Showing posts with label Michelle Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michelle Obama. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Cuban-American Isabel Toledo Shines with Michelle Obama

Barack Obama Is Sworn In As 44th President Of The United States

The lemongrass colored outfit First Lady Michelle Obama wore for the swearing-in ceremony and inauguration day festivities was designed by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo.

Toledo, has been a fashion designer for more than 25 years, and her designs are sold at Barneys New York. She told the TODAY Show about the First Lady wearing her outfit, ""So Magical... as an immigrant I'm living a dream".

We're proud of you Latina!!!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Latino's help elect Barack Obama in more ways than one

Barack Obama addresses supporters in Chicago on election night 2008

As you move through the various cable networks, you hear the experts say one thing that helped Barack Obama get elected...Latinos!!!!
The Latino vote made a difference in New Mexico, Nevada, Virginia and where else Florida! Most of the Latino vote in 2000 and 2004 went to George W. Bush, but this time it was about CHANGE! Eventhough we liked McCain's stance on the issue of Immigration, the Economy issue overshadowed everything.
Michelle Obama also got a little help for last night's historic speech. Her dress was designed by famed Latino designer Narciso Rodriguez. READ MORE