I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are.
Michelle ObamaFirst and foremost, I wear what I love. That's what women have to focus on: what makes them happy and what makes them feel comfortable and beautiful. If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion.
Michelle ObamaYou've got to make choices that make sense for you because there's always going to be somebody who'll think you should do something differently.
Michelle ObamaLet Girls Learn issue has always been personal for me. I grew up in a working-class neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago where most folks, including my parents, didn't have college degrees. But with a lot of hard work - and a lot of financial aid - I had the chance to attend Princeton and Harvard Law School, and that gave me the confidence to pursue my ambitions.
Michelle Obama