Michelle Obama: First Lady Elect... of Style

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Well, it's official, Michelle Obama is going to be the next First Lady of the United States of America.* And, regardless of what you may think about her husband's politics, you've got to admit the lady's got style.* Just look at the Spring 09 Narciso Rodriguez dress she wore on the night of the election.* Sure, it's gotten mixed reviews from the fashion critics (I come down firmly on the side of "She's Working It!"), but it's not a boring choice, that's for sure.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obamax.jpg" alt="michelle obama n. rodriguez" height="440" width="245" />* <img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/00390m.jpg" alt="narciso rodriguez spring 09" height="438" width="292" />

Me, I'm over the moon that the soon-to-be First Lady of the USA has an interesting fashion sense, as you can see from a few examples here.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/michelle11.jpg" alt="michelle ellen" height="333" width="500" />

Boogying with Ellen DeGeneres.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/michelle-thakoon.jpg" alt="michelle thakoon" height="344" width="300" /> <img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/00190m.jpg" alt="thakoon resort 09" height="365" width="243" />

In a dress from Thakoon's Resort '09 line.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/110608_obama02_200x400.jpg" alt="in j. crew separates" />* <img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/110608_obama09_200x400.jpg" alt="moshino michelle" />

In J. Crew separates and a Moschino shirt dress... both with super cute shoes.

And that brings me to what we love most over here, of course... shoes.

Because, yes folks, you're eyes do not deceive you.* That is Michelle Obama wearing flats.* She's a flats kinda woman.* She's more often shoes under 3" than in anything higher.* And I couldn't be happier about it!

A curious reader wrote us asking about Ms. Obama's footwear choices, and... well... to be honest, I have yet to figure out what those black flats she wore on election night were.* But the woman has some seriously cute pairs of low-heels and flats.

Might I suggest she stick with this plan of comfy and attractive shoes.* Much like <a href="http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/happy-election-day-american-readers/" target="_blank">Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has done</a> (with great elegance and panache).* We need more high-profile women who know they can be confident and stylish without the super-high heels.

So, instead of going for the <a href="http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/shoes-continue-to-reach-for-the-stars/" target="_blank">8" Louboutins that are on their way</a>, how about sticking with something equally chic, but easier on the body, like <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/intl/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=33446&amp;cm_mmc=Data feed-_-Froogle-_-UK-_-Christian%20Louboutin%20Ballerina%20patent%20flats " target="_blank">these tortoise-shell ballerinas</a>.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/33446_e1_dl.jpg" alt="louboutin ballerinas" height="389" width="260" /> * * ** <img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/33446_in_dl.jpg" alt="louboutin ballerinas 2" height="449" width="300" />

Since those look like they're only at the UK version of Netaporter, here's a Taryn Rose alternative: <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=GtIWDismrvk&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=149729 .1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=2174&amp;RD_PARM1=http%3A %2F%2Fwww.&amp;RD_PARM2=saksfifthavenue.com%2Fmain %2FProductDetail.jsp%3F&amp;RD_PARM3=PRODUCT%253C% 253Eprd_id%3D845524446191290%2526FOLDER%253C%253Ef older_id%3D282574492704091%2526ASSORTMENT%253C%253 East_id%3D1408474399545537%2526bmUID%3D12265330358 71%2526ev19%3D3%3A11" target="_blank">the Bion</a>.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/0471900514155_500x500.jpg" alt="taryn rose bion" />

Or maybe these <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/34004#" target="_blank">Chloe purple pointy-toe numbers</a> that are cool and classy, but with a nice hit of style at the same time.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/34004_fr_dl.jpg" alt="chloe flats 2" height="389" width="260" /> * ** <img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/34004_in_dl.jpg" alt="chloe flats" height="451" width="300" />

There's a classic Tod's skimmer (<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=GtIWDismrvk&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=149729 .1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=2174&amp;RD_PARM1=http%3A %2F%2Fwww.&amp;RD_PARM2=saksfifthavenue.com%2Fmain %2FProductDetail.jsp%3F&amp;RD_PARM3=PRODUCT%253C% 253Eprd_id%3D845524446165419%2526FOLDER%253C%253Ef older_id%3D282574492709467%2526ASSORTMENT%253C%253 East_id%3D1408474399545537%2526bmUID%3D12265325975 47%2526ev19%3D1%3A6" target="_blank">the Biscuit</a>, in this case) ... can't go wrong there.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/0413484179757_500x500.jpg" alt="tod?s biscuit skimmer" />

Or, for something a wee bit more daring (and yet, totally still something I could see her wearing), there's this totally adorable <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=GtIWDismrvk&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=149729 .1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=2174&amp;RD_PARM1=http%3A %2F%2Fwww.&amp;RD_PARM2=saksfifthavenue.com%2Fmain %2FProductDetail.jsp%3F&amp;RD_PARM3=PRODUCT%253C% 253Eprd_id%3D845524446189579%2526FOLDER%253C%253Ef older_id%3D282574492713047%2526ASSORTMENT%253C%253 East_id%3D1408474399545537%2526bmUID%3D12265327790 59%2526ev19%3D3%3A7" target="_blank">Joey McMakin pump</a>.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/0441902213523_500x500.jpg" alt="joey mcmakin pump" />

Tahari's got these <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=GtIWDismrvk&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=149729 .1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=2174&amp;RD_PARM1=http%3A %2F%2Fwww.&amp;RD_PARM2=saksfifthavenue.com%2Fmain %2FProductDetail.jsp%3F&amp;RD_PARM3=PRODUCT%253C% 253Eprd_id%3D845524446158137%2526FOLDER%253C%253Ef older_id%3D282574492709520%2526ASSORTMENT%253C%253 East_id%3D1408474399545537%2526bmUID%3D12265329679 23%2526ev19%3D3%3A2" target="_blank">Tessa flats</a>.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/0469673579242_500x500.jpg" alt="tahari tessa flat" />

I could go on and on and on.* But instead, I will leave with one more suggestion.* Because, for something sporty and supportive, she could go for <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/obama_sun_change_shoes_kedsshoe-167594733271659983" target="_blank">these Keds skimmers</a>, just one of many Obama shoe designs available <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/obama+shoes" target="_blank">here</a>, for those so inclined.

<img src="http://www.shoeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/obamakeds.jpg" alt="obama keds" height="327" width="499" />