Posted on 08/03/2016 4:30:22 AM PDT by simpson96
President Obama hosted Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching at the 12th state dinner of his administration tonight in Washington.
The black-tie affair – called by the White House a 'celebration of summer bounty' – marked the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the U.S. and the city-state, which Obama refers to as an anchor for the U.S. presence in Southeast Asia.(snip)
For tonight's festivities first lady Michelle Obama donned a strapless, ivory gown by American designer Brandon Maxwell – the longtime stylist to pop singer Lady Gaga – who's a red carpet favorite.
Maxwell, originally from Longview, Texas, became a household name because of his work with Lady Gaga, but has also dressed stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Wiig and Uma Thurman.
The guest list was studded with diplomats - including U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, as well as those at the top of their game in the arts, literary and business worlds.
One of the first couples to arrive were the two biggest celebrities at tonight's dinner – Matthew Rhys and his partner Keri Russell, who play Russian spies pretending to be U.S. citizens on the television show 'The Americans.'
'They asked if I had papers,' joked Rhys (snip)
'Now, we all know how seriously Singaporeans take their food,' Obama said.
'In Singapore, even the street vendors – the hawker stalls – earn Michelin stars, which creates some pressure this evening,' he continued.
'We have a lot to live up to,' the president added.
He said he was tempted to have his kitchen concoct some 'Singapore Slings,' a popular pink cocktail
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She’s almost unrecognizable. They had to take all the Serena out of Serena to make her look halfway decent.
I was referring to 120. 121 is downright scary.
...”Do you think the MSM would not only give Melania and Donald a pass, but PRAISE them, the way they have Michelle and Barack with their immature behavior?”.....
Not any time soon as evidenced at the RNC Convention. Trumps obvious ‘gentle tenderness’ toward Melania as he introduced her was note worthy but we did not hear about that....I noticed it immediately, (for I tend to watch body language as it does not lie), and was impressed. So to her responses to him.
So no...be prepared for anything about them that’s noteworthy will be ground into the dirt. That’s the Clinton/Obama agenda in her campaign...grind them into the dirt. Because...they can’t go on Hillary’s record.
Here is Venus in a strapless.
I completely agree.
The comparison is always shocking when the hulking she-person Michelle stands beside a normal woman.
I've seen her up close in person. The makeup goes on with a trowel. And it's still not enough.
Reminds me of Carol Burnett’s sketch of “Gone With the Wind” when she responded to Harvey Korman admiring her dress: “I saw it in a window and just had to have it!” LOL!
Looks like a pierogi from the waist up.
LOL! That was classic!
The strapless dresses at state dinners and the satin cocktail dresses she wore to the State of the Union addresses looked so wrong.
But it's been common from the beginning as is today for formal gatherings.... Even Nancy , at her age, bared a shoulder....
And here we have Mary Todd Lincoln...(photo was tinted though)
Looks like a pierogi from the waist up.
That is evidence that we are living in an age of unfettered propaganda, where up is down if they tell us so.
That is a stupid looking dress, and Mooch still has not learned how to stand like a lady.
HAVING THE SPOT LIGHT UPON ALL AND EVERYTHING ONE WEARS, SAYS DOES OR DOESN’T DO IS tough.
GIVE HER A BREAK. JEALOUS OR WHAT?
Beauty COMES FROM WITHIN, VIA BEHAVIOR, KINDNESS, SMILES, BEING GRATEFUL FOR ONES SUCESS.
MOST WOULD DO NO BETTTER AND MANY NOT AS WELL AS MICHELLE HAS DONE.
WHEN PEOPLE ARE ONLY LOLKING TO FIND FAULT, AND SOMETHING TO CRITIZE NONE OF US WOULD MAKE IT.
THAT IS HOW IT IS!!!
Chris2u, Los Angeles, United States, 14 hours ago
In my life, I've had really bad luck with First Ladies. Let's see...Pat Nixon (nuts) Betty Ford (rehab regular) Roselyn Carter (Bible), Nancy Reagan (call me Mommy), Barbara Bush (Quaker Oats), Hillary Clinton (assassin), Laura Bush (vacation time!) and Michele Obama (whatchu looking at?) Please Lord, let me end my life with Melania Trump...I deserve it...
“LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE” JESUS.
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