Politics of Style: Michelle Obama Style Book

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The Michelle Obama Style Guide, to be penned by former Mademoiselle editor Mandi Norwood, is already in the works. The NYP reports Avon with publish the book, and the publishing house's VP Carrie Feron said this: "Not since Jackie O have we had a first lady become a fashion icon. Michelle Obama will be one of history's most vibrant first ladies; she has a distinctive style that every American woman can aspire to, whether the consumer is a Target shopper or some one more likely to be found on Miracle Mile." [NYP]