Mildred Patricia Baena (From MySpace.com)It's only been a couple of days since Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to fathering a child with another woman while married to Maria Shriver. Now it appears the identity of that other woman has been revealed.

Mildred Patricia Baena worked as a housekeeper for the Schwarzenegger family for 20 years before receiving a severance package and retiring in January. Both RadarOnline.com and TMZ.com broke news on Wednesday morning that evidence pointed to her being the unidentified other woman Schwarzenegger was talking about in his public statement and apology.

Not only does Baena fit the time frame, but photos of her son bear a striking resemblance to the former governor, and unnamed sources close to her have told news outlets that he has provided for the child since he was born. While the boy's birth certificate includes Baena's then-husband as his father, TMZ.com has uncovered her 2008 divorce papers, which indicate that the couple has "no minor children" despite the boy being 10 at the time.

Evidence is still coming in that points to Baena being the mother of Schwarzenegger's love child, while an earlier rumor (that the other woman was a private stewardess) has lost steam. Reporters set up shop outside Baena's home on Wednesday, but the retired housekeeper has stayed out of sight.

Obviously Schwarzenegger has yet to comment on the identity of the child or the child's mother, but earlier this week he apologized for disappointing so many people.

"I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family," he said in a written statement. "There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry."

John Legend and his girlfriend Christine Teigen scored a coveted invitation to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Celebrities including Cee Lo Green, will.i.am, and Gayle King mingled with journalists and political figures at the annual event. President Obama cracked jokes during his lighthearted speech, referencing Biggie and 2Pac and using a Wu-Tang Clan song during his video montage. The evening continued at the Bloomberg and Vanity Fair cocktail reception.

Osama bin Laden has been killed, President Obama said Sunday night in an historic 11:30 p.m. ET Sunday live statement from the White House.

"We give thanks to the men who carried out this operation," he said, citing those who pulled off the mission in Pakistan as exemplifying patriotism at its finest. America can accomplish "anything we set our mind to," Obama added, calling the completed mission the "most significant achievement to date in the fight against Al Qaeda."

Ending a nearly 10-year manhunt, "actionable U.S. intelligence" led to the strike that fell bin Laden, the criminal mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that left 3,000 people dead on U.S. soil. The tip about the Al Qaeda leader's whereabouts first came last August, the President said, and on his order Sunday, "a small team of American commandos killed bin Laden and took custody of his body. His demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace."

The news of bin Laden's death spread quickly on Twitter Sunday night after the White House announced the President would make a late-night statement. The first confirmation came when Keith Urbahn, the Chief of Staff for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, tweeted: "I'm told by a reputable person they have killed Osama Bin Laden."

CNN, The Wall Street Journal, FOX and the New York Times raced to confirm.

A group grew outside the White House as the story developed, and could be heard chanting "U.S.A! U.S.A!" and singing the national anthem.

But it was the President who put it best, concluding: "On nights like this one, we can say that justice has been done."

First Mike Tyson and now … Bill Clinton?

Sure enough, that will be the former president sharing screen-time with the fun-loving guys in The Hangover 2, now filming in Thailand, a Clinton source confirms to our friends over  @PEOPLE.

Clinton, who'll play himself in the comedy, shot his brief appearance on Saturday in Bangkok, where part of the production takes place. He was in the capital city to deliver a speech on clean energy.

Fans of the first Hangover will remember Mike Tyson's memorable performance in that movie last year, while this sequel recently made news for the coming and going of Mel Gibson, whose cameo role will now be filled by Liam Neeson.

Directed by Todd Philips, the sequel, like the original, also stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha.

Jay-Z (Getty Images)Jay-Z thinks he could do a great job as the leader of America with the help of future First Lady Beyonce Knowles, but he won’t put himself forward for another few years.

He said: “Give me a chance. Maybe in eight years, I'll be the president.”

Although he wants to enter politics, Jay-Z insists he isn’t disappointed with current President Barack Obama, whose Democratic Party has suffered heavy losses in the US midterm elections.

He explained to BBC Newsbeat: “In order to judge someone, you have to judge what they inherit. He inherited the worst economy, war, just a horrible time in American history. So if we think he can solve that, I mean, we don't think he's God, do we?

"He's a human being. He's going to need time to figure that out.

