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Sidewalk Style: Michaele Salahi

By Rachel Cothran   Published Tuesday, April 08, 2008

For more of our past coverage on Michaele Salahi, click here

Michaele Salahi, former model and chair of the spring strutting ritual (and polo match) America’s Polo Cup, explains how to pose and what to wear to this season’s outdoor sporting events in Virginia.

Photo taken at the recent Leukemia & Lymphoma Society annual ball. (See more photos from the night here.)

Who: Michaele Salahi, makeup consultant, Oasis Winery owner with husband Tareq, America’s Polo Cup chair, and the “face” for Virginia.org’s Wine Getaways ad campaign.

What she’s wearing: Oscar de la Renta from Neiman Marcus.

How would you describe your style? “Classic and feminine with a slim rocker edge. I’m addicted to white clothes, and I love stilettos.”

Favored designers: “Cartier, Chanel, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Dior.”

What do you wear on a typical day?
“Fitted skinny jeans, Dior or Prada boots, and a fitted top with a jacket.”

Any tips on styling and posing? “Be yourself! Find your very best side that the camera loves—everyone has one—and work it! Always make sure to be confident in who you are, stand tall with your shoulders back, and smile. Your personality within is what shines in the camera’s lens.”

What will people be wearing to the America’s Polo Cup? “I love to wear a dress to the event. Women will wear dresses, pantsuits, hats, stilettos, flats. Hats are key for the ladies—you will see so many fantastic styles. That is what I love most about the event. Men will often wear a button-down and a jacket.”

Rachel says: Michaele always looks glamorous, and she definitely knows how to pose! It’s important to know that you can be a little bigger than life in a photo—shy never looks right. As for the spring events in Virginia, I think the general rule is the preppier the better. The hats are the best part.

Sidewalk Style is written and photographed by Rachel Cothran of street-fashion blog projectbeltway.com.

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Comments


I’d throw the ham to her. Just before I was going to bust a nut, I’d pull out and glaze her pretty face like a Krispy Kreame

Posted by: Mike, Jan 03, 2010 11:56:26 AM

This couple must go to jail at least for a year to get a lesson. I certainly believe that they will never get any lessons since you are used to spending someone else’e money. They are lower than S...

Posted by: Mike solomon, Dec 13, 2009 06:44:50 AM

why does anyone care about this ridiculous pair and their attention-seeking behaviors? Get on with your lives.

Posted by: in Awe, Dec 08, 2009 11:37:16 AM

She also lied about being a former Miss USA and Victoria’s Secret model. She lied about graduating from Kings College. She is not in touch with reality and in need of some serious medication and psych counceling.

If you really want to laugh at her sad existence just read the marraige announcement from WashingtonLife.com Nothing but as bunch of lies. Here’s the direct text (copied and pasted from Washingtionlife.com):

Michaele is the daughter of Howard & Rosemary Holt of Fairfax, Virginia.Michaele is a graduate of Kings College, a professional model who has appeared inVOGUE Magazine, InStyle, Modern Bride, Town & Country, Harpers Bazaar,Saks Fifth Avenue, BET TV, MTV, Escada, Chanel, Ralph Lauren/Polo andother print & television. She supports many charities including JDF, Make-A-Wish,Breast Cancer Awareness, United Way & additional others. Michaele alsohas coordinated events for the PGA Association, Chanel, Nordstrom & manyfashion designers.

Posted by: Jersey, Dec 07, 2009 06:33:31 PM

HEY INDIANA GUY NO ONE IS JEALOUS OF THIS TO CON-ARTISTS THEY ARE IS LOW AS YOU CAN GET

Posted by: BRENDA, Dec 06, 2009 10:49:34 AM

She has a mighty nice mouth on her :) them are ball lickin’ lips! she would be perfect in XXX and could make some serious money I’ll tell you. Sorry, cant help out the hubby..dont know what he would be good at, he is dressed well enough to be a valet a club or something.

Posted by: scott, Dec 05, 2009 04:38:01 PM

Nevermind all the bad comments. Have fun. A lot of people are plain jealous online.

Posted by: Indian guy, Dec 05, 2009 03:03:28 PM

Here’s the real proof that she’s trailer trash: She lied that she was once a Redskins cheerleader! Who, other than true trailer trash, would concoct a story about being a cheerleader to elevate her self esteem??? Just goes to prove you don’t have to be poor to be white trash.

