Just about every time I log into my AOL e-mail, I go through and read the news headlines on the page. About nine times out of ten, you can find an article that has to do with Michelle Obama and her hairstyle from the previous day or the outfit she wore on vacation. Yes, she is the young, stylish First Lady, but I think the media are way too critical of her appearance.
For example, one day she'll be sporting her signature chin-length hairstyle, complete with bangs swept across her forehead, and the next day her hair will be pulled back into a shorter, more sophisticated style. The day she sported the new 'do, you would think the world was ending! The media and "Twitter-world" went nuts! Everyone thought Mrs. O had chopped her signature dark locks, when really, her hair stylist just gave her something different!
Another example of the obsession over Michelle's style is the day the Obama family left for vacation and were headed out to the Grand Canyon. She was photographed wearing slate blue khaki shorts that were mid-thigh length. Many news outlets criticized Michelle's shorts, saying they were "too short" and that type of dress was "inappropriate for the First Lady." They were going hiking. In the desert! Not to church! Just let it go! What would you wear hiking in the desert?! A business suit?!
I'm fairly certain that the issues (the economy, troops overseas, healthcare, workforce, you know...) facing our country today are much bigger and more important than worrying about what outfit or hairstyle Michelle will surprise us with next.
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