"In order to get to that sort of success and that dream, you have to go through some peaks and valleys. It's been two years."

Jay-Z has met President Obama since he came to office and has dined with former leader Bill Clinton.

The hip-hop mogul (real name Shawn Carter) has previously admitted he finds it "mind-blowing" that American leaders even know who he is.

Jay-Z, who grew up in a tough area of New York, said: "It's unbelievable because it's so far away from where I come from. We were the kids who were ignored by every politician. We didn't have the numbers, the vote, to put anybody in office, because no matter who was in the office, we didn't think that it would affect change where we lived. So nobody went out and voted.

"For me, being with Obama or having dinner with Bill Clinton is crazy. It's mind-blowing, because where I come from is just another world. We were just ignored by politicians -- by America in general."

Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles at President Obama's inauguration. (Getty Images)During the 2008 presidential election, Jay-Z made it known that he was rooting for now-President Barack Obama. The rap superstar appeared at campaign rallies with Obama and even sang his praises during (typically sold-out) shows.

Jay-Z hasn't been involved in the upcoming mid-term elections, but that doesn't mean he's done with politics. While speaking with the New York Post, Deputy White House Press Secretary William Burton made it sound like the Obama camp is expecting Jay-Z to help out in 2012.

Burton joked about the rapper taking over a key economic post before admitting his appeal to the Democratic party.

"In all seriousness, keep in mind he was pretty active during the 2008 election, so I don't think it'd surprise anyone that he would be involved again," Burton said. "But it's a little premature."

Ashley and Mary-Kate OlsenMary-Kate and Ashley Olsen aren't running for president, but they would like to get their hands—or rather their clothes—onMichelle Obama. The twins chatted with Harper's Bazaar, about their line the Row, for the magazine's September issue.

They talked about putting acting on the back burner to focus on their hugely successful clothing lines, where they frequently work six days a week. All the hard work is worth it as the Row hangs in racks alongside designer brands like Lanvin, Celine and Marc Jacobs.

There isn't a celeb they particularly want to give a Row makeover to—although they'd likely be hard pressed to find one who doesn't already wear their clothes—but putting Mrs.Obama in one of their suits is a dream. Ashley says:
I'd love to get Michelle Obama in the Row. The simple suits and things. It's all made in America, so why not?Given Michelle's penchant for American designers, the Olsens actually have a pretty good chance at having the stylish first lady don their clothes. Keep an eye out for the Row at the White House in the near future!

Wyclef Jean has been Haiti's most visible ambassador since the island nation was ravaged by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in January. Now it looks like the hip-hop star who rose to fame with the Fugees is thinking about helping out his homeland in a more direct way -- by becoming its president.

Wyclef Jean at a benefit for Haitian earthquake victims. (Getty Images)With elections nearing, current President Rene Preval is not able to seek reelection after serving two terms, possibly opening the door for Wyclef to enter the race. In a statement released Tuesday and signed by "The Jean Family," Wyclef refrains from saying whether or not he'll be seeking the office, but he sure sounds like he's thinking about it.

The statement reads: "Wyclef's commitment to his homeland and its youth is boundless, and he will remain its greatest supporter regardless of whether he is part of the government moving forward ... If and when a decision is made, media will be alerted immediately."

Wyclef, 37, was born near Port-au-Prince in Haiti, but grew up in Brooklyn, New York, after moving there as a child. His Yele charity raised millions for Haitian earthquake victims earlier this year, but became the subject of controversy after the Smoking Gun revealed that Wyclef himself had been paid $100,000 by the organization for a charity performance.

When, oh when, will the politicians learn to treat every microphone like a live microphone?

President Obama has found himself unwittingly in the middle of the awards show controversy between Kanye West and Taylor Swift after audio of chit-chat with a TV reporter leaked out on Tuesday.

Before a CNBC interview got underway Monday, the network's reporter John Harwood asked Obama if his daughters were upset that West had interrupted Swift's acceptance speech during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards show, reports Politico.com.

"I thought that was really inappropriate," Obama answered, in what the White House believed to be off-the-record comments.

According to audio of the conversation, which hit the Web Tuesday afternoon, Obama went on to say, "You know, it was like, she's getting an award and what are you butting in? … The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person, she's getting her award and what's he doing up there? He's a jackass."

