Michelle Obama looks stunning...edited to add more pics

[one_voice]

Last edited Sat Apr 28, 2012, 11:00 PM - Edit history (2)

only picture I could find..so far...will update as more are found.



edited size of picture.

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http://www.daylife.com/search?q=michelle+obama

[annabanana]

1. It's one of the BEST dresses I've seen on her. . .n/t

[Rhiannon12866]

44. +1!

I thought the exact same thing! I think she looks best in elegant or "pretty" dresses and this one is both...

[dixiegrrrrl]

53. The color is very good for her. Makes her glow.

[Rhiannon12866]

77. It certainly does...

And it's pretty without being "fussy." Don't think I've seen one that suits her better...

[southern_belle]

2. her dress is lovely, as is she n/t

[Plucketeer]

105. I second that statement

Stunning and radiant AND brains to boot! What's not to be enchanted by???

[The Wielding Truth]

3. She has style. That's for sure. They are an amazingly beautiful couple.

[TheWraith]

4. She always does. nt

[Ruby the Liberal]

5. That dress is fabulous.

Jewel tones really look great on her.

[goclark]

58. Wow! What a dress!

she knocked it out of the ballpark with that dress!

[banned from Kos]

6. thanks! I agree!

They are great together and separate!

[Tarheel_Dem]

10. Yeah, I'm sure the designer, who may be struggling as much as anyone, really....

cares that you're "amused". First Ladies, traditionally, have the necessary profile to bring much needed attention to up and coming fashion designers. Not everything should be viewed through your cynical political lens.

[Tarheel_Dem]

21. And knowing all that, you "chose" to drop your turd in this particular punch bowl?

I'm sorry, you could've moved on, but I suspect your post was more about chastising other DU'ers for something you consider trivial and/or worthless. It's called the shame game. Some very valuable DU'ers were run off from this site because of the treatment they received at the hands of folks like yourself. I, for one, enjoyed the pic threads, and more importantly I cared about the people who posted them.

Not everything has to be earth shatteringly serious all the time. The president and first lady are under enormous pressure & scrutiny 24/7, so I don't begrudge them evenings like this, even if their critics think it's frivolous. This thread would have been perfectly okay without your negative input.

[blue neen]

45. Now all of the negative posts are deleted.

Passive-aggressive behavior at its finest!

[Tarheel_Dem]

56. Indeed. This particular poster quite often gets it wrong, and on much more serious topics.

Self-delete is a neat little trick for posters who get cold feet. They get their message out, they get replies, and self delete before it goes to a jury, thereby avoiding the dreaded "hidden post". Depending on who you are, self delete is both a blessing and a curse. The poster in question is a master at this game.

[zappaman]

111. Careful

that poster is an ex-cop and knows all about bullying.
suffice it to say, bullying is when you correct this poster or, even worse, prove them factually wrong.
yup, we don't need to see another long "goodbye" thread, do we?

[Tarheel_Dem]

117. "we don't need to see another long "goodbye" thread, do we?"

We certainly don't, and it's hard to trust anything posted by someone who makes unfounded claims, and refuses to apologize and/or retract when proven wrong. We all makes mistakes, but when a pattern emerges, you have to assume that honesty & integrity are just collateral damage in the furtherance of one's personal agenda.

[zappaman]

121. A pattern?

Or an arc or a trend?
Suffice it to say, we will soon know...

ETA: didn't take long.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/124084258

[Ruby the Liberal]

34. Er, what?

What in blue hell are you on about?

This rant really makes no sense, Nadin.

We are appreciating the first lady's choice of gown for the evening (and shout out to the designer) as well as the fabric selected for the design.

What does that have to do with "boards and city councils"?

[Ruby the Liberal]

43. Next time, have the respect for others that you demand for yourself.

That diatribe against OP and the thread respondents was just uncalled for.

[nobodyspecial]

12. Well, thanks for stopping by

to remind us all how much more superior you are and how shallow and frivolous we are.

[nobodyspecial]

18. Seriously?

Do you go into other topics just to post you are not interested in them? If so, that is a rather odd habit.

