First Lady Michelle Obama Wows In Tom Ford and Barbara Tfank

Mrs. Obama looks stunning in this gown by designer Tom Ford at an elegant, formal state dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, the first lady wore a white gown with a crisscross halter neckline. Mrs. Obama's hair was pinned up in a chignon, which showed off dangling earrings. She accessorized the look with white opera gloves and a silver clutch bag.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace, in London.

Her ice-blue, floral-jacquard dress is by designer Barbara Tfank, in which she paired with a light purple bolero.

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Is it me or do other folks feel that the Fashion Weeks seemed to overlapped themselves? They came about so fast that I haven't even had the time to review all of the French collections let alone Joburg Fashion Week. So many collections, so little time.

Here, Issa's (Daniella Issa Helayel ) collection offers a selection for everyone to choose from. She went from short and daringly to long and daringly with a burst of color. Her use of prints throughout the collection brought out the cohesiveness just enough to produce a major punch. Something still tells me that she's going to be the designer of Kate Middleton's wedding gown.

Photos: Yannis Vlamos