When White House aides and camera crew members gasped and laughed at the president's candor, Obama continued, "C'mon guys. Cut the president some slack. I've got a lot of other stuff on my plate."

Asked about the comments, White House spokesman Bill Burton said Tuesday: "Look, I'm not going to get into what the President had to say in an off-the-record conversation. But you should see what [White House chief of staff] Rahm [Emanuel] said about it."

"I'm sure some of you have followed this story somewhat, but for those of you who haven't, Damon Weaver is a student reporter from Florida who made a name for himself by snaggin' an interview with Joe Biden, and ending the interview with 'Joe Biden is now my homeboy!' ...

"He requested an interview with then-Senator Obama, but it never happened. So every time he'd interview a celebrity or politician (and he's interviewed several ... lol) he would ask them, 'Do you think Mr. Obama should grant me an interview?' or something along those lines, and they would send a message to Obama to grant the lil kid an interview.

"He made it to the inauguration, but ran into some issues. No Obama interview, but he still got some big name ones.

"Well, the day finally came! Thursday night, Damon Weaver got to interview President Barack Obama in the White House.

"The White House posted the interview on the official White House YouTube page, too."

Go Damon, and congratulations!

As Barack and Michelle Obama embark on their first official trip to Europe, England is already buzzing about what the stylish First Lady will wear. And if her traveling outfits are any indication, this will be one chic trip across the pond. The First Lady departed the White House in a custom ivory tweed Thakoon coat paired with low Jimmy Choo heels. But like any intrepid traveler, she changed on Air Force One to make her entrance in England in a bold chartreuse Jason Wu sheath under a black coat. Since Michelle is already wearing designs from favorites like Wu (who also designed her Inaugural gown), can we expect to see Narciso Rodriguez and J. Crew pieces on this trip? And what about the traditional hat when meeting the Queen of England? Will she continue to bare her arms? We will have to wait and see — check back for updates throughout the week.

The First Lady may be all gung-ho about what she's calling her new White House Kitchen Garden, but her daughters are worried the venture will get them stung.

"We're going to have a beehive," Michelle Obama announced Friday to "ooohs" and "ahhhs" from Washington-area school children wielding shovels and rakes and hoes to help with the garden groundbreaking. "I'm glad you're excited, but because my kids aren't very excited about the beehive. But we're going to try to make our own honey."

The First Lady and assistant White House chef Sam Kass, who cooked for the Obamas in Chicago, have begun work on an organic fruit and vegetable garden on the White House's South Lawn – the first such planting since Eleanor Roosevelt installed a victory garden during World War II.

In leggings and flat black boots, Mrs. Obama turned soil with a shovel and pitchfork, saying plants will go in the ground – mint, lettuces, berries and perennial herbs – in the next several weeks, with the harvest to be used in both the White House kitchen and a nearby soup kitchen.

The First Lady hopes the farming will get her daughters, Sasha, 7, and Malia, 10, more interested in eating vegetables. "With my kids, especially if they were involved in planting it and picking it, they were much more curious about giving it a try."

You know, I just don't think these folks get it.

Why is it when people use caricatures, cartoons and illustrations of things that are clearly construed as racially insensitive, they sheepishly grin and just say they "didn't mean it as anything racial"?

Like my grandmother used to say: "Sometimes I have to laugh to keep from crying."

The latest of these stupid illustrations is part of an e-mail sent out by Los Alamitos, Calif. Mayor Dean Grose that depicts the White House front lawn as a Watermelon patch. Keyanus Price, a local businesswoman received the e-mail and was appropriately offended.

Yeah,. Grose apologized to Price and everything's supposed to be smoothed over -- and of course you'll have the expected cavalcade of comments and bloggers who say blacks "need to get over it." But in my mind, we're not the ones who need to get over anything, mainstream American culture does. ...

This watermelon thing was the latest in a string of racially tinged controversies aimed at President Obama, that he graciously never responded to, but offend all of us who have had to be demeaned because of our ethnic background.

During the presidential campaign, an Inland, Calif., Republican women's group sent out a newsletter depicting Obama surrounded by ribs, fried chicken and watermelon. And of course we all know about last week's New York Post controversy with the cops shooting a chimpanzee and referring to the stimulus package.