[nobodyspecial]

24. Oooh, you pulled out the "skippy" card

I guess you win the thread. In any case, I'm done being amused by this interaction.

[Ruby the Liberal]

39. Nadin, seriously.

Suffice it to say, if you don't find it interesting (or don't care about the first lady's gown), WHY would you come all up in here and spray graffiti on someone else's thread who IS sharing that with people who DO appreciate the pics?

Lord knows you would be in nuclear mode 12 if someone came onto one of your threads and suggested that what you were sharing was trivial and or vapid. Can't you proffer the same respect to others?

[Better Believe It]

28. Don't you understand? It's so classy!

Just look at the wonderful things the affluent wear.

It's so chic and ruling class!

Of course, you don't flaunt your wealth and class status when doing a photo op at Target. Wear working class clothes!

Like you, I also get a kick out of reading what fawning admirers write in tribute to the ruling rich.

[one_voice]

29. To compliment someone on how...

they look does not equate to fawning admirers. You can be both critical when warranted and complimentary when warranted. Some of us can chew gum and walk at the same time.

Fuck sake some people aren't happy unless they're shitting on something.

[Ruby the Liberal]

37. No kidding.

Still sitting here with my jaw agape reading these comments.

Is this the twilight zone?

[one_voice]

41. Yeah, I don't get it either.

[JitterbugPerfume]

52. you are like Mikey--

you don't like anything

[Surya Gayatri]

57. Maybe you'd get more satisfaction posting this over in Help and Meta...

Sounds like you're in some distress and need to unload some issues!

[Bobbie Jo]

64. ....

This act is beyond old, skippy.

[ScreamingMeemie]

66. I do not "fawn" over anyone and do not always approve of Obama...BUT

I can acknowledge when a woman, any woman (in Target clothing or designer duds) looks amazing. And our First Lady looks amazing. A woman walked into our store today in a floral patterned maxi dress. I was blown away by how beautiful she looked. Her response? $15 off the clearance rack of Old Navy.

[trumad]

71. Maybe it's best you take another 6 days off.

[Puglover]

100. +1

[SidDithers]

80. Keep trying...nt

Sid

[colorado_ufo]

103. Think a little deeper.

Fashion, with brands numbering in the thousands and costing from little to big bucks, creates thousands upon thousands of jobs and gives young people who love the industry hope for a career. And yes, if you know WHAT LOOKS GOOD, you can dress at Target with a similar style and look just as good. My daughter could take a $10, thrift store outfit and accesorize it, and she would look fantastic. She did all throughout high school, when our dollars were in very short supply.

If Mrs. Obama sets a beautiful example, I love it! We don't all have to look like we were dressed by Chairman Mao.

[treestar]

110. Maybe they should wear uniforms at all times

Everyone should wear the same thing, like comrades.

[blue neen]

35. Most people would just ignore the thread if they really weren't interested.

I admit to being quite interested. Mrs. Obama looks fantastic! I'm proud that she is our first lady and represents our country so well.

[Surya Gayatri]

32. If you're so indifferent, why bother to post...

that you're "so glad that (you) care not at all". Seems like a lot of effort for nothing.

Was it just to leave those of us who are silly enough to care, in awe at your superior detachment? Or to be derisively "amused" at our expense?

What an unpleasnt, self-satisfied post!

[nobodyspecial]

36. Don't get her going

Next thing you know, she'll accuse you of projecting (interesting, though, that we both share this delusion) and before you know it, she'll call you Skippy, just in case you still haven't realized how inferior you are.

[Surya Gayatri]

55. Looks like she got some blow back, so

she's deleted every one of her posts in this thread.

I can understand--I certainly would've been embarrassed to appear so superior and condescending.

Still, that's some pretty erratic behavior!

[Baitball Blogger]

8. She is incredibly beautiful.

Looks particularly stunning in that outfit.

[Swede Atlanta]

9. Michelle is fabulous.....

I always felt sorry for Laura Bush - drugged and demoted to a doting wife rather than a vibrant, effective first lady.

I'm not comparing Laura's education or life experience against Michelle's as an attorney. That would be unfair.

But Michelle turns heads and is a perfect complement and partner to a terrific President.

