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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?

61 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Amelie Poulain
Yes. And Cindy had that drawn-on lipstick on a pig smile like the one she wore when John called her a f*&^%king trollop and a c*&t in public on the stage prior to an event. And she STILL stands by him in spite of his horrendous military record for crashing planes and dementia gaining ground fast.
By Amelie Poulain on 01/13/2009 5:24 pm
Jim Henley
This post has been deleted as it violated the Ten Commandments of Posting on our website.
By Jim Henley on 01/14/2009 1:30 am
Amelie Poulain
You are pathetic for assuming that he is older. Or that I was judging his dementia. I was merely pointing out her dilemma in dealing with the abuse of a man who is failing mentally. Your judgments on these threads are serious proof of what an angry despicable person you are Jim. You keep lifting your leg and leaving your foul scent like an old dog all over these pages. I will not respond to your brand of self neo-con loathe tactics anymore.
By Amelie Poulain on 01/14/2009 2:03 pm
Catherine Kaiman
Lmao…Ameilie, you go girl!
By Catherine Kaiman on 01/14/2009 2:49 am
Catherine Kaiman
(sigh)
By Catherine Kaiman on 01/13/2009 5:28 pm
phyllis Doyle Pepe
Damn! And I thought I got rid of all these nasty midges that were flying around in my pantry. Gotta try another method––stubborn little guys––I’ve tried to reason with them, but found they don’t pay me any mind which shouldn’t be surprising cuz they don’t have one themselves––mind, that is.
By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 01/14/2009 10:22 am
starry Nite
Jim to thine own self be true. Of course you have problems with Michelle. You know why you do but it is not the reason you stated. The other first ladies dressed more matronly and age difference really didn’t have anything to do with with it. There are older women who dress with more pizzaz.
By starry Nite on 01/13/2009 12:34 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 1:38 am
P Dog
Rare and never before clip of Michelle Obama! Gotta See This! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJjUt2sXo5o&feature=related
By P Dog on 01/13/2009 12:43 pm
DeBúrca obj
P Dog, Check out your new First Lady: http://www.USAservice.org/calltoservice
By DeBúrca obj on 01/13/2009 4:20 pm
georgia fatwood
Hi DeB…thanks….what a class act……and you’re no slouch, doll, ….you always do such great homework/research and I am grateful……Since this is a style thread, I guess it would be OK to say that I would kill to have that brown and black houndstooth jacket she’s wearing in that clip…… Never mind….I’ll just paint the white squares brown on the black and white one I already have…..(Like I need another UFO…Un Finished Object…..right…….)
By georgia fatwood on 01/13/2009 5:13 pm
Catherine Kaiman
seriously pathetic.
By Catherine Kaiman on 01/13/2009 5:31 pm
Catherine Kaiman
that was directed at P Dog, of course.
By Catherine Kaiman on 01/13/2009 5:32 pm
Catherine Kaiman
naw merrell, I would say PDogs posts are more like dogpoop…..maybe he’s related to Henley.
By Catherine Kaiman on 01/14/2009 2:52 am
JJ GB
P Dog, what the h___ are you talking about? You’re revoltingly insulting and rude and why are you posting here?
By JJ GB on 01/13/2009 2:03 pm