In one week, Michelle Obama sat for a formal White House portrait, dressed in somber, tailored clothes; posed for a snazzy People magazine cover, dressed in a slightly down-market, hot-pink lace outfit that showed plenty of skin; let the national media know that the First Family would be getting its new puppy from a rescue shelter; and had her press office mention casually that "secretaries and policymakers" had been invited for popcorn and movies at the White House. ...more

March 15, 2009

Just a few weeks ago, Michelle Obama was the fashion industry's darling for bringing much-needed style to the White House; even drawing comparisons to Jackie Kennedy for her wardrobe choices. Now, Obama has fallen out of favor with fashion critics because she has been (gasp) showing her arms. ...more

March 8, 2009

Sure, there's plenty of pressure on Barack Obama. But imagine being his wife. ...more

December 2, 2008

If Rosalynn Carter was criticized for being too politically active, Nancy Reagan, her successor, was criticized for being too socially active. But they can at least take heart that criticism of first ladies goes back to the beginning of the Republic. Here's a look at some of the nation's other first ladies, and some of the criticism that swirled around them: ...more

December 2, 2008

Tampa Bay is used to seeing News Channel 8 anchor Gayle Sierens in businesslike blazers and turtlenecks. But when she's not on camera, the mother of three says her style is comfy-casual. ...more

November 28, 2008