Olivia Wilde is the female lead in Cowboys and Aliens (the latest summer blockbuster) and an up-and-coming actress who’s starred in various TV shows and movies. I thought I’d look at some of her style choices, since she’s not a name I recognize right away.

Here she is in Stella McCartney. This design and style of this gown is flattering and draws the eyes to all the right places.

Here she is at the 2009 Golden Globes…I’m a sucker for this kind of dress, and the lavender is a great choice:

And here she is in a silver dress at the launch of a new fragrance. Not such a big fan of the style here. It feels haphazard and unflattering.

Olivia Wilde fans: what do you think of her fashion choices?

Back at the beginning of the Obama campaign and shortly after becoming First Lady, Michelle Obama’s style was the talk of the fashion world. Some of the initial excitement has faded, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at what Michelle is wearing now, especially when it comes to fancy evening gowns.

Did you see this dress from the dinner with Queen Elizabeth? I LOVE this beautifully elegant and amazingly flattering white dress and long gloves.

In January 2011, Mrs. Obama wore a red Alexander McQueen gown to welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao to a White House State Dinner. While I tend to prefer sleeker lines, she does still look red hot.

And here she is in May 2010 at a State Dinner with the Calderons of Mexico in a stunning blue sparkly one-shoulder.