New Style Obsession: Kate Kanzier Shoes and Bags

August; £10

Jayda; £45

Maya; £85

Stephanie; £25

Norma; £10

I'd like to thank Jen of The Style Crusader for introducing me to London based designer Kate Kanzier. She currently has a fantastic online sale, with many delightful ballerinas starting at just £10! I shall be paying a visit for these beauties, as well as several of her gorgeous leather bags, such as those pictured above.

Political Style featured on The Fresh Outlook

I was interviewed earlier this week about President Obama and the popularity polls. The article is biographical in style, and you can read it here.

VIDEO: Mrs Obama on the Today Show

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The Bidens Christmas Day

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Vice President and Dr Biden served Christmas Day lunch to patients and staff at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Christmas Day. They met with families and wounded soldiers during their visit.

The Obamas joint message for the troops

The Perfect Christmas Read

This marvelous book was brought to my attention by one of our readers, Rebecca! Entitled 'Christmas at the White House,' the publication written by Jennifer B. Pickens details the traditions and spectacle of a White House Christmas.

With contributions from Letitia Baldrige, Lynda Johnson Robb, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Regan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Laura Bush, this book is perfect for the holiday season.

Priced at $75, it is available from the link here: http://www.fifeanddrumpress.com/buy_the_book.php

Full Video: Mrs O reads Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Teresa Heinz suffering from breast cancer

Sad news today as I hear that Teresa Heinz, and individual who is a great inspiration for me, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. We wish her a speedy and healthy recovery, and both her and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Teresa spoke to the AP about mammograms and the current controversy over what age a woman should be screened:

The White House Festive Photostream

The Obamas official Christmas 2009 Portrait.

Dr Jill Biden dressed as the Grinch!

White House Christmas Party.

The President and First Lady descend the Grand Staircase. (The First Lady's dress is by Isabel Toledo.)

The Rose Garden illuminated and blanketed in snow.

The entrance to the West Wing.

The Obamas talk to a string group.

The White House Christmas Tree.

The 2009 White House Gingerbread located in the East Room.

The National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse and the White House illuminated at night.

One of the many 'recycled' Christmas decorations. This bauble is depicting President Obama's association with Hawaii.

Edith Childs, who coined the campaign phrase, "Fired Up! Ready to Go!" laughs with the President and First Lady. (The First Lady's gold silk lurex suit jacket and pencil skirt are by Michael Kors.)

A young guest studies Christmas cookies.

Cranberry decorations in the Red Room.

Bo gets into the festive spirit!

Volunteers help to decorate the White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room.

White House Christmas Party. (The First Lady's emerald green cocktail dress is by Jason Wu.)

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The President and First Lady at the National Building Museum.

Christmas at the White House: Exclusive Video

White House Candids: December 2009

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Behind the Scenes at the White House Cabinet Meeting

This video is really interesting, and one of my favourites from the White House Blog so far. Watch out for the Blackberry basket!

Jill Biden on CBS News Sunday

Probably the best piece of television you'll watch all weekend!

(I've no idea why the video is so small, but to watch in a large player follow this link: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5974811n&tag=cbsnewsVideoArea.0)

Behind the Scenes at the Nobel Ceremony

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Senator Feinstein's Sophisticated Scarf

Amid the talk of the war in Afghanistan and healthcare on State of the Union last Sunday, my eye was drawn to the scarf draped around Senator Feinstein's neck. I immediately recognized the pattern as the stained glass West Rose Window of Washington National Cathedral, the intricate details and eye-catching colors making this scarf a truly special accessory.

Similar scarves can be found on their website at: www.nationalcathedral.org