The Obama's Giving Back at Thanksgiving...

via Politico:
The first family celebrated Thanksgiving by handing out turkeys, pumpkin pies, vegetables, stuffing and other Thanksgiving groceries Wednesday afternoon November 25th at Martha’s Table, an NGO in Washington D.C., a few miles from the White House.

According to its website, “Martha’s Table’s mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities."
President Obama, First Lady Michelle, daughters Sasha, Malia and First Grandmother Marian Robinson were joined by about a dozen others, including Obama half-sister Maya Soetoro-Ng, her husband, Konrad Ng and their two daughters, Suhaila and Savita.
[photo via Getty Images]

Obama State Dinner Highlights [VIDEO] And State Dinner Fashion [LINK]

Check out a slideshow of "State Dinner Fashion" from The Obama's first official State Dinner.

Michelle O. Wearing Naeem Khan to State Dinner...

via HuffPo:
Michelle Obama looked dazzling in a sleeveless gold dress and shawl as she and President Obama welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Mrs. Gursharan Kaur for the first official state dinner on Tuesday night.



Sweet. [photo via Getty Images]

Mrs. Obama's dress was designed by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan.

Obama State Dinner Arrivals [LIVE STREAM]

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Michelle O. Gives a Preview of the State Dinner Settings in J. Crew...

First lady Michelle Obama (wearing the sparkly J. Crew Sweater she wore on their trip to England to meet the Brown's) spoke to young women from the White House Leadership and Mentoring Program during a preview of the State Dinner to be held in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Washington November 24, 2009.




A State Dinner place setting.



White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers and White House Curator William Allman standby while First Lady Michelle O. (in a Rachel Roy marble pencil skirt) speaks about the White House State Dinner.
[photos via Reuters, AP Photo and Getty Images]

Jennifer Hudson to Headline Obama State Dinner...

via Talking Points Memo:
It'll be a dreamy entertainment lineup for the first state dinner of the Obama White House: singer Jennifer Hudson is set to perform Tuesday night November 24th.

Hudson, who won an Academy Award for her role in the movie "Dreamgirls," is part of a larger lineup that also includes Indian performers, according to an administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the dinner won't be announced until later in the day.

The dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (MAHN'-moh-hahn SING)is being held in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House to allow the Obamas to invite hundreds more guests than could squeeze into the East Room, which tops out at 140 people.

The dinner is the hottest ticket in town.

First Lady Michelle O. Welcomes Their State Dinner Guests in Isaac Mizrahi...

First lady Michelle Obama stood with Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh's wife, Gursharan Kaur during a welcoming ceremony at the White House in Washington, November 24, 2009. The first lady looks great wearing Isaac Mizrahi embracing the bright color of the Indian culture.
Who will attend this dinner?
[above photo via Getty Images]

First Lady Michelle O: Looking Great in Gray Moschino...

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle O. (looking fab in a structured gray sheath dress by Moschino) arrived for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Awards ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. , 23, 2009. [photo via AP photo]

More History on White House State Dinners...

Planning for a typical white house state dinner usually begins a full 3 months ahead of time according to Anita McBride, chief of staff to then-first lady Laura Bush, and Ann Stock, White House social secretary to then-President Bill Clinton, and these two ladies would know exactly what’s goes on behind the White House doors when prepping for such a high profile event.

The Obama's Upcoming State Dinner: What Will Michelle O. Wear? [VIDEO]

Like the rest of you, I cannot wait to see what first lady Michelle O. decides to wear to the state dinner welcoming Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Mrs. Kaur of India on Tuesday November 24th. Fashion consultant and boutique owner Inga Guen says that the first lady needs to keep in mind the culture of people that they are hosting (Indian) when considering what to wear. Our own Governor Bobby Jindal (Louisiana) who is of Indian descent is also scheduled to attend.



See how past first ladies dressed for their formal state dinners here.

FLOTUS & SLOTUS Sport Matching Lavender...

First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden laugh during an afternoon tea in the East Room of the White House, held to celebrate women in the military, in Washington November 18, 2009. [photo via Reuters]

Michelle O. Out Speaking About The Importance Healthy Eating in Ruffles...

First lady Michelle Obama laughs during a meeting with school personnel at Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School in Alexandria, Virginia November 18, 2009. She visited the school to highlight the USDAO's Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge focusing on three core principles: nutritious meals, nutrition education, and physical education.




[photos via Reuters]

Sophie Theallet, A Michelle O. Fave Won the 2009 CFDA VOGUE Fashion Fund

Sophie Theallet is this year’s CFDA's VOGUE Fashion Fund winner, with the announcement made by Nicole Kidman and Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz.

“I am French, so I am going to do my best,” said Sophie Theallet at tonight’s annoucement of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. Theallet, with a little break in her voice, said “You make my American dream come true.” She could have been speaking for all of tonight’s winners, because you don’t need to be French to feel that.

Michelle O. Mentoring in Denver...

First lady Michelle Obama (in a preppy argyle gray sweater and black slacks) arrived in the library at South High School to meet with students in Denver, Colorado, November 16, 2009. The first lady was at the Governor's Mansion speaking at a Mentoring event for girls.
[photo via Reuters Pictures]

Michelle O. in an Updated, Bright Yellow J. Crew Ensemble...

First lady Michelle Obama (wearing the same J. Crew ensemble she wore on Jay Leno) delivered remarks at an event as she fought off a cold on the difficulties older women face in the health insurance market in the East Room of the White House in Washington on November 13, 2009. [photo via Getty Images]