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Distracting myself with Michelle Obama's inagural dress choices

Sunday, 7. December 2008, 17:32:35

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In times of stress, I like to distract myself with the most superficial yet aesthetic thing I can think of and for me this means fashion. Having gone just a tad over the edge in the past month with CultureSurfer, I am taking a short break by turning my attention to fashion. We filmed a Latin fashion show last night (all clothing from Goodwill & seriously impressive!), so now I am turning my attention to Michelle Obama's inaugural gown. Apparently, I am being a typical American in turning to fashion for distraction as my nation has recently become fixated on which design will be chosen.

Or course, there has been mention in the media that the whole inaugural to-do had better be a bit toned down considering the economy. On the other hand, just as the US produced some of its best-ever films during the horrible time of World War II as a desperately-needed form of distraction, I think we all deserve a break from the war, terrorism, & the economy (among many problems facing the US & the world at large). Maybe the whole African-American version of the "return to Camelot" Kennedy years, is not the worst fantasy we can have right now.

Hell, there are worse ways to distract yourself than turning to fashion. :lol:

Some of these designs (found on Women's Wear Daily: http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/dressing-the-first-lady-1875632#/slideshow/article/1875632/1876331 ) are WAY too frou-frou, fluffy, and Nancy Reagan-esque for my taste. Michelle's image seems to be classy & simple, so here are my picks:
For the ball:





My pick for the freezing cold outside inauguration. I LOVE the yellow blocks/stripes on this:





But I think something in a bright red will more likely be chosen because red is a) patriotic (same reason I went for the purple/blue dress) b)a strong color (reason they started dressing Palin in red) c) and it's got that nice warm feeling in the middle of winter:

The end of CultureSurfer.com?Separated at birth? LOL

Comments

PainterWoman 7. December 2008, 18:10

Love that purple dress. I also like the style of the yellow dress better and would love to see it in solid red.

Naomi 7. December 2008, 18:23

Pam, good idea! Maybe you should design her dress. p:

lokutus_prime 7. December 2008, 18:25

Maybe the whole African-American version of the "return to Camelot" Kennedy years

Hi Naomi, I remember it well. I remember the court of King Jack and indeed it seemed like Camelot - but it still rained back then. So, it wasn't perfect :D

Now about these outfits that you show here. May I get in first before the gals flock all over your page here and tell you what they think. I know this is all about Michelle Obama but I imagine others who would feel and look good in these clothes.

The mauve (purple?) creation is just sooo classic sheek and would look good on a "Natalie Wood" figure.

The yellow & white vertical striped outfit is for someone who lives in winter Chicago (cue Michelle Obama). I also love the yellow blocks/stripes on this.

I can't quite figure out the style of the red dress. I have that sort of "is it a bird is it a plane?" mentality when I look at this kind of combination. I imagine Sarah Jessica Parker wanting to be seen out in this one, but she is height-challenged (do I mean she is "short") and this would not flatter her figure.

I wonder what the dress itself looks like once that sur-coat thing has been detached/taken off. I bet it looks pretty neat, more like a bird than a plane.

I'm not Kent Brockman but this is my two cents take on all of this, and I've enjoyed being at your show :smile:

Loku :up:

PainterWoman 7. December 2008, 18:39

Just looked at the 40 styles and I must say, some of them are atrocious! What were they thinking?

I also liked No. 8, but not in white...and 14. That blue is gorgeous.

lokutus_prime 7. December 2008, 19:00

darn! - while I was typing the gals beat me to it.

PainterWoman 7. December 2008, 19:03

:lol:

lokutus_prime 7. December 2008, 19:09

:lol:

slackwrdave 7. December 2008, 19:32

At least this inauguration won't make me feel so sick. That Laura Bush saying that parents just need to *read* to their children. :rolleyes:

For some reason Richard Nixon popped into my mind talking about Pat's "respectable Republican cloth coat" (The Checkers speech, 1952). I wasn't alive back then but have seen it on TV many times.

Fashion's cool. I find it relaxing sometimes.

Matthew 8. December 2008, 02:23

I've seen her in red, though I'll wager there's some protocol for inaugurations that says "no red." She'd probably look good in purple, though I've never seen her in it.

I can't believe I'm thinking about it! :lol:

Angeliki 8. December 2008, 02:41

When blue and red states come together, you get a strong, fierce purple. Michelle Obama could make a statement without saying a word!

ɥʇɐǝp ɟo ssǝɔuıɹd 8. December 2008, 14:02

Love the dresses.. although the yellow color maybe not got for her...

