I love this photo of the Presidential couple from number of reasons: 1) they look happy 2) Barack's bow tie is very chic 3) Michelle's up-do hair suits her well 4) the purple gown looks very refreshing during the season when sequins and red rule 5) I admire Michelle's courage to expose arms and neck - she looks incredible. Do you agree?

Official White House Photo: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose for a formal portrait in front of the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House, Dec. 6, 2009, by Lawrence Jackson.