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Who Is More Stylish? Michelle Obama or Sarah Palin?

October 29, 2008 By Fashion Bug

Looking Smart in Valentino
Looking Smart in Valentino

With the U.S. election days just days away and the frenzy coming to an end, it’s a good time to ask the burning question of the campaign:

Who was more stylish? Michelle Obama or Sarah Palin?

Let’s start with the Alaskan Mom, whose recession-unfriendly shopping spree made headlines this week.

A mere three months ago, Sarah Palin was a nobody.  And indeed, the Lady Governor looked the part, as seen in this photo taken from a UK paper wherein Ms.Palin is dressed more like Rosanne Barr from the 80’s sitcom (and it seemed to suit her too).  It’s amazing what a bit of cash and a LOT of professional styling can do though, because by the time she was introduced at Mc Cain’s VP, in her smart black suit, red heels by Naughty Monkey, and “updo”, Ms.Palin decidedly had created her new Republican look, which was later perfected by Tina Fey. Add on her trademark glasses, peeptoes and earrings (be they indigenous Alaskan or hoop), and you had the Sarah Palin style, which, when more designer labels were thrown in, was elevated from “middle management” to CEO. But then again, whose look wouldn’t be upgraded with $150,000 spent at Neiman Marcus?

Michelle in a Carrie Bradshaw-inspired outfit?
Michelle in a Carrie Bradshaw-inspired outfit?

Michelle Obama, on the other hand, had, I believe, a better sense of style to begin with, even before all this election kaffuffle. The Havard grad declared that she likes online shopping for sensible brands like J Crew, and has even been likened to Jackie O (wow, that’s what I call the ultimate compliment), proving that you don’t need a huge budget to show your sense of style. Ms. Obama likes her outfits simple, sharp and put-together, as seen in her thigh high boots and slick coat ensemble she wore on her birthday in Las Vegas, prompting The New York Times to say that she “dresses to win”. And you know what’s the most surprising thing of all? No, not that she can pull of pearls without looking matronly like Barbara Bush, but that she apparently dresses on her own, without the use of a personal stylist.

Filed Under: Styling, Trends Tagged With: Election style, Michelle Obama fashion, Sarah Palin style, US elections

Halloween 2008 Fashion Trends

October 25, 2008 By Fashion Bug

Halloween is upon us, and as everyone knows, the best thing about the spooky holiday is dressing up.

On the street,  fashion pundits are predicting that the trends for 2008 are the characters who stood out this year, mostly from t.v and film.

For the youngerlings, everyone’s favourite tween popstar, Hannah Montana; the High School Musical gang like Sharpay and Gabriella are strong favourites, meaning sparkly jeans, rhinestones, fringes and wigs are in order. Boys will likely be seen as The Joker, now immortalized in even scarier form by the late Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight”.  Star Wars costumes are what I would call “classic”, but even more so with the release of the Clone Wars cartoon this year, we’re sure to spot more than a few Darth Vaders, Storm Troopers, and Jedis.

Current “in” personalities like the presidential hopefuls and Sarah Palin (who can forget Tina Fey and Palin in SNL?) are likely to be seen roaming the streets and parties this Halloween season, which I have to admit, I’ll be looking forward to! Olympic costumes should also be trendy, with swimming attire and medals ala Michael Phelps, which hopefully wont send the wearer home with a cold.

On the runway, its nice to see Brit handbag lady Anya Hindwitch (I mean, March) get into the spirit with her weeklong Halloween Extravaganza at her stores. What a great marketing move! Another great reason for me to head straight for her shops!

According to Vogue:

“…To get you in the spooky mood, the designer’s stores – as well as online boutique – will be hosting a week-long Trick or Treat extravaganza where, if you pick a treat from Anya Hindwitch’s Trick or Treat bag, you could end up winning yourself a clutch, purse, key ring or even a bag from the autumn/winter 2008-9 collection.

Pick a trick, however, and it’s a forfeit for you – in the shape of sinister stickers and jelly brain and lucky bone sweets. Do you dare?..”

Filed Under: Bags, Designers, Styling, Trends Tagged With: Batman, Dark Knight, Halloween, Halloween costumes, Halloween Fashion, Hannah Montana costume, High school musical 3

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