May 1, 2009, - 11:18 am
Michelle Hussein Obama, “Role Model,” Settin’ an Example on “Sacrifice” (After Obama Dumps on Hedge Funds Demanding “Sacrifice”)
By Debbie Schlussel
Yesterday, President Barack Obama–discussing the Chrysler bankruptcy–chastised investment firms and hedge funds that wouldn’t just throw in the towel and screw their investors. “Everyone needs to sacrifice,” he told us.
But as he spoke those words–words he keeps saying to everyone but his mirror–all I could hear was, “Sacrifice as I say, NOT as I do.”
Take wifey, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Hussein Obama Idi Amin Dada.
I mean, she’s really takin’ this “sacrifice” thing to heart . . . with her tacky Bozo the Clown shoes. And her White House spokespeople aren’t too keen on talking about it, perhaps because of how much they cost: $540. Yup, that’s “sacrifice.” Mmmm-hmmm.
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.
It’s likely Michelle got hers through Ikram, the Chicago retailer that often outfits her.
“They’re shoes,” the First Lady’s reps sniffed when curious reporters inquired about the fancy footwear.
Barf. When his wife starts wearing sneakers that cost less than $200, like the rest of America, then her husband can lecture investment houses about “sacrifice” and screwing their clients out of their investment money.
Until then, remember Mrs. Hussein Obama’s 540 buck clown shoes whenever he tells you you need to “sacrifice.” (And remember that she dresses like an extra from “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” whenever you hear about what great style and taste she has.)
As reader Duane notes:
More of the “let them eat cake” mentality of Obama administration. What better way to show the masses that you can identify with them, than wearing shoes that cost as much as a house or car payment for many of them?
To sum up, the Obama’s monumental sacrifices:
* $10,000-plus tricked-out swing set for the kiddies;
* $55,000-plus tuition for the kiddies at a school, where they dine on cheese and crackers and roasted Atlantic salmon;
* $540 sneakers.
And yet, the magazines and newspapers keep telling us they are sooooo “down to earth.”
“Down to earth”? Puh-leeze. This elitist couple ain’t even in the same galaxy.
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Shhhh. Nobody tell Michelle Hussein Obama that Lanvin (and the clown shoes) is designed by Elber Albaz, the North African-born Israeli Jew, whose family had to flee for Israel, when all the Jews were kicked out and their homes and land were stolen by the Arabs. This “evil Zionist” designer even served in the Israeli Army. Horror of horrors.
Whatever happened to the rhodium ring?
timjansing on May 1, 2009 at 11:58 am