First ladies

Yesterday's inauguration was moving in a number of ways--both a historical turning point and an emotional moment for a lot of people who never thought they'd connect with big-time politics. Through friends like Cate, Anderson, and Konrad--who've participated in the process and invited and allowed us at Giant Robot to be a small part of it--I feel a personal link to President Obama. Crazy. I don't consider myself to be a peer of his in any way, but I really do see him as "one of us." Besides progressive politics, an appreciation of Hawaiian food and culture, and a fondness for street art, something else seemed familiar as I watched the festivities 24 hours ago...


Michelle Obama's dress with one strap and flowers was definitely reminiscent of the gown worn by Wendy when we got married back in 2006. Is it a coincidence that we bought it directly from the designer, Alice Padrul, who is based in Barack and Michelle's home base of Chicago?


And then there was the sort of mustard-colored dress from the inauguration itself. The cut and color family are close to what Wendy wore to our friends Jeff and Tracy's wedding in December 2007. Not a common color to choose, and Wendy was even pregnant at the time. (The dress is from Mimi Maternity.) This was in Honolulu, Barack's hometown! Another coincidence? You can't see them in these pics, but Wendy cited a similarity of shoes, too. No gloves necessary in Oahu.


Wendy wore red, white, and blue in honor of our new Funky President yesterday. So did Eloise. Don't be shocked if you see the First Lady wearing Ben Sherman in the future...