THIS WEEK EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT… MICHELLE MANIA

“I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world” said Michelle Obama to a hundred North London schoolgirls last week. Just this sentence alone from her inspirational speech sums up why I (and probably the rest of the world who’ve gone ‘Michelle crazy’) love her. She has the ability to make things which maybe considered ‘un cool’ to some, appealing to others.

We all know what she said isn’t rocket science, but nonetheless the world and their dog continue to look up to the First Lady and I love, love, love it. I bet every mother wished their daughter was present at that North London school that day, I know I did and my little lady is only 15 months old! Who cares if she can’t understand what’s being said. I’m sure the power of the First Lady would have done something positive to boss lady.

Another reason I love Mrs Obama is that she completely blows the stereo type of ‘women who adore fashion as being as thick as two planks’ out of the water. She is an educated, intelligent woman who has enough brains to do whatever she puts her mind to. Her love for fashion is just the icing on the cake, as the way she shows her love for a ‘good designer piece’ is literally killing me. The shoes, the A-line dresses, the coats and the accessories – it has been reported by some she’s gaining herself the title of the new ‘Jackie O’.

Out of all the outfits she wore during her stay in Europe with the President, my favourite has to be the Jason Wu dress she wore with the Kors coat and Alaia belt when she stepped off Air Force One. Are we sure Ms O isn’t a movie star?

THIS WEEK EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT… OBAMA: INAUGURATION

Ok, you didn’t think I was going to gloss over this in my intro did you? Come on… this was history in the making, a whole section of the Fierce List is required to cover this – I know you agree with me.

So let’s start of with the first sight viewers and revellers got to see of Obama walking down the stairs of the Capitol Building, pre pledging his oath. The overwhelming look of joy was so touching to see right? I was totally taken in with him and was so happy I was able to witness the first steps of his incredible journey to becoming the President of the United States.


Secondly, the beautiful grin beaming from his face, as he stood up beside his wife to recite the 35 word oath. Even when Chief Justice John Roberts stumbled on the words, President Barack Obama, patiently waited until Roberts corrected himself to which he continued to recite the oath. However according to many reports, they say that President Obama (oooh how I love saying this…), made the error which is highly irritating as I’m sure this wasn’t the case. Any how… he’s the President – who cares!


Thirdly, the speech… If I’m honest (and not that I’m particularly ashamed), I don’t remember former President George Bush’s inauguration, however President Obama’s is one that I will probably remember forever.


I’m not big on speeches, however I’m sure many historians will remember President Obama’s speech as a memorable one. One which was well delivered and did what it was suppose to do; an attempt to pull the Democratic party towards the political centre as well as a call to the United States to rise and fight its current troubles. However, what made it special for me and also made me gutted I wasn’t present in Washington DC to witness the inauguration myself, was the fact that I wanted to be part of history and say that I witnessed the first African American president enter the White House with my own two big eyes… plain and simple. Who knows if this will be something that will happen again in our lifetime? The words from his speech that I would have rejoiced at, should I have been in Washington was when he said “… a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.” Do you remember how you felt after he said this? Do you remember how the crowed roared after he said this? Well, you can’t blame them… Such a beautiful moment, that will stay with me as long as I live.


Fourthly, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia and Sasha looking like a beautiful, beautiful family. I love the fact there is a black family in politics that black people can look up to and be nothing but proud of. (Rev Run, don’t worry, I still love you and your family!)


Fifthly, First Lady Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball dress by designer Jason Wu – she looked truly stunning. Oh and I forgot to mention the outfits for the Malia and Sasha too, best looking daughters of a President I’ve ever seen.


Finally, President Obama asking his wife and First Lady for the “At Last” dance of the inauguration day whilst listening to the soulful voice of Beyonce. The sight was truly beautiful. Plus Mr President can move... and has ‘bare’ lyrics! She how he got his ‘mac’ on with his wife in the video below.

I’VE GOT MY EYE ON YOU… MICHELLE OBAMA

This lady is one to watch. Yes, we know she is one half of the most inspiration couple of 2008, but did we know the next First Lady Elect was going to be so ‘fierce’ with her dress sense? If it’s not Narciso Rodriguez she’s wearing on stage for her victory dress, then its casual chic in a Moschino dress and Giuseppe Zanotti pumps. This lady is not only intelligent, beautiful and a total inspiration (did you know it was Michelle who mentored Obama back in 1989 when they met at a Chicago law firm?), but she also passes with flying colours in the fashion stakes. She can do no wrong I tell you… no wrong.