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Politics | 01/13/2009 10:40 am

Michelle O. Taking No Coiffure Chances at Inauguration

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Michelle Obama the next Jackie O? © AP

Barack Obama may be getting sworn in at the Inauguration, but all eyes will be on Michelle Obama’s style. That’s why she’s not taking any chances and has asked her trusted stylist of 18 years to fly in and ensure she looks fabulous!

Michael "Rahni" Flowers, of Van Cleef Hair Studio on Chicago’s Gold Coast, will be arriving on Sunday with his blow-dryers and flatirons and will reportedly handle Mrs. Obama’s hair and makeup for her many public appearances, including the swearing-in ceremony, parade and Inaugural balls. The future First Lady also entrusted Flowers with her look for Election Night. While the dress wasn’t the biggest hit, her hair and makeup were dazzling.

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Obama, who sometimes wears her dark shoulder-length hair flipped at the ends, often finds herself compared to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, whom many consider the most stylish First Lady in history. Obama’s youthful look is in stark contrast to some past First Ladies, including Laura Bush, Lady Bird Johnson and Betty Ford, whose respective images reflected a more matronly look. Michelle Obama, on the other hand, maintains a more youthful appearance.

Tell us: Which First Lady does Michelle Obama remind you of?

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%$#@* !@&*^!!
DeB— Well said. The fact that she and her husband both come from humble beginnings and outshine them all is the All American Story in itself and proves that the American Dream still lives. Love her looks and can’t wait to see what she has in store. And how the girls look, what kind of dog they will get, and think it’s neat that the “First Granny” is moving in to help. She’s a doll, too! Happy Days are here again!
By %$#@* !@&*^!! on 01/13/2009 11:31 am
Chips AHoey
I’m so happy to have her in this position!
By Chips AHoey on 01/13/2009 11:32 am
DeBúrca obj
Speaking of Michelle Obama, has everyone seen this video? http://www.USAservice.org/calltoservice
By DeBúrca obj on 01/13/2009 11:33 am
%$#@* !@&*^!!
DeB- Terrific, thanks! Laura is presenting gold-rim $500K dinner plates…..and Michelle—looking youthful and great—-is inspiring the nation to community service. Guess that says it all.
By %$#@* !@&*^!! on 01/13/2009 7:59 pm
Jim Henley
This comment has been deleted as it violated the Ten Commandments of Posting on our website.
By Jim Henley on 01/13/2009 11:50 am
DeBúrca obj
I wonder if Cindy McCain attended any of the fundraisers G. Gordon Liddy had for her husband.
By DeBúrca obj on 01/13/2009 11:56 am
Sandbee (FB) 54
He’s not worth anwsering De B.
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 01/13/2009 12:19 pm
DeBúrca obj
I know! But still I do it! HELP!
By DeBúrca obj on 01/13/2009 12:23 pm
Sandbee (FB) 54
LOL, sending in emergency mouse control.
By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 01/13/2009 12:33 pm
Diana T
Let it go, DeB. Not worth the effort…
By Diana T on 01/13/2009 3:07 pm
Jim Henley
This comment has been deleted as it violated the Ten Commandments of Posting on our website.
By Jim Henley on 01/14/2009 1:07 am
f p
Racists? who would they be—You for example henley you fool. As for felons and terrorists: I give the ususal suspects- George Bush, Ashcroft, Rummy, Gonzales, Feith, Woo, Libby etc. Remember them Henley you fool?
By f p on 01/13/2009 12:31 pm
Jim Henley
This comment has been deleted as it violated the Ten Commandments of Posting on our website.
By Jim Henley on 01/14/2009 1:23 am
f p
You’ve got to quit looking in the mirror Henley —you keep placing all your limited intelligence and attributes on everyone else that way and frankly I am smarter than you by about 100 IQ points—don’t give up hope —there are agencies that help the mentally challenged and you should seek them out.
By f p on 01/14/2009 6:33 am
HA BIBI
LOL!
By HA BIBI on 01/13/2009 2:03 pm