It was a significant day in US history yesterday, the 50th anniversary of the Martin Luther King "I have a dream" speech. And for the occasion the FLOTUS Michelle Obama wore an incredible black with red rose print dress by Tracy Reece. She looked magnificent.

It was noted that Mrs O selected not just an American designer for the occasion, but an African American designer. I think that it was a beautiful dress and all the better for the considerations she made in selecting it. Very well played.

But as an actual African, it pleases me even more that Shelley O continued her love affair with African designer Duro Olowu. The day before, debuting her new Scandal-inspired highlights, she wore a dress from the latest collection and looked really cool and pretty. Also, a different style of shoe for this event was a nice surprise. Lovely. Keep the flag flying lady!