I can't fall asleep, so lets play a game. What did Mrs. O wear to the state dinner at the White House tonight? I can't tell at all, but it looks interesting and purty. I really like that she didn't wear any other necklace, ring, or bracelet... just the earrings. Oh, and this time around and there were no party crashers.
Mrs. O's dress is a red petal print silk organza off-the-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown. Uh lala. The color, red, is not a complete surprise, as it connotes courage, loyalty, honor, success, fortune, fertility, happiness and passion in Chinese culture. Here's the funniest part:
It was a very fashionable affair. According to pool reports, there was a little Q&A with attendees:
-Barbra Streisand, when asked why she was there: “I worked in a Chinese restaurant.”
-Anna Wintour said she wanted to ask President Hu to “invest money in Chinese fashion."
-Jackie Chan on why he brought a big camera: "I just want to take some photo."
As for what they ate, we know it was "quintessentially American": lobster, steak, apple pie and ice cream. After dinner, about 300 guests--Sasha and Malia included--took in a performance by jazz great Herbie Hancock.
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First
D'Anjou Pear with Farmstead Goat Cheese Fennel, Black Walnuts, and White Balsamic
Second
Poached Maine Lobster
Orange Glaze Carrots and Black Trumpet Mushrooms
Wine: DuMol Chardonnay "Russian River" 2008 (California)
Lemon Sorbet
Main
Dry Aged Rib Eye with Buttermilk Crisp Onions
Double Stuffed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
Wine: Quilceda Creek Cabernet "Columbia Valley" 2005 (Washington State)
Dessert
Old Fashioned Apple Pie
with Vanilla Ice Cream
Wine: Poet's Leap Riesling "Botrytis" 2008 (Washington State)
On to the pictures
I like what FLOTUS is wearing, but in this specific picture it makes her look a little pregnant IMHO
Oh, Anna. Why does it look like you have Bump-Its in your hair?
By the way, what kind of chairs are these? they look like they are made out of something clear. glass?
Mrs. O's dress is a red petal print silk organza off-the-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown. Uh lala. The color, red, is not a complete surprise, as it connotes courage, loyalty, honor, success, fortune, fertility, happiness and passion in Chinese culture. Here's the funniest part:
It was a very fashionable affair. According to pool reports, there was a little Q&A with attendees:
-Barbra Streisand, when asked why she was there: “I worked in a Chinese restaurant.”
-Anna Wintour said she wanted to ask President Hu to “invest money in Chinese fashion."
-Jackie Chan on why he brought a big camera: "I just want to take some photo."
As for what they ate, we know it was "quintessentially American": lobster, steak, apple pie and ice cream. After dinner, about 300 guests--Sasha and Malia included--took in a performance by jazz great Herbie Hancock.
FULL MENU
First
D'Anjou Pear with Farmstead Goat Cheese Fennel, Black Walnuts, and White Balsamic
Second
Poached Maine Lobster
Orange Glaze Carrots and Black Trumpet Mushrooms
Wine: DuMol Chardonnay "Russian River" 2008 (California)
Lemon Sorbet
Main
Dry Aged Rib Eye with Buttermilk Crisp Onions
Double Stuffed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
Wine: Quilceda Creek Cabernet "Columbia Valley" 2005 (Washington State)
Dessert
Old Fashioned Apple Pie
with Vanilla Ice Cream
Wine: Poet's Leap Riesling "Botrytis" 2008 (Washington State)
On to the pictures
I like what FLOTUS is wearing, but in this specific picture it makes her look a little pregnant IMHO
Oh, Anna. Why does it look like you have Bump-Its in your hair?
By the way, what kind of chairs are these? they look like they are made out of something clear. glass?