The greatest coat ever

Mrs. O says it is J.Crew, but I am assuming was custom made. And the dress underneath is just as great:

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Internship Summary: Sept. 14 – Sept. 25

As part of my requirements for getting internship credit for my time at LCV, I will write weekly summaries of my doings in DC to submit to my advisor. Kelly Jacobsen Internship Summary: Sept. 14 – Sept. 25 The past two weeks at the League of Conservation Voters has been, admittedly, a little dull. With [...]

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“One day you’re in, the next you’re out.”

I am a big fan of functional clothes. I like to be comfortable and I like to have classic pieces that I don’t worry about going out of style next season. However, I really love Fashion Week even though it epitomes the exact opposite of comfortable and classic. That being said, enjoy some of my [...]

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[Act Green] Plans move forward for White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Last month, we reported that President Barack Obama had hinted at opening a White House farmers market to bring more local food to the DC area. “It gives D.C. more access to good, fresh food, but it also is this enormous potential revenue-maker [...]

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From Act Green: Obama hints at opening White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Shortly after the Obama family moved into the White House, First Lady Michelle broke ground on the South Lawn and planted a garden with a group of elementary school students to stress the importance of eating fresh, organic foods. Now, the President and [...]

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Orange Burst

Absolutely lovely.

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Mixing and Mingling

Barack Obama may be taking a lot of grief for his “mom jeans”, but Michelle Obama never disappoints. I like the mix of colors she wears here and the bow is very flattering. On a side note about Barack’s outfits, I cant help but feel a little bad for him. First, he got constant slack during [...]

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Yes, Yes, Yes

You know, I talk a lot about Michelle Obama’s fashion on this blog and it recently dawned on me – I bet Michelle and I are close to the same size. Sure she’s got a little more muscular build, but as she proves herself, you can put a belt around the waste of any shift and [...]

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Note to Michelle: I’m available for a fashion adoption

I know it is unconventional for a First family to adopt a young intern to dress, but the Obama’s haven’t necessarily stuck to the status quo. All I’m saying is I’m here, I’m available, I’m willing to take risks with my ensembles – all I need is a little financial support. Plus, if Michelle Obama [...]

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First MO, now Jeff Goldblum

I don’t have a television, but last night I was at a friend’s house and managed to catch The Colbert Report. Two things of note: – Anyone who read a press release or an article related to LCV last week knows that we chose to coin the word “unprecedented” when describing our decision to not [...]

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