Naomi 8. December 2008, 16:18

Speaking of Sarah Jessica Parker (Loku's comment), I finally saw the "Sex and The City" movie last night. I am sorry to say I was a tad disappointed. :cry:

I LOVED that series, but something was just not right in the movie. For starters, the fashion left a whole lot to be desired. I'm used to Carrie's off-beat fashion, can deal with it when it makes her look good, but most of her 80+ outfits just didn't do it for me (the wedding dress she finally chose was a winner but the bird/feather hairpiece ruined the classy look). Charlotte looked more prissy than she did in the series (puffy sleeves really don't look good on anyone), Amanda looked more militant that in the series, and they actually managed to make Samantha look matronly! I can only imagine that the designers must have paid so much $$$$ to get their looks into the movie that taste was not a priority.

In addition, I was under the misconception that a major character would meet his or her end in this movie, so I sat there all nervous, freaking out every time a phone rang in the movie for NOTHING! :yikes: Why did I think that? Was there a rumor to that effect?

So, all in all, reasonably good plot, very good acting (except Jennifer Hudson) but it didn't measure up to the beloved series. :down:

Naomi 8. December 2008, 16:18

Matt, glad I've brought you down to level of fashionista. :yes:

lokutus_prime 8. December 2008, 18:28

Speaking of Sarah Jessica Parker (Loku's comment), I finally saw the "Sex and The City" movie last night. I am sorry to say I was a tad disappointed.

Naomi, You're so right. I heard in the press it was supposed to be a movie that would appeal to women but I went along to see it anyway, having watched SITC over the years. I thought it was slow, too much 'samey' dialogue - sort of like watching the series again but without the original freshness and fun, et al.

JSP is getting a tad unbelievable trying to hang on to that 'image' she had in the TV series.... and yet some of the critics reckoned it was a success ( - huh?).

You say the acting was very good but I'm asking, what's to act in a simple scenario that is, to my mind anyhow, past its 'sell by date'.

Don't hit me with a handbag out of the fashion show :D - but do you see what I'm saying?

Naomi 8. December 2008, 19:01

Yup, I do see. I think SJP is still a very good actress but so true that it was basically recycled (except for the yuck clothing).

lokutus_prime 8. December 2008, 19:44

"SJP is still a very good actress"

Naomi errr. okayyyy .... even though its christmas we are not singing from the same song sheet on that point :D

Stick me in one of those dresses up there in your blog and give me a believable script and I'll show you what good acting is :D

Is SJP typical of NYC gals, or am I out of touch with them? (don't answer that!) :lol:

LokuSnacksInTheCity

Naomi 9. December 2008, 18:18

Only if you shave your legs first. :lol:

lokutus_prime 9. December 2008, 23:39

Can I just wax em? :lol:

Matthew 10. December 2008, 05:02

I can wax philosophical about them. They are her best feature. :wink:

lokutus_prime 10. December 2008, 14:33

:D

Naomi 10. December 2008, 18:08

Waxing is painful, whereas shaving is not. But if you're into pain...:right:

Naomi 10. December 2008, 18:09

Are Matt's puns getting worse, or am I imagining it? :lol:

slackwrdave 10. December 2008, 18:15

But if you're into pain...



Website idea! j/k. Sorry. p:

lokutus_prime 10. December 2008, 19:00

Matt's puns are punny but not puny :D

Matthew 10. December 2008, 19:03

Is it possible for puns to get better?

lokutus_prime 10. December 2008, 22:19

puns are punnier
when they're funnier.

therefore, yes,
they can get better,

when they're used
without a fetter.

your puns are punny
and the fun

lies in the way
the words are hung.

a joke exploiting
different meanings

constructs a pun
with several leanings.

O counsellor, yes,
puns can get better

if the law of puns
is followed to the letter.

:D


(c) LokuPlayBoyPunny

Naomi 10. December 2008, 22:23

Oh, GOD!!!!!!!!! :lol:

lokutus_prime 10. December 2008, 22:33

:lol: tee hee :D

Matthew 11. December 2008, 03:29

There was a man called Lokutus Prime
who excelled in extended rhyme
before a dance
he'd put on his pants
like you and me - one leg at a time

and yet, tripping the light fantastic
was not his most prodigious trick
indeed, his couplets
were as good as it gets,
and his pentameter quite surpassed slick

slackwrdave 11. December 2008, 04:23

Uh oh, limericks. I find them addictive.

Naomi 11. December 2008, 13:27

Matt, GREAT work! :lol: :yes:

Dave, go here: http://my.opera.com/night%20wolf/blog/amir-acts
You'll thank me. p:

Matthew 11. December 2008, 14:00

...limericks. I find them addictive.


