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Michelle Obama Hosts Prince Harry at the White House

2013-05-18T21:27:00.000-04:00

Michelle Obama chose a floral Prabal Gurung dress to meet with Prince Harry today at a reception in honor of military mothers and their children.

The First Lady hosted the British royal at the White House this afternoon on the first day of his week-long U.S. tour. And it was not the first time we have seen that particular frock.

The resort 2013 design has been worn for a high-profile public appearance once before, in October 2012 for a TV appearance on Kelly & Michael. Click link for full post from The Daily Mail.

Bradenton Students Help First Lady in White House Garden

2013-04-05T08:02:00.002-04:00

Caption: First lady Michelle Obama smoothes out the dirt as she plants wheat seedlings with fifth graders Ariana Docanto, right, from Arthur D. Healey School in Somerville, Mass., and Emilio Vega, left, from Benjamin David Gullett Elementary School in Bradenton, Fla., during the spring planting of the White House garden, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Five Manatee County students spending the day at the White House helping the First Lady plant a garden.

The Gullett Elementary students were selected because of the school's focus on offering healthier foods and for emphasizing the role of physical activity.

The Gullett students are wearing the green t-shirts and planting seeds right next to Michelle Obama on the south lawn of the White House. Click link for full post from ABC 7 Bradenton students help First Lady in White House garden - Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7: Manatee Newsroom

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Brits Make Michelle Obama Their Fashion Queen

2013-03-30T17:44:00.002-04:00

Caption: First Lady Michelle Obama has been given the distinctive honor of topping the best-dressed list of U.K.’s posh Sunday Times Style Magazine, reports NBC News.

The fashion-forward First Lady, who has an affinity for designs created by Jason Wu and Tracy Reese, can also currently be found gracing the April cover of this country’s fashion bible Vogue Magazine. On the magazine’s cover, the 49-year-old Mrs. Obama is depicted showing off her best assets, which are her signature toned arms and her new much-talked-about bangs.

With regards to making smart fashion choices, Mrs. Obama told Vogue, “I always say that women should wear whatever makes them feel good about themselves,” she told the magazine. “That’s what I always try to do.”

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Michelle Obama brings Easter gifts to military families | WJLA.com

2013-03-23T17:15:00.001-04:00

Caption: First lady Michelle Obama shares a laugh with, from left, Sanae Bright, Kerry Bright and Ashanti Ferguson, during her visit to the Fisher House, located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Wednesday, March 20, 2013, for a pre-Easter celebration with military families and children. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The first lady stopped by the Fisher House at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Wednesday as families decorated Easter cards.

She asked the children if they were ready "to show me how to make some stuff." Mrs. Obama, accompanied by first dog Bo, carried a basket full of cookies made by the White House pastry chefs in the shape of the Portuguese water dog.

She also brought tickets for the families to attend the White House Egg Roll on April 1.Click link for full post:

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First Lady of Fashion - The Inauguration

2013-01-26T07:53:00.000-05:00

Monday marked not only the start of a new term for President Barack Obama, but another four years for fashion fans to enjoy the fantastic wardrobe of his glamorous wife Michelle.

And the inauguration celebrations were a chance for Mrs Obama to cement her status as a fashion icon, wowing America – and the world – with her spot-on outfit choices.

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President and First Lady Visit Troops on Christmas Day in Hawaii

2012-12-26T08:26:00.004-05:00

The president's appearance with servicemen at a Christmas ceremony was his last public stop in Hawaii before he cuts short his vacation and flies back to Washington to return to negotiations over the fiscal cliff. Barack Obama is expected to leave Hawaii on Wednesday and arrive in Washington early Thursday, the White House said Tuesday night. Michelle and their daughters will stay on for at least another day.

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First glimpse of White House holiday decorations - The Table is Set for Christmas

2012-12-01T21:00:00.001-05:00

Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images Christmas decorations in the China room during the first viewing of the White House 2012 holiday decorations. Courtesy THE TODAY SHOW. Click link for more pics. First glimpse of White House holiday decorations

First glimpse of White House holiday decorations

2012-12-01T18:48:00.000-05:00

Christmas trees in the State Dining Room. Photo: Jim Watson / AFP - Getty Images
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First glimpse of White House holiday decorations

2012-12-01T18:47:00.002-05:00

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A nearly 300-pound gingerbread White House on display at the State Dining Room on Nov. 28. A stuffed replica of Bo, the presidential dog, is at lower left. Courtesy The TODAY Show. Click link for more pics. The TODAY Show

President Barack Obama re-elected for a second term - hellomagazine.com

2012-11-07T06:07:00.000-05:00

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The Obama's Visit THE VIEW

2012-09-25T21:08:00.003-04:00

Caption: Light laughs: Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama relax during a break in a taping of The View at ABC Studios

Holding hands as they made their very first joint appearance on The View this morning, Michelle and Barack Obama candidly spoke about the daily rituals that make their marriage, and tight-knit family, so successful.

