President and the First Lady's Fashion First Steps

First, thank God the prior administration is gone.

Second, I'm looking for the executive order repealing the ludicrous restriction against government funding for scientists using stem cells for their research. I'm looking for this to come this week. Or next. As the President said in his inaugural, it IS time to allow science to move forward again.

Third, how stoked would I be to two-step while Beyonce serenades me with one of my favorite songs of all time : Etta's "At Last." The media interviewed Lady B following her performance, and her candor was so wonderful to hear. She was so emotionally impacted, so honored to have been asked, and so incredibly humbled. It made me love her even more than I already to (I wasn't even sure I could love her more, but apparently, I can).

Fourth, the fashion. Let's just say this: the First Couple looked great. They are attractive people and they were glowing yesterday. That speech was SOOOO awesome. And those adorable little girls -- how cute are those babies!!!. But I have a few "suggestions:"

a) appoint me as the "first fashionista."

b) by following my suggestion about, never again will you wear evening clothes (commonly referred to as a "tuxedo") that don't have a peak lapel. It's one of my pet peeves. Notch lapels are quite common and popular. But they aren't actually so. Through the years they have become accepted, but they are not traditional, or frankly, proper. They have become acceptable in evening wear like the non-words "incentivize" and "pro-active."

c) I LOVED what Michelle wore for the inaugural festivities -- the green accessories were such a cool touch as well. The evening gown. Um. Well, it was okay. And it made a statement. And I appreciated that she selected an American designer, who was unknown, and changed his life. But it wasn't the best gown for her. It didn't look nearly as well-made or expensive as her day outfit. I approve of the color for sure (if Nancy Reagan could wear it, so can Michelle). And that wintry white works with her gorgeous skin. I thought the skirt was a great idea, but it actually made her look hippy -- and she isn't. I would have liked the top better without the strap, I think. The strap looked too much like an afterthought.

d) the matchy white tie was more than a hiccup. It was simply wrong. Black tie means just that. Creative black tie affords you "personality room." Otherwise, the tie MUST be black, and you can let your braces or studs express some "personality." Or your pocket silk. That's it. Also, matching your tie to your dates dress is so very prom. Plus you NEVER wear a white tie unless you are in tails. Period. There is no debate. And there's no 'CHANGE" needed on these style rules.

Again, I have spoken. :)