: the article, I had to read it first and make an informed comment..............
Wow, sounds like Ms. Horyn has green eyed, opinionated issues. Let's go back to before the campaign trail. Mrs. O is a 1985 Princeton graduate, she met her husband while WORKING for the law firm Sidley... See More & Austin. She was perfectly capable of designer garb before the white house, she also shopped at the Gap.
Mrs. O's style has been consistent from the campaign trail straight to the white house. She dresses like a woman who is happy with herself. This article is common fodder to stir up topics of discussion.
The article clearly states Ms. Horyn personally pefers Palins style. She is entitled to her opinion. But why tear someone else down because you don't like her clothing choice, turning you into a catty and jealous person. At least that's how it sounded to me. She should be grateful. With this economy as she states at the beginning...... without First Lady, Michelle Obama..... she wouldn't have anything to write about!

It is characteristic Horyn acid, but inexplicably jumbled, as Mrs. T. pointed out. At one point she caveats the invocation of Palin dressing like everywoman with: "Obviously this is not a discussion about Ms. Palin... See More’s political views or intellectual gifts, so stay out of my fashion story" "And it’s the way a lot women would like to dress..." From that one could presume that Palin is manufactured, that there is not a single thread of originality in the way in which she upholsters herself. But then Horyn goes on to juxtapose the fashion industry's hopes of salvation in Mrs. O, with her not being partial to one designer, only to chide her for being a fashion "maven" and "insider." One would think that a fashion critic would be less appreciative of women who are afraid of "looking prissy" rather than the fashion forward women who ostensibly keep her employed.

what do i have to do to get my HANDS on it!

Please let this mature New Zealander win this amazing dress.......lololol

love it

They are so lucky to have one another, love must be a beautiful thing when you find your soul mate, I'm honored she is my first lady, such class. They're not even bothered by all the haters.

I luv ua style Mrs. O. Merry boxing day. I only pray my luv, my wife marries ua style!

so, in love with my first family! Way to go ..Enjoy the respite!

Hope she visits some Hawaii designers while she is here... like Manuhealii or Sig Zane... no more resort wear as Hawaiian attire.... she needs to get the real deal and showcase our local talent.

agree bonnyjean. got to big up hawaii!!!!

Don't copy. Find your own voice.

I love that necklace, she also had another prior necklace that was beaed with a red rose, just lovely. I tried to buy it, but it was sold out.

We have a very gracious Presidentand First Lady

wow!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Obama is a Very Special First Lady!!!! That is why she gets great gifts.

Yes to that !!

i get it that this is a clothing site, but would be nice to know who's being honored!

Dear Anne, This was a follow-up post. The original did list all of the honorees, here: http://mrs-o.org/newdata/2009/12/6/pleated-perfection.html

I agree 100% Cass!

Elegant,very elegant!