While she ruled out a political run because, she says, she lacks the necessary patience, the First Lady revealed how Barack Obama tucks her in at night, after he puts the girls to bed.

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Michelle Obama WOWS in Tracy Reese Dress: Will hit shelves

2012-09-06T20:21:00.003-04:00

Caption: First lady Michelle Obama turned heads Tuesday night when she walked onto the stage of the Democratic National Convention wearing a chic silk dress.

The designer of the dress, Tracy Reese, talks about how she felt when she saw the first lady in her dress.

The dress was one of several designs that Reese sent Obama's team, but it wasn't until the first lady stepped out on stage that the designer knew for sure that one of her creations was in the spotlight.

Courtesy: THE TODAY Show. Click link for full post. Tracy Reese: Michelle Obama’s DNC dress will hit shelves

First Lady Holds White House State Lunch for Kids

2012-08-22T20:53:00.003-04:00

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: Nine-year-old Sean Reichbach of Los Angeles picks up a piece of kale chip during a Kids' 'State Dinner' luncheon at the East Room of the White House August 20, 2012 in Washington, DC. Fifty-four kids representing all U.S. states, three territories and the District of Columbia, ages 8-12 and winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to create a healthy, affordable and tasty lunchtime recipe with nutritional guidelines set by the Agriculture Department, were invited to participate in the event. Getty Images

First Lady Visits the Jay Leno Show with Gold Medal Winner, Gabby Douglas

2012-08-13T21:05:00.000-04:00

Talk show host Jay Leno (R) holds one of U.S. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas's gold medals as she appears with U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC studios in Burbank, California August 13, 2012. Reuters Pictures

First Lady Campaigns in Pennsylvania for the President

2012-08-11T08:53:00.001-04:00

First lady Michelle Obama arrives to speak with a group of Montgomery County, Pa. , grassroots supporters, Thursday Aug. 9, 2012, in Fort Washington, Pa. AP Photo
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First Lady Visits with Kobe Bryant at Olympics

2012-08-05T06:37:00.003-04:00

US guard Kobe Bryant (L) is congratulated by US First Lady Michelle Obama after winning 98-71 the Men's Preliminary Round Group A match United States vs France at the London 2012 Olympic Games , on July 29, 2012 in London. Getty Images

Michelle Visits with Kate at Olympic Reception

2012-07-27T20:32:00.002-04:00

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd L) and U.S. Ambassador Louis Susman (L) meet Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, during a reception at the Buckingham Palace, London July 27, 2012, to welcome the Heads of State and Heads of Government to the United Kingdom before they travel to the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

First Lady Helps Campers Make Healthy Snacks

2012-07-21T22:03:00.000-04:00

First lady Michelle Obama tries to coax a shy Christian Dooley, right, into talking with her while she met with campers at Camp Noah in Birmingham, Ala. , Thursday, July 18, 2012. Obama met with the children as they prepared healthy snacks. Some of the children were impacted by the April, 2011 tornados that hit the state. Camper Jeniya Gibson, left, looks on. AP Photo Back to School Uniform Sale - Polos are $6, Most Bottoms are $11, and Up to 10% Off Assortment

The Obama's Are Featured on The KISS Cam

2012-07-17T21:52:00.000-04:00

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: U.S. President Barack Obama laughs with first lady Michelle Obama as they appear on the 'Kiss Cam' as the US Senior Men's National Team and Brazil play during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. Getty Images

Michelle Obama Attends Smithsonian's Hewitt-Cooper National Design Awards Luncheon

2012-07-15T21:04:00.001-04:00

US First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Smithsonian's Hewitt-Cooper National Design Awards luncheon at the White House in Washington on July 13, 2012 as Caroline Baumann (R), acting director of the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum,. and Smithsonian Institution Secretary Wayne Clough applaud. Getty Images

Michelle Obama Campaigns in Miami for President Obama

2012-07-12T21:09:00.001-04:00

First lady Michelle Obama arrives on stage as she campaigns for her husband President Barack Obama at Barbara Goleman High School, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Miami Lakes, Fla. AP Photo

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Michelle Obama Gives Keynote Address to African Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference

2012-07-01T22:28:00.001-04:00

First lady Michelle Obama waves before giving the keynote address to the African Methodist Episcopal Church general conference, Thursday, June 23, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. AP Photo

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Michelle Talks About "Dinner with Barack"

2012-06-26T21:32:00.000-04:00

First Lady Campaigns in Colorado

2012-06-21T21:46:00.001-04:00

First lady Michelle Obama reacts to the applause from supporters and volunteers during a campaign stop at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo. , Wednesday, June 20, 2012. AP Photo

Michelle Obama Gets Diploma from Brother's School

2012-06-18T19:10:00.001-04:00

First Lady Michelle Obama holds up her diploma after receiving an honorary degree during the Oregon State University graduation ceremony in Corvallis, Ore. , Sunday June 17, 2012. The First Lady gave the commencement address at Oregon State University, the school where her brother is the head basketball coach. AP Photo