ACCESSS YOU ACCESSORIES...

Dear KK, I am a big fan of Michelle Obama and I have to say I am really starting to like her fashion sense. Do you have any tips on how to get her style at home?                  --Fanny who’s Fawning over the First Lady Dear Fawning Fanny, Great question! I have to be honest. When Michelle Obama first stepped into the lime light of fashion, I held my breath... could she live up to all the hype and media?? There definitely were a few hiccups along the way... but in the end she definitely prevailed! I have always been a big fan of Jackie O’s style, and Michelle is clearly influenced by Jackie, but yet she has found a way to make “First Lady Fashion” accessible to the every day women. One of Michelle’s big secrets seems to be paying attention to the basics: Cardigans, brooches, great fun necklaces, and scarves. But her even bigger secret may be knowing her own body! I am a firm believer that this is extremely important when it comes to celebrating your inner diva. She has amazing arms and she knows how to show them off. She also sticks to short cardigans that fall at the waist or higher which is very flattering considering she is tall. However, Michelle is not afraid to celebrate color. She plays with purples, greens, yellows, and even turquoise on occasion. She has fun with her wardrobe.

What is amazing about her choices is how simple it is to achieve that look at home. Who doesn’t have a cardigan in their closet?... A fun necklace?... Or a playful scarf? And let’s say you don’t own a neck scarf... well that is something you can purchase for under 20 dollars at The Gap, The Limited, or Banana Republic to name a few. Another big thing Michelle knows how to do is, ACCESS her ACCESSORIES especially when it comes to jewelry! If you want to achieve her look don’t be afraid to dig through your jewelry. Draw and pull out your most daring pieces. Pair them with something as simple as a white button down and khakis. Pin those fabulous brooches sitting in your drawer in a unique place. Michelle pays attention to details. She is not running around in crazy jewels and unattainable looks. She is working with color and pieces that anyone has in their closet. So don’t be afraid to be daring! Be BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL! And celebrate your greatest assets whether it be your sexy legs, fabulous arms, or great hips! You got it girl, flaunt it!!! KK