Mrs. Obama and Queen Elizabeth

[Medusa]

Honestly, who is the queen that someone should not touch her.

It's an old custom which began more for security reasons than anything. She's the head of state and I certainly wouldn't touch President Obama or any president unless he extended his hand to me first. Actually, to be overly familiar w/anyone after having just met them is, IMO, bad etiquette. There's an awful lot of hugging, etc. that goes on today that needn't, although it, too, is a friendly gesture. But, as I said, Mrs. Obama certainly wasn't threatening in any way.

[Killearn Kitties]

It's funny, but of all the news reports I have heard surrounding the G20, I have not heard a single report here of this incident. I have seen footage of the meeting and the pair of them having their photos taken, arms touching backs, and there was no comment on it whatsoever.

Mrs Obama was visiting a girls school when she wore the dress. Perhaps she thought something less formal was called for than your average head of state kind of thing. I thought she looked great in it, and it was such a beautiful colour. I've just hear an interview with the editor of Vogue who absolutely loved it.

[Medusa]

It's funny, but of all the news reports I have heard surrounding the G20, I have not heard a single report here of this incident. I have seen footage of the meeting and the pair of them having their photos taken, arms touching backs, and there was no comment on it whatsoever.

Mrs Obama was visiting a girls school when she wore the dress. Perhaps she thought something less formal was called for than your average head of state kind of thing. I thought she looked great in it, and it was such a beautiful colour. I've just hear an interview with the editor of Vogue who absolutely loved it.

No matter what she wears, it's all a matter of taste and someone isn't going to like it and others will love it. It's all inconsequential to me. It isn't as though she wore hot pants or a micro mini. LOL First they found fault w/her sleeveless dresses. If I had her well toned arms, I'd wear sleeveless dresses, too. So it's informal, so what. Fashion is as individual as we are. If that's all they can criticize, I'd say she's doing alright.

[gini]

What I read yesterday is that the palace was very quick in putting out a statement that stopped the media in their tracks (tracks of mud).

I also read that it was the Queen who made the first gesture and Michelle responded in an affectionate way. Everybody lived!!

As for the dress - it isn't one of my favorites - but she wears bright colors so well.

It occurred to me yesterday that I should be paying attention to what her husband is doing and saying - not to what Michelle is wearing!

[lvpets2002]

I saw everything with most Gracefullness & upmost Respectfullness..

[lizbud]

Mrs Obama was visiting a girls school when she wore the dress. Perhaps she thought something less formal was called for than your average head of state kind of thing. I thought she looked great in it, and it was such a beautiful colour. I've just hear an interview with the editor of Vogue who absolutely loved it.

Agreed. Did you see the film clip of Mrs. Obama's talk to the girls at
their school. She was a little overcome with emotion & teared up at one
point. The school girls were overcome with meeting her in person.
Clearly the emotion was mutual.

[Killearn Kitties]

Did you see the film clip of Mrs. Obama's talk to the girls at
their school. She was a little overcome with emotion & teared up at one
point. The school girls were overcome with meeting her in person.
Clearly the emotion was mutual.

I did. Those girls are going to remember that day for the rest of their lives. They were so excited. I hope they heard the message too about the importance of a good education.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It reminded me of someone hugging an elder person they were fond of. I would have been tempted to do the same thing. The Queen is just so darn cute, you want to hug her. Besides, she hugged back not said "off with her head".

[Pam]

It's an old custom which began more for security reasons than anything.

Our local news stated out last night.....stay tuned for Mrs. Obama's *faux pas.* When I heard what it was I was like...... I thought, geez the queen puts her pantyhose on one leg at a time like the rest of us. I have a hard time with people being treated like they are different than any of us common folks. I can understand the security end of it though.

I still say that her dress was horrible. It reminded me of something that my mother put me in when I was in third grade. I do feel sorry for her because everything she does or says will be put under the microscope. She or her girls should not be the focus anyway - of course the media sees it differently.

[Logan]

I actually think Michelle Obama can wear just about anything and look lovely. She is a fashion designer's dream. Pam, I don't like the full skirt, but the color is terrific on her. She has grown on me since she has gotten more public exposure, not that I ever disliked her.
I think the IPod with the Broadway tunes and the video clips was a marvelous idea! Wonder what creative mind thinks up all that stuff?

[pomtzu]

The dress that she wore to the school, did look like a schoolgirl dress, and not at all flattering to Mrs Obama, tho I suppose it was appropriate for the occasion. She has such a classic figure and can wear most anything and look good. I think that outfit was the exception tho.
But really - what difference does it make - other than to give everyone (me included) something to talk about. Good grief - sometimes I can't believe that I can be this petty. Like I'm a real fashion guru in my sweatshirt and jeans!

[Pam]

The dress that she wore to the school, did look like a schoolgirl dress, and not at all flattering to Mrs Obama, tho I suppose it was appropriate for the occasion. She has such a classic figure and can wear most anything and look good. I think that outfit was the exception tho.
But really - what difference does it make - other than to give everyone (me included) something to talk about. Good grief - sometimes I can't believe that I can be this petty. Like I'm a real fashion guru in my sweatshirt and jeans!

Couldn't agree more.

[sparks19]

The dress that she wore to the school, did look like a schoolgirl dress, and not at all flattering to Mrs Obama, tho I suppose it was appropriate for the occasion. She has such a classic figure and can wear most anything and look good. I think that outfit was the exception tho.
But really - what difference does it make - other than to give everyone (me included) something to talk about. Good grief - sometimes I can't believe that I can be this petty. Like I'm a real fashion guru in my sweatshirt and jeans!

yeah I am a walking fashion faux pas lol. I did like her blue argyle sweater though just not the skirt really.

I say... as I sit behind the computer in a gray t shirt with piggies on it that is about 12 years old and pink camoflauge (oxymoron?) PJ pants and crocs lol

[pomtzu]

I say... as I sit behind the computer in a gray t shirt with piggies on it that is about 12 years old and pink camoflauge (oxymoron?) PJ pants and crocs lol

Oh - I hear ya! I'd be dressed like you today if I hadn't had to dress up (jeans & sweatshirt!) to go out! Hey - that's a perk of retirement. The pay sucks, but I can deal with the rest. I paid my dues with the nice dressing everyday when I was working my office job for years and years and years...........

[Medusa]

Oh - I hear ya! I'd be dressed like you today if I hadn't had to dress up (jeans & sweatshirt!) to go out! Hey - that's a perk of retirement. The pay sucks, but I can deal with the rest. I paid my dues with the nice dressing everyday when I was working my office job for years and years and years...........

I still love to dress up and I was quite the fashion plate at one time but budget restraints now prevent me from purchasing the clothes I want, so I prefer to stay away from the shops. Thank goodness I'm not under a microscope!