Posted by: Tearanew, Dec 05, 2009 11:23:31 AM

I THOUGHT I WAS INVITED but i decide to not answer my phone just in case they said no, i also thought i was redskins cheerleader must have been dreaming again, i thought all the money from the charity was ours to keep only give 10% to charthy fund nice try anyway, i thought i was the queen of england but i guess not, i thought i was guest list instead it was guess list my mistake, i thought i was going to crash every party and everyone new me actually no one knows who i am as i crash these party what was i thanking i guess i’m just a crazy nut

Posted by: Michaele Salahi party crasher , Dec 05, 2009 09:18:28 AM

YOU ARE A PAIR OF REAL JOKES. CAN’T EVEN PAY THE GARDENER. I BET THE WATCH THE COURT TOOK TODAY IS A FAKE.

Posted by: ellen, Dec 04, 2009 04:32:10 PM

THIS COUPLE IS FRAUD FROM THE WORD GO SHE IS REDSKIN CHEERLEADING WANT A BE LIE, SHE IS USING CHARITY NON PROFIT EVENTS FOR THEIR OWN MONEY TAKING FOR OTHERS UNDER INVESTG, SHE TRIED TO SCAM THE SALON FOR $600 ON HAIR THOUGH THEY WEAR FLIPPING THE BILL THE OWNER HAD TO GET THE MONEY FROM THEM THAT IS REALLY SAD, SHE DIDN’T ANSWER HER CELL PHONE BECAUSE SHE DIDN’T WANT TO HEAR THE TRUTH YOUR NOT INVITED TO PARTY, SHE TOLD THE SALON SHE HAD HER INVITE IN CAR FROM MAIL ANOTHER LIE, IF THEY DID A PING ON HER CELL PHONE THEY COULD TRACE LAST PHONE CALL OUT. SHE IS MONEY HUNGRY W_____ AND HE NO WORD FOR SOMEONE LIKE HIM DEFRAUDING TAXES TIME WILL TELL AND I HOPE THEY GO TO JAIL AFTER ALL INVEST OVER

Posted by: brenda, Dec 04, 2009 08:03:19 AM

There is no doubt about the sociopathic behavior of this couple. I think that in reality there is something much more sinister and dangerous about this couple than simply being foolish attention seeking "party crashers". Who really are they?

Posted by: jer, Dec 03, 2009 07:46:27 PM

Did you see the interview with the couple? She kept interrupting & correcting her husband! I love strong women, but a blond bulldozer?

Posted by: CodyWalker, Dec 03, 2009 11:34:18 AM

Salahi’s P.O.S, can’t wait to see you both in jail. The differnce betwen you and a bucket full of Sh... is the bucket.

Posted by: Rod, Dec 02, 2009 05:10:01 PM

Bruce, you write: "Michaele is gorgeous and both are courteous and polite. Give them a break! What happened to innocent before "found guilty in a court"

I don’t know where you learned about being courteous and polite, but where I come from, begging and whining to come to a party where you don’t belong and have no business being, just so you can rub up against famous people, is neither courteous or polite. How many times does this bitch have to hear "no, you’re not wanted" before she takes the hint? As a taxpayer, I am angry that I have to pay people to fend off such climbers. Have you read those email exchanges? It’s like trying to scrape gunm off the bottom of your shoe.

Posted by: Wake up Bruce, Dec 02, 2009 12:05:07 PM

This couple are the most fame-hungry frauds (and fraudsters!) I’ve ever seen. In LA, we call them "starf*ckers." They’re both--especially Michaele--narcissistic, delusional megalomaniacs, and tacky to the CORE.

I hope they’re prosecuted for this stunt (and maybe that’ll keep her away from the tanning bed for awhile--her skin looks like saddle leather).

Sick, sick, sick.

Posted by: Robin, Dec 02, 2009 11:53:52 AM

Michaele is gorgeous and both are courteous and polite. Give them a break! What happened to innocent before "found guilty in a court". You super self-righteous bloggers saying the mean shameful comments over someone showing-up for a dinner without a formal invitation. If they can provide the document proving they were invited then all you bloggers with such hateful comments should be judged the same. Fiery Hell is your eternal destination for your hate and judging others.

Posted by: Bruce, Dec 02, 2009 10:21:51 AM

What a shallow, repulsive caricature of a human being. hger emails begging to get into the White House dinner are pathetic. I would urge anyone who sees her walking down the street to slap the ears off her. It would help to wake her up.

