Now Taylor is sharing the keys to the Obama look with her diary-like observations, tips, and Mikki-isms (her short, ultra-clever style aphorisms) for women everywhere…

Review:   In Commander in Chic, Miki Taylor hopes to inspire readers with Michelle Obama’s spirit and panache to find and embrace their own unique style.  Taylor also assumes readers are familiar with her own voice from her 30 years writing articles for Essence.  She fills Commander in Chic with Miki-isms: “Color? Why, color was made for a sister… We were meant to be seen. After all, the Creator dreamt us in color and scattered His chocolate sweets all over the world!” Taylor’s quips and tips make readers unfamiliar with Taylor’s previous work feel as if she has been a friend for years.  And although Taylor addresses what she assumes to be a largely African American audience, women of all races will find Commander in Chic entertaining and useful.

Taylor includes photos of the first lady throughout, as well as links to her favorite designers, and then analyzes why a certain outfit works and how readers can apply the principle of style to their own wardrobes.  Taylor explains why classics, like a cashmere cardigan or a little black dress, have stood the test of time and shares ways to update and modernize these stand-bys, too.  Commander in Chic is filled with helpful hints — for efficient shopping, traveling in style, or finding the perfect hairstyle.  And although Taylor’s focus is on the health and hair of African American women, her tips for fashion, diet and exercise would benefit all genders and races.