VOA标准英语2013--First Lady's New Hairstyle Creates Buzz

 

First Lady's New Hairstyle Creates Buzz

When Obama took the official oath of office Sunday, the gray in his hair was noticeable. But it was the first lady's hair that was creating all the buzz - with her new haircut featuring "bangs."

People magazine described it as "a youthful new hairstyle: a straight, shoulder-skimming cut with bangs." And the Wall Street Journal called it "a bold move at a high profile time."

It is likely no accident of timing¹. Stylist Lauren Rothman said Michelle Obama used her style-sense to make a statement with her dress from four years ago.

"When they came out and said, 'We're here, and the nation is changing,' and that's what it said when she came out in that outfit²," said Rothman.

Right from the start, four years ago, it seemed Obama enjoyed having the first lady steal some of the spotlight³.

For Sunday's ceremony, Michelle Obama also drew notice for her royal blue dress and cardigan by American designer Reed Krakoff.

"They want to be wearing an outfit that says that, that says, 'We're proud to be here and thank you for re-electing us,'" said Rothman.

But even the president knows, it all comes back to the hair.

"I love Michelle Obama. And to address the most significant event of this weekend, I love her bangs," said the president. 

1 timing   

n.时间安排，时间选择

参考例句：

• The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。
• The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。

2 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。

3 spotlight   

n.公众注意的中心，聚光灯，探照灯，视听，注意，醒目

参考例句：

• This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
• The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。