Now all these people say they "never meant to offend anyone" with these acts. HELLO!!! MCFLY!!!!!! Don't you have any clue that you should think before you say something ignorant? If you're in a position of communicating to the public, would it be too much to ask for you to take five seconds to be sure your message gets out and does not deride anyone?

I once heard someone try to explain these things were harmless caricatures that have no ability to offend anyone. That they were just food and animals. What a prick!


I'll try to shed some historical light on it. Chicken, Watermelon, even ribs are typical parts of the American diet that's true and people of all colors enjoy them at a picnic. But there was a time when impoverished and enslaved blacks could have only the most meager of diets including chicken, watermelons and pork parts because that's all they got after plantation owners threw scraps at them.

That became in American pop culture a stereotypical symbol of black America -- people who could only afford to eat what was left over. That in turn became how many jokingly looked at blacks and soon tied those images with 'Lil Black Sambo, Pickaninny, and others. Couple that with the association of blacks with monkeys since simian creatures are native to Africa (but not exclusively), it creates an entire new level of institutionalized racism: bigotry through culture.

Now, everyone's ancestors suffered through something, no matter what color. Everyone can tell a story somewhere in his family line of oppression, famine, forced assimilation, etc. But those things are never a joke to be blown off in something as fleeting as a cartoon.

Why is it that with African Americans, suffering is comical fodder?

Don't get me wrong, if anyone has a sense of humor about our culture it's black folks. Believe me, we kid each other about every little quirk. Frankly, my white friends and I always razz each other on the simple things, but that's because we're friends and we understand one another.

But to just use a stereotype as a joke is trite and thoughtlessness isn't funny never has been.

How did I do J.R.O.S..............

History was made today when Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Millions tuned in to not only watch the former Chicago senator take the oath of office and swearing in but catch a glimpse of the wardrobe selection worn by the new first family. Michelle Obama wowed the crowd most in a stunning yellow lace coat and matching sheath by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo, daughters Malia and Sasha popped bright in blue and pink coats by J.Crew kids' line Crewcuts and Barack remained loyal to his regular outfitter, Chicago tailor Hartmax.

The new First Lady complemented the look with pea green leather gloves, green ribbon and dark green leather pumps. The crystal-trimmed neckline added major drama for the day look. When Isabel Toledo's husband, a famous fashion illustrator was asked today how he and his wife felt about her look worn by the most fashionable first Lady since Jackie Kennedy for such a momentous occasion, he stated: "We're levitating - we really are. It's just another shock, but a great shock."

A close friend of Toledo divulged to Life & Style Weekly, "Isabel was very cognizant of two things when she designed this outfit. She knew all eyes would be on Michelle. And she knew that it would be very cold out. So she designed something that was very sophisticated and very warm. The upper part of the coat and the back of the sleeve are all lined with a pashmina lining for extra warmth around the torso. The fabric and color are also very sophisticated. There's an intricate layering of lace over wool. And Isabel calls the color lemongrass, which I think is so elegant." Indeed.

First Daughters Malia and Sasha stood out in Crewcuts coats accessorized with scarves, gloves and ribbons tied around the waist, the only element identical to their mother's outfit. Malia's double-breasted cobalt blue with a black faux-fur scarf was a nice contrast to Sasha's pink coat with orange scarf and matching ribbon belt. This is not the first time the First Daughters have worn Crewcuts for public outings. This Sunday they wore the brand at the Jonas Brothers concert for the "Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future" event in Washington, DC.

arack maintained the Presidential style he adopted early in his campaign, he stuck to a traditional weather-appropriate dark overcoat accented with an American flag pin on the lapel, white shirt, red tie--great color choice which signifies power, and black leather gloves. The wardrobe was provided by the 121-year old Chicago tailor Hart Schaffner Marx, AKA Hartmarx who has a history of dressing politicians since their inception.

Now that Inauguration Day has ended the buzz is all about what "The Dress" will be worn by Michelle.
Stay tuned...

He is the 47-year-old man with the funny name and athletic build who came out of nowhere to rise to the height of political success. He is uniquely American; the son of an African father, a white mother from Kansas who was raised in picturesque Hawaii by his white grandparents only to grow up and marry a black female attorney from a working class family.

He is a father, a brother, a lawyer, a community activist. He has been a unifying force in the country unlike no other since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., drawing a record setting crowd estimated at 2 million to the nation's capitol to watch him take the oath of office today, January 20, 2009.

