Image via Newsweek.com

As many of you have noted, Mrs. O is on the cover of this week's Newsweek, which includes an article penned by the first lady herself. "Michelle on a Mission" provides further insight into the first lady's "Let's Move" initiative, the ambition of which is succinctly summed up as follows:

"Let's Move is about families making manageable changes that fit with their schedules, their budgets, and their needs and tastes. It's about giving parents the tools they need to keep their families healthy and fit, and getting more nutritious food—more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and less sugar, fat, and salt—into our nation's schools. It's about helping grocery stores serve communities that don't have access to fresh foods, and finding new ways to help our kids stay physically active in school and at home."

For the cover, Mrs. O wears a blue, cap-sleeve, scoop-neck dress, accessorized with pearls and diamond earrings. Might this be the same Narciso Rodriguez dress that Mrs. O wore to meet the First Lady of Greece last week? Update: Indeed, it is!

Continuing to champion her cause for healthy eating, Mrs. O will deliver remarks at the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science Forum later today. Stay tuned for photos and a new post.

Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton

What a busy day for Mrs. O! Also today, the First Lady met with Mrs. Ada Papandreaou, the First Lady of Greece, in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House. For the appearance, Mrs. O changed into a vibrant blue sheath dress, accesorized with bronze heels and stacks of gold cuff bracelets.

Update: Mrs. O wears a deep royal jersey dress by Narciso Rodriguez.

Images via Facebook.com/Whitehouse

The first lady is in Jackson, Mississippi today, visiting Pecan Park Elementary School and Brinkley Middle School to discuss healthy eating for school children as part of her growing Let's Move initiative. The Clarion Ledger has a full report, here.

Style wise, the first lady returned to an old classic, a banded Narciso Rodriguez jacket worn on the campaign trail in 2008, seen here. Today Mrs. O paired the jacket with slim black pants and a cropped wool pea coat. It's fun to see how Mrs. O gets mileage from her wardrobe and transitions key pieces from season to season.

Narciso Rodriguez's Fall 2010 collection, inspired by "beautiful curved lines and shadows," offered a palette of burnt orange, grey-green and black hues, melded together with dreamy ombre effects and curved panels of muted silver sequins. As a collection, it was understandable and cohesive, strong but graceful. As style.com described it: "minimalist with firepower."

Which of these wearable gems would you add to Mrs. O's wardrobe?

Images by Paul Cruz

Last fall Narciso Rodriguez announced that he would introduce a new capsule collection in collaboration with eBay during 2010. A capsule collection in partnership with a retailer beyond the usual suspects of Target and H&M is quite an exciting prospect, particularly for what it might offer to a more grown-up customer.  And from the first looks above, the enthusiasm has been well-merited. The integrity of Narciso Rodriguez's design aesthetic is alive and well in this collection, made all the more enticing by its accessible price point.

The designer says: “I am extremely excited by the possibilities that this new online sales channel brings to my business long term. For me it’s always been about dressing many women of all ages, all types, all sizes, and this special collection on eBay is a unique opportunity to reach a broad global audience.”

The eight piece limited-edition collection features Narciso Rodriguez's clean lines and sophisticated color blocking, created in a palette of red, black and white using imported Italian fabrics. The collection will be offered in prices from $65 - $350, sizes 0 to 14, and available for purchase exclusively through the Narciso Rodriguez eBay Store.

The best news? The wait is nearly over. The Narciso Rodriguez for eBay collection debuts this Monday, February 15 at 12:00PM EST, here. Perhaps Mrs. O will be doing a bit of online shopping?