Michelle Obama is first presidential wife to have full-time make-up artist on tour
Hillary Clinton drew criticism for her padded Alice bands and ever-changing hairstyles, and Laura Bush's sartorial choices were dismissed as dull and matronly. But while the US president's words topped political agendas on his recent European tour, his wife's elegant look dominated headlines.
As she faced millions of flashing cameras, the first lady came armed with false eyelashes, a pearl iridescent highlighter to accent the countours of her cheekbones, and subtle pink lipstick.
It has now emerged that the Mrs Obama's polished glamour is thanks, in part, to
Ingrid Grimes-Miles, a 49-year-old make-up artist she met in Chicago six years ago.
"No other first ladies have consistently travelled with a makeup artist," Bernard Portelli, Hillary Clinton's former hairdresser, told the New York Post .
As Americans tighten their belts in the midst of the financial crisis, the Obamas have gone to great lengths to adopt a relatively frugal approach to fashion. The first lady is a famous fan of US high street chain J. Crew, which she mixes with designer pieces.
Michelle Obama is first presidential wife to have full-time make-up artist on tour - Telegraph
