The First Lady's Jewelry Style

Michelle Obama has quickly become a fashion icon. The first lady has already won acclaim for personalizing her outfits with peculiar clusters of brooches. She also has fondness for cardigans and ribbon belts. On Inauguration Day she wore jewelry designed by L.A. based Lori Rodkin for election night, the pre-inaugural concert, the kids inaugural concert, and all 10 inaugural balls where she danced the night away with the President. Her ivory Jason Wu gown was accessorized with drop earrings, an oversized cocktail ring, and a diamond bracelet that picked up the Swarovski crystals. The Rodkin line does not come cheap - the earrings were valued at $17,000. All the beautiful pieces worn to the Inaugural Ball will become part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian.