"Michelle Obama has taken casual to a haute new level.
While volunteering Wednesday at a D.C. food bank, the First Lady sported her usual J.Crew cardigan, a pair of utilitarian capri pants and, on her feet, a sneaky splurge: trainers that go for $540. "
"Michelle has stepped out in Lanvin before while getting down to business. A week ago, she shoveled dirt at a tree planting while wearing the line's chiffon tank.
Dresses and strappy pumps cost upward of $1,500, while tops go for $400 to $1,000."
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"They're shoes," the First Lady's reps sniffed when curious reporters inquired about the fancy footwear."
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I hope it is her own money she used to buy these but even at that, in times like this I think that is rather ostentatious, and this at a food bank. Why didn't she give them the same amount in cash as she spent on her shoes?
Sorry but this kind of thing makes me sick no matter who it is.
Anyone else want to chime in with their opinion?