Hello-hello everyone! We hope everyone is enjoying the soft and sunny weather we are experiencing today!
As we are more than a little swamped here at Princess HQ, we will offer a short post looking at the Narciso Rodriguez dress worn by Michelle Obama Monday evening.
Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty
Clearly not a Mario Pinto creation, as discussed in last night’s post, this was shown as part of the Rodriguez Spring 2009 Collection.
PHOTO: George Chinsee
The selection of this particular dress and cardigan brought some negative fashion feedback, unusual in and of itself as Mrs. Obama has been credited throughout the campaign for her fashion-forward style.
The issue? This is not considered a “good TV dress.”
PHOTO: Joe Raedle/Getty
PHOTO: Joe Raedle/Getty
While TP is convinced this is a stunning dress in person, it was probably not Ms. Obama’s finest fashion moment. The ombre dot motif is exquisite in design and tres figure-enhancing but it doesn’t stand up well on television and in photographs. And yes, the broadcasting & print careers influence our thought process on this topic, no doubt about it.
However, we think the First-Lady-To-Be is entitled to wear whatever strikes her fancy, whatever makes her feel good. And no one can say the family was not color-coordinated last evening.
PHOTO: Jim Young/Reuters
For those unfamiliar with Mr. Rodriguez, here is a look at one of his more memorable gowns, Carolyn Bissette Kennedy’s wedding dress.
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NOTE: The following portion of the blog is INCORRECT!
On the other side of the aisle, Cindy McCain chose to wear the Oscar de la Renta silk suit she wore for her appearance with First Lady Laura Bush at the Republican Convention.
PHOTO: Chris Carlson/AP
Here is the CORRECT info: Below, a photo of the dress worn by Cindy McCain at the convention on September 1st. (Okay Princess, dress vs. suit…. how difficult can this be?! Perhaps it is time for a little Prozac pick-me-up, hhhmm?)
PHOTO: Mike Segar/Reuters
Thank you to the wonderful MOMX2 for alerting us in her ever-so-kind manner that we had a boo-boo in today’s post. She is too sweet and if you haven’t been over for a visit, you must reward yourself and pop in to say ‘hello.’
Now we must start our hunt for the designer behind last night’s Cindy McCain fashion; we still think we have seen this particular suit before, which is the thought process that started us on this slippery slope in the first place. But before we can do that, we must toddle along to our Tiara repair expert. We need to bring down the size of our Tiara a tad, as our head has shrunk just a bit in the last few hours. Silly Princess.
(Editor’s Note: We are leaving in our mistake deliberately to avoid any confusion we would create by simply correcting this in the ‘comments’ section.)
Back to your regularly scheduled programing now:
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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was in an elegant deep navy cocktail suit.
PHOTO: Mike Blake/Reuters
We must include this photo of a rather woebegone Piper Palin last night, as she has definitely been one of those little delights that always brought a smile to our face during the long campaign…
PHOTO: Rick Wilking/Reuters
…as did Malia and Sasha Obama, no doubt thrilled to know they are getting the new puppy they were promised if their father was victorious in the election.
PHOTO: Jason Reed/Reuters
For those interested in a possible Inauguration Day look for Ms. Obama, last night’s late post touched upon that and also shared Oprah Winfrey’s plans for an Inauguration Day dress.
We close with a look at how the story was played elsewhere, starting with one of the President-elect’s hometown newspapers, the Chicago Sun-Times:
Chicago Sun-Times
WaPo as TP refers to it, the Washington Post:
The Washington Post
The Times:
The New York Times
And USA Today:
USA Today
Out the door and simply *racing* to another function!
The Preppy Princess 