New York, January 22: Michelle Obama may have added to the "my wedding ring doesn''t match my outfit" theory after she was spotted without her band at President-hubby Barack's inaugural ball.

The first African-American First Lady of the United States had sported her gold band earlier at the Inauguration Ceremony on January 20, when she headed to church grasping her better half's hand.

But the mum-of-two was later spotted minus the ring at the inauguration night, reports the New York Daily News.

New York, Jan 22 : While many are hailing Michelle Obama as a style icon, her hair stylist, Johnny Wright, has signed a huge deal to star in a reality show.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Wright has inked a deal with 44 Blue - producer of Split Ends - to make a reality show.

Reports have revealed that Wright had styled Mrs. Obama''s locks for the Democratic National Convention and her upcoming Vogue cover shoot as well.

New York, January 21 : A 41-year-old Chicago boutique owner, who helped Michelle Obama select her critically acclaimed inaugural wardrobe, may even advice the fashion-forward U. S. First Lady on what to wear over the next four years.

Ikram Goldman, though not holding any official title, is being touted to be Michelle's closet assistant during Barack Obama's presidency.

Sources in the White House say that association with Michelle might help the Israeli-born Goldman, whose Rush St. shop is a mecca for Chicago''s best-dressed set, become one of the most powerful players in the fashion industry worldwide.

New York, January 21 : Fashion pundits can stop scratching their foreheads trying to figure out what kept First Lady Michelle Obama from freezing in her Inauguration Day dress, thanks to the revelation that her outfit hid `extra warm linings'.

The First Lady had sent minds racing when she clad herself in a pale yellow dress, matched with a coat made of Swiss wool lace and lined with French silk by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo.

The dress, which was paired with a set of contrasting emerald green stilettos, was further bejewelled with a diamond brooch and studs.

Melbourne, January 21: It seems fashion favourite Michelle Obama will continue to remain under the scanner, especially after her Inauguration dress managed to win and loose admiration simultaneously.

The First African-American Lady of the United States gathered mixed reviews for donning a pale gold dress, matched with a coat made of Swiss wool lace, lined with French silk, at President-husband Barack's swearing-in ceremony.

Washington  - While political junkies worry about Barack Obama's policies and plans, fashionistas are obsessed with another weighty matter: What will Michelle Obama wear to the bevy of inauguration balls on Tuesday?

The incoming first lady has already drawn admirers for her sophisticated but low-key style that mixes ready-to-wear pieces from such US shopping mall favourites as Banana Republic and J Crew with young designers and Chicagoans, like Maria Pinto.

At a height of about 1.52 metres, Obama is one of the tallest first ladies ever, and favours simple sheaths.