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There’s a new national pastime: Following the fashion of first lady Michelle Obama.
Mrs. Obama has a knack for putting together outfits that are chic, contemporary, and reflect her charismatic personality. She’s a pro at mixing high-end labels with affordable brands like J.Crew, H&M and even Target– which is part of the reason so many of us watch what she wears. We can actually afford and get access to many of the items in her wardrobe.
Mary Tomer is an expert on the first lady’s style and her new book, Mrs. O, the Face of Fashion Democracy (BUY IT HERE) weaves illustrative photos of Michelle Obama with great stories about how she makes each look work. One tip we’re taking to heart is how the first lady finds a silhouette that flatters her body and then sticks with it, choosing the same cut in new fabrics and freshening each look with bold accessories. Another takeaway? Don’t fear the brooch. If you’ve ever thought brooches were just for old ladies, you’ll think twice when you see how Michelle Obama can make a neckline shine when she adds an eclectic brooch or two or three.
In that spirit, we’ve discovered vintage brooches that can add a bit of flair to any outfit. Designer Anne Koplik combines glass beads, semiprecious stones and hand enameling to create her signature brooches all of which are made here in the USA. Anne inherited a love of vintage jewelry from her mother, who was a millinery designer in the 1920s. Today the family business thrives with Anne’s daughters, Jill and Kara, working by her side in their New York studio.
Mrs. O celebrates our first lady’s fashion, and inspired today’s special find.
BUY YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK HERE: Mrs.O by Mary Tomer
— Ann