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First Lady Michelle Obama steps out in Lanvin sneakers and they're only $540!
New York Daily News ^ | May 1, 2009 | Amy Diluna

Posted on 05/01/2009 5:09:44 AM PDT by Zakeet

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.

That's right: These sneakers - suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps - are made by French design house Lanvin, one of fashion's hottest labels. They come in denim and satin versions, and have been a brisk seller all spring.

They're out of stock at posh Meatpacking District boutique Jeffrey, and Barneys New York boasts a limited selection of the sneaks, which are a cult favorite among fashionistas.

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Other celebrity fans of Lanvin's costly kicks include Ellen DeGeneres and Kanye West, who has blogged about his faves.

As the family's primary dog walker, Michelle clearly requires comfortable footwear.

"I got up at 5:15 in the morning to walk my puppy," she joked Thursday. "That's how my day starts. Even though the kids are supposed to do a lot of the work, I'm still up at 5:15 a.m. taking my dog out."

She'll be trodding on New York's sidewalks Tuesday for the first time as First Lady. Michelle will meet with staff at the U.S. mission to the United Nations. Later, she headlines Time magazine's "100 most influential people" gala.

(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: fashion; flotusmichelle; gooniegoogoo; michelle; millionaires; obama
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To: Zakeet

If she walks her dog in those, she’s gonna get really bad shin splints. Look like a pair of Converse with opalescent paint sprayed on them. I’d prefer Converse.


21 posted on 05/01/2009 5:19:25 AM PDT by rintense (Go Israel!)
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To: Gay State Conservative
If she waited a month she could probably get a good knock off at Payless for under $20.
22 posted on 05/01/2009 5:19:32 AM PDT by stayathomemom ((Beware of cat attacks while typing!))
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To: Zakeet

That’s right, Dems, you elected common people. Idiots.


23 posted on 05/01/2009 5:20:47 AM PDT by Slapshot68
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To: Question_Assumptions

The Obamas are destroying jobs for Americans while Michelle creates jobs in Europe.


24 posted on 05/01/2009 5:21:04 AM PDT by Iron Munro (Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.)
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To: bushfamfan

“Do as they say, not as they do. Typical elitist hypocrites who preach how evil money is and show their true elitist colors while dictating to others how they need to live their lives.”

AMEN!!!!!!

You might want to add that questioning their thought process is a no-no.


25 posted on 05/01/2009 5:22:37 AM PDT by Le Chien Rouge
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To: Question_Assumptions
Leftist hate having their spending choices second-guessed.

They'd be the first to pillory Laura Bush or Sarah Palin for wearing $540 sneakers. You can bet they would point out how many homeless people could be clothed or fed for what those sneakers cost.

26 posted on 05/01/2009 5:22:37 AM PDT by randita
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To: Question_Assumptions
Leftist hate having their spending choices second-guessed.

or exposed

27 posted on 05/01/2009 5:23:00 AM PDT by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Zakeet

Hmm. $540.00 sneakers. Well, it’s OK if you can afford them.

That amount of money would buy my Mustang torque monster a new clutch.

Geez.


28 posted on 05/01/2009 5:23:07 AM PDT by RexBeach ("Do your duty in all things." Robert E. Lee)
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To: Zakeet

I wonder how much her sneakers costs before we all took her husband’s advice and started cutting back.


29 posted on 05/01/2009 5:23:35 AM PDT by jennyjenny
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To: Zakeet
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.

Why not? The Obomas own tax slaves. They'll just have to work a little harder from now on.

(Starve the beast. Put all your money into your own bank account!)

30 posted on 05/01/2009 5:24:41 AM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: Zakeet

The Obamas got a puppy?!?

Who knew!!!


31 posted on 05/01/2009 5:25:41 AM PDT by gridlock (L'Etat, c'est Barack...)
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To: Zakeet
Five hundred dollar sneaks? Man, that just screams ill-gotten gains.
32 posted on 05/01/2009 5:26:26 AM PDT by 668 - Neighbor of the Beast ( AR2, Overdue! = American Revolution II...Overdue.)
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To: Question_Assumptions

Logic and common sense have no place in this world.

Off to the re-education camp!!


33 posted on 05/01/2009 5:26:29 AM PDT by LuLuLuLu (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own.)
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To: Zakeet

Everybody suffers except them.

Pray for America


34 posted on 05/01/2009 5:27:09 AM PDT by bray (No Obozos)
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To: Zakeet

Jankfoots...


35 posted on 05/01/2009 5:27:22 AM PDT by ltc8k6
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To: Zakeet

They’re out of stock at posh Meatpacking District boutique Jeffrey, and Barneys New York boasts a limited selection of the sneaks,

Oh Damn! I so wanted to get a pair so I can be one of the beautiful people,( BARF)


36 posted on 05/01/2009 5:28:34 AM PDT by bikerman (Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.)
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To: Zakeet

Michelle, you still a mule in horse harness.


37 posted on 05/01/2009 5:28:42 AM PDT by 668 - Neighbor of the Beast ( AR2, Overdue! = American Revolution II...Overdue.)
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To: bushfamfan
Do as they say, not as they do. Typical elitist hypocrites

We're asked to sacrifice. We're asked to voluntarily make our bricks without straw.

She needs a new wardrobe, so we all have to do our part.

38 posted on 05/01/2009 5:29:00 AM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: stayathomemom

I purchased a pair of atheletic style shoes at a Walmart (I was on business travel and that was as far as I could walk) for $16. They felt great and looked good enough.

That was a year ago and I still wear them.


39 posted on 05/01/2009 5:29:33 AM PDT by mom4melody
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To: Zakeet

How soon before we read of gangsta’s shooting each other over these shoes?


40 posted on 05/01/2009 5:30:58 AM PDT by raybbr (It's going to get a lot worse now that the anchor babies are voting!)
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