A Black & White Floral Skirt + Michelle's Pearls

Gap Outlet skirt, Old Navy crochet detail tank, gifted necklace

My Aunt Gayle and Uncle Michael gave me this lovely pearl and ribbon necklace from Carolee.  Carolee also makes Michelle Obama's signature faux pearls.

Michelle 12 mm Two-Row Pearl Necklace

She wore them in her official portrait with a simple Marc Jacobs sheath dress.

Michelle 16 mm Pearl Necklace

On the night of Barack accepting the Nomination, in a Maria Pinto dress with Alaïa belt

Royal Wedding Style

Read more about the Queen's look

For starters, I thought the queen looked fierce in her canary yellow ensemble, and compared to the other guests her hat was relatively demure.

E! Online speculates that she was inspired by Grace Kelly

Musings: Royal Wedding Adverts

I was amused at work yesterday to see that Canada Post is offering commemorative Royal Wedding stamps. I know he is going to be the Head of State/King of Canada some day, but it still, seems like it's reaching. The only thing my Quebecois callers like less (as a group) than Anglo-Canadians is the British. I found an interesting little survey on Canadian opinions of the monarchy.

After the jump, a hilarious Royal Wedding ad!