The lovely Ms. Aretha Franklin made quite a style statement at President Obama’s recent inauguration – in fact, I don’t think  I’ve ever gotten so many comments on a post before!
Her classic “church” hat has inspired many women to try adding hats as accessories and now has inspired a Christmas tree ornament.  Yes, you can display a little piece of history on your Christmas tree this year

The hand-made glass ornaments will be available at select boutiques or directly from the designer,  Curtis Posuniak who can be contacted by email here.
image: Newscom

There has been a whole lot of flack over Aretha Franklin’s choice of hat at the inauguration.  Not sure what I’m talking about?  Here you go…
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I’m going to go out on a limb and defend her choice   First of all, she’s a diva and can wear whatever she darn well pleases!  I think she’s got the charisma and style to pull it off – in fact, I think she rocked it!
And let’s not forget how cold it was too…
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I think that Michelle Obama is going to be the next fashion icon for American women – the next Jackie Kennedy perhaps?
Check out her impeccable choices in accessories for the inauguration – she’s sporting Jimmy Choo’s “Glacier” pumps in a cool green:
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And has even matched her gloves to her shoes – very nicely done in my opinion!
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I know there is some controversary out in the fashion world about her outfit, but I think she looks fashionable and elegant – and every inch the First Lady.