Presidential Election
Nov 5 2008, Somya

Otherwise known to be a sophisticated and iconoclast fashionista, Michelle Obama was rather unimpressive on the most impressive moment of her life. By sporting the previously celebrated blue gowns and black and white view dress, missus prez had...

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