And shame on the Washingtonian for the original 2008 article celebrating this kind of creature.

Posted by: Jiminy Cricket, Dec 02, 2009 09:40:17 AM

"Do you think he was manning the checkpoints himself? Seriously? Your ignorant hate makes you look like a buffoon. The Secret Service is responsible--the same agents who were there when Bush was in office."

I just knew there would be a putz like Todd, that would find a way to somehow bring Bush into this. Obama is so blessed that no matter how much he screws up, his apologists will just claim it’s Bush’s fault. Don’t get me wrong, I was never a fan of Bush, nor do I blame Obama for this particular screw up, but after all what can one expect of a gushing public obsessed with pop "culture", reality TV etc ? Talk about fiddling while Rome burns. . . America RIP

Posted by: 1nomad, Dec 02, 2009 07:46:12 AM

I think its funny cause they had enough guts and balls to do what they did. So i give them alot of Holy Grails!!!! Hail the Salahis!!!!!!!!!!!!! And plus all our President has done is just go to pointless parties, he needs to do something about the thousands of people who are losing their jobs every day and do something about this economy thats going to the China’s Shit Hole

Posted by: Tator Salad, Dec 02, 2009 06:01:50 AM

I am a photographer who has nude photos of Michaele. Any one want to buy them?
Oh by the way they are as fake as she is! "Photoshop, making ugly people beautiful since 1990"

Posted by: sowhataboutbob, Dec 02, 2009 03:05:54 AM

Talk about fame whores! So funny. They’re not even embarrased about this!

Posted by: Chris, Dec 01, 2009 05:49:44 PM

"There is nothing as terrible as ignorance in action."
Johann Wolfgan von Goethe

Posted by: Dr. Ted, Dec 01, 2009 10:58:49 AM

note to ’model’ - stand up straight and quit tilting your head. you consistently look like you need a neckbrace.

Posted by: Vivi McKinney, Dec 01, 2009 09:52:44 AM

She was never a working model. She lied, just as she did about being a Redskins cheerleader.

Posted by: OnlinePsych, Dec 01, 2009 07:47:51 AM

She is a Narcissistic Personality Disorder sufferer

Posted by: OnlinePsych, Dec 01, 2009 07:46:22 AM

A model? It sucks getting old, doesn’t it honey?

Posted by: Samwise, Dec 01, 2009 06:49:53 AM

WOW.... you have had your 15 minutes of fame now just go away If everyone would read up on these posers,golddiggers etc you would see they are hungry for fame. Took his own Mom and sick dad to court to gain that winery that him and his brother only owned 15% of.His own brother is estranged with only bad things to say about him.And Michaele is a golddigger who only wishes she were famous.Has been deceitful about being a NFL cheerleader and Victorias Secret model. Make them famous by setting an example and throwing their asses in jail!!!!

Posted by: Luraidaify, Dec 01, 2009 05:06:49 AM

Hard to believe our culture has cultivated pathetic creatures like this. The cult of fame run amok. Actually, sad as they are, I think they should be prosecuted to discourage this kind of thing...

Posted by: Cindy Shute, Nov 30, 2009 06:50:03 PM

Throw that fat jackass husband in jail, but give the old lady to me. I will properly restrain and discipline her... And I’ll tape it for anyone interested :-)

Posted by: Nate, Nov 30, 2009 02:59:35 PM

Right into jail!

If not it’s just a forerunner

for tragidies to follow!

Posted by: uschi12, Nov 30, 2009 09:50:12 AM

THis woman is sooooo insecure and her hub is an idiot. I can’t believe they actually say they own their parent’s cheesie winery, Oasis -- NOT. They rent a house out behind God’s back and they are neck-deep in debt. Glad i’m not a Virginia Socialite!

Posted by: Jane, Nov 29, 2009 04:33:36 PM

This couple should be in jail for crashing the White House state dinner.

Posted by: AnneLee, Nov 29, 2009 10:41:29 AM

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2373072738&ref=nf&gid=188188001149#/group.php?v=wall&ref=nf&gid=188188001149

Posted by: wannabeeee, Nov 28, 2009 03:39:33 PM

Social climbing wanna Be’s, nothing more. Attention Whores of the worst magnitude. These 2 buffoons think that if they get enough pictures taken with people who matter, they will matter. Nothing more than White trash with no money. Tacky boy got some cash from mummy and dada, and thinks he’s a boy genius now. What a joke. Enjoy you 15 minutes losers, hopefully you’ll be broke and incarcerated before too long.
Oh ya, the Cougar is in serious need of a rack, laminates, and a nose job at the very least. Get over yourself already. Model and Ex-NFL cheerleader, just another fabrication.

