Something for the weekend... The Avengers

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Re-embrace your inner child by re-watching The Avengers! Even though I am in my twenties, and was not born when the programme graced our screens, I am slowly becoming a fan of this classic British comedy-drama.

Whilst the episodes are eccentric and serious at the same time, I am immediately drawn to Steed's sidekick, Emma Peel. Diana Rigg was the perfect person to play the role of Mrs Peel, her  angular cheekbones and ability to fight a man two of her greatest characteristics. I love the fashion of Mrs Peel, with her wardobe designed by John Bates. The angular shifts, catsuits and mix of colors perfectly sum up the 1960s, and the spirit of The Avengers.

Check out the Emma Peel seasons (4&5) available on Amazon: The Avengers - The Complete Emma Peel Megaset (or simply search for the full seasons on Youtube!)

Keep your eyes 'peeled' for a post on The New Avengers very very soon!

The Funeral of Dorothy Height

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The President, First Lady, Vice President and Speaker of the House attended the funeral of civil rights leader, Dorothy Height at Washington's National Cathedral earlier today. Height, who led the National Council for Negro Women for four decades, and was present at the key battles for racial equality since the 1930s, died at age 98 after a lifetime devoted to the fight for equality.

Olympians at the White House

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The President, First Lady, Vice President and Dr Biden welcomed members of the US Winter Olympics Team to the White House yesterday. These two photographs show the President and First Lady with members of the US ski team, and the Vice President and Dr Biden with members of the Biathlon and Cross Country team. Mrs O wore an orange Liz Claiborne dress (last seen on Iron Chef USA!) and Dr B wore a red and black Michael Kors shift.

The full album can be seen here: White House Visit by Olympians

Preview of the Laura Bush Memoir

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From UPI.com:


Former first lady Laura Bush, in a new book, goes into detail publicly about her involvement as a teen in a fatal car crash in Texas, The New York Times said.
The newspaper said it had obtained a copy of Bush's book, "Spoken from the Heart," which is scheduled to be released last next month.
The former first lady also discusses politics, criticizing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for calling former President George W. Bush "an incompetent leader" and finding fault with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., for calling for the former president a "loser" and a "liar," the Times said.
"The comments were uncalled for and graceless," Laura Bush writes. "While a president's political opponents, as well as his supporters, are entitled to make what they see as legitimate criticisms, and while our national debates should be spirited, these particular worlds revealed the petty and parochial nature of some who serve in Congress."
The book includes details of the 1963 car crash in which Laura Bush, 17 at the time, ran a stop sign and collided with a car driven by a popular student at her school, Mike Douglas, killing him.
"I was praying that the person in the other car was alive," she wrote. "In my mind, I was calling 'Please, God. Please, God. Please, God,' over and over and over again."
The former first lady said she lost her faith "for many, many years" following the crash.
"It was the first time that I had prayed to God for something, begged him for something, not the simple childhood wishing on a star but humbly begging for another human life," she wrote. "And it was as if no one heard."

Don't mess with Secretary Clinton

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The Obamas at Corner Kitchen

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The First Couple leave the Corner Kitchen restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina after dinner with friends on April 24th. The First Lady was dressed in black, with a pair of fabulous silver Jimmy Choo pumps.

Sarah Brown's dash of colour

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Sarah Brown's campaigning wardrobe over the past few days has been full of colour. Visiting Westminster Academy on Sunday, Mrs Brown opted for patent cherry red wedges, stylishly paired with navy tights, and a patterned dress. I love little touches like these in an outfit, it makes it playful and unique. Today, Sarah opted for a purple cardigan, and a printed skirt- both equally as trendy.

I also pick up on Mrs B's outfit over the weekend- a printed tee with a blazer and A-line skirt. Fabulous!

Adventures in London

I spent the day in London yesterday, visiting the Grace Kelly exhibition at the V&A in the morning. It was an absolutely beautiful staging of her life, through some of her clothes, starting from 'Actress' and ending in 'Icon.' The costumes from High Society and Rear Window were my favourites, along with her Oscar, Chanel suits, and jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels.

Our chic day continued with lunch on the roof of Harvey Nichols, browsing through their fashion departments and trying on gorgeous shoes. A mosey through Knightsbridge, looking at the delightful houses and architecture concluded our day.

Grace Kelly Style: Fashion for Hollywood's Princess

Speaker Pelosi's 'Take Your Children to Work Day' Event

This Week on the Hill...

TUESDAY 20TH: Representative Anna Eshoo and Representative Ed Perlmutter testify before the House Financial Services hearing on Public Policy Issues raised by the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.

WEDNESDAY 21ST: Jessica Alba attends a press conference on Global Campaign for Education focusing on universal basic education around the world.

WEDNESDAY 21ST: Senator Blanche Lincoln rests her hand on a markup of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act.

WEDNESDAY 21ST: Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets Olympic speed skaters Apolo Ohno and Shani Davis.

THURSDAY 22ND: Sigourney Weaver is interviewed about climate change and global warming.

FRIDAY 23RD: 60 US soldiers at the US Army Reserve National Capital Reenlistment Ceremony.

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A Presidential Vacation

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The President and First Lady are in North Carolina this weekend, enjoying a private weekend vacation. The First Couple visited 12 Bones Smokehouse Restaurant in Asheville, before going for a hike on Blue Ridge mountain track. The First Lady is dressed casually and brilliantly in black, with electric blue pumps and a lime green tote.

Mrs O & Bo

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Mrs Obama welcomed sons and daughters of White House employees for a question and answer session yesterday, accompanied by Bo. For the event, the First Lady wore a pink top and floral cardigan, paired with neutral trousers and green pumps.

Video here:

The classic Sneaker

Michelle Obama has several pairs, Jill Biden one in gray. Treat yourself to a new pair of Converse this spring in one of many colors. Or even customise them yourself- Joanna Lumley does! 

Below, Mint, £40

Red, £35

Grey high top, £45

All Net-a-porter.com

Mrs O's Perfect Pantsuit

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The First Lady visited and exercised with students at the River Terrace school earlier today, for an event highlighting physical activity as part of her Let's Move initiative. Looking super stylish in a red pantsuit, spotted top and silver pointed shoes, Mrs O showed that exercise can be fun and fashionable!

The Next Supreme Court Selection

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President Obama discussed the Supreme Court vacancy with Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Harry Reid and Vice President Biden in the Oval Office earlier today. The hearings process is expected to begin in the next couple of weeks.

The President in LA: Senator Boxer Fundraiser

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President Obama flew in to Los Angeles yesterday, speaking at a DNC fundraiser for Senator Barbara Boxer.