She Bangs She Bangs

Dubbed "the most significant event of the weekend" by her husband, Michelle Obama's new fringe has been garnering a lot of attention in America since she spotted the new hairstyle at the president's second inauguration.

While Barack Obama's oratory skills may have captivated the hearts of many, it was the bangs that his wife had which stole the show. Beyonce would have to thank those strands of hair for taking the limelight away from her lip-synced performance.

Michelle Obama has always been hitting the right notes as a fashionista, narrowly losing out to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Not only does her new hairstyle suits her, it makes one think about the hidden meaning, if any, behind it.

From a fashion perspective, bangs have always been around but have only started to make an impact recently. Michelle Obama's choice of hairstyle clearly shows that she is in touch with the trends and possess good taste in grooming.

I think the bangs make an already young-looking First Lady even softer and more amiable. For your information, she just celebrated her 49th birthday last week. Even with tresses covering her forehead, Mrs. Obama doesn't look less fresh but surprisingly, the opposite.

Other than a fashion statement, I reckon that the bangs also make a political statement (since hubby is a politician). The haircut is meant to be seen as something new or revolutionary, something which Obama is looking forward to implement. Also, the fringe symbolizes America as an economy moving forward, keeping ahead with times.

Anyway, the critics are forever present to be wet blankets. At least one fashion editor took it to public about the First Lady's "royal behaviour". Michelle Obama reportedly requested 15 to 30 designers to submit entries before opting for Jason Wu's ruby-colored chiffon and velvet dress.

Jason Wu was also the architect of the First Lady's look at Barack's first inauguration four years ago. Some believed that going for the same stylist is a definite no-no but I thought it was alright, at least she pulled off the look.

Last but not least, there is an account on Twitter called FirstLadyBangs. Hillary Clinton should get some fashion tips from the First Lady after stepping down as Secretary of State.