Mrs. O

Inside the Designer's Studio with Maria Pinto

2009-11-06T20:00:41Z

We are delighted to announce an upcoming event that may be interest to the Mrs-O.org community. Fabulous Chicago-based designer Maria Pinto will be in New York for a discussion at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30PM. We are honored to have been asked to lead the discussion! Is there anything you'd like to ask Maria Pinto? Please posts your questions in the comments section below.

For more information on the event and to register, click HERE. We are really looking forward to this and would love the opportunity to meet a few of you who are New York based!

Stylish Strokes

2009-11-05T22:27:54Z

Photo by Tim Sloan / Getty Images

First Lady Mrs. O visited the Department of Energy today, hosting a practice session for young people participating in the National Science Bowl.

We are loving Mrs. O's black and white Moschino jacket with Chanel-inspired lines and painted accents. A black and silver diamante bow pin, seen here, accessorizes Mrs. O's left faux pocket. What a timely choice considering the Washington Post ran an article by Robin Givhan on Mrs. O's favor for Moschino just this morning.

The Moschino brush stroke wool-blend jacket is available on Net-A-Porter, here (thanks Posh, Ari and jestina).

Must See: Isabel Toledo

2009-11-05T20:01:27Z

Today is shaping up to be a treat! The first couple of fashion, Isabel and Ruben Toledo, were in Washington last night to show Isabel Toledo's spring collection at the home of the Swiss Ambassador Urs Ziswiler.

You must check out the video above that accompanies this article from Kiki Ryan of Politico. Ms. Ryan even got the scoop on another Isabel Toledo creation we need to be looking for:

One dress in Obama’s possession is a pleated jersey number with some real swing. "It's very Marilyn Monroe," Toledo said. "It's beautiful, it's got a beautiful flow.”

Must Read: Mrs. O's Moschino

2009-11-05T17:37:07Z

Click here for today's Washington Post article, which includes an interview with designer Rossella Jardini. Both Rossella Jardini and Robin Givhan were interviewed for Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy, so we found it of particular interest to hear their combined perspectives on our favorite subject - Mrs. O's style.

From the article: "It's a bit difficult to handle the situation because you don't want to push it," Jardini says. "That would seem indelicate."

First Sweetheart

2009-11-05T02:42:57Z

Photo by Tim Sloan / Getty Images

President and First Lady O are hosting an event to celebrate classical music in the East Room of the White House this evening. We love the flattering sweetheart neckline on Mrs. O's white sheath, and the "acres of gold bangles" add just the right touch of glimmer.

Update: The fabulous Danielle Datu, an Assistant Editor for mystyle, has pointed us to this double face wool sheath dress from Talbots. And indeed, we've confirmed with Talbots that it's their design.

Classical Music, Classic Style

2009-11-04T21:45:22Z

Image by Mandel Ngan / Getty Images

Furthering her work in support of arts education, First Lady Mrs. O hosted a workshop for classical music students at the White House this afternoon.

For the event, Mrs. O chose a gray tweed suit. We particularly love the folded detail at the back of the jacket and a french twist for an extra dash of polish. We will investigate the designer and report back.

Update: Mrs. O wears a jacket and skirt by Thakoon.

Must See: Mrs. O and Katie C.

2009-11-04T03:59:03Z

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Mrs. O's Secret Ingredient

2009-11-04T03:38:53Z

We can't wait to find out what it is! Read more about Mrs. O's upcoming cameo on the Iron Chef, here.

Sadly we can't use the photo, but it's a lovely one! Mrs. O wears a Liz Claiborne dress, paired with a Hattie Carnegie brooch from the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection.

Better image via New York Magazine, here.

Today Picks Mrs. O Top 10

2009-11-03T15:16:40Z

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Do you agree with their Top 10? Any key looks missing? We would have added the orange-gold Rodarte number from Copenhagen!

Mrs. Mentor

2009-11-02T23:03:17Z

Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Today Mrs. O launched a new White House mentoring program, hosting the kick-off for the initiative in the State Dining room. The first lady and her staff were joined by 13 area high school students, selected to participate in the program. Additional photos here.

Robin Givhan of the Washington Post described the event, here:

Obama said she became interested in the power of mentoring as a corporate lawyer in Chicago. Her office, she said, was on the 47th floor of a downtown building and her windows faced south towards her old neighborhood. Kids who were just as smart and capable as she was missed out on opportunities and successes "by a hair," she said.

And then she got a bit verklempt. "We've got the most powerful seat in the land to be a bridge-builder," she told the girls, her eyes tearing and voice cracking. "And I'm so excited and touched and moved to have you all here.... I can get emotional."

For the event, Mrs. O wore the same printed cardigan first seen a few weeks ago for the Os church outing.

Update: Reader Julie has pointed us to this crewcuts cardigan, a mini version of Mrs. O's! For those curious about Mrs. O's cut-out leather belt, this is not the first time we've seen it. Mrs. O wore the belt with a Maria Pinto ensemble, campaigning in Puerto Rico in 2008, seen here. Mica4Life also reminds us (via Twitter) that Mrs. O wore the belt the week before last for Breast Cancer Awareness month, here.