Leading Ladies

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First Lady Mrs. O and Dr. Jill Biden visited Homestead-Miami Speedway for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup finale today to support Joining Forces. After kicking off the race with the traditional "Start Your Engines," they joined volunteers at a special barbeque luncheon for military families, hosted by representatives from companies that have pledged 10,000 jobs for military service members and their spouses.

For the event, Mrs. O turned to a top by Maison Martin Margiela that features a mixed floral and selvedge print (thank you Charlene in Detroit!), seen here in 2009, paired with pinstripe trousers. Dr. Biden wore a patriotic red and blue dress by Michael Kors, seen here in 2010. 

A Sparkling Saturday Evening

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The President and First Lady attended the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards dinner in Washington, D.C. this evening. On the fashion front, Mrs. O wore a floor-length sequin skirt, paired with a black top and Peter Soronen corset belt. A stack of bracelets and jeweled necklace completed the look.

Update: The First Lady wears a black double face paillette fishtail skirt from the Michael Kors Fall 2010 collection.

Hooray for the Dynamic Duo

Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy

The White House has released a fantastic photo of Mrs. O and Dr. B filming a PSA for Joining Forces together. 

Update: Mrs. O wears a Michael Kors Violet Multi Mini-Crosshatch Print Chiffon Dress.

Coming Up Coral

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Today marks the launch of Joining Forces, a new national initiative spearheaded by Mrs. O and Dr. B to support and honor U.S. service members and their families. Both ladies were on hand to launch the initiative, dressed in brightly hued Spring suits. And, hooray, it seems this isn't the last we'll see of this dynamic duo in coming weeks.

“We’re hitting the road.  Yes, Michelle and Jill on a road trip,” Mrs. Obama said from the East Room of the White House, “I think Jill is going to drive.  We’re going to be traveling throughout the country, celebrating the service of military families and the communities, and nonprofits and businesses and folks who support those families every day.”

Update: Mrs. O wears a melon doubleface stretch wool crepe sheath dress and one button blazer, both by Michael Kors. If the look is familiar, I believe it's this dress, seen last April. Prior to the event, Mrs. O paired the Michael Kors dress with an embroidered cardigan by L'Wren Scott, seen below.

"Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to lead effort to help military families" [Washington Post]

"The Force Behind the Force" [ABC News]

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Emerald Jewels

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The First Lady was joined by Fionnuala Kenny, wife of Irish Prime Minister Enda O'Kelly, for a St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House yesterday. 

Update: Mrs. O wears a garden multi shrub print stretch cady crewneck sheath dress by Michael Kors. The first lady's earrings are vintage Miriam Haskell from House of Lavande.