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02.02.2009 9:05 am

Aretha Franklin’s church hat destined for the history books

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Love it or hate it, the bow-tied hat will live on in infamy.

Aretha Franklin’s gospel-infused rendition of the anthem “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” during President Barack Obama’s inauguration played second fiddle to her Swarovski jewel-studded heather grey wool church…

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01.21.2009 2:36 am

Senator Hillary Clinton looks stately, but dated

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hillary’s on her way to an inaugural dinner, but for a presidency that is said to be embarking on a new era, Clinton seems dressed for a very old one. In a previous post, I said Michelle’s dress will look…

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01.21.2009 2:25 am

Denzel Washington puts in full day for Obama inauguration

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Denzel Washington came early and stayed late.

I don’t really have anything to say about that, just like seeing him.

(Pictured waiting for swearing-in ceremony and later with his wife at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.)

Denzel seems to have been floating around D.C.…

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01.21.2009 1:37 am

Obamas appear at inaugural balls dressed for history books

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The honeymoon has begun. There was even that awkward first dance. Now, let’s see how long it lasts.

It seemed kind of poetic that the newest full-time residents of the Presidential suite looked like a couple of newlyweds.

Michelle Obama wore a…

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01.20.2009 11:40 am

Aretha Franklin wore her church hat

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

I wouldn’t want to be sitting behind her during Barack Obama’s inauguration, but from the front it’s awfully sweet. However, I’m biased. I say that as the granddaughter of a lovely Louisiana woman who would have said that the look…

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01.20.2009 8:27 am

First glimpse as Obamas prepare for Day One

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Michelle Obama later put on green J. Crew leather gloves to match her pumps Jimmy Choo “Glacier” pumps, but she still looks a bit cold in this regal ensemble by Cuban-born designer Isabel Toledo. It’s being widely noted that she’s…

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12.19.2008 6:00 am

What will Barack rock at the inauguration?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

I wonder if Barack feels left out of the fashion discussion. His wife will be in the international fashion floodlight during the inaugural activities, but we’ll be looking at you too, Mr. Obama.

It is, afterall, a special day for him,…

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