February 9 VFG Fashion Parade *Dress the First Lady*

Dress the First Lady!
Michelle Obama has come to the White House like a fresh spring breeze. Her class, her style, and her winning smile, what's not to love!? Moms from sea to shining sea and beyond have watched her grace on the campaign trail, all while keeping two young girls happy and in check.
The VFG welcomes Mrs. Obama with her own week on the vintage parade. Our seller members are bringing out their best as suggestions for adding more vintage to her wardrobe, or to yours!

Sweet mohair sweater jacket with the initial M, perfect for Michelle! From
DENISEBRAIN

Simple sheath dress in a patriotic color block with flattering neckline from DAMNGOODVINTAGE

60s Alfred Werber 2 piece set similar to her Inaugural Ensemble, in celadon green with lace accents and beaded button on nsemi-fitted jacket from DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE

Find more First Lady-worthy vintage from more VFG members on the VINTAGE FASHION GUILD FASHION PARADE! and to keep up with Michelle Obama's White House Chic, check out the blog MRS. O for daily updates on what the First Lady is wearing!

A VFG*** Must See*** Exhibit Los Angeles & Canberra

"Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008" opens at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on October 26, 2008 and runs through March 1, 2oo9. Featured will be 150 of the magazine's iconic portraits from the past century. Included will be several photographs by Edward Steichen, who was Vanity Fair's chief photographer for 13 years. Don't miss your chance to see this original portrait of Gloria Swanson, photographed by Steichen in 1924 and published in VF in February 1928.

The exhibit will travel to the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Autralia, June 12 - August 30, 2009.