Careers in Film

The First Lady hosted a Careers in Film Symposium at the White House on Friday for high school students interested in careers in the film industry. Mrs. O was joined by writer-director Ryan Cooger, film producer and executive Harvey Weinstein, Academy Award winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, actress Blake Lively and actress Naomie Harris. For the event, Mrs. O wore a smart black and whtie ensemble, pairing a collarless white shirt paired with pinstripe pants. (The pants may be from this Alexander McQueen pant suit.)

Diwali at the White House

The First Lady hosted a celebration of Diwali, a five day Hindu festival, at the White House on Tuesday. For the occasion, Mrs. O wore a dusty rose cashmere tank and embroidered skirt, both by Naeem Khan. The ensemble, from the designer's Spring 2009 collection, was previously seen here. A garland of jasmine flowers completed the look.

This Week in Mrs. O

On Thursday, the President and First Lady hosted Halloween celebrations at the White House, welcoming local trick-or-treaters and children of military families. For the occasion, Mrs. O went for a bold and festive look, pairing orange trousers with an orange and grey colorblock top. The President even catered his ensemble to the holiday, wearing a light orange button down shirt under a black sweater.

On Wednesday, Mrs. O was joined by local school children for the fall harvest of the White House kitchen garden. For her garden work, Mrs. O paired a light blue and navy top with legging jeans in "tarnish green" from AG Adriano Goldschmied.

Earlier on Wednesday, Mrs. O was joined by Sesame Street characters Elmo and Rosita for an event to promote healthy eating, held in the State Dining Room of the White House. For the event, Mrs. O wore a pink and burgundy colorblock dress by Narciso Rodriguez. It seems Mrs. O was all about colorblocking this week!

Sunday Best

The First Family attended Sunday church services at Saint John's Church in Washington, D.C. this weekend. For the outing, Mrs. O wore a deep plum Alaia dress and jacket, paired with tall black boots. The dress was first seen during an Oprah special in 2009, here.

In the Mix

On Friday, October 11, First Lady and President Obama, joined by their daughter Malia, met with Malala Yousafzai in the Oval Office. Ms. Yousafzai is the young Pakistani student who was shot by the Taliban a year ago. She recently published here story in a new book, "I Am Malala," available here.

For the occasion, Mrs. O wore a magenta print dress featuring a high neckline.

Update: The First Lady wears the Tracy Reese Cowl Frock in Black Magenta, available here.

First Lady Michelle Obama also joined President Obama to honor former U.S. Army Captain William Swenson, a verteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House last Tuesday, October 15.

For the ceremony, Mrs. O turned to a familiar dress: the Reid dress by Rachel Roy, first seen in June 2009, here.