Inaugural Fashion and Flowers

Welcome President Barack Obama! I couldn’t tear myself away from the television on Tuesday. Aside from the inspiring speech which boosted my morale, I enjoyed the fashion and wildly impressive entertainment line-up they had on stage.

Let’s start with Michelle Obama’s attire. A very tasteful and modest lemongrass dress was chosen because it reminded her of sunshine. I think it takes a strong woman to wear lemon yellow in the dead of winter! And check out her creamy, embellished chiffon dress by designer Jason Wu. She looked fabulous!

 

Photo: The Boston Globe

Furthermore, her adorable girls added a splash of color in their custom made J. Crew petticoats. I’m so happy to finally see some individuality coming out of the White House (even if it is in colored clothing).

Photo: NY Daily News

I imagined the commemorative flowers would be some exotic showcase flown in from around the globe. Much to my surprise, they consisted of hydrangea, roses, and delphinium! The arrangements themselves were beautiful, but they really are common, every day flowers. For all of you that are so opposed to roses, remember, our president was honored with them!

Here’s a snapshot of them and a link to the Fox Report interviewing JLB Floral in Alexandria.  According to the description, "The floral arrangements, designed by JLB Floral of Alexandria, Virginia, will feature Red Charlotte roses, Rouge Basier roses, Hot Lady roses, a floribunda rose called Hot Majolica, hydrangea in shades of blues and purples, and light blue delphinium in a footed brass compote.”  I’m inspired! 

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