I’ve already been scooped by the Huffington Post and the New York Daily News, which have appropriately asked if it was in poor taste that the First Lady wore a pair of $540 grey and pink designer sneakers to a food bank that provides low-income individuals and families with food?
 
 
I think it’s safe to say that Mrs. Obama didn’t think her fly Lanvin kicks would cause such a stir.  But I suspect she’ll be making a trip to J. Crew or the Gap sometime soon to see what more affordable sneaker options they have.
 
 
Here is a trendy sneaker look-for-less from Nike …read more

Yesterday I posted examples of how to copy Michelle Obama’s sophisticated style.  Here I break down another one of the First Lady’s memorable outfits — a sparkly champagne cardigan, pearls, a daring mint-green pencil skirt, and snakeskin kitten heels.
On paper it sounds like an odd combination of patterns and textures, but somehow the mix-and-match outfit works.  Here’s how to achieve this bold look for less:
 
 
This sleek “Dazzling Dots” pencil skirt by J. Crew is the exact skirt the First Lady wore to breakfast with the British Prime Minister and his wife.  I love that her style is so affordable and accessible. 
The glittery cardigan, …read more

We look to our Hollywood she-roes and public figures for wardrobe inspiration, however, certain popular women of color command our attention more than others with their undeniable flair for fashion.
That’s why Rihanna, Michelle Obama, Eva Mendes, Penelope Cruz, and Halle Berry are Hot Mama Daily’s picks for the “5 Most Stylish Women of Color.“
Rihanna may be going through a rough patch in her personal life, but being hailed Hot Mama Daily’s “Most Stylish” should help to lift her spirits. The pop singer’s style is young, hip, and cutting edge.
Michelle Obama is hands-down the best dressed First Lady since Jackie O. Her …read more