Makeup Beat

“Michelle Obama graces the cover of next month’s Vogue magazine, marking the second time a U.S. first lady has appeared on the front of one of the world’s leading fashion magazines. Obama, 45, who has been hailed by both U.S. retailers and the media as a new fashion icon, donned a magenta sheath dress for the cover photo. The dress was designed by Jason Wu, who also created her white inaugural ball gown. Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz took the cover photo and several fashion shots featured inside the March edition of Vogue.
With the exception of Bess Truman, every U.S. first lady since Lou Hoover in the 1930s has been featured in Vogue, but Obama is only the second presidential wife to appear on the cover, Vogue said. Hillary Clinton did so in 1998.
Obama has won praise from fashionistas for mixing designer pieces with off-the-rack American brands like J. Crew and Gap.
Vogue’s editor-at-large, Andre Leon Talley said Obama selected the outfits worn for the photo shoot herself, from her own wardrobe, pairing designer wear with affordable clothes. “She doesn’t need any help. She loves fashion and knows what works for her. She’s never had a conversation with me about, ‘What do you think?’ or ‘How did this look?’ And I’m glad for that.”

I wonder how much time the photo crew had to shoot this cover? It looks like they might have been rushed…I’m sure the First Lady is very busy with her family etc. Did someone do her hair and makeup…I wonder who?