| Not only is the new First Lady of the United | | | | designs, as seen on Mrs. Obama at the |
| States an accomplished professional and a loving | | | | Governor's Dinner. For that black tie affair, she |
| mother and wife, she also has fabulous taste! | | | | wore a sparkly strapless gown, and accessorized |
| Michelle Obama has been seen wearing looks so | | | | it with an oversized multi-strand crystal and pearl |
| fantastic that even A-list celebrities are borrowing | | | | necklace. This is a great choice for a bride who |
| fashion ideas from her. For the bride, you can get | | | | wants her wedding jewelry to really make a |
| some great inspiration for your bridal jewelry and | | | | statement! |
| other accessories from the closet of Mrs. Obama. | | | | Necklaces are not the only type of jewelry that |
| Michelle Obama is clearly a woman who knows | | | | you can choose to wear for your wedding. If you |
| that accessories make the outfit. From her bold | | | | want to try a more unique sort of adornment, |
| green gloves and shoes at the Inauguration, to | | | | look into a big pearl brooch like the one that |
| her collection of striking belts, to her gorgeous | | | | Michelle Obama paired with a turtleneck dress to |
| jewelry, the First Lady has a knack for choosing | | | | wear to an event at the Kennedy Center. A bride |
| just the right accent to really make an outfit | | | | can adapt this idea by pinning a big and |
| stand out. When you are getting married and | | | | spectacular pearl or crystal brooch to the waist of |
| putting together your bridal ensemble, you can | | | | her dress or to the spot where her train bustles |
| use this same concept to pull together a look that | | | | to the back of the gown. The effect is pure |
| is truly extraordinary. | | | | elegance. |
| One of Mrs. Obama's favorite types of jewelry is | | | | Of course, pearls are not the only type of |
| pearls. She has been seen wearing pearls of | | | | jewelry worn by the First Lady; she also loves a |
| almost every description, and this is a great place | | | | bit of sparkle! Emulate her old Hollywood glamour |
| for a bride to begin shopping, as well. You will | | | | by choosing a dramatic pair of crystal chandelier |
| want to match your pearl bridal jewelry to the | | | | earrings similar to the diamond ones Mrs. Obama |
| style and neckline of your wedding gown. The | | | | wore to the Inaugural Ball. She completed the look |
| great thing about pearl bridal jewelry is that it can | | | | with a stack of thin diamond bangles, but beautiful |
| be traditional, bold, or even cutting edge, as the | | | | crystal wedding bracelets would work equally well. |
| First Lady has shown. | | | | If you are looking to up the style factor of your |
| When considering pearl jewelry for your wedding, | | | | wedding day ensemble, you could not do much |
| start by looking at the neckline of your dress. If it | | | | better than to take your inspiration from Michelle |
| is a v-neck, you can think about wearing a classic | | | | Obama. Her beautiful outfits topped off with just |
| strand of pearls, just as Michelle Obama did with | | | | the right accessories have an easy elegance that |
| her bright cobalt v-neck Proenza Schouler sheath | | | | any bride would love to bring to her wedding. You |
| dress. For jewel neck wedding gowns, a longer | | | | will find that with the right bridal jewelry and other |
| strand of pearls is a lovely option, as worn by the | | | | details, you too can look so chic and stylish that |
| First Lady on a visit to Howard University. | | | | other women will want to copy you! |
| Pearls can also be used in more bold and modern | | | | |