Tuesday, January 27, 2009

The King of Soul

The inaugural hoopla has died down and it's back to business in our nation's capital, but I wanted to pause just once more for a little reflection on the day.

Looking back now from a different angle, let's take a moment to remember the fashion statements. There was Michelle in her lovely gown, the girls in their darling J.Crew coats and scarves. And then there was Aretha in her millinery splendor. Lordy, I loved that hat. And I never want to forget how resplendent it looked against the backdrop of that historic day.

So I thought I'd let the King of Soul try it on and post it here so I would have a lasting souvenir.


24 comments:

okiesister said...

That's hysterical! You rock.
That bow was one of the highlights of the day for me.

Sully said...

That is SWEET!! He looks super hot in his stylish hat.

Grey Horse Matters said...

Now that he's got the hat, if you could get him to belt out a tune in 'Donkey Bray' of the National Anthem you could make a fortune.

Mikey said...

oh geez. What is it with that hat??

Karen said...

Hilarious! I read that thousands of those hats have been sold since Aretha sported it on Inauguration Day. I'm glad to see that George scored one!

Reddunappy said...

LOL a great tribute to
ms franklins hat LOL LOL

Anonymous said...

Personally, I think that hat looks better on George than it did on her...lol

kkryno said...

I think he looks splendid!

:0)

Joanna@BooneDocksWilcox said...

I want to see it on Wynona. I really do.

I thought that hat was awesome too. Some of the commentators sort of snickered at it, but I thought it was perfect for Aretha and the Inaugaration Day.

Is that George?

Deborah Godin said...

Yeah baby!! And I agree, Aretha looked splendid, hat and suit both. The "white dress" is now officially forgotten

Pat in east TN said...

I laughed SO hard over that picture! George, you look marvelous!!! LOL

Whosyergurl said...

THAT is hilarious!

Egghead said...

He almost looks better than Aretha in it, almost. Don't tell Aretha though.

June said...

George got it goin' ON!

Coloradolady said...

Well, I have to say George wears the hat better than Aretha did....Just being honest here! This was the best!! Super Funny!

Winifred said...

Didn't see the ceremony or the hat but I love his expression. He looks so pleased with himself.

Rising Rainbow said...

I missed the inauguration because I was working horses. With all the time we've missed due to my recovery I didn't dare miss anymore work and I worked my tail off. I think I slept through the inaugural balls that night....

My point is despite missing it, I've gotten several glimpse of this lovely chapeau. I must admit, it looks the best on your goat! LOL

Celeste said...

Hilarious! I think he looks better in it than Aretha did :)

Molly said...

A true beauty.

Carolynn said...

He looks absolutely mahvalous!

Pony Girl said...

Do you hear your phone ringing?

I think that's "Vogue" calling! ;-)

Tigerbi said...

Yes, but can he sing???????? :)

gtyyup said...

I absolutely love that hat...lookin' donkey good!

It was a really memorable day...that hat is one of those things that I will remember forever...

Maria said...

OMG, sooo funny! ok I'm gonna try to stop commenting on all these I'm catching up with before I load up your computer.