First Lady Michelle O. Takes Off in Bright Color...

First lady Michelle Obama laughs (wearing a colorful Duro Olowu dress) as she boards Air Force One in Washington to accompany President Barack Obama to New York September 19, 2011.[photo via Reuters]

Obamas Go on an African Safari...

First lady Michelle Obama her daughters Sasha and Malia and her mother Marian Robinson went on an African safari in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa June 25, 2011.

First Lady Michelle O. and Family Attend a Dinner in Botswana...

First lady Michelle O. (wearing a jacket by ASOS Africa and a scarf by Duro Olowu) attended a dinner with her daughters Sasha and Malia and her Mother Marian Robinson at the Mokolodi Game Reserve in Botswana on June 24, 2011.

First Lady Michelle O. Helps Paint a Murel in Botswana...

First lady Michelle Obama (wearing a Rachel Roy jacket and Alexander Wang jeans) painted a mural with the youth at Botswana-Baylor Adolescent Center, which offers support to teenagers with HIV, in Gaborone June 24, 2011.
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First Lady Michelle O. Arrives in Botswana...

First lady Michelle Obama (wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier suit and a Tory Burch belt) is followed by her daughters, Malia and Sasha, and her mother, Marian Robinson after arriving at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone June 24, 2011.

First lady Michelle Obama watched as traditional dancers performed upon her arrival in Gaborone, Botswana, Friday, June 24, 2011. At left is her mother Marian Robinson.

First lady Michelle Obama was welcomed by school children after arriving at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone June 24, 2011.
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First Lady Michelle O. Visits the Cape Town Soccer Stadium...

First lady Michelle Obama reacts to a student's question at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, June 23, 2011.

First Lady Michelle Obama reacted as former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, right, spoke to children at the Cape Town Soccer Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, June 23, 2011. Michelle Obama on Thursday toured a museum that memorializes the forced segregation of a once vibrant and racially mixed area of this South African coastal city.

first lady Michelle Obama dribbles a ball around cones as she participates in youth activities raising awareness for HIV prevention, at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, June 23, 2011.
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First Lady Michelle O. Gets in the Garden in South Africa...

First Lady Michelle Obama held up a carrot as she gardened during a community service project at Vhuthilo Community Center in Soweto township, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 22, 2011.

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First Lady Michelle O. Brings a Message of Hope to the Women of Soweto

First Lady Michelle O. Visits With the Children of South Africa...

First Lady Michelle Obama visited the children at Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, South Africa on June 21, 2011 with Sasha and Malia and her mom Marian.

First Lady Michelle O. and Her Girls Meet Nelson Mandela...

 First Lady Michelle Obama (Coral silk shantung jacket and skirt by Narciso Rodriguez, turquoise earrings by Nava Zahavi) with her daughters Sasha and Malia visited former South African President Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg June 21, 2011.

In this photo provided by the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, US First Lady Michelle Obama with former South African President Nelson Mandela, at this home, in Houghton, South Africa. First lady Michelle Obama and her family met with Nelson Mandela during a private visit at the former South African president's home. Mrs. Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha, and her mother, Marian Robinson, were viewing some of Mandela's personal papers at his foundation Tuesday when according to White House officials, he sent word that he wanted to meet them. It was Mrs. Obama's first meeting with the prisoner-turned-president.
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First Lady Michelle O. Meets with Nelson Mandela's Wife...

First Lady Michelle Obama walked with Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel as she visits the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg June 21, 2011.
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First Lady Michelle O. Arrives in Africa on an Official Visit...

First lady Michelle Obama (wearing a jacket from Duro Olowu's fall 2010 collection) held a bouquet of flowers, and daughters Malia, right, and Sasha, were draped in blankets given to them upon landing in Pretoria, en route to Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 20, 2011, as they begin their week long trip to Africa.

First lady Michelle Obama, and her mother Marian Robinson, looked on as daughters Malia, second from right, and Sasha, black jacket, are given blankets as they land in Pretoria en route to Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, June 20, 2011, as they begin their week long trip to Africa. [photo via AP Photo]

Girls Trip! First Lady Michelle O. First Daughters & First Granny to Travel to Africa This Summer...

via USA Today: Don't forget the sunscreen: It's summer travel time for the female members of the first family - they're headed to southern Africa this month.

First lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she will visit Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana on June 21-26, accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha, and by her mother, Marian Robinson.

Obama's office said the trip will be a continuation of the first lady's effort to encourage young people at home and abroad, a traditional first-lady project which Obama has taken up with zeal. World travel also is traditional for first ladies: Obama has already picked up a slew of stamps in her passport, with visits to Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, India and Mexico, not to mention the glittering capitals of Europe. Obama hopes to underscore America's continuing interest in the success of African nations and strengthen historic connections between Americans and Africans.

And it will be a pretty cool vacation for already intrepid travelers Malia, who turns 13 on July 4, and Sasha, who will turn 10 on June 10.

Obamas Leave Britain for the G8 Summit in France...

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama (wearing Peter Som) arrive at Stansted Airport, near London May 26, 2011. Obama left Britain following a two day state visit. The Obamas are leaving Britain for the G8 Summit in Dueville, France, following a two day state visit in London. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle were in the UK at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
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Obamas are Black Tie Amazing! Michelle O. in Ralph Lauren...

 President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (wearing a stunning portrait collared Ralph Lauren gown from his Fall 2011 collection. Scroll down to see the dress on the runway) arrived at Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America, in Regent's Park, on May 25, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Last night they attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and today's events include talks at Downing Street and the President will address both houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall.

First lady Michelle Obama stands with President Barack Obama, not pictured, as they wait for the arrival of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for a reciprocal dinner at Winfield House in London, Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

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First Lady Michelle Obama's gown from Ralph Lauren Fall 2011

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted a dinner for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Winfield House in London May 25, 2011.

Michelle O. Serves Military Families in Britain...

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron wife Samantha Cameron and US First Lady Michelle Obama served food to military personel during an event to honor military families from US and Britain service members and veterans at the 10 Downing Street in London, on May 25, 2011. Obama and his wife Michelle enjoyed a regal welcome from Queen Elizabeth II, who has met every US president but one since the 1950s. Obama's visit, the second stop on a European tour, comes as Britain seeks to prove its staying power despite fading military might and Washington looks to retool its decades-old alliance with Europe as a catalyst for global action.
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Obamas Honored at White Tie State Dinner at Buckingham Palace...

President Barack Obama posed with US First Lady Michelle Obama wearing a white Tom Ford gown in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace ahead of a State Banquet on May 24, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II and US President Barack Obama arrived to pose with US First Lady Michelle Obama (2ndR) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R), in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace ahead of a State Banquet on May 24, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Obamas are Greeted at Downing Street in London...

 President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (wearing a dress by Roksanda Ilincic) left Westminster Abbey on May 24, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. During the trip they will attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and the President will address both houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall.

President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama were greeted at Downing Street by British Prime Minister David Cameron with his wife Samantha Cameron on May 24, 2011 in London, England.
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Obamas Greet the Queen, Wills & Kate in London...

 First Lady Michelle Obama (wearing a Barbara Tfank dress) walked with US President Barack Obama as they leave Winfield House, the official residence of the US Ambassador, in Regent's Park after meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on May 24, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. During the trip they will attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and the President will address both houses of parliament at Westminster Hall.

 President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama posed with Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace in London May 24, 2011. Obama is on a four-nation European visit to Ireland, England, France and Poland.

First Lady Michelle Obama met with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace on May 24, 2011 in London, England. 

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace on May 24, 2011 in London, England. [photos via Getty Images]

Obamas London Arrival...

President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle (wearing Preen) stepped down from Air Force One, after arriving at Stansted Airport, near London, late Monday, May 23, 2011. Obama is in London well ahead of schedule after concerns over an ash cloud spreading from a volcano in Iceland sped up his travel plans. Obama had planned to spend Monday night in Dublin and travel to London on Tuesday morning. But White House officials say the ash cloud changed course, forcing Obama to leave the Irish capital early.