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The Trump White House may be the single most inconsistent Presidential administration in American history. Nothing stays the same at 1600 Pennsylvania for more than 24 hours, and that includes the President’s hairstyle. But there is one constant, one island of sanity in the churning oceans of Trumpian DC life, marred further by media, White House officials, Sean Spicer press briefings, old Russians, fidget spinners, and Twitter. Melania. Melania Trump is as radiant as Paul Ryan is ripped. As Bernie Sanders is woke. As Steve Bannon is pre-diabetic. Every time she steps out of the official residence or off Marine...

It’s an understatement to say that First Lady Michelle Obama has become a favorite of the American People and she will be missed. According to Vogue Magazine she will be affectionately remembered as America’s “Mother-in-Chief.” Her life on display as First Lady was different from most. Upon becoming First Lady, opinions had been formed prior to as she stomped the grounds for her hubby, Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. Intelligent, educated and possessing a mind of her own, she wrote her own stump speeches for her husband’s presidential campaign and generally spoke without notes. For instance, speaking at a rally...

The Hollywood Palladium was the stylish site Friday night for the The 2010 Critics’ Choice Awards, bestowed annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association to honor the finest in cinematic achievement. Star power galore, a teeming mass of chic humanity and glamorous glitterati insured the Critics’ Choice Red Carpet fashion fu would be exceptionally strong and we were not disappointed in the least. It was Diane Kruger who gave us most of the goose bumps. The German actress sparkled like a diva in a white silk Donna Karan gown.

The Fashion Time predicted that jumpsuits would rock every fashionista’s wardrobe this summer and voila! Almost every celeb from Rihanna to Katy Perry to Dita Von Teese sported cute rompers and sexy playsuits. Some looked fabulous, some stupid and inappropriate, but the fact remains, jumpsuits were this season’s hugest trend. Here is a retrospective of who wore what. Bye-bye summer! Blake Lively, Dita Von Teese, Estelle

Michelle Obama bringing glamour to Moscow Despite global acclaim, first lady may face challenge winning Russian public Michel Euler / AP Perhaps in deference to Russia's uneasiness about a political wife with popular support of her own, U.S. White House officials have suggested Michelle Obama will avoid the limelight during the visit. Michelle Obama bringing glamour to Moscow Despite global acclaim, first lady may face challenge winning Russian public Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president. But the American first lady, who has wowed publics...

The fatal banker’s fall By John Gapper Published: October 1 2008 18:45 | Last updated: October 1 2008 18:45 Bankers have never been popular, but Washington’s rejection of the $700bn bail-out for banks on Monday recalled the odium that attached to them in the Great Depression. Americans rightly wonder why their taxes should be used to rescue bankers from their folly. In the 1930s, bankers were called “banksters” – to rhyme with “gangsters” – as a result of 1920s swindles such as the sale to small investors of Peruvian bonds that became worthless. It is odd, as well as infuriating,...

Roberto Cavalli, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors F/W ‘09 From the freshest of spring lawns into winter gardens, florals are a trend that never die. Purple hues, nightfall shades of blues, russet browns, subtle grays in the form of lilacs and beaded poppies splashed on skirts, dresses, and chiffon blouses, florals are everywhere for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. And some designers are sending a more dramatic message by adding autumn leaves to their bouquets.

Fedoras have a dark reputation – they were worn by gangsters and spies in Hollywood movies of the 1940s. But this season with Donna Karan’s straw hats and Diane von Furstenberg’s Hessian hats, you can be more than a mysterious woman – your look will acquire a feminine and emancipated touch.

In S/S ‘08 many designers told us a bedtime story and dressed up their models in sheer seductive fabrics. As part of the chic boudoir trend, it became clear that lace is not the old fashioned fabric from your grandmother’s wardrobe anymore. The good news is that this trend will continue to invade our closets even in Fall ‘08. Traditional white, ecru, and muted lace is undisputedly romantic, while black makes edgy silhouettes and reminds one of gothic chic.

What a wonderful summer you can have with layers of soft tiered ruffles on your skirt! These above-the-knee skirts are called Ra-Ra, because they were derived from the skirts cheerleaders wore, and we know the fashionistas of 80s, certainly loved them to pieces.

The Fashion Time Magazine presents the Top 20 Bikinis of Summer 2008 for under $50. They’re chic in style, affordable in price, and oh la la la, very figure-flattering. They’ll make you instantly stand out at the beach or pool party and won’t max out your credit card. What could be better than that? Let the countdown and savings begin.

Oh dear, Mr. Bush is such a drag - he has all of Washington's social set in a tizzy because he doesn't give lavish dinner parties where the oh so smart liberal set can prance around and tell each other how important and glamorous they are and how fitting it is that they should have been asked to White House social functions. They shouldn't have been surprised. According to the LA Times, prior to leaving for Washington and the presidency, plain-spoken George Bush told friends "I hate parties." The failure of the Bushes, who like to go to bed...