First lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequinned, flesh-coloured gown Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband’s administration. She was tending to her hostess duties in a strapless silhouette with the beads forming an abstract floral pattern that was custom-made by Naeem Khan.

She wore a matching wrap, a stack of bangle bracelets on her wrist and dangling earrings.

The guests of honour at the dinner were Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, making Mrs Obama’s choice of the Indian-born, US-based designer seem very appropriate.

Earlier today for a preview of the event, Mrs Obama wore a skirt by Rachel Roy, also an Indian-American. “That gave us a preview that she was going to use clothes to convey a meaning,” said Mary Tomer, author of the new book Mrs O: The Face of Fashion Democracy.

Rubenstein said he was impressed that Mrs Obama used her fashion knowledge to choose a sophisticated and regal style that paid homage to India without wearing a traditional sari-style dress, which could have come off as a costume next to India’s first lady.

– AP

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Miley sheds squeaky-clean image to celebrate 17th b’day

She wasn’t even born until 1992, but Miley Cyrus celebrated her 17th birthday with an eighties-themed rocker party.

Wearing denim hotpants, knee-high boots and a skimpy black top, Miley looked a world away from her clean-cut, wholesome Hannah Montana image.

In fact, she looked as if she were heading straight down the Britney Spears route on the fast track to shedding her squeaky-clean image.

After a huge bash at Disneyland for her sweet 16th last year, the ‘tween’ queen marked her 17th birthday with a more intimate party.

– Daily Mail

Did Rihanna forget her trousers?

The rock star attitude, funky haircut and catchy pop song were all in place.

But when Rihanna took to the stage in Times Square she seemed to be missing one vital thing – her trousers.

The pop star performed in front of millions live on Good Morning America in nothing but a blazer, teamed with fishnet stockings and high heels.

If her songs from new album Rated R fail to impress her fans, her risqué costume should certainly do the trick.

– Daily Mail

Still sexy at 63

She has been under the harsh glow of the celebrity spotlight for decades, but last night Susan Sarandon showed she had lost none of her sheen.

The actress, who turned 63 last month, dazzled the rain-soaked crowds at the Royal Film Performance and premiere of The Lovely Bones in London’s Leicester Square.

Wearing an elegant floor-length dress, which she covered with a long, black sequinned coat, Miss Sarandon managed to smile despite the downpours battering the capital.

– Daily Mail