My friends know that Michelle Obama isn't my favorite, she just always looks so angry. Those eyebrows. Ugh. Anyway, I can respect her style on occasion, especially when she wears affordable treasures that her admirers can afford. Today the First Lady donned H&M for her appearance this morning on the TODAY Show, adding her own personal twist by having her stylist add in custom sleeves. 

Michelle’s navy and white version is in stores now and the dress also comes in melon pink.

H&M polka-dot dress

Price: $34.95

Availability: www.hm.com for store locations

Image courtesy: Frederick B./Broadimage

Y'all know my sweet spot for Ashlee Simpson, totally the more talented of the sisters. I can't believe she's getting divorced but am selfishly excited that she will probably start making music again.

How do you feel about the couple's divorce announcement? Let us know in the comments!

Check out Prada's Spring and Summer Campaign 2011

The other day on FitSugar we read some interesting news about your abs. According to the new book, The New Rules of Lifting for Abs by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove, two of the most-respected fitness minds out there, we are supposed to forget the crunches. Crunches are apparently good for adding muscle but not for cinching your waistline. The point: the best way to work you abdominal muscles is to make them stabilize your spine in increasing challenging positions.

Here are three of Schuler's go-to moves to get you started:

Traditional Plank: Get into a push-up position with your weight resting on your forearms and toes. Your elbows should be positioned directly below your shoulders. Hold for 60 to 90 seconds. Relax for 20 to 30 seconds, then repeat. To make it harder, try it with one foot lifted or one arm extended. Then, when you're feeling really strong, try lifting one arm and the opposite leg at the same time.
Author tip: "Don't consciously flex any particular muscles. Let your body figure out how to keep your spine and pelvis in a neutral position."

Side Plank: Lie on your left side with your right leg stacked on top of your left, and your upper body propped up with your left forearm. Your elbow should be directly below your shoulder and your upper arm should be perpendicular to the floor. Place your right hand on your hip. Hold for 30 to 45 seconds. Relax, switch sides and repeat. That's one set, do two. To make it progressively more difficult, lift your free hand overhead or raise your non-weight-bearing leg. Feeling crazy strong? Lift both at the same time so your body roughly creates and "X."
Author tip:You want to keep your shoulders square and on a plane that's perpendicular to the floor. Imagine that they're pressed up against a wall behind you."

Anti-Rotation Static Hold: Attach the D-shaped handle to the cable pulley machine and set it so it's at shoulder level if you're kneeling. Grab the handle with both hands and kneel with your left side facing the cable machine (about 1 to 2 feet from the machine so there's slight tension in the cable). Your body should form a straight line from your knee through your neck. Hold the handle with arms extended in front of your chest. Keep your shoulders square and hold for 30 seconds. Relax, switch sides, and repeat. That's one set, do two.
Author tip: Don't have access to a cable machine? No prob. Attach an exercise band to a sturdy object about 24 to 36 inches high. As you do the move, think "tall" and "tight." Keep your torso upright and eyes focused straight ahead.

There are a handful of things that excite a man as much as ladies and their discount Louboutins. There are sports cars, fancy watches and electronics. Hey, men are pretty simple like that. It's one of the things we love.

Catch the ear of your man and get him a pair of Bose IE2 Headphones. Their silicone earpiece makes them light and Bose is famous for their impeccable quality.  


Bose IE2 audio headphones $100-$130

Who: The Sample Room Bridal Sample Sale

Get wedding dresses by Jenny Packham, Badgley Mischka, Valentino, and others during The Sample Room’s designer bridal sale.

When: Through 2/8, Daily (10:30–6:00).

Where: 40 W. 17th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste 2B