Bold Shoulder

The President and First Lady are hosting a White House ceremony to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Israeli President Shimon Peres this evening. The medal is the highest civilian honor in the United States.

For the occasion, Mrs. O wears a black one shoulder gown with pleated detailing through the bodice and skirt. A gold belt accents the waist, while pointed toe heels and statement earrings complete the look. Stunning!

Update #1: Mrs. O wears House of Lavande Vintage Black & Gold Drop Earrings. (No word just yet on that gorgeous gown!) Update #2: Mrs. O wears a Michael Kors black georgette pleated one shoulder gown. Update #3: Mrs. O wears a vintage Dior belt from New York Vintage.

Literary Chic

The First Lady gave her first book signing for "American Grown" at a Barnes & Noble near the White House today. For the occasion, Mrs. O mixed neutrals, pairing a dotted pencil skirt with a white top and signature Alexis Bittar floral brooch at the neckline. 

For more on the book signing:

"Book Talk: Michelle Obama on White House kitchen garden" [Chicago Tribune]

"Michelle Obama Dazzles Fans, American Grown and Otherwise, at Book Signing" [ABC News]

Must Read Mrs. O

"Links to Obama campaign show fashion industry's clout is growing"

[Washington Post]

Mint and Pink

The First Lady was in Virginia to meet Democratic supporters today. While making campaign stops, Mrs. O visited Mom's Apple Pie Company in Occoquan, where young Sydney Trapp treated the First Lady to a bit of violin. So sweet!

On a style note, Mrs. O paired a highlighter pink pencil skirt with a mint green sleeveless top and statement pearl necklace. A structured handbag and kitten heels completed the ladylike summer look. Lovely!

Update #1: Reader mincey observes that Mrs. O's bag is similar to a Jason Wu for Target style, sold out online but available on eBay here. Update #2: Mrs. O wears the Ann Taylor Jewel Neck Shell in Surf Green, available here. On the jewelry front, Mrs. O wears a Colorful Freshwater Pearl Torsade Necklace by Pearl Collective. 

Pixel Prints and Ombre Florals

It's been a full day for the First Lady. This morning, wearing a Preen pixel print dress paired with a honeydew hued jacket, Mrs. O joined Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger to announce that Disney will introduce new standards for food advertising on programming targeting kids and families. 

Next up was an interview with the Associated Press to promote the publication of the First Lady's new book, American Grown. For the occasion, Mrs. O wore an ombre blue floral shirt dress paired with a belt and cardigan. Very "ladylike with a twist" on both occasions!

"First Lady Joins the Walt Disney Company to Announce New Standards for Food Advertising to Kids" [White House]

Update: In the second photo, Mrs. O wears the Boy. by Band of Outsiders Degrade Toile de Joie Dress. A trench coat version of the dress can be seen here.