He is the 44th President of the United States today, Barack Hussein Obama: the first African American in history to lead America. ...

Barack Obama and his family had a star-studded – and musical – introduction to Washington, D.C.

On Sunday afternoon, the President-elect was feted on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration. The two-hour event was broadcast live on an open signal on HBO, and it featured a mix of historical speeches, presented by stars like Tom Hanks, and classic anthems like U2's surging Martin Luther King, Jr.-inspired "Pride (In the Name of Love)."

Equally powerful, Beyoncé closed out the festivities with a stately, soaring version of "America the Beautiful." The singer beckoned all the earlier performers on stage, leading a star-studded sing-along. Said Beyoncé as she concluded, "America, we are one."

Obama as Inspiration
Denzel Washington kicked the festivities off with an introduction, telling the crowd, "We are inspired by the man we've elected to be the 44th president." Then, the actor ceded the stage to Bruce Springsteen and a full gospel choir in red robes. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, the troubadour performed "The Rising" – and delivered a message of unity. "Come on up for the rising," he sang. "Come on up, lay your hands in mine."

As he performed, the cameras panned to the awe-inspiring sight of thousands of spectators huddled in the cold, packed around the Reflecting Pool and stretched all the way east to the Washington Monument.

Much closer to the action, Obama and his family – including wife Michelle and their daughters Malia, 10, who snapped photos of the massive crowd, and Sasha, 7 – took in the festivities from a front-row perch, in a box just off the stage, next to Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill.

Obama also took the stage to thank performers and audience members for sharing in the celebration. "Welcome to Washington, and welcome to this celebration of American renewal," he said. "As I stand here tonight, what gives me the greatest hope . . . is you: Americans of every race and region and station who came here because you believe in what this country can be and because you want to help us get there."

Dancing & Laughter
Mary J. Blige got concert-goers dancing – even Obama, who grooved in his seat – during her soulful version of "Lean on Me." And Jamie Foxx inspired plenty of laughter – including a chuckling Obama – with his pitch-perfect impression of the President-elect as he recited lines from Obama's post-election victory speech in Chicago's Grant Park.


Sheryl Crow teamed up with jazz legend Herbie Hancock and will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas for a spirited take on Bob Marley's "One Love." "Let's get together and feel all right," they sang while audience members frantically waved their hands in the air. Later, during his performance, Garth Brooks sang his Obama-inspired original composition, "We Shall Be Free," which the country star melded into a medley of recognizable favorites like "American Pie" and "Shout."

And Usher took the stage with Shakira and Stevie Wonder for the soul luminary's "Higher Ground."

Pre-Show Buzz
Fans began lining up for the star-studded event by 8 a.m., and the Jumbotrons flickered to life just before 1 p.m., broadcasting images of Obama and his family traveling to Washington, D.C., as well as greetings from a range of stars.

Ellen DeGeneres was just one famous well-wisher. "What an amazing country we live in," the talk-show host said in her recorded message. "I would love to be there, but I'm stuck here in Burbank," she said, joking, "I don't go anywhere under 65 degrees."

They call it "The Beast." President-elect Barack Obama's otherworldly looking Cadillac limo will make its debut on January 20th along with the newly sworn in Commander-in-Chief. And this baby rocks. "Cadillac One," as others refer to it, is built on a truck chassis and armored and reinforced in a way that it can withstand both chemical and rocket attacks.

Wow. Is it weird that I think this ride is...well...kinda hot?

It looks like something out of a James Bond film. But the presidential seal on the side marks this hulking limo out as something not even the superspy will be able to get his hands on.

These are the first pictures of the new armoured limousine which will be used to ferry Barack Obama around.

Nicknamed "The Beast", the Cadillac will make its debut on 20 January, as part of the inaugural parade. It is traditional to show presidential cars off for the first time in this way.

The Secret Service said the 2009 limo would provide it with a "valuable asset" in providing its occupant with the highest level of protection. As expected, they are not giving too much away about the car, but Nicholas Trotta, their Assistant Director for the Office of Protective Operations is quoted in their news release:

"Although many of the vehicle's security enhancements cannot be discussed, it is safe to say that this car's security and coded communications systems make it the most technologically advanced protection vehicle in the world." Source
The leader of the free world deserves nothing less! It's all so 'spy vs spy':
Some joke the car is so tough it could withstand a rocket-propelled grenade. Its tires are said to work flat, so the vehicle will keep going even if shot at. While the car's interior is a closely guarded secret, there is no doubt "The Beast" has been kitted out with the best and most up-to-date equipment.

