Last year, peeps wanted to dress up as Sarah Palin for Halloween.  Now that Sarah’s old news, the Michelle Obama Mask is a hot commodity. And it’s easy to steal Michelle’s wardrobe style.  Get your date to dress up wearing the Barack Obama Mask, and you’re sure to have a run at winning the couples costume prize!

More Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples.  What should I be??

So have you been following Red Chair Confessions since I blogged about the video blog last week? I was actually sad to see the series come to an end as I was enjoying the anticipation of what was to be revealed in the videos.

The last video shown above reveals what the gal’s secret addiction is – Talbots! Here it was a viral campaign advertisement! Who knew? I seriously thought it was going to be a “thing” addiction, not a “place” addiction.

And I didn’t realize is was an “advertisment”. As someone who originally went to college to be a commercial artist, I can’t believe I didn’t fall for it. But no wonder I enjoyed the videos so much. What a brilliant ad campaign!

So, of course, I know had to head on over to Talbots’ website to check them out (so their ad worked), and I was pleasantly surprised to see they are changing their image to be more hip, modern, and the best part – affordable! Talbots is no longer a store for crotchety old ladies anymore!

In fact, according to “As Seen In” section, First Lady Michelle Obama has been spotted several times wearing Talbots dresses! And I fell in love with the Shoes section instantly! I couldn’t find one pair of shoes that I didn’t want!

I originally went to college for commercial art and wanted to write / direct / produce television commercials, movie trailers, etc.  Instead I work in my pajamas blogging about my passions!  But I still love to watch and critique commercials.  Right now, my fave commercials are the ones from Old Navy featuring their “SuperModelquins”.  Yesterday I got an email advertising Old Navy’s Spring “It” Dresses starting at $15. And if they deny that that “Mamaquin Michelle” isn’t styled after First Lady Michelle Obama, well I think they are full of bologna. Definitely a Michelle Obama style.  If you click on the ad though, the “daughter” shown is not named Sasha or Malia, but Kimmy.  Kimmy?  Gag me.  Being a “Kim”, I absolutely loathe being called Kimmy.  Call me Kimberly, Kimber, Kimmer, even Bitch is fine compared to Kimmy.  Ok, end of rant.  Check out OldNavy.com and make your own judgement (and check out their sundresses on sale).

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Despite recent fashion criticism, Michelle Obama showed everyone that wearing sleeveless dresses is definitely in anytime of the year (especially with great biceps) by wearing a Fuchsia Lace Dress by Tracy Reese on this week’s cover of People Magazine. Order your own from eDressMe.com, $395.

Have People Magazine delivered to your door for only $2.09 an issue from Amazon.com.

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JessicaLondon.com, a leader in modern classics in womens sizes 14W-34W has jumped on the Inaugural bandwagon by announcing Michelle Chic – A special collection inspired by our First Lady’s fashion style.

Get Michelle’s look for less with skirt suits, jacket dresses, skirts, pumps and more at JessicaLondon.com. Combine sales with Jessica London coupon codes to save even more!

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eDressMe.com already has a Jason Wu knock-off version of Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Ball Gown!

Their exquisite one shoulder white gown from the eDressMe private collection has a chic silhouette, with a drape dripping down the back. The square bodice is accented with sequined flowers and lace. Pleating under the empire waist allows the column skirt to flow gracefully. The skirt is dotted with sequined rosettes for glitter and shine and even has a small train just like Michelle’s did!

Pre-Order to ship 3/15/09 - All sizes available!

More Michelle Obama Style from eDressMe.com

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Michelle Obama, the nation’s new First Lady danced the first inaugural dance with President Barack Obama while Beyonce sang the Etta James song “At Last”.  Obama asked the crowd, “How good looking is my wife?” while Michelle wore a shimmering, one shouldered, floor-length chiffon ivory gown embellished with white floral details with a $3,510 price tag, designed by 26-year-old designer, Jason Wu.

See what Michelle was wearing earlier on the Inaugural Day.

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I know most of you are anticipating what gown Michelle Obama will wear this evening to the Inaugural Ball.  But I’m guessing many will be after the outfit she wore for the swearing-in of her husband Barack Obama as the nation’s 44th president on Capitol Hill this morning.  Michelle Obama wore a sparkling golden yellow brocade dress with bejeweled collar and matching jacket designed by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo.  It looks similar to her J.Crew ensemble - Michelle must like yellow! How long will it before we see a knock-off replica? 

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First Lady elect Michelle Obama was with her husband every step of the way during his historic fight for the presidency. At a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, Michelle wore jewelry that symbolized a large part of the campaign’s promise: PEACE.  Steal Michelle’s style for less with Nita’s Mini Piece Sign Necklace, on sale for only $19.95 from Emitations.com.

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Michelle Obama not only shops at J. Crew, but also reveals that the sundress she’s wearing in the above Access Hollywood video is from the Gap: “Fortunately now they make really pretty stuff at all price ranges… [Barack] will be happy to know that this is, like, a $30 dress.” Her husband then high-fives her, and daughter Sasha announces “Mommy buys everything from Gap!”

Steal Michelle Obama’s style for your holiday events, from cocktail hour to the office party, by shopping at Gap.com!

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