Camelot revisted

Tuesday's inauguration fashions were like visiting the age of Camelot during Jackie O's and JFK's time, when fashions at the inaugurations looked like someone just stepped off a runway in Paris.

The morning started off with Michelle and Barack's grand entrance with Barack in what seems to be a lucky color in his suit and red tie. Was it just me or was he focused all day?

Michelle was just stunning in her daytime glam. Her gold Isabel Toledo eyelet dress coat had just the right shimmer effect and her empire waist dress and jeweled neckline was just exquisite. I loved the long leather olive gloves and the Kelly Green heels are winning me over, because her look is refreshing. I also applaud Mrs. Obama, or the First Lady for braving the brutal D.C. cold in her cute, but not warm coat and walking ALL day in those heels. Bravo!



Mrs. O dares to be different. She is re-introducing the world back to American designers, with Toledo and even how the little Obama girls were dressed.

Malia and Sasha were adorably age appropriate in their J.Crew wool coats. Malia's deep purple coat and Sasha's pink and orange, which is ironic given her fiesty personality. The girls looked like little dolls.




I also loved Jill Biden's look yesterday during the inauguration. Her fire-engine red coat screamed in a good way and it is refreshing to see a youthful, innovative style back at the White House.




The President and the First Lady were absolutely stunning at the Neighborhood Ball. I have not read a lot of reports on whether Michelle scored a 10 with her ivory, one-shouldered Jason Wu gown. The ecru chiffon one-shoulder gown with a ruched bodice, fluffy appliques, and sparkly beading by Wu, a New York-based native of Taipei, has gotten mixed reviews.




But, I thought it was spectacular. Michelle's jewelry was by Loree Rodkin, another American designer.



I loved the President's white tie-tux. Very classic, very elegant.

Dr. Jill Biden's dress was also a showstopper. Her red Reem Acra is a great signature look. You never go wrong with a red dress at a black or white-tie affair.

The keyhole bodice added a nice flair as well.




The Presidential and Vice-Presidential families clean up nicely don't we think?



As an aside, I liked the Queen of Soul's choice for her inaugural song. Her grey coat and pillbox hat complete with the rhinestoned bow was very festive and that is the best I have seen her in a long time.