White House Correspondents Dinner, necklace by St. Erasmus
At the Time 100 Gala in New York City, necklace by Loree Rodkin.
At the 2009 Governors' Dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C.Necklace by Tom Binns Designs ($1,145)
Handmade, one-of-a-kind earrings by Bochic, price starting at $5,000 And if you are really in the mood to filibuster, ponder this: The First Lady wore these earrings, along with a glistening gold dress, to the State Dinner with the President of India. The dress she wore was made by an Indian-American and required the hands of over 40 people in India to complete... Ironic? Planned? Insulting? Complimentary? Thoughts, here, people. And what are your thoughts on wearing a pair of $5,000+ earrings, even if they were donated?
And if you are really in the mood for a debate, read why Michelle said she would spend a $600 stimulus check on a pair of earrings... I am not telling you what to think, people, I am just presenting the topic :)
Don't forget to swing by my boutique shows this weekend - all of Bead Up's jewelry will be on display and for sale! I even hear they are going to have a snow slide at the show in Redondo Beach - I'm there!
Those earrings are amazing. I really love the style of that first necklace, too. Hmmm, I'm feeling inspired. It's so nice to have a fashionable first lady.
ReplyDeleteEach of these photos shows a simple frock that does not take away from stunning jewelry pieces! Bravo! (I also choose to keep my politics to myself!)
ReplyDeleteI love the necklaces by Loree Rodkin!!! As for the earrings that she wore to the State dinner with the President of India, if her dress was pure politics, then while I understand the colors used in the earrings, why is it topped with fleur de lis?? Or is that simply more politics happening within politics?!
ReplyDeletePolitics are spoken of often in our home as Hubby and I are registered in opposing parties, but here, I think I will leave with my completely uneducated opinions and still loving those necklaces by Loree! :>
Very interesting post! Now I'm curious how your shows went over the weekend! Do tell!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I am the same when it comes to politics; but my husband follows all that is going on, as do my parents and brother. I wonder what happened with me? Anyway, the First Lady really does have fabulous taste in jewelry, I must say. I am a huge fan of big gaudy jewelry, but I will admit that the third necklace, by Tom Binns, is a bit much. It looks like a scarf!
That is the style right now. Living in New York City, I see all different types of styles, and the First Lady is definitely hip and trendy. It must be nice to take advantage of your position and wear expensive jewelry on loan! I don't personally see anything wrong with it, especially if she's helping to support hand-crafters.
That is a bit weird about the dress though. :)