Fashion Icon? I think NOT.

Today was the Inauguration of President Barrack Obama. I must say that I was impressed with his speech and with the way he carried himself. I spent some time watching the news and listening to the radio so that I could be updated on today's events. One thing that has surprised me since the beginning of the election is how the media has focused so much on Michelle Obama's style. Even NPR has spent a lot of time on the topic. So, here is my question? Are we watching the same woman?

Don't get me wrong, Our new First Lady is beautiful. But she is no fashionista. Ill give her props for her fashion philosophy. She loves everything from H&M and JCrew to Zac Posen and isn't afraid to mix and match name brand with no brand. But shes getting too much credit. The media keeps commenting on how well she dresses AND that shes able to do it being 5'11- like she is the only one who has been able to pull that off. We know shes the first black first lady- but she is not the first tall women to dress well! In fact, I can think of a lot of models that dress better and are even taller. She's only about an inch taller than me, and I get no credit! Wheres the media when I get up and walk out the door everyday?

When I think "Fashion Icon" I picture women like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor to name a few. Michelle Obama is being to compared to my number 1 favorite, Jackie O! Now that is just SACRILEGIOUS!

SIDE NOTE:
Michelle's white dress she chose for the Inauguration Ball was a very good choice, and her arms looked very toned. BUT still, shes no Jackie!