Michelle's Inauguration Ball Dress Options

Oscar de la Renta sketch for Michelle Obama and daughters

Christian Lacroix sketch for Michelle Obama

Diane Von Furstenberg sketch for Michelle Obama

Badgley Mischka sketch for Michelle Obama

Elie Tahari sketch for Michelle Obama

Tuleh sketch for Michelle Obama

What should I wear? - The question uttered by women across the world countless times. If you think you have it bad, try being Michlle Obama deciding what to wear for the most historical evening in American history and the proudest moment of your life. As daunting as it sounds, at least she has a handful of accomplished designers clamouring to design her something to wear. WWD.com has 42 sketches posted online from some of the world's most renonwed designers. View the article and sketches at WWD.com or watch the slide show below. Above are my top picks. What are yours?

Maritere Casillas Rice

Check out this fabulous Houston photographer that I just discovered. Her name is Maritere Casillas Rice, and her work is stunning. See for yourself!

You can see more of her work on etsy, flickr, or her blog where she posts regular updates.

Hoorah for Christmas!!!

I have always loved Christmas time and everything about it: the smell of pine, the taste of spicy cider, bustling shops, shiny lights. This year is proving to be a little more difficult to prepare for than years past, due to the ever-expanding depth of my belly. And if that's not enough, I have had several people tell me that I should dress up as Santa for Christmas! Come on people, I feel unattractive enough without a beard and tacky outfit! Lucky for me I have helpers; my husband, brother and especially my sister were a huge help getting the tree this past weekend and decorating the house. Thanks family, I love you! and baby does too!

The Search for the Great White

My quest was so simple. A 4ft white Christmas tree to adorn my office window. White trees are everywhere. How hard could it be? Little did I know that I had been cursed. Everywhere I looked, had conveniently sold out. Sure, they will probably get more in, but I didn't want to wait! I wanted my white tree NOW! I covered most of the common cheap Christmas decor avenues: Target, Kohls, and not one, not two, but THREE Garden Ridge stores all to find that the white tree shelf was bare. The search went on for weeks. Then, on a 1 a.m. run for dog food, the heavens opened up, and there it was. A beautiful pre-lit white wonder for $19.99 at the one and only Wally World. The evil empire conquers once again.

**Above you can see Ophelia enjoying our new beauty

New Art from Chris "Beeks" Beekman

The very talented Chis Beeks has some new ass-kicking work that you must see. Of the google hits Houston's Weekly Chic receives, more people are searching "Chris Beeks art" than any other topic. Obviously, people are starting to take notice. Here are just a few of my favorites.
* Also be sure to check out the Chris Beeks website for much, much more.

Crikey!!

How fun is this slithery reptilious scarf? To me it says, "I'm practical about my warmth, but I still like to party." You can find the Vasquez Gator Scarf, along with a slew of other road kill neck wraps at Hello Lucky online, or off of Studewood Street.

Photo Shoot Sneak Peak

Here are a few of the sample pictures I got from the photographer from the recent shoot. She is still editing the rest, but I should have them soon!