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Commander in Chic: Michelle Obama's Brooch Bananza

FROM WIDE BELTS to colorful shoes, first lady Michelle Obama loves eclectic accessories. But it's how she dons brooches — on dress necklines, pinning together cardis, even clustered over a strand of pearls — "that really shows her creativity," says Mary Tomer, who blogs about Obama's style at Mrs-o.org. "She's wearing them in unexpected ways. It's inspiring."

Michelle Obama
» "Brooches add personality to Michelle's outfits," says Tomer of Mrs-o.org. Worth-imitating ways she proves pins are in (left to right, from top): an Erickson Beamon flower holding together a cardi; rhinestone bee perched on a lapel; a vintage Victorian sash pin jazzing up her swearing-in dress.

Michelle Obama
» A turquoise and silver star on another frock; an oversize black flower tacked high on a jacket shoulder; posy pins on a strand of pearls; a multicolored beauty on a J. Crew sweater.
Michelle Obama
» A dramatic feather accent on a striped jacket; and a cluster of rhinestone pins on a spare neckline.

Photos by AP; Getty Images

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COMMENTS (2)

  • Legendary Beast at 1520 U St. has plenty
    of vintage brooches including a collection priced at 3 for $15 from the sale table.
    See extended hours for the 4th at legendarybeast.com and wear one this weekend.

    By Anne Fox , Posted June 30, 2009 11:39 AM

  • There is nothing much on Michelle's style. She is a modern intelligent young woman as many others that we see in DC streets. She dresses properly for her position and that's all. I guess everyone is getting so used to see the ridiculous flip flops and cleaning-the-house clothing that women are wearing to go to work everyday that when someone finally dresses properly we need to put her in the cover of magazines and newspapers. This is a very said loss of social values. Ladies, dress properly! Not too much money is needed for that just some taste.

    By adriana , Posted July 3, 2009 12:13 PM
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