Every year First Lady Michelle participates in the International Women of Courage Award Ceremony hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. For the ceremony this year she chose a ghost white floral print dress with a satin finish and basic black pumps.
First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Ernestina Mills, First Lady of Ghana, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks at the 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards Ceremony at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Maryam Durani of Afghanistan, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Major Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo of Brazil, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Zin Mar Aung of Burma, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Jineth Bedoya Lima of Colombia, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Hana El Hebshi of Libya, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Aneesa Ahmed of Maldives, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Shad Begum of Pakistan, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Samar Badawi of Saudi Arabia, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih of Sudan, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winner Safak Pavey of Turkey, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, center left; pose for a photo with 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards Ceremony special guests and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Leymah Gbowee, left; and Tawakkol Karman, right; at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, front row center right; and First Lady Michelle Obama, front row center left; pose for a photo with the 2012 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right; First Lady Michelle Obama, center left; and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer, left; pose for a photo with the 2012 International Women of Courage Award winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Ernestina Mills, First Lady of Ghana, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
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President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Sasha leave Air Force One along with grandmother Marian Robinson after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base at the conclusion of their trip to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador, March 23, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the official dinner hosted by President Mauricio Funes and wife Vanda Pignato at the National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2011.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha Obama tour and participate in a community service project at the Superate Youth Center and Health Clinic in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama shake hands with children along the ropeline at the arrival ceremony at Comalapa International Airport in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 22, 2011.
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When the President and First Lady traveled to England earlier this year, they hosted a dinner at Winfield House–the U.S. Ambassador to England's official residence–in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England. They were also the honored guests at a State Banquet put on by the Queen.
First Lady Michelle looked stunning at the Winfield House event, wearing a black Ralph Lauren evening gown. It was an off-the-shoulder number with a satin bodice and crepe skirt. In fact, this dress was voted as readers' second favorite of the First Lady's evening gowns in our recent poll.
First Lady Michelle Obama talks with soccer star David Beckham at a dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011.
President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II greet guests, including actor Colin Firth, at a dinner in honor of the Queen at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama talk with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Ambassador Louis Susman, and Mrs. Margaret Susman before a dinner in the Queen’s honor at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama talk with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, before they depart Winfield House in London, England, following a dinner in honor of the Queen, May 25, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama receive Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, prior to a dinner in the Queen’s honor at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011.
President Barack Obama offers a toast to Queen Elizabeth II during a dinner held in the Queen’s honor at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011. Actor Tom Hanks is pictured at left.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend a State Banquet hosted by Her Majesty the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace in London, England, May 24, 2011.
First Lady Michelle Obama talks with soccer star David Beckham at a dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at Winfield House in London, England, May 25, 2011.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama prepare to welcome President Hu Jintao of China at the South Portico of the White House.
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Admiral Michael Mullen, greet Chinese President Hu Jintao on the South Lawn of the White House, Jan. 19, 2010.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pause in the Grand Foyer of the White House as they prepare to welcome President Hu Jintao of China for the State Dinner, Jan. 19, 2010.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome President Hu Jintao of China at the North Portico of the White House for the State Dinner, Jan. 19, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch as President Hu Jintao of China greets daughters Sasha and Malia before the start of the State Dinner reception in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 19, 2011. Marian Robinson is pictured at right.
President Barack Obama, President Hu Jintao of China, and First Lady Michelle Obama descend the Grand Staircase of the White House at a State Dinner, Jan. 19, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome President Hu Jintao of China at the North Portico of the White House for the State Dinner, Jan. 19, 2011.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama say goodbye to President Hu Jintao of China in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Jan. 19, 2011.
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We all know that Michelle Obama is one of the most fashionable First Ladies in history. Not since Jacqueline Kennedy has anyone brought such style to the White House. Here we take a look at her top ten looks from 2010 as recorded by the official White House photographers. Let us know in the comments whether you agree or disagree with our selection.
10. Pewter Sequined Semi-Formal Holiday Dress
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet guests and participate in a photo line during a Press Holiday Reception during the Christmas season in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Dec. 10, 2010.
9. Vibrant Purple and Black Patterned Tea Dress with Black Cardigan
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet members of Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta's family in the Blue Room of the White House, Nov. 15, 2010. The President will present the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Giunta for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan in October 2007.
