Barack & Michelle take their first dance....

as the President and First Lady of the United States. Dancing to the Etta James classic 'At last; sung by soul princess Beyonce the First Couple showed some first class moves....



Awww.....Isn't that sweet.

The neighbourhhod ball held at the Washington Convention Centre was the first of a dizzying array of balls the First Couple will attend as a part of the inauguration festivities.

Michelle is glorious in gold

For fashionistas everywhere the big question today was what will Michelle Obama be wearing to the inauguration ceremony? After mixed reviews on her red and black election night dress, an unqualified success it seemed was needed.

What a success she delivered, the Isabel Toledo designed matching golden-yellow dress and overcoat was a bold but inspired choice.

The coat and dress made of Swiss wool lace, backed with netting for warmth and lined in French silk have been universally acclaimed.

"I wanted to pick a very optimistic color, that had sunshine. I wanted her to feel charmed, and in that way would charm everybody," the designer Ms. Toledo explained.

We salute the new First Lady on her stunning choice.

Photo montage of Michelle Obama's the First Lady of the USA (and maybe of fashion?)

Its Official! Barack Obama is the President of the USA

"I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear that I will execute the office of president of the United States faithfully, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States.

"So help me God."

With those words Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States of America and no longer will he have to say "yes we can", now it is "yes we have"

Congrats to Obama!

It is the biggest party on the Potomac...

...with Barack Obama as the host with the most. Yes folks all roads (and rails) lead to Washington as the US capital gears up for the biggest party it has seen in decades.

Mr Obama is on his way to Washington for his inauguration as the 44th President of the USA and he is not short of a few celebrity suppoerts, including Beyonce who will perform the song the new First Couple will take their first dance steps to. Beyonce will be giving a rendition of the Etta James classic 'At Last' to the millions expected to hit DC.

Here is Beyonce performing the timeless classic at the Fashion Awards - Fashion Rocks 2008.