Experiment Site 1: The First Lady of Style

The First Lady of Style

5:35 AM Posted by Short and Sweet NYC

She’s been compared to Jacquelyn Kennedy and has fashionistas everywhere buzzing – and she hasn’t even moved into the White House yet. From her polished blow out to her flawless makeup, first lady to-be Michelle Obama exudes an effortless and sophisticated glamour that is sure to inspire women of all ages. Mixing designer pieces with budget friendly items, Obama’s look is chic, elegant and just a little adventurous.

HAIR
Sleek, shiny and simple, Obama’s hair is a perfect accent to her impeccable style. Try:

Matrix Sleek.look Blow Down Extreme Crème ($15.00)

For a smooth blow out with tons of body, this weightless crème contains a long lasting medium hold and 24 Smooth Multi-Mend TechnologyTM to instantly smooth, repair damage and stop frizz before it starts – for silky, straight hair that lasts all day.

Price: $15 at fine salons. To locate a Sleek.look salon please log onto www.Matrix.com

MAKE UP
Natural yet polished makeup gives Obama a fresh faced glow that always looks great. Prescriptives embraces all women, all skins, all ages with products that enhance the unique beauty of the individual and shades that flatter every skintone. With over 170 shades and 9 formulas to choose from, Prescriptives has All Skins, All Women covered - from lightest to darkest. For Obama’s look, try:

Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation

Only Prescriptives can create a shade to perfectly compliment any skintone for the most natural look possible. Customize your coverage, finish and specific needs such as oil control, moisture level and brightening and firming elements for an unbelievably flawless match.

Price: $62.00 at Prescriptives counters nationwide and www.prescriptives.com

Prescriptives Colorscope Lipcolor in Mochaccino

The moisture-rich formula of Colorscope Lipcolor delivers extraordinary shine and comfort for lips you'll love at first sight. This rich brownish red shade will drench your lips in brilliant color and leave them looking luscious all day long.

Price: $17.50 at Prescriptives Counters nationwide and www.prescriptives.com

Prescriptives Colorscope Eye Color in Bean

The long-wearing formula of Colorscope Eye Color has a soft, smooth finish that glides on skin and blends evenly for an incredibly silky feel. This shimmery brown shade is modern, sophisticated and adheres to skin for long wear and lasting pigment.
Price: $14.00 at Prescriptives Counters nationwide and www.prescriptives.com

ATTIRE
Obama is not afraid to experiment with bright, bold colors and favors monochromatic color schemes. Knee length dresses in simple, feminine silhouettes flatter her shape and give her a fresh, stylish and always sophisticated appeal. Try:

The Limited Black Tie Satin Dress

Price: $79.50 at www.thelimited.com

Shoshanna Ponte A-Line Dress

Price: $370.00; visit www.shoshanna.com for store locations

ACCESSORIES
Mixing classic accents like her trademark oversized pearls with current, on-trend pieces like a black cinch belt gives Obama a chic but playful edge. Try:

Aldo Flotard Heel

Price: $90 at Aldo Stores