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Accessorize Like Michelle Obama

Wednesday January 21, 2009
Admire Michelle Obama's style? You might be interested to learn the stunning brooch on the collar of the chic yellow dress she wore to the inauguration was a vintage piece. More precisely, a rather large brooch from the Victorian-era purchased indirectly from the Carol Tanenbaum Vintage Collection, which also has an online site famous fashionistas have been known to frequent. If you're interested in adopting the First Lady's vintage look, peruse a few tips to learn about condition, quality and other important factors to consider before investing in vintage costume jewelry.

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Comments

January 23, 2009 at 7:20 pm
(1) Barb says:

If we had her money, we’d all dress better.

January 23, 2009 at 11:04 pm
(2) Pamela says:

I know Michelle Obama paid a good bit for the vintage brooch she was wearing simply because I know where she bought it, and nothing comes cheap on that site. However, as a vintage jewelry and accessory fan myself, I know that you can get the same look for lots less money if you shop around. That’s the beauty of vintage goods compared to new designer goods. Just about anyone can look stylish if they shop for vintage bargains.

January 30, 2009 at 2:48 pm
(3) Sunny says:

She is a beautiful First Lady. In addition to being well educated she is a great Mom. Being a Mom is the most important task she has and she does it with grace. I’m thrilled to have her represent our gender!

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