Fashion News: Michelle Obama & Wonder Woman Mania

Michelle Obama has done it again. The most stylish potential First Lady in history bowled audiences over in a stylish ensemble for her appearance on the Jay Leno show last week. The color-blocked cardigan with graphic print top and metallic-esque skirt was not only colorful and tres chic but by (drumroll please...) attainable, mass brand J.Crew. And the entire look was under $340!

Michelle Obama on Jay Leno

Fashion trade publication WWD reported that Lady O's mere mention of the brand surged traffic to J.Crew's website by a whopping 464 percent compared to the previous day's hits. When asked by Leno what did she think about Governer Palin's wardrobe budget of $150,000 for her campaign rather than comment she mentioned "This is J.Crew!" to show it's really not that serious to be so excessive. J.Crew's response to unexpected shout-out? "We are thrilled that one of the most important women in America not only noticed, but looks fantastic in our clothes," said J. Crew creative director Jenna Lyons Mazeau. Recessionaistas take note: you can look fab for less. Mrs. Obama demonstrates it's all about confidence not price points and labels when it comes to her personal style. Clearly she knows what the country's priorities are.

Kim Kardashian as Wonder Woman

It seems Wonder Woman Mania will not cease anytime soon. On Halloween several celebrities wore costumes as the beautiful superhero on both coasts: R&B singer Cassie pranced with her "boss" Diddy at his bas hat Lucky Strike Lanes in New York City ; and at separate events in Hollywood, both Jada Pinkett Smith and reality star Kim Kardashian, certainly the curviest version of the three.

Jada Pinkett Smith with daughter Willow

The red carpet queens are right on time with the fashion industry and Tinseltown's obsession with comic book characters. This past summer New York's Costume Institute Gala had a superhero theme in conjunction with their super hero-inspired fashion exhibit and last month, queen of wrap-dresses designer Diane von Furstenberg launched her Wonder Woman-themed collection which includes the Be The Wonder Woman You Can comic book, a a collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros.

Cassie with Diddy working it as Wonder Woman

There's a graphic t-shirt ($45), tote bag ($165) and a few dresses, collector items for sure. After the success of Iron Man and Batman other comic book character flicks in theaters, there have been rumors of Angelina Jolie possibly playing Wonder Woman. I think she would be the perfect pick, not Kardashian who on this season's Dancing With The Stars surprisigly lacked rythmn. How could she spin fabulously much less anything else for the upcoming film? Don't believe the hype, there's no wiggle to that jiggle.

One of DVF's Wonder Woman dresses

For now, you can bring out your inner wonder woman at www.dvf.com.

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