Michelle Obama: Finally a Political Style Icon We Can Rally Behind!

How gorgeous have Michelle Obama's clothes been this week? (And her speech was amazing too!). As a Democrat, the convention thrilled me and made me energized and ready to take on the Republicans. All my favorite big guns were there and all gave great speeches -- Caroline & Ted Kennedy (with Maria Shriver dabbing tears in the audience), Bill, Hillary and Chlesea and Lily Ledbetter. All were inspiring. As a fashion person, I've never been so excited style-wise about a politician as I have been about Michelle Obama this week. Thakoon for the night of Barack's big speech???? MAGIC!!! She also worked Narciso Rodriguez and Peter Sorenen this week after kicking things off on opening night in a Maria Pinto dress with accessories by Erickson Beamon. This woman is as chic as they come and WHAT an ambassador for American Fashion she'll be once the Obamas are in the White House. When has a First Lady EVER worn clothes by young, American designers? A boost like this for Thakoon is immeasurable! Mr. Mickey thought the Olympics were outrageous but the Democratic Convention was a truly inspiring roller coaster ride!!!!!

Michelle seated photo by Dennis Van Tine