Michelle Obama's Latest Fashion Statement: Shiny Sneakers

I had a pair of shiny silver sneakers I wore for years back in the 80's. Who knew I was so fashion forward? I love the response from Michelle's press people.

Spotted: Michelle Obama ditching her trademark flats for a pair of metallic sneakers at yesterday's event at the Capital Area Food Bank. Whispers caught up with the first lady, who wore a casual outfit to help bag food for area children, and got some shots of her new plum-and-silver shoes. MIA: the belt she typically sports.

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When reporters asked for details about them, Michelle Obama's press people simply replied: "They're shoes."

The Etch-A-Sketch President

Oh bullcrap he did that in one line.

The face of newly sworn-in American President Barack Obama is a familiar sight on posters, T-shirts and badges – and it has now appeared on an Etch-A-Sketch too.

The portrait was created by artist George Vlosich, using the retro toy which originates from the late 1950s.

The likeness took 80 hours to draw with two dials on a plastic frame – all using one unbroken black line.