Mrs. O and Her Fab Addition to the Smithsonian's First Ladies Dress Collection

Check out the rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the oldest and most popular collections at the Smithsonian. It features Curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy and Museum Costume Conservator Sunae Park Evans as they work on Michelle Obama’s gown and other First Ladies dresses.

Fashion Rant: Oscar de la Renta on Michelle Obama

I was reading on Vogue UK that Oscar de la Renta was blasting Michelle Obama because she was wearing some European designers while she was travelling overseas. You have got to be kidding me, right? Can he just sit down and shut up!!?? First of all, Michelle Obama has put quite a few AMERICAN designers on the map like Jason Wu, Isabel Toledo, Maria Pinto and J.Crew needs to give her some stock for all that she has done to help them stay out of financial trouble during these difficult times. What is he talking about? Is he really upset because she hasn't worn one of his gowns? Why would she? Don't get me wrong, Oscar is the man. But everybody and her momma wears de la Renta to every bloody red carpet event in the country. There is nothing special about that. What First Lady Michelle Obama seems to be doing is wearing something unique and memorable. I will admit that she had a few misses but very few. So First Lady, continue to do you no matter what. Oscar, you need to take a chill pill.

Fashion Rave: First Lady Michelle Obama

I am late to this matter on the bare arms business surrounding First Lady Michelle Obama but I wanted to go on record as saying that some folks need to get a life and stop hatin'! I am working my arms to the bone to have some Michelle Obama's arms so that I don't look crazy in all of my sleeveless dresses this summer. LOL! First of all, did folks forget how young she is? She is in her 40's. So it is allowed. She also has a great shape. Why should she be ashamed of that? All I can say is you go First Lady.