Caroline Kennedy recently wrote a column in the NY Times, endorsing Barack Obama because he could be "A President Like My Father." Today, my Newsweek arrived in the mail and I saw a First Lady who could be like her mother.
I know, I know … Michelle Obama has been controversial lately. I saw the comment she made about being proud of her country for the first time in her adult life. But I'm tired from a sleepless night and I'm into American Idol and frankly, I'm feeling too shallow right now to comment intelligently on her statements or the Newsweek article, which I admit I haven't read yet.
Instead, I'm talking about the Michelle Obama IMAGE. The sleek hair. The simple lines. The oversized, shamelessly fake pearls. The pastel colors in the dead of winter. It's all very Jackie.
And I think that's terrific. For there's no reason why a First Lady can't project intelligence (First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave speeches in French, Italian and Spanish) and strength (state funeral, anyone?) as well as her maternal and fashionista sides.
Not too long ago, I did a post about the low quality of icon girls today are exposed to in the media. I think Michelle Obama is a new millennium throwback to Jackie and Diana. A woman who is just as comfortable hugging her kids as she is giving speeches or working a ropeline. A stylish woman who will never be seen flashing her naked crotch at photographers. A smart woman who makes it fashionable to care about more than fashion.
Amen.
Amen, indeed! I've been thinking similar thoughts.
ReplyDeleteUm, yeah, now that you point it out, I can see the resemblance too. OK, so once you're feeling better you'll give us your professional marketing analysis of this most interesting observation. Is this truly who this woman is or are we seeing a re-invention of Camelot? Cynical, undecided voters need to know. My state hasn't voted yet and I'm still wondering who to choose, because even at this point I know my vote matters.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed....AMEN!!! I SOOOOOO agree with you on this post. Two thumbs up!! Based on what I have seen and what I have read, she would be a First Lady to be proud of.
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