[SunSeeker]

11. She sure can rock a sleeveless dress!

Those arms of hers are perfect.

[Rozlee]

78. You beat me to my intended post.

I can do tricep curls until the cows come home and I'll never have those kind of arms. Hell, I didn't have those kind of arms when I was in my 20s.

[goclark]

13. West Coast just checking in

thanks for bringing me up to date.

[calimary]

15. Born to bare arms!

She's just glorious! Makes me proud!

[Kath1]

17. She looks great!

I never held Laura Bush responsible for the the idiotic policies of her husband but she could never hold a candle to the style and grace of this lady. Michelle rocks.

[grasswire]

60. Laura might have worn this fabric...

...with a belly bow, some ruffles, and a beaded jacket to boot.

Those dresses of hers with the belly bows were just tooooo much.

[DevonRex]

118. What I never understood was the length of Laura's jackets.

They were always short, like just below the waist but she didn't have the type figure for that style. I know that because I do have that kind of figure. It's a very specific body type that can wear that length.

She needed some some good fashion advice. If she had had that she could have looked lovely. Her face is beautiful and she isn't an odd shape that would be difficult to outfit. She has a good head of hair. If anyone was crying out for a makeover, it was Laura Bush.

[Ruby the Liberal]

120. When you make clothing out of curtains

it is easy to find yourself limited as to quantity of fabric.

Maybe she just ran out?

[DevonRex]

122. Hahaha *snort* hahaha

Now I'm gonna have to confess something to somebody up there. Dammit. Oops. That's 2 now. You are a bad, bad influence. I'm telling.

[Major Hogwash]

19. Gorgeous.

Simply gorgeous.
The President and his wife make me proud to be an American.

[goclark]

22. Can someone bring me up to date

I'm on the West Coast and heard the President Speak for a few minutes ~ how did he do?

Is most of it positive for the Democrats?

[one_voice]

26. The president did very well...

he was funny.

Kimmel's humor was more like a roast, some funny, some just ok. No one was spared.

Hope that helps.

[HipChick]

46. I think President was funnier than Kimmel

[blue neen]

51. The President's sense of timing is great.

He also seems to get a real kick out of some of those lines!

I loved it!

[Surya Gayatri]

61. I love how he giggles after a real zinger...

just enjoying the moment!

[blue neen]

62. Yeah, and that makes it more enjoyable for everyone else.

Very entertaining!

[HipChick]

114. He cracks me up..

and cute to boot..

[Surya Gayatri]

59. Absolutely, funnier and more charming!

[malaise]

31. He was great

Fabulous timing and hit a few folks where it should hurt.

[Ruby the Liberal]

54. I thought they were both hilarious.

Kimmel was quick - not waiting for laugh lines, so very funny but quite staccato. Tomorrow, you will definitely see headlines about the President's dog joke (difference between a pit bull and a hockey mom is that a pit bull is tasty or something). Michelle even looked down at her plate like yeah, I would have let that one go, but all in all, the President and Kimmel both did a great job.

Hope you can catch it on a replay?

[Tx4obama]

27. Photos

More should be here soon: http://www.daylife.com/search?q=michelle+obama

[one_voice]

30. thanks!..

added that one and another.

[HappyMe]

75. I LOVE that gown!

She has impeccable taste. She has such a genuine smile.

[Surya Gayatri]

38. Thanks for taking the trouble to find these great pics...

forget the superior, derisive nay-sayers!

[one_voice]

47. you just can't help yourself...

if you don't like it, don't look at it. Stop taking pot shots at me and others who might enjoy the thread.

Please show me and the other posters the same respect you'd want shown to you.

[nobodyspecial]

74. I really wish serial abusers of the self-delete would get their priviledge revoked.

But I guess it really reflects the abuser's character. Be rude and dismissive to others, get a reaction and then delete it so it can't be used against you. What a squirelly, chickenshit thing to do.

[Tarheel_Dem]

87. Ditto! The poster is a master of this technique, and I hope others have taken notice.

[nobodyspecial]

88. I'm thinking screenshots that can then be posted on the thread

She can't delete other people's posts and she can hardly call her own words a personal attack. If enough people do this, it may put an end to it.

