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Tuesday
Feb032009

Rahni Flowers on Rachel Ray

Mrs. O's hairdresser of the past 27 years, Rahni Flowers, spoke on The Rachel Ray show yesterday. Mr. Flowers gives us insight into why Mrs. O opted not to wear her hair in an updo for the Inauguration. The video also gives us our first peek of Mrs. O in her Isabel Toledo lemongrass dress sans coat or cardigan. Commenting on Mrs. O's day-to-day hairstyle, Flowers said:

"[Mrs. O] has a very active life. She works out a lot, she's got two wonderful children, she has a job, and she's a wife. She needs a hairdo that functions and works with her. In a collaborative effort, we work to get the look that will work with her lifestyle."

Thanks to This Week with Barack Obama for posting the video and picture. Additional footage from the interview can be found on Rachel Ray's website.

Reader Comments (12)

It is great to finally see the Toledo dress in its gorgeous simplicity. Also, so THAT's how the antique pin was worn. There had been some speculation it fastened the cardigan.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM | Unregistered CommenterRowena

Speaking of her beauty secrets, here's a slideshow on her hairstyle and makeup tips for the everyday woman:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28915845/

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:35 PM | Unregistered CommenterChicagoan

Yes, finally seeing the Toledo dress is lovely! I paused the Youtube video to look at the picture and see it fits extremely well and very sleekly on her body.

The body-hugging, sleeveless sheath is my all-time favorite silhouette for Mrs. O. Nothing emphasizes her toned arms and long legs better. I can't wait for the summer when we will see her wearing them again (although I remember her interview with Barbara Walters, in the middle of winter, with her defiantly wearing that sleeveless black and white dress by Jason Wu.)

Also, maybe it's his curly hair but I am shocked that Rahni Flowers has been doing ANYTHING for 27 years, let alone Michelle's hair. He looks quite young. I wonder why the video cuts out the way it does...I wanted to hear what else he had to say.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:36 PM | Unregistered CommenterJenna

Chicagoan, that slideshow reminded me that Michelle wasn't always as understated with make-up as she has been lately. Look 3 is my favorite palate for her. It's understated but "shiny". She has that great nude lipstick, but no heavy eye shadow or blush, and her skin looks flawless but not heavily made-up.

During the Inauguration festivities, (on MLK day) she once wore this amazing, amazing bronze lipstick, and paired it with a smoky eye and then everything else was very understated but her skin looked incredible. It was such a great look! I hope she will recreate it. Here is a picture of it:

http://i41.tinypic.com/wt7eiu.jpg

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:52 PM | Unregistered CommenterJenna

Dude was vacating? Oh. 'Splains the lackluster doo.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM | Unregistered Commentergerbie

I used to go to Van Cleef's (Rahni's salon) many years ago. Rahni was my stylist during my senior year of high school and when I came home during breaks in college I went to him. The man knows hair and he's a really genuine guy.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM | Unregistered CommenterKim

The O's at a school appearance today: http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20090203/capt.9a5267bf03d64ef3a8c618b6be9e26b1.obama_dcpm125.jpg

At first, I thought that was the skirt she wore to the staff ball, but it was ruched, not pleated. She topped this one with a striped shirt and one of her belted cardigans, again. The boots are the ones we saw at the staff ball. Not sure if we've seen the hoop earrings.

Another great look!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 5:26 PM | Unregistered CommenterChicagoan

Simply daschling! I mean.,,,,,,dazzling.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 5:41 PM | Unregistered CommenterGerbie
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 6:15 PM | Unregistered CommenterBreeze

Eyebrows!!! That's what she needs!! She forgot her pencil... Love the look, again.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 6:17 PM | Unregistered CommenterBreeze

ok,love the glam in 11 and the soft waves of 12,highlights are nice too-the photo with the side-bang/sweep and ponytail is nice too.makeup? dial 1-800 Bobbi Brown.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7:11 AM | Unregistered Commenterisabelle

Can anyone confirm that Mrs. O's hair is natural?

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 8:51 AM | Unregistered CommenterBarbara

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