http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10544509
(((Yeah, what are we here in the Antipodes, chopped sheep liver?
Our First Lady ought to be trampling the global catwalk in an ANZAC
charm offensive.)))
In a recent Herald on Sunday interview, Bronagh said she took little notice of the wives of other politicians like Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Laura Bush, Cindi McCain, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.
Obama sashayed on to the world stage with a swish black and red Narciso Rodriguez dress during Barack's victory speech a fortnight ago, while Clinton donned an Oscar de la Renta evening gown in the White House for a spread in Vogue.
Bruni-Sarkozy went a step further to become the only first lady to pose nude for a photo shoot.
And while most people would baulk at the idea of Bronagh following suit, (((oh come on, these are the twenty-teens – practically))) she would benefit from ditching the power suit to adopt a more feminine look, say top designers.
Her style was "safe and a bit frumpy", said Hawke's Bay-based Kirsha Whitcher, designer of Salasai.
"She's an attractive woman with a good figure, she could definitely be more adventurous with her clothes.
"We would accentuate her legs and waist, changing her tomboy look into a slightly more feminine and sexy version," she said.
Whitcher also plumped for slightly darker hair, cut in a bob, topped with a plum lipstick for a confident look.
Auckland-based designer Angela Lewis went further. (((They're just warming up.
Really.)))
"Definitely no power dressing. Take that down to the recycling bin at Parnell Primary.
"Our First Lady will look wonderful in frocks, frocks, frocks and frocks that rock. She is a delightful woman with gorgeous colouring and appears to have a defined sense of herself."
For day wear, Yvonne Bennetti recommended a silk trench coat - black or bright jewel - with cotton satin pants and a lilac silk, chiffon blouse underneath... (((etc etc etc)))