8. Green and Aqua Empire Waist Tea Dress
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along the Colonnade of the White House, after greeting members of the Etchberger family in the Oval Office, Sept. 21, 2010. The President will award Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force, the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic action in combat on March 11, 1968, in the country of Laos.
7. Black Ribbed Formal Evening Dress
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance together during the Governors Ball in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 21, 2010.
6. Bright, Multicolored Sun Dress
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet the Cinco de Mayo performers in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, May 5, 2010.
5. Aqua Green Empire Waist Skirt with Half Sleeve Black Top
First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by children from low income communities in the region, tours the National Craft Museum in New Delhi, India, Nov. 8, 2010.
4. Pink, Green, and Maroon Floral Pattern Cocktail Dress
First Lady Michelle Obama jokes with participants in the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, April 28, 2010.
3. Plum Formal Dress with Pearls
President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama in a holding room at the Capitol after delivering his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, Jan. 27, 2010.
2. Floor Length Red Evening Gown
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait in a hallway at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., moments before taking the stage at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, May 1, 2010.
1. Formal Pewter Evening Gown with Jacket
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and her husband, Dr. Devisingh Ramsingh Shekhawat, greet guests during the state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace, in New Delhi, India, Nov. 8, 2010.
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3. Plum Formal Dress with Pearls for the President’s First State of the Union:
10. Pewter Sequined Semi-Formal Holiday Party Dress:
6. Bright, Multicolored Sun Dress for Cinco de Mayo:
9. Vibrant Purple and Black Patterned Tea Dress with Black Cardigan for Medal of Honor Ceremony:
7. Black Ribbed Formal Evening Dress for the Governors Ball:
2. Floor Length Red Evening Gown for the White House Correspondents Association Dinner:
8. Green and Aqua Empire Waist Tea Dress for Medal of Honor Ceremony:
1. Formal Pewter Evening Gown with Jacket for State Dinner in India:
5. Aqua Green Empire Waist Skirt with Half Sleeve Black Top for Touring New Delhi, India:
4. Pink, Green, and Maroon Floral Pattern Cocktail Dress for a Meeting with Wounded Warriors Bike Ride Participants:
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Felipe Calderón of Mexico, and his wife, Mrs. Margarita Zavala, ride a trolley to a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, for the State Dinner reception, May 19, 2010.
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A banquet was among the festivities that the First Couple was invited to as a part of President Obama’s receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. For the occassion, the First Lady picked a pale blue evening gown and matching jacket by designer Azzedine Alaïa. The gown has a relatively simple top with double straps on each shoulder and beading around the trim, but from there it gets interesting. There is a wide sequined band separating the top from the skirt, which is composed of alternating bands of sequins and pleated fabric. Mrs. Obama accented the outfit with satin pumps, and very modern, long, dangling earrings.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the 2009 Nobel Banquet in the Hall of Mirrors at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave from a balcony at the Grand Hotel as they greet the Torch Parade in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 2009 Nobel Banquet in the Hall of Mirrors at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sign the guest book at Slottet Royal Palace of Norway in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
On Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama was in Oslo, Norway with her husband, as he was being honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. For the occassion, the First Lady wore a stunning gold jacket and dress, paired with a yellow scarf. On her feet were a pair of simple gold pumps. The ensemble left her looking positively regal!
President Barack Obama delivers remarks during the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Raadhuset Main Hall at Oslo City Hall in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama depart Oslo City Hall following the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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My apologies for only getting these images to you now. I was attending a conference late last week and am visiting family for the holidays, so I haven’t had the time to keep as up to date with this blog as I would like.
This is the first in a series of posts on the First Lady’s trip to Oslo, Norway. As you likely already know, President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize a few months ago. Consequently, the President and First Lady traveled to Oslo, Norway to participate in the Nobel festivities.
Here we see the President and First Lady leaving the White House for Andrews Air Force Base. The First Lady is looking good in her black peacoat and red scarf. Of course, as good as they look, neither of them look too happy. I’m not sure what the story is here…
![U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right; First Lady Michelle Obama, center left; and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, left; pose for a photo with the 2012 International Women of Courage Award winners at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://michellepictures.com/files/2012/03/secretary-clinton-first-lady-obama-and-ambassador-verveer-with-2012-iwoc-award-winners-e1331516313344-150x150.jpg "First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and Ambassador Melanne Verveer With 2012 IWOC Award Winners")
