While a vocal miniscule percentage of the population shouts racist slogans and complains that we as a nation might actually have some health care in the near future, a larger percentage of the population seems entranced by Michelle Obama. Our love affair with Barack may be coming to a close, but we can't seem to get enough of Michelle and her fashion.

While checking the Huffington Post today for my usual news, I found out what Michelle was wearing for her staged press conference regarding the Olympic bid. Personally, I like the upper half, the shoes are ok, and I am not so impressed by the skirt. However, I'm definitely not a fashion plate and she did just recently made  People Magazine's list of the 10 Best-dressed people and we all know how reputable People is. Of course, when you have the figure of Michelle Obama nearly everything looks good.

This clever website is solely devoted to fashion of Michelle Obama. Instead of merely offering high-quality images and commmentary, the site gives information about the origins of her wardrobe choices and the designers who rule her closet.  The web site also reminds us when she last wore a particular ensemble, which I liken to the be-atches at a party who "tactfully" ask you if that was the same dress you were wearing at their anniversary party the year before.

For even more images of Michelle, you can visit New York Magazine's online "Look Book". I peeked through most of the pics and suffice it to say, they did not always choose the most flattering photos of Michelle. Perhaps the editor has a little fashion-envy at not being able to afford or have the body to wear the clothes that Michelle does? 

For those of you wanting to emulate Michelle at an affordable price, she did wear purple Converse recently, which should be more in reach for someone on a stretched budget. Don't get too excited, though because she was painting for a Habitat for Humanity Project at the time. Also for those of you who like to wear shorts, you will be more than delighted to note that 59% of Huffington Post readers felt that it was ok for Michelle to wear shorts on Air Force One. Hmmm, I wonder why she didn't poll the Huffington Post readers before wearing the shorts in the first place. Perhaps Barack should have asked the nation's permission before he wore his mom pants as well?