Let’s recap Monday, shall we?!
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The 2013 Presidential Inauguration happened to fall on MLK Day this year. How amazing was that! One can only imagine how our President Barack Obama felt. The festivities kicked off with the first family attending church then making their way to the National Mall where the “replay” of the actual swearing in took place. According to the record books, the president is sworn into office on the 20th day of January each term. Since the 20th fell on a Sunday this year, The POTUS and The Vice POTUS were sworn in a day before Mondays planned occasion.
The celebration started with several familiar faces, including celebrities as well as past and present politicians. Kelly Clarkson shocked us all when she arrived to the podium to sing “My Country, Tis of Thee” and showed off her golden blonde locks! You guys probably won’t believe me if I told you this BUT I used to be blonde. Yep, and I loved it, might actually miss it just a tad…it was the perfect professional blend of hi-lights, low-lights and golden shine. Pretty much how Kelly looked at the inauguration…if she were a tiny bit darker!
I am SUCH a fan of Kelly! Surprisingly, she was included in a season of American Idol that I actually watched and enjoyed. Kelly also just happens to make some good music that pleases my ears, oh and not to mention she has some KILLER curves!
Another famous face that can easily be stared at all day long, Eva Longoria. She is a co-chair for the Obama reelection campaign of 2012 and also spoke at the National Democratic Convention of the same year! Ms. Longoria wowed me! I’m not sure anyone else could pull off a look so casual and simple but the mauve/pink (whatever color your eyes see) leather knee length Bally coat was on point! Her hair, her make-up…everything was just perfect. The Bally coat is part of their 2013 Resort Collection and I haven’t quite nailed a price because it isn’t on their site. Other leather coats featured on Bally.com run from $2,000 and above. I wouldn’t expect this to be any less. If you’re asking me, absolutely and totally worth the splurge.
Speaking of staring…Some of you definitely had eyes on a very curvaceous celeb at the inauguration yesterday, including a few eyes on the grandstand! Beyonce was on hand to sing “The National Anthem” and sing she did! Looking flawless in a Pucci black sheer and brocade dress with flowing side waves to match, Beyonce belted out the song while removing her earpiece that clearly wasn’t needed. Not to be outdone in the coat department by Eva, Bey wore a Christian Dior black fur coat to keep warm. Let us not forget she rocked the Pantone Color of the Year: emerald green in Lorraine Schwartz jewels nonetheless!
Later in the evening, guests attended the Commander-In-Chief’s Inaugural Ball. The First Lady dazzled in a red gown designed by Jason Wu. Michelle Obama also wore a creation by the same designer for the first ball back in 2009. The gown showed off those arms that are the perfect accessory to any strapless/halter style dress. When you look as amazing as the FLOTUS, you tend to look great in anything you wear!
Once the President introduced his wife to the well-dressed crowd, the Obama’s were serenaded by Jennifer Hudson. Hudson performed “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green. The couple danced, shared glances and floated across the stage. My tweet of the night: I love love like theirs!
Congrats to our 44th President of the United States of America
Barack Hussein Obama
and the first family.
