Ray of Sunshine

The First Lady hosted the second Kids' "State Dinner" in the East Room of the White House today, in partnership with Epicurious, the Department of Education, and the Department of Agriculture. The event recognized 54 winners of a national recipe challenge to promote healthy lunches. For the event, Mrs. O wore a Michael Kors sunshine metallic silk matelasse sheath dress, last seen in October 2009, here. Alexis Bittar bracelets from the designer's Elements collection completed the look.

A Familiar Gown with a New Twist

The President and First Lady attended an official dinner at the Presidential Palace in Dakar, Senegal on Thursday evening. For the event, Mrs. O wore a Naeem Khan paisley print organza ballgown, previously seen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2012, here. Of note are the cap sleeves, added for the occasion. 

P.S. The photo above is the only from the dinner to be published at the time of posting. I hope there will be more to follow!

Update #1: Mrs. O wears floral gold lace pink amethyst cluster earrings by Alexis Bittar.

Update #2: Finally, a full look, from the White House Flickr stream. Gorgeous!

American Grown

The First Lady signed copies of her book "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," during a signing event at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. For the event, Mrs. O wore a blue and gold pleated skirt paired with an embellished navy floral top.

For a detail view:

Update: Reader lisam has spotted Mrs. O's top, the Marygrace Sweater by Tory Burch, available here. The bracelets are from Alexis Bittar, part of the designer's Elements Collection.

42

The First Lady hosted a workshop for the film "42" at the White House this week. The movie is a biographical film about the life of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Harrison Ford, an actor in the movie, and Rachel Robinson, the wife of the late Jackie Robinson, joined Mrs. O for the event.

On the fashion front, the First Lady wore a navy blue dress and jacket, accessorized with an Alexis Bittar flower pin.

Statement Accessories

As part of Black History Month, Mrs. O hosted a White House workshop to celebrate the film Beasts of the Southern Wild today. On the fashion front, Mrs. O's look was defined by her accessories. Wearing a basic black top and pants, the first lady accessorized with a layered mixed stone statement necklace and gold hoop earrings.

Update: Mrs. O wears woven gold earrings with gunmetal spikes and an 'Elements' druzy stone necklace, both by Alexis Bittar.