David Caldwell, a spokesman for General Motors which makes Cadillac, told the BBC that the car is made to specifications that the company is given by the federal government.

"One of the specifications is that we don't talk about the specifications," he said.

In his latest nod to our nation's powerful early history, president-elect Barack Obama has chosen to take the oath of office, to uphold the United States Constitution, using the same bible the Abraham Lincoln used when he was sworn in on March 4, 1861.

According to the Library of Congress, the Lincoln Inaugural Bible has not been used in any other inauguration. It is a powerful symbol of Lincoln's strength and wisdom during a time when the survival of the United States of America was at stake.
Following the lead of seven states in the lower South [ ] the slave states of the upper South were threatening to secede from the Union. Amid fears of assassination, the president-elect had secretly arrived in Washington on Feb. 23, 1861.

To view the Lincoln Inaugural Bible today is to conjure up the remarkable scene which unfolded on the East Front of the Capitol almost 147 years ago. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney, then 84 years old. As the author of the infamous "Dred Scott" decision of 1857, which held in part that Congress did not have the power to abolish slavery in the territories, Taney was clearly no friend to Lincoln or the cause of emancipation. In the Inaugural Address which followed, President Lincoln appealed to his countrymen to follow "the better angels of our nature." Source

The Lincoln Bible is part of the rare book and special collections at the Library of Congress in Washington. Clark Evans heads one of the sections there. "There is a palpable connection between Mr. Lincoln the great emancipator and having this Bible used by our first African American president," he said.

The Bible was purchased for Lincoln's first inauguration in 1861 by a clerk of the US Supreme Court. The court's seal authenticates its historic use. Evans says the Bible is not usually exhibited, except on special occasions like this.

Evan stated, "One of the beauties of the timing of this inauguration is that just a few weeks after is the bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth." Source

When Barack Obama is sworn in, 146 years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863, the weight of our nation and much of the world will settle fully on his shoulders. I believe that objects hold energy and that history holds solutions and strategies to address contemporary problems and dilemmas. In my opinion, Obama's decision to use Lincoln's bible is an inspired one.

Watch as President George W. Bush ducks two shoes thrown at him by an Iraqi reporter during a press conference in the Iraqi prime minister’s office to mark the signing of a security agreement.

“This is the farewell kiss, you dog,” the man shouted in Arabic.

Bush wasn’t hit, and announced “I’m okay” after the incident. He added, “All I can report is it is a size 10.”

ACCORDING TO CNN, Hurling shoes at someone, or sitting so that the bottom of a shoe faces another person, is considered an insult among Muslims.

What I would like to know is, where were the secret service at? Was it me or did they take a min to come to the presidents aid? The reporter was able to throw 2 shoes at the president. LOL Wow

January 20th is clearly President-elect Barack Obama’s big day — but come inauguration night, all eyes will surely be on his stylish wife, Michelle Obama. Designer Kai Milla — who’s dressed stars from Oprah Winfrey to Petra Nemcova — created her new Inaugural 2009 collection with the sartorially savvy future First Lady in mind, and can’t wait to see what she wears on inauguration night. “The designs are elegant yet provocative, demure yet flirty, and perpetually flattering,” Milla says. “Mrs. Obama has a style the modern woman can relate to, this timeless appeal, and I think that’s something a lot of women are attracted to. We all have families and kids, and we need pieces that are wearable.” Come inauguration night, Milla, who met Mrs. Obama at the DNC this summer, would love to see the future First Lady in a jewel-toned gown that highlights her fantastic figure. “Her tall frame is a designer’s dream,” she says. “She can do an off-the-shoulder look, or even a backless dress. I would love to see her in a structured silhouette.” As for the next four years, Milla invokes the name of another famously fashion forward First Lady when she discusses the future of fashion in the White House. “I’m really excited to see the incredible style Mrs. Obama will bring. I think she’ll be the Jackie O. of her era — definitely a trend-setter.” – Kristen Mascia