30.9.09

The Sartorial Re-Branding of Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown introduced her husband at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton yesterday. Along with her emotional and highly personal introduction, the other striking element on the platform was her brightly colored dress. Designed by Erdem and priced at £600, the bold item of clothing is not just a fabulous example of what British fashion has to offer, but the transformation which Mrs. Brown has undergone in under a year.

Here we take a look at some of Sarah's most recent looks.



The Prime Minister and Sarah Brown arrive for the beginning of the conference, with Mrs. B looking stylish in a tailored black dress, cardigan and patent handbag.
Sarah repeats elements of the look a few days later, whilst borrowing Michelle Obama's signature belt perhaps?
At a meeting of the G20 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mrs Brown opted for pencil skirts, jersey dresses and a belted white half-trench mac.


F-f to the Labour Conference two days ago, and Sarah accessories traditional black with a coral pink military style coat.
Finally, Sarah wears a navy-blue wool dress with velvet cuffs, collar and shoulder detail.

Sarah's style has certainly evolved compared to this time last year. She seems to be taking more risks, whilst sticking to shapes, styles and designers which she likes. This is no bad thing, and she is also successfully promoting what the British Fashion Industry has to offer. My respect for Sarah Brown has grown over recent months, particularly in the area of her charity work.

I was fortunate enough to interview Sarah Brown over the summer, and stay tuned for the transcript and downloadable PDF file.

Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen


Mrs. Obama arrived with White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett in Copenhagen today in a bid to persuade the IOC members to select Chicago as the destination for the 2016 Olympics.

On Friday, the First Lady will be part of the President's presentation to IOC members.

Michelle Obama's Olympic Delegation Outfit

Maria Pinto's designs for the American Olympic delegation was revealed on Monday. Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett, among the group travelling to Copenhagen this week will wear the mix and match designs made from wool, cotton and silk charmeuse.

29.9.09

Mrs O on the cover of Prevention

Mrs. O wears Jason Wu and her Jimmy Choo lantern heels on the cover.

White House Candids: August 2009







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28.9.09

Jill Biden


Above: Jill Biden in Troy, where she accompanied The President.
Below: Biden at an awards ceremony in 2008.


The Obama Family visits Washington Monuments


The Obama family visits the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, accompanied by brother in law Konrad Ng and sister Maya.

27.9.09

Sarah Brown + Michelle Obama: G20 Pennsylvania




Sarah Brown, Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni Sarkozy at the Andy Warhol Museum.

With Teresa Heinz Kerry on a visit to the Magee Women's Research Institute, Pittsburgh.

Michelle Obama's busy weekend!





The First Lady walks BO on the South Lawn of the White House after returning from her children's soccer game.

In the evening, the President and First Lady attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Phoenix Awards dinner in Washington.

25.9.09

G20 Spouses: CAPA Speech



The Obamas in Philadelphia: G20







Michelle Obama wears a Thakoon Resort 2010 Collection dress, accessoring with a single strand of pearls and pink heels. The Obamas are pictured here with the Browns, the Harpers and the Sarkozys.

From The New York Times:

At 6:15 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Obama stepped out of the Phipps Conservatory, underneath an awning to greet their first guests. Mr. Obama in a dark blue suit, Mrs. Obama in a taupe, pink and green patterned cocktail dress with straps. Pink patent leather two-inch heels. Hair pulled back in a full, bouffant faux ponytail. Long pearl necklace, pearl earrings. No stockings.

Mr. Obama: “Where’d my First Lady go?”

Mrs. Obama: “Right here,” stepping beside him, as it started to drizzle.








The Obamas leave New York for Philadelphia. Mrs. O wore a sheer teal dress with her silver flats. The G20 spouses took a trip to Teresa Heinz's farm, and ate lunch at the Andy Warhol Museum.