[Tarheel_Dem]

89. That's a great idea for the future. Thanks for pointing that out.

It's a cowardly practice, and if the admins won't do something about it, then we as a community certainly should. The practice of starting a thread, getting a ton of replies, and when you get owned, you can just pretend you never posted falsehoods and/or misinformation in the first place? That's not fair, it's intellectually dishonest, and the poster never has to publicly acknowledge they were wrong, they can just "self-delete".

[apocalypsehow]

94. On DU2 the poster seemed to have a "protected" status - the poster could literally post just about

anything with impunity including personal attacks on other DU'ers, but by God if one attempted to reply in return it was Deleted Message City. Not sure if the Guardian Mod is still around now that we have juries instead of moderators, so that might be one small improvement on DU3 over DU2.

[nobodyspecial]

96. I'm just saying that if she realized she couldn't get away with her deletion game,

she would stop doing it. No doubt, she would come up with new ones. Those types always do.

[Tarheel_Dem]

97. The fact that the poster has on occasion, claimed to be a "journalist" really bothers me.

This same poster posted a very incendiary article re: our involvement behind Syrian lines, and when some very astute DU'ers went to work to get to the root of the story, it was discovered that the story was created out of wholecloth from a facebook posting, which turned out to be false on every count. And after receiving a ton of replies, did the poster apologize? NO! She "self-deleted", after getting her a** handed to her on a platter, thereby shutting down the discussion. It's dishonest at best, and inciteful at the very worst. And she never has to apologize for getting caught making shit up.

A "journalist" stands by their story, or they issue a retraction. Self-delete does away with the need to be held accountable, and that's just sad.

[one_voice]

98. Self delete does away with being held accountable...

I agree with this. I think the self delete does have a purpose. If you post something and then realize it was out of line or counter productive, self delete is ok. But when you fill a thread when nastiness you shouldn't get to erase the evidence, you should have to own what you said. You don't get to take your ball and go home.

This person didn't think they were out of line, quite the opposite in fact. They should be held accountable. IMO

[zappaman]

112. That's why I'm bookmarking this thread

for when the bi-annual "I'm being bullied so I'm leaving" thread gets posted.
BTW, Michelle looks fantastic!

[apocalypsehow]

91. "Please show me and the other posters the same respect you'd want shown to you" - Well said, but I

wouldn't hold my breath counting on it any time soon from that poster.

[blue neen]

48. You do the same, now.

Bless your heart, and have a good evening.

[JitterbugPerfume]

49. I loved the dress

and she wore it with class and style.

[begin_within]

50. She looks like one of the Supremes

[juajen]

115. Much Prettier, I think. There is so much character in her face and smile.

See, it didn't take me long to warm up this couple, even though I still have some doubts. No doubts would be boring I think.

[ScreamingMeemie]

63. She looks stunning.

I rarely watch "The Biggest Loser" but my dad does and he was here last week. They had a special at the White House and the First Lady worked out with the contestants and their families. The woman is beautiful inside and out. Regardless of how upset I get at her husband at times.

[Obamacare]

65. Michelle, looks beautiful as usual!! And the President looks dapper himself.

[Number23]

67. K&R just for the haters

[pintobean]

68. +1

[Earth_First]

69. She looks beautiful, yes... however, that dress is hideous!

YIKES!

[AtheistCrusader]

95. No accounting for taste.

I think it looks fabulous on her.

[The Doctor.]

70. She's not "pristine"...

I like that about her.

'Substantive', 'attractive', and bright.

All good.

[JNelson6563]

72. Gorgeous!

That is one fabulous dress on one very pretty lady. Deadly combination. I daresay the poor President doesn't stand a chance.

Julie

[Little Star]

73. That dress rocked! It's one of my favorites. n/t

[avebury]

76. Stunning dress and she looked totally awesome! nt

[CrispyQ]

79. That gown is stunning!

As always, Mrs. O displays a fantastic sense of style!

[skydive forever]

81. Love the smile in the last pic

looks so natural.

[varelse]

82. Yes, she does

Lovely pics

Thanks for sharing them here.

