Saluting the Summer Athletes

The president and first lady hosted a reception to honor the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams on the South Lawn of the White House today. For the occasion, Mrs. O wore a turquoise sheath dress paired with a multi-colored beaded necklace. Simple and chic as summer comes to an official close.

Update: Mrs. O wears a dress by Narciso Rodriguez. 

Campaign Chic

The presidential campaign is in full effect. On the heels of the Democratic National Convention, the president and first lady, joined by the Bidens, made campaign stops in New Hampshire and Iowa today. For the appearances, Mrs. O wore a sleeveless navy shirt dress, belted at the waist. Dr. Biden also looked sharp as usual, wearing a draped neck cap sleeve dress in green.

Update: Mrs. O wears a dress by Narciso Rodriguez. 

National Design Awards

The First Lady spoke at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards luncheon at the White House yesterday. For the appearance, Mrs. O wore a slim white sheath dress paired with a statement jeweled necklace. 

In her remarks the First Lady commented: "It is always a pleasure to be here with all of you today as we recognize this year’s winners of the National Design Awards.  Every day, these visionary designers are pushing boundaries, creating and revealing beauty where we least expect it, and helping us all lead healthier, more sustainable lives."

American designer Thom Browne was honored with the award in Fashion Design. In addition to his eponymous menswear line, Browne designs Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, which the First Lady recently wore here.

Update: Mrs. O wears an Alexis Bittar Spring 2012 Elements Collection necklace with a white Narciso Rodriguez dress. The necklace is described as "a pave accented gold woven pendant and linked stone necklace".

On the Campaign Trail

The First Lady hit the campaign trail this week, making stops in Henderson, Nevada and Centennial, Colorado to speak with campaign volunteers. In Nevada, Mrs. O wore a pearl grey cotton poplin dress by Narciso Rodriguez, last seen here. In Colorado, the First Lady turned to a ruffled and layered dot print dress with her signature Alaia belt at the waist. It appears the latter dress is a modified version of this H&M number, with an extra layer added at the skirt.

While in Hawaii

Photos by Charles Dharapak, Susan Walsh / AP Images

The President and First Lady arrived in Hawaii on Friday evening in preparation for the APEC Summit. Prior to the Summit dinner, Mrs. O visited MA’O Organic Farms in Waianae, Hawaii, which has a mission of "growing organic food and young leaders for a sustainable Hawaii." For travel and day-time events, Mrs. O turned to two day dresses. Does anyone recognize the second? 

Update: The first lady wears a navy cotton poplin dress by Narciso Rodriguez from the designer's Resort 2011 collection.