The former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, is making headlines yet again. But this time, it is not for anything she has said but rather a new look she has donned.

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Michelle Obama’s latest picture, which features her with really long goddess braids, has caused a stir online in the best way possible.

Michelle appeared in famed photographer Annie Leibovitz’s new edition of Women. The pictures feature a care-free looking Michelle Obama in a style people have not really seen her in before.

When the pictures were posted, people immediately began making comments. In the picture, the former First Lady of the United States is sporting minimal makeup, an open-collar t-shirt, and some jeans. Her hair is styled in really long braids, something the public has not seen her wear before.

“Self confidence exudes from this woman,” one person commented. “What in the “Benjamin Button” magic is this? She looks “mahvelous”, aging in reverse,” another admirer added.

“When you exude sensuality without resorting to emphasizing your sexuality,” another wrote. People also appreciated the beauty of the photography itself, “Annie captured your strength, your fierce resolve, that beautiful soul that taught us all to go high in the face of diversity. Annie, as always, a masterpiece. I continue to be amazed at what you see and capture through your camera’s eye,” one wrote.

People are really loving the entire look and the pictures!

Since Michelle Obama has left the White House she is still very much in the media limelight. In an interview with People, she shared the reason she has been choosing braids more often becuase of practicality. She said, “When I am out of the public eye, I am swimming, I am playing tennis, I work out, I like to be active. I don’t want to have to have a stylist with me.”

The former First Lady has build a brand out of her name with the books shes written, the podcasts and interviews she has done.

She is also mother to two daughters she shared with her husband Barack Obama. Her daughters are Malia Obama and Sasha Obama, who have both since moved out independently.

The couple are now empty nesters, with Michelle opening up about this, she said date night look different now, “We’ve been married 32, 33 (years). When we’re both happy about date night, we’re at home. We are not getting dressed. We just have a nice dinner, candles lit, music, we talk.”

She also talked about her choice of longer braids, saying, “It’s freedom. Braids allow me to get them done, and then that’s one less thing that I have to think about.”

“I understood the significance of wearing braids to our portrait unveiling. I wanted to send a message, add to the discourse of Black women in places of power, saying, ‘This, too, is an appropriate and beautiful way to wear your hair,” the former First Lady said.

The former First Lady Michelle Obama seems to be making fashion statements even when she has left the White House. What do you think about her look? Let us know in the comments section on Facebook. Share with others to see what they think.

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