Everything She Wants

Michelle Obama is known for her chic, bold and affordable sense of style. The First Lady is also one of the world's leading fashion icons.  So we can't wait to see what she wears to the upcoming Inaugural Ball. Will Jason Wu woo Mrs. Obama again, or will she rock a frock by another up-and-coming designer? Whatever she decides, she'll look fabulous. Appropriately, one of Michelle's favorite retailer's,  White House| Black Market , has introduced a limited-edition inagural-inspired dress collection fit for any belle of the ball. The nine regal dresses range from cocktail-length to beaded gowns, and retail from $250-$300.  They're available online and exclusively at four White House| Black Market boutiques. Here are a few of our faves:

The 84th Academy Awards were a snooze-fest.  But the fashions were fab.  And Los Angeles-based evening wear line Dalia MacPhee  has already created versions of some of the night's most stunning looks-for-less ($300 and up), available at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus stores nationwide. If you adore Michelle Williams' coral/burnt orange Louis Vuitton gown ( left photo ) like I did (she was Everything She Wants' best dressed pick), you'll love this similar, regal dress in red. The peplum is the signature style of the season, and Tina Fey ( left photo ) looked better than ever in her custom-made, dark blue gown by Carolina Herrera.  You can copy the funny girl's winning style in this violet version. I love a red head in red, and Emma Stone ( left photo ) dazzled in her chic Giambattista Valli gown. You too can be a lovely lady in red, minus the Valli frock's beautiful bow. Cameron Diaz ( left photo ) is always red-carpet ready, and this year the ...