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Michelle Obama Announces New Book to ‘Reclaim’ How Her White House Looks Were Portrayed
Today ^ | 06/05/2025 | Scott Stump

Posted on 07/03/2025 8:39:47 PM PDT by simpson96

Michelle Obama is giving fans a glimpse at "The Look," her new book coming out in the fall. In the book, reflects about how her appearance during her time in the White House was "constantly being dissected" and aims to "reclaim more of that story" for herself.

The former first lady, whose memoir "Becoming" was a bestseller in 2018, announced on Instagram on June 5 that her new book will be released on November 4. "The Look" is her first book since her 2022 bestseller, "The Light We Carry."

"During our family’s time in the White House, the way I looked was constantly being dissected — what I wore, how my hair was styled," she wrote. "For a while now, I’ve been wanting to reclaim more of that story, to share it in my own way. I’m thankful to be at a stage in life where I feel comfortable expressing myself freely — wearing what I love and doing what feels true to me. And I’m excited to share some of what I’ve learned along the way."

Obama, 61, wrote that "The Look" is "a reflection on my lifelong journey with fashion, hair, and beauty."

"Inside, you’ll find some of the outfits that have meant the most to me, but more importantly, the moments that I lived through in them — big and small, personal and political, historic and ordinary — that were as memorable as the clothes themselves," she continued.

The former first lady is also sharing the stories of her stylist, makeup artist and hairstylists who helped shape her appearance during her time in the White House.

"The Look is about more than fashion," she wrote. "It’s about confidence. It’s about identity. It’s about the power of authenticity. My hope is that this book sparks conversation and reflection about the ways we see ourselves — and the way our society defines beauty."


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To: simpson96

“but more importantly, the moments that I lived through in them”
Because, to this shallow, low IQ, mean-spirited, racist, it’s always all about me.
Big Mike sure has delusions about how much people supposedly like him.


61 posted on 07/04/2025 4:03:54 AM PDT by Fireone (1.Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: simpson96

I’m confused, all of the media portrayed Big Mike as a fashion icon, and the most beautiful, elegant, classy first lady that ever existed. Why does she feel the need to reshape that story?


62 posted on 07/04/2025 4:07:43 AM PDT by KobraKai
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To: simpson96

Ugghh...I can remember her wearing what looked like one of her teenage daughter’s sweaters & shirts... Not to mention those awful, big under the bust belts. She had NO TASTE.


63 posted on 07/04/2025 4:11:04 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Warning: Accused of being a radical militarist. Approach with caution.)
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To: Liz
I'm still trying to figure out how the media was going crazy calling this thing gorgeous and elegant and fashion forward

And NO, they weren't talking about their dog.

64 posted on 07/04/2025 4:15:43 AM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: Blue Highway

I thought she got her fashion ok’s from her dog?......snx


65 posted on 07/04/2025 4:18:54 AM PDT by Liz (Thisongress” that gleefully t then is how we should pray...."Our Father, who art in heaven......" )
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To: simpson96

“Inside, you’ll find some of the outfits that have meant the most to me, but more importantly, the moments that I lived through in them — big and small, personal and political, historic and ordinary — that were as memorable as the clothes themselves,” she continued.

“Honey, does this make me look fat”?


66 posted on 07/04/2025 4:19:18 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: simpson96

“An Ape In Heels - My Journey” ~ Big Mike Obama.


67 posted on 07/04/2025 4:22:59 AM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.”)
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To: simpson96

Not a bad summary of her “ME, ME, ME” whining.


68 posted on 07/04/2025 4:25:38 AM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (Method, motive, and opportunity: No morals, shear madness and hatred by those who cheat.)
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To: All
She flopped bigtime on her first effort

She looked like a chenille bedspread in her first lady "ball gown."

69 posted on 07/04/2025 4:29:07 AM PDT by Liz (Thisongress” that gleefully t then is how we should pray...."Our Father, who art in heaven......" )
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To: simpson96

50 ways to wear a boob belt.......


70 posted on 07/04/2025 4:36:07 AM PDT by Steven Tyler
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To: simpson96

There was a woman who had a website devoted to showing what Michelle was wearing each day and heaping praise on her “fashions”. I would check in on it from time to time just for the cringe.


71 posted on 07/04/2025 4:42:49 AM PDT by quilterdebbie (We will endeavor to persevere!)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

I very much doubt that all her books are “best sellers “. Probably purchased in bulk to make it appear that way. Her Podcast has very low ratings. People don’t listen to her; unlikely people-REAL people- will purchase and read her blather on about her sense of fashion. Yikes!


72 posted on 07/04/2025 4:43:57 AM PDT by Mrs. B.S. Roberts
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To: simpson96

my beef is/was the comparison to Jackie Kennedy. Please! Jackie WAS graceful and elegant, Michelle is not in any way.
But IIRC, the media also tried to push Stacy Abrahams as being slender and beautiful, too. “her supermodel moment”


73 posted on 07/04/2025 5:21:34 AM PDT by ronniesgal ( so is it okay that I said that??? GO TRUMP GO!!!!)
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To: Hot Tabasco

don’t give them any ideas!!!! PS look at that smug mug on Barry- what a punch- me face.


74 posted on 07/04/2025 5:23:53 AM PDT by ronniesgal ( so is it okay that I said that??? GO TRUMP GO!!!!)
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To: simpson96
The look. She’s got the look .She look like a man.


75 posted on 07/04/2025 5:30:42 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: ConservativeMind

The look is a Wookiee trying to be graceful and fashionable on the outside while hiding his Johnson.


76 posted on 07/04/2025 5:36:33 AM PDT by DownInFlames (P)
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To: simpson96

LOL !!! I would take too much Bandwidth to express how REALLY feel about the zer0 and it’s Ilk...


77 posted on 07/04/2025 5:36:56 AM PDT by mabarker1 ((Congress- the opposite of PROGRESS!!! I’m a fraud, hypocrite & liar. I'm a member of Congress!! )
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To: Palio di Siena

Indeed. Yet the media constantly reminded us how beautiful and elegant she was.


78 posted on 07/04/2025 5:49:40 AM PDT by drwoof
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To: mabarker1

If ANYONE purchases and reads this “book” they are announcing to the world that they are mentally deficient and mentally disturbed.

Seek help NOW!

LOL!


79 posted on 07/04/2025 5:50:53 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: simpson96

looking at her now ? one phrase - “cultural appropriation”


80 posted on 07/04/2025 5:52:40 AM PDT by stylin19a ("Death Smiles At Everyone - Marines Smile Back" - 250 years of smiling - 11/10/2025)
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