The New Jackie O: Michelle O.

Today WWD posted designer sketches of proposed looks for Michelle Obama for the Inaugural Ball. My faves (above) were Elie Tahari, Tracy Reese, and Oscar De La Renta.

What do you think? Check out the looks here.

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Green Chic #7 Sample Sale!!

OK, what I wouldn't do to get my hands on that amazing Vivienne Westwood design!!! I am a particular fan of a splash of red set off of baby-blue/turquoise. If I were to get these shoes, they would definitely be the focal point of an outfit. The splash of color against a neutral or black look. yum.

And, as you may know from my previous post about the melissa shoe, they are green. Of course, you know they're vegan, but also made from recycled plastic...and the shoes themselves can be recycled into new pairs (when you're done with 'em). Guiltless shopping: minimal carbon footprint (with a rather cute foot), and sale prices!

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