All the President's Women

Around eleven o'clock this morning, the world will let out a collective sigh of relief at the inauguration of President Obama. The eight year monstrosity that was Bush's administration will finally come to a close, and an era of change and prosperity will hopefully begin. But let's leave politics to the politicians. Instead, my focus is on the stylish first lady, and her mysterious "inauguration gown". Comparisons are being thrown around- could Michelle O be the new Jackie O? Mrs. Obama has been keeping it fresh by sporting labels such as Thakoon, Azzedine Alaia, and Maria Pinto, as well as mass merchandising labels Gap and J.Crew. Her influence spreads further than you might think. After mentioning on THE VIEW that she was wearing a dress from White House/Black Market, the store virtually sold out of the dress in days. Will history crown Mme. Obama as one of the fashion greats? As far as I'm concerned, Obama's only living competition of the presidential variety is Madame Sarkozy, whose effortless and chic style has been stealing fashion hearts everywhere. A true style icon. Can Ms. Michelle keep up? And what on earth will she wear to the inauguration? Still musing....