Posted by: Fraud Detector, Nov 28, 2009 03:00:42 PM

After seeing her pics from the different events on the net, I am sorry but I have to say she appears to be one braindead, self centered attention seeking blonde.

This woman will probably do anything to get attention. A typical highlife whore for taking..

Posted by: Roger Merrill, Nov 28, 2009 02:52:14 PM

She is not pretty, or sophisticated. She is like her winery, AGED.

Posted by: touch of class, Nov 28, 2009 02:52:00 PM

.....they hav obsesion for celebs but lying too. hope this bat pulicity is worth for ya

jeez there are easier ways to see famous people its called ASKING not LYING your way in (I herd the Salahi’s bout yr crafy acts about pitting 2 ppl against each other.. Heres another typical creshing remark prolly used by em in tha past something along the lines of.. "I cant believe we are not on there the Ambassador invited us" .
Yes we can.. its possible to be invited to anything for real but it comes with work and commitment! Other than losing ur fame 2 bat hope this publicity stunt was worth while 2 ya.

Posted by: freup, Nov 27, 2009 09:24:14 PM

I am looking at one of the certainly tallest if not the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. How tall is she?


Hjimhos@yahoo.com

Posted by: James, Nov 27, 2009 07:45:42 PM

This woman and her husband are the absolute opposite of classy individuals. I would call them trailer trash but I do not even think they are classy enough for a trailer park block party. (Why the SS could not spot this I still do not understand)

Posted by: Just About Anyone In America, Nov 27, 2009 07:24:48 PM

I hope she feels she looks good in orange. And they don’t have "fittings" for prison jumpsuits!

Posted by: Tama, Nov 27, 2009 06:40:27 PM

"I love stiletto’s" that’s hilarious, this whole article makes this woman out to be a caricature of who knows what. I’m sorry, I’m not a member of "high society" and after reading this have even less interest than before to become part of the "in crowd" if people like this are in it. I’ll stick with my timberland jeans, flip flops and t-shirts thank you. that said, I agree with the other poster. she would look hot in a porno and I’ll be in line right behind him to pick up a copy when/if it comes out.

Posted by: scott, Nov 27, 2009 03:04:40 PM

Joe Biden got her number. (those TV realty shows people are crazy -see ballon boy)

LOL!@ Posted by: Todd, Nov 27, 2009 05:20:22 AM.

Posted by: ann, Nov 27, 2009 12:54:09 PM

hilarious stuff, this woman is a stunner and her hubby is a milquetoast mook. you gotta wonder what she looks for in a man (uh...gotta make an educated guess here...money?) or maybe he is amply equipped? either way, what a load of idiots.

Posted by: scott, Nov 27, 2009 12:19:07 PM

Oh my lord this chick is hot!!! I would love to see her in a porno, maybe that’s the next stop after the secret service gets done with her. I’ll be first in line for the video!

Posted by: chucky, Nov 27, 2009 10:45:54 AM

I don’t think she is pretty at all. The fact that they are willing to do anything for attention is also grotesque. I guess the thing is, the secret service needs to held accountable. All political partisanship aside. They should have shut this couple down and they did not.

Posted by: met, Nov 27, 2009 10:38:13 AM

"The Virginia couple accused of crashing President Obama’s first White House state dinner on Tuesday are named in at least 16 different civil suits in Fauquier County, sometimes as plaintiffs, sometimes as defendants.
A trawl through court records on Thursday revealed a more complete picture of Tareq and Michaele Salahi, who have left an extensive paper trail in federal bankruptcy and state court filings."

Posted by: 16+ lawsuits, Nov 27, 2009 09:01:09 AM

she looks delicious. maybe biden wanted a piece of that!!!

Posted by: motmar, Nov 27, 2009 08:59:26 AM

"This shows how secure our country is with Obamam--GET HIM OUT NOW..."

Do you think he was manning the checkpoints himself? Seriously? Your ignorant hate makes you look like a buffoon. The Secret Service is responsible--the same agents who were there when Bush was in office.

