It’s a universal truth that Barack and Michelle Obama have managed to epitomise the phrase ‘relationship goals,’ so it’s hardly a surprise that the former President of the United States and FLOTUS celebrated Valentine’s Day in the most heart-warming way possible.
‘Happy Valentine’s Day to my one and only, @BarackObama. To celebrate the occasion, I’m dedicating a little Valentine’s Day playlist to you!’ Michelle wrote on her Instagram account, providing a link to a Spotify playlist appropriately titled ‘Forever Mine.’ Even the bitly link (bit.ly/obamavday, for your information) managed to be both thoughtful and cute. Sigh.
While we’re not normally ones to congratulate couples for any form of social media pronouncements (especially on February 14th, of all days), in a world that all too often seems devoid of genuine romance, Michelle’s sweet message to her husband of 25 years is just too heartening for us to cynically brush aside.
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Michelle Obama Style - Grazia
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For her final White House state dinner, Michelle (pictured with Italian first lady Agnese Landini) wore a rose gold sequinned gown by Versace. Talk about going out in style...
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Red Jason Wu was the obvious choice for Michelle when it came to Barack's second inauguration ball in 2013
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A state banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2011 required a show-stopping white gown by Tom Ford.
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Michelle graced her first inaugural ball in a one-shouldered custom gown by designer of choice Jason Wu.
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Michelle wore a strapless embellished ballgown by Naeem Khan for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards in September 2016.
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For her first state dinner with the Indian Prime Minister, Michelle wore an embellished gown by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan.
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Another state dinner (this time to meet with Justin and Sophie Trudeau) called for another dress by Jason Wu.
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The one-shouldered style certainly works for the First Lady. This purple gown, worn for dinner with the president of South Korea, is by Korean-American designer Doo-Ri Chung.
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The First Lady doesn't shy away from bold prints for high profile occasions. This dramatic gown, worn in 2011, is by British label Alexander McQueen.
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For an official dinner with David and Samantha Cameron, Michelle chose a teal off-the-shoulder style by Marchesa, complete with a dramatic statement necklace.
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Naeem Khan - who dreamt up this cream off-the-shoulder number - is another of the First Lady's go-to designers.
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Visiting Spain as part of her Let Girls Learn initiative, Michelle wore a ruffled dress by Preen in one of the brand's standout S/S'16 prints.
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This stunningly simple white gown was custom made for Mrs. Obama by Lady Gaga's go-to designer, Brandon Maxwell
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Hey Michelle, can we borrow this off-the-shoulder number by Zac Posen, please?
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This multi-print dress, worn by Michelle at the Broadway Shines A Light On Girls Education presentation, wolud slot ever so easily into our work wardrobe...
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An off-the-shoulder teal gown by Marchesa was the perfect choice for a Kennedy Center reception in 2013.
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The cross-over neckline of this Bibhu Mohapatra gown is another favourite style detail for the First Lady.
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The First Lady looked stunning in this dramatic black fishtail gown by Vera Wang, worn for a state dinner in 2015.
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The 2012 BET Honours called for a form-fitting scarlet style by J. Mendel.
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Michelle paired an eye-catching printed sun-dress with simple gladiator flats for the Marine Barracks evening parade.
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Another bold printed number for the First Lady.
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'That's an Alaia!' Michelle wore a dazzling ice-blue dress by Azzedine Alaia for the Nobel Banquet.
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What does one wear for dinner with the Queen? In this case, a stunning black evening gown by Ralph Lauren.
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She wore a pink embellished gown by Tracey Reese when she attended the Democratic National Convention in 2012.
The playlist in question is 44 tracks long, and features everything from old-time romantic classics like Stand By Me by Ben E. King and Elton John’s Your Song to more dancefloor-ready numbers like Calvin Harris and Rihanna’s We Found Love and Whitney’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody to songs we genuinely didn’t think had appeared on Michelle Obama’s cultural radar, but are very glad that they did (Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis is an underrated gem). At Last by Etta James, the song which the couple danced to at the 2009 Inauguration Ball, also makes an appearance (as does Shape of You by Ed Sheeran, but let’s gloss over that brief musical misfire…)
Earlier in the day, the former President also paid tribute to his wife on social media, posting a holiday snap of the pair with the equally heart-warming caption, ‘Happy Valentine’s Day, @MichelleObama. You make every day and every place better.’
True love does exist, after all...