Michelle Obama in 2010: A Year in Pictures [SLIDESHOW]...

A summarized view of first lady Michelle Obama in 2010. Watch below:

Obamas Spends Christmas at a Marine Corps Base in Hawaii...

via HuffPo:
No greens, reds, plaids or knits were involved in First Lady Michelle Obama's Christmas day ensemble. She stepped out to the Anderson Hall at the Marine Corps base in Kaneohe, Hawaii in a white tank top, printed skirt and metallic flats.

The designers of Jolibe say the skirt is from their spring 2011 collection. The skirt will be available at Ikram in Chicago and Susan of Burlingame in San Francisco.

Merry Christmas!

December 5, 2010

First Lady Michelle O. Two Looks in One Day.

 First lady Michelle Obama spoke before presenting the 2010 National Medals for Museum and Library Science, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 17, 2010.

First lady Michelle Obama gestured during the 2010 National Medals for Museum and Library Service presentation ceremony December 17, 2010 at the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Five museums and five libraries were 'chosen for their innovative approaches to public service, and for their success in improving communities and making a difference in peoples' lives,' according to a White House press release.

First lady Michelle Obama helped sort toys donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling December 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. With nine days until Christmas, Obama joined about a dozen Marines in sorting some of the 100,000 toys that have been donated to children in need in the Washington, DC, area.

 A view of the first lady's boots.
[photos by Getty Images and AP Photo]

First Lady Michelle O. Visits the Children's National Medical Center

First lady Michelle Obama spoke to patients during her visit to the Childrens National Medical Center December 13, 2010 in Washington, DC. The first lady read the book of 'The Night Before Christmas' during her visit to the center, which is a tradition for first ladies dating back to Bess Truman, wife of former president Harry Truman.

First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo, greeted children at the Children's National Medical Center during a visit on December 13, 2010 in Washington.

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President Obama Signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010...

 First Lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks with third-grader Luis Avelar-Turcios and seven-grader Tammy Nguyen as President Barack Obama sings into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 at Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Washington on December 13, 2010.

 President Barack Obama listened as first lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks before the president signs the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 at Harriet Tubman Elementary School December 13, 2010 in Washington, DC. In an effort to provide children with better school lunches and breakfasts, the new law puts $4.5 million in the hands of child nutrition programs, sets nutrition standards on school vending machines, helps create school gardens and makes sure that quality drinking water is available during meal times.
[photos via Getty Images]

Obamas Celebrate Christmas at the National Building Museum...

The president, first lady, Sasha, Malia and First Granny stepped out for another holiday soiree on Sunday night, the annual Christmas in Washington presentation at the National Building Museum. A very pregnant Mariah Carey performed, along with Andrea Bocelli and Annie Lennox.

President Barack Obama watches a performance with first lady Michelle Obama (wearing vintage Norman Norell) and their daughters Malia and Sasha during the Christmas in Washington Celebration at the National Building Museum in Washington December 12, 2010.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama posed for a group photo with children dressed as Christmas elves at a Christmas In Washington celebration December 12, 2010 at the Building Museum in Washington, DC. Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha are at and Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson is at.

TNT will air "Christmas in Washington" at 8pm EST on Sunday, December 20.
[photos via Reuters and Getty Images]

2010: Obamas Light the White House Christmas Tree...

President Barack Obama, joined by his family including First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, reacted as they push a button to light the National Christmas Tree during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, December 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha looked up during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington December 9, 2010.

First lady Michelle O. wearing a Narciso Rodriguez coat.[photos via Getty Images and Reuters]

Mary J. Blige Hearts First Lady Michelle O. [VIDEO]

The Huffington Post recently sat down with the queen of hip-hop soul to discuss how her fashion sense has evolved from "ghetto fabulous" to polished Givenchy, Prada, and Alexander McQueen, some of her favorite designers. Watch the interview below for her thoughts on Michelle Obama, gift giving, and scandalously clad celebs.

Obamas Attend Kennedy Center Honoring Oprah, Paul McCartney

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama (who is lovely in a custom Naeem Khan) arrived at the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception at the White House in Washington December 5, 2010.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stood with Kennedy Center Honorees Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney in Washington December 5, 2010. [photos via Reuters]

POTUS and FLOTUS Celebrate the 2nd Day of Hanukkah...

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watched as Molly Retik lights a Menorah on the second night of Hanukkah during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, December 2, 2010. The Menorah, loaned from Congregation Beth Israel in New Orleans, was discovered after Hurricane Katrina by cleanup crews covered in mold, filth and sewage.

 [photos via Getty Images]

First Lady Michelle O. Dedicates Military Housing...

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke as Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and military families looked on during the dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 2, 2010. Fisher House helps 13,000 families and has made more than three million days of lodging available to family members since it originated in 1990. Fisher House also administers Scholarships for Military Children, a program for the sons and daughters of service members.

First Lady Michelle Obama greeted wellwishers after dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 2, 2010.

[photos via Getty Images]

Michelle O. Makes Ornaments, Cards & Treats at the White House...

First Lady Michelle Obama ate a cookie given to her by a child in the State Dining Room to learn how to make holiday ornaments, cards and treats, at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2010.

First lady Michelle Obama worked on paper decorations while welcoming military families to the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, December 1, 2010.

First lady Michelle Obama is pictured in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, after speaking about the Toys for Tots program which distributes toys to needy children.
[photos via Getty Images, Reuters, and AP Photo]