Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is a beautiful woman with a smart sense of style.  It is bold in colour, but powerful in its simplicity.  She doesn't blend into the background like most political women, who tend to look too old granny-ish, too forced business-like or simply not in the picture (like which one is she?).  Mrs. Obama is able to project not only an image of leadership, but one of a woman.  An also of a well balanced woman whom is also a wife, mother and friend.  Her style is sophisticated and not overwhelming, but it still grabs your attention. 
The first outfit that I can remember seeing her wear is the black dress with what I could only describe as blood splashed across the front.  The bold choice of red on black told me that this would be a woman who was strong and had her own ideas and what going places; or of a stylist who didn't have a clue.  It reminded me of the battle paint of forever ago which warriors would use to adorn their bodies before a battle.  Using the paint not only to display their ideas, strengths and relations, but to display to others that they had no fear. 

This was a brilliant statement for the new first lady to make.  With America being a focal point in most international issues; it was important that something was said.  For women and men living in other countries with different values and customs its important that these images of strong women are expressed.  I'd get into the debate of the warrior queens and their affects on the world, but blogs aren't meant as essays.

Not only is Michelle Obama becoming the first black, first lady, she is about to be entering into a public position which has a tradition of drama.  This dress says "bring it on"; she's ready and willing to make a difference.
This outfit is a white house classic.  The updated colours, patterns and accessories bring this 1960's ensemble to the now.
Her trend of exposing strong bare arms are able to suggest that not only does she have nothing to hide, but she is ready to get her hands in and get dirty.  

This outfit is a perfect example of mature layering.  The professional length of her skirt shows respect and shows off her trim figure.  The layering of a white collared top with a low-cut sweater give her an every-day edge and a 'this is me' look which allows the general population to relate to her directly; not separating herself in a pant suit, while still being professional.
This picture of Michelle Obama and the French first lady in practically the same outfit (i bet they both have matching dresses underneath), shows her attraction to strong colours and patterns rather then sticking to the safe or basic colours.
I'm pretty sure that i've steamed a dress exactly like this one in the Ryerson University Fashion Collection.  Up close it doesn't matter that it's a 1950's wrap dress, because a truly beautiful dress is timeless.

She would definitely be an interesting individual to meet.