It's hard to do just one, that's for sure! :lol:

lokutus_prime 11. December 2008, 15:38

Matt (I'm cozying up now and using the longer version of your name)

There was a man named noah counte
whose witty mind led him to mount
a limerick of smooooothest sound
whose vowels and consonants were found
in circles of sublime surpass
that made a reader swoon, then gasp

"this noah - he who is a Matt -
has plucked the strings of where-it's-at
and I must say I never read or heard
such clever rhyme all set in art-ful word.

Be quick my friends! I counsel you to find
more such limericks from noah's mind"

:D

lokutus_prime 11. December 2008, 15:41

Naomi, re " Dave, go here.."

I also went there but couldn't see what you were hinting at.
However it gave me the chance to enjoy and comment on Amir's excellent blog :happy:

slackwrdave 11. December 2008, 15:43

I especially love the limericks that are filthy, though I do get tired of the "girl from Nantucket" ones.

lokutus_prime 11. December 2008, 15:49

a filthy limerick will find

a reader with a filthy mind :whistle:

but if the line is made a pun

then there's the 'art'

and, hence, the fun.



:D


Matthew 11. December 2008, 16:04

This is a family site, so I temper the ribald (mostly). Limericks, of course, are meant to push the envelope of good taste, and are at their best when they do.

Loku, I'm going to have to come back to this after I return from some errands. I feel all flattered and such! :lol:

lokutus_prime 11. December 2008, 16:17

"I feel all flattered and such! "

Matt - you deserve it! If I were over where you are I would buy you a cocktail drink, or a budwhoozit (- or a mint julip with a curly straw, if you are an undaring sort of guy) :lol:

lokutus_prime 11. December 2008, 16:59

" This is a family site, so I temper the ribald (mostly). Limericks, of course, are meant to push the envelope of good taste, and are at their best when they do. "

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not much good at writing ribald limericks.
I tried to scratch one on the wall of a washroom once,
when I was at a gas station. It was a bold attempt to
compete with all the other ribald stuff already
scribbled on the mirrors above the basin.
I never did get my limerick to rhyme.

Matt, Maybe you could help out?

Here's what I wrote:

"He who writes upon these walls
will get an arrow through his elbow "


:right: It still doesn't sound perfect.

I guess I'm not really a washroom poet :left:

Naomi 11. December 2008, 17:59

I am so honored that all of this creativity & fun is transpiring on my blog! :wizard:

Sorry Loku, I guess Amir's pic showing a portion of his cute little Perian butt is friends-only access. Same goes for the video he took of himself showing off his muscles. :lol: Oh, well. I tried.

Naomi 11. December 2008, 18:00

A preview of what CultureSurfer will probably look like (if hell doesn't break loose tech-wise in the next few days).
http://culturesurfer.com/TabbedSpryOolayahtml.html

Note: the menu fonts will be larger. A bit of an issue I have to figure out how to deal with.

lokutus_prime 11. December 2008, 18:30

"Sorry Loku, I guess Amir's pic showing a portion of his cute little Perian butt is friends-only access. "

But he's on my friends list and I'm on his friends list, so I should be able to access the link, even if it's for friends-only.

:confused: but I'll pm him :up:

Naomi 11. December 2008, 19:04

Hmmm..I wonder what went wrong. Probably Opera conspiring against all of us again. :whistle:

Matthew 11. December 2008, 19:22

or a mint julip with a curly straw, if you are an undaring sort of guy

Around here, that's a more daring choice - it's apt to get you beaten. :lol:

You are our guest
so please accept
our hospitality
if you're impressed
that we do our best
then do please note our plea:

"He who writes upon these walls
will get an arrow through his elbow"

he who gropes beneath the stalls
will be swiftly dealt a stunning blow

just heed the urge when nature calls
and save yourself tremendous woe




Naomi 11. December 2008, 19:40

To quote you "LMAO"! :lol:

(particularly the part about groping beneath the stalls. Can't imagine who that would be in reference to. :rolleyes:

slackwrdave 11. December 2008, 19:44

I'm getting *somewhat* older and thought I was strange for still wanting to write on bathroom walls at this age. :wink: I may get older, but I'll never grow up.

Matthew 11. December 2008, 20:00

Can't imagine who that would be in reference to.


You know me, Naomi - it's all about politics. That was my Larry Craig reference. :lol:

Growing up is overrated - even if we have to grow older.

PainterWoman 11. December 2008, 20:35

I couldn't see what you were linking to on Amir's blog either.

Naomi 11. December 2008, 21:38

Matt, I know EXACTLY to whom you were referring. p:

Pam, aybe I screwed up the link to Amir's blog. Or maybe I just imagined it all? :eyes:

Growing up is definitely overrated. :yes:

Matthew 11. December 2008, 22:06

I tend to be obtuse enough that, even though I know exactly what I'm talking about, others need an explanation. :lol:

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