The President and First Lady, accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha arrived in Ireland today ahead of the G8 Summit.
On arrival, Mrs O wore a structured belted camel trench with rust colored pants. Malia and Sasha added some color to proceedings, with splashes of neon pink and green.
Later in the day, the First Lady, Malia and Sasha viewed the Book of Kells at Trinity College.
A patterned or colored scarf can really help to make or break an outfit, adding a splash of color and personality to an outfit for an appropriate occasion.
I've a bit of a thing for scarves, and now have so many that I am running out of space! (More on that drama again!) I'm not a girl who wears lots of color, so a scarf really helps me to debut my personality and bring a bit of 'pop' to my closet.
If you're on the hunt to invest in a scarf that can take you from season to season read on.
This Alexander McQueen skull print chiffon scarf has truly become a classic. Available in a myriad of colours, this scarf both brightens and provides an edgy look to every outfit. I own the red and black print version and absolutely love it!
Similarly, the Hermes twill silk scarves are a worldwide classic and are truly collectable. They even come with a handy book detailing the many ways in which to wear them!
I'm always a happy girl when the latest copy of Architectural Digest arrives through the letterbox, and the current issue has been no exception.
My favourite house featured within the pages is this glorious Long Island manor owned by fashion entrepreneurs Vince and Louise Camato. The Camuto’s purchased the home in 2005, and its previous life, it had been used aas a school, retirement home, and spiritual center. Before that, the home had belonged to Edward Morse, an early 1900s shipping tycoon.
The home had fallen into disrepair over the years, and the Camuto’s spent four years re-building and renovating the property.
I adore the 60 foot living room that used to be a ballroom, and the amazing outdoor swimming pool. It is perhaps the exterior of the property that caught my eye, sharing many similarities with the amazing Grayson Manor on Revenge which I LOVE. Get lost in the amazing photos below!
The White House marked fifty years since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, marking the shocking issue that full-time working women still make less than men on average.
The first bill that President Obama signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and his administration was the first to create a White House Council on Women and Girls. President Obama also launched a National Equal Pay Task Force to help crack down on violations of equal pay laws, and earlier this year, he signed a presidential memorandum directing the federal government to close the gender gap for its employees.
Plus, check out this great photo of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi with President Kennedy a few years before the Equal Pay Act was signed!
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Earlier this week, President Obama nominated Jason Furman to replace Alan Krueger as the chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Betsey Stevenson has been nominated to the Council of Economic Advisors, and has a background focusing on labor, women and families.
For this week's Discovering DC, we take a look at the District as a whole with DC on Heels's Fashion Editor, Ko!
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What's your history with DC?
I grew up on Guam but spent time with my cousins in Maryland. One summer I interned while living in Georgetown. I moved to Silver Spring when I was looking for tv jobs after grad school, which I found across the Chesapeake Bay in Salisbury. The shore was a great place to be for a few years but I was itching to get back to the city. In the past few months, I've lived all over northwest: DuPont, Adams Morgan and now off U street!
Discovering DC- what are your favorite places to shop/eat/go with friends/people watch?
For shopping, I prefer boutiques over department stores, although the bargain hunter in me loves Nordstrom Rack and Marshalls. I wish there were more sample sales like in NYC. You can't go wrong with Izakaya Seki in DC, Honey Pig in Annandale and East West in Silver Spring.
More importantly I have a huge sweet tooth - Georgetown Cupcake, fresh bubble tea from Kogibow Bakery, and Pinkberry fro-yo. I love going downtown to see how people stylishly put themselves
together for work.
Perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in DC?
Pretending it's Sunday and getting dressed up with the girls for brunch, maybe old town Alexandria shopping after Society Fair.
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To check out posts from the Discovering DC archive click here.
Regular readers will know that I am a big fan of the ABC show Body of Proof, and was more than a bit upset to hear that Season 3 would be its last.
Body of Proof Costume Designer Susanna Puisto (a supporter of Political Style, and recently interviewed!) has shared with us some great behind the scenes photographs of the hard work and dedication that goes into costume design and fittings.
Costume Designer Susanna Puisto fits an orange cape worn by Dana Delany in Seasons 2 and 3. (This is one of my favorite pieces that Megan Hunt wears!)
Construction shots of an emerald green dress designed and made by Puisto and her team. This was worn by Delany in Episode 17.
Puisto and her team also made this great purple tweed dress for Delany.
Assistants Esther and Syros hard at work in the workroom. Eagle-eyed viewers can see the red Alexander McQueen dress and bolero style jacket that Delany wore in Season 3 Episode 4.
Team member Caroline prepares for a fitting.
Syros gets to work preparing uniforms for cast members.
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Maritza helps to run the department of 12 whilst Puisto designs, shops and fits outfits for cast members.
Check out my a previous interview with Susanna here, and stay tuned for an exclusive look back at Megan Hunt's outfits throughout Body of Proof!
I saw the highly anticipated remake version of The Great Gatsby two weeks ago, and have finally found some time to sit down and write down my thoughts.
I have been looking forward to seeing the movie for several months, and it certainly didn't disappoint. As a fan of the original (who isn't?!) I was intrigued to see how the 2013 version could top the classic film, its lush Newport, Rhode Island locations not having a starring role.
From the start I was captivated by the screen, the telling of Fitzgerald's classic love story really complemented by a mix of modern music and decadent surroundings. Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio were the ideal choices for the doomed lovers, and Tobey Maguire was also a standout.
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One of the highlights were the amazing Tiffany & Co jewels and costumes by Prada. Daisy's huge engagement ring, strands of pearls and diamond headdress will always stick with me.
Soundtrack wise, my favorite song has to be Lana Del Ray's 'Young and Beautiful'- a haunting melody, poignant words and really one of her best songs to date.
If you haven't yet seen The Great Gatsby get yourself along to a movie theater as quick as you can! It's one of my favorite films of the year!
I am a big fan of Lisa Perry, the owner and creative director of Lisa Perry Style, based in New York, and I was excited to see a recent feature of her 60s inspired Upper East Side apartment on The Coveteur.