[handmade34]

83. always!!

[Whisp]

84. what a gorgeous lady in a gorgeous dress.

reading some negative responses in this thread, it would only be appropriate for the first lady to dress in a potato bag and not be all show offy and uppity. who does she think she is!

[vaberella]

85. I hope one day she'll go natural. Aside from that...she's gorgeous as always. n/t

[roody]

90. me too

[tabasco]

86. I'm no fashion expert,

BUT THAT GAL KNOWS HOW TO DRESS!

[apocalypsehow]

92. She is a beautiful woman, and these are very good pics. Thanks for posting them.

[Zax2me]

93. Superficial.

If she weighed 250 or was not the stunning beauty she is, and were the same person?
She would still deserve this thread.
Her looks are not what make her so special.

[one_voice]

99. It's not superficial...

she looked lovely, nothing wrong with saying that.

If she were 250 lbs she would still be lovely.

No one ever said her looks are what made her special. You assumed that part.

edited for spelling as well as an unnecessary jab.

[Tunkamerica]

128. But it is superficial just by definition.

Superficial means 'at the skin level'. Saying she looks nice is superficial. The word has a negative connotation that you, or we, give it. But saying someone looks nice is superficial.

Not that there's anything wrong with looking nice or being superficial.

[LanternWaste]

129. The one does not deny the other

"Her looks are not what make her so special..."

The one does not deny the other; hence, one may fully appreciate the one without being predicated on or necessitated to premise the other.

"Deserve" a thread? You of course have collated an objective and peer-reviewed list of what does or does not deserve a list? Or (and I find this rather more likely), you are merely basing your disinterest on a subjective premise, thus being guilty of the very thing your indict others for...

(Pogo was right you know-- you should try it sometime...)

[tblue]

101. I WANNA LOOK LIKE THAT!!!!

She is an absolute dream!!!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

102. I can fault Obama for many things, but not for his choice in a wife.

[colorado_ufo]

104. She grows more gorgeous with every public appearance.

Fantastic dress!

I greatly admired Jacqueline Kennedy, but I think Mrs. Obama is approaching her level of style and may well be considered our most beautiful First Lady.

[Skittles]

127. Michelle has a unique style

she will mix very pricey clothes with very cheap off-the-rack stuff - I really like that!

[AtomicKitten]

106. simplement magnifique

I'd love to get a better look at that dress. She positively glows in it.

[NBachers]

107. Michelle sure puts my heart all aflutter- thanks for posting these

Glad I showed up too late for the shit-bombs, but the skid marks are still here.

That said, please consider me a fawning toady for Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States of America. She just knocks me out.

[clydefrand]

108. Beautiful and Brilliant

The first lady gets more beautiful all the time. I think she has had a great influence on the young and old ladies in this country, black, white, etc. And they in turn send those messages to their children or relatives. I used to teach many years ago. I would love to be in a classroom today to see how she and her husband have created a different view for youngsters of all colors. I see this on the news, and I read the articles online. I see them in public. What a change! I'm so glad that we have a black president and family in the WH.

I do hope they will be in the WH again for 4 more years.

Let's all vote for President Obama.
Fran

[deaniac21]

109. We are

not worthy....!!!

[zappaman]

113. K & R

What dress?
All I see is the most beautiful first lady since Jackie Kennedy!!!

[Number23]

116. Note to the photographers and cinematographers of the world

THIS is how you light a black woman



Flawless lighting. Highlights her gorgeous skin and complexion.

[Old and In the Way]

119. She'd look good in anything.

She's got the whole package. Smarts, personality, looks.

[Skittles]

126. honestly, sometimes I wish to see some "bad" pics

it's not fair I tell you!

[JDPriestly]

123. Her gown is just perfect -- becoming beyond belief.

We haven't had a first lady with such exquisite taste since Jackie Kennedy.

[azlatina]

124. She is totally awesome & very inspirational!!

She will be in Tucson AZ tonight! My daughter, her friend & I will be there as volunteers!! WooHoo!! So excited!!!

[Skittles]

125. she is lovely, very striking

and her daughters are very much taking after her!!!