Posted by: Todd, Nov 27, 2009 05:20:22 AM

this goes to show how well our country is secure with obama as president....GET HIM OUT NOW

Posted by: bobbys, Nov 27, 2009 03:49:43 AM

I love how she is idolized by the women of America because she is thin and seems to live a glamorous lifestyle. Sadly, things are never as they seem especially when you try as hard as these two seem to be. I’m disgusted that now they are inspiring just about anyone to ’crash’ an event of such magnitude. God help us if its someone who’s not just in it for the Facebook photo ops and free champagne.

Posted by: K Fer, Nov 26, 2009 07:26:12 PM

THE SALAHI’s ARE FRAUDSTERS. IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THEY DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS "CHARITY BENEFACTOR’S" WHEN IN FACT,IT IS ALLEGED THEY ARE DEFRAUDING THE PUBLIC BY POCKETING MONEY INTENDED FOR CHARITIES. RUMOR HAS IT THAT THEY ORGANIZE EVENTS UNDER THE GUISE OF RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY, WHILE IT IS KNOWN THAT THE MONEY IS USED TO FUND THEIR POSER LIFESTYLE. RESIDENTS OF VIRGINIA - MARYLAND - AND D.C. SHOULD EXPOSE THIS MORONIC COUPLE FOR WHAT THEY TRULY ARE...PETTY CRIMINALS.
MEDIA COMPANIES TAKE NOTE - DIG DEEPER ON THIS COUPLE. THE SKELETONS IN THE SALAHI’S CLOSET ARE ENOUGH TO FILL FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.

Posted by: WHISTLEBLOWER, Nov 26, 2009 06:50:38 PM

What the F’ is wrong with people these days? What we need is a good old fashion Armageddon to wipe all these scum (Wall Street, AIG, Goldman Sachs, Gosselins, Bernie Madoff, etc.) right off the fricken face of the planet!

Posted by: David, Nov 26, 2009 10:57:56 AM

This woman and her husband are the epitome of trash with money. Considering the tax dollars spent investigating the gaff caused by their rude, self-absorbed, and potentially threatening actions, anyone reading this should considering boycotting Oasis Winery and any other business tied to this couple for at least a year.

Posted by: Beck Lomax, Nov 26, 2009 09:21:05 AM

These "Marylyn"/goddess type dresses only work if the wearer is not anorexic thin... otherwise it looks like drapes. You gotta have at least a B cup.

Posted by: reddirt, Nov 26, 2009 06:48:30 AM

HaHaHa...It’s Balloon-Boy’s Aunt!

Posted by: Jerry Thomas, Nov 26, 2009 06:31:21 AM

And Jill, you did miss something... the point. When your world revolves around what people are wearing to a hoity toity event... it’s a pretty sad sad world.

Posted by: JLX, Nov 26, 2009 06:09:11 AM

bahhaa

"I have met Michaele several times at the winery and she is truly down to earth and glamorous. She is nice and thin, so no matter what she wears, she always looks beautiful. We wish Michaele and Tariq much happiness!"

ohhh so you’ve met her several times... you must really know her deep down.. and wow, she seems truly down to earth!! I’M SURE.

go suck something else

Posted by: JLX, Nov 26, 2009 06:07:35 AM

I really do you you are made an example out of by the legal system. I’m sure you won’t do any hard time, but you rank right up there with Balloon-boy’s dad.

Posted by: James Baker, Nov 26, 2009 05:49:55 AM

what else can you expect from attention seekers like her! She belongs with the likes of Carrie Prejean, the Gosselins and Lindsay Lohan. All of them total trash! She may pride herself of invading the white house and she can truly say she belongs there in the trash bin!

Posted by: hiclass, Nov 26, 2009 03:35:16 AM

Sigh: "Vanity, vanity ... all is vanity."

Posted by: Eliot Ness, Nov 25, 2009 11:20:43 PM

Oh my! I see Michaele’s advice on posing for photos is:

"Find your very best side that the camera loves... Your personality within is what shines in the camera’s lens.”

Can’t wait to see the mug shot the feds take of her -- before they frog-march her off to the slammer -- to see if she takes her own advice.


Posted by: Eliza, Nov 25, 2009 10:11:16 PM

Dave - what’s your point? The men DID wear button-down (oxford) shirts and jackets. Did I miss something or did you?

Posted by: Jill, Nov 25, 2009 09:44:01 PM

I agree that someone should lock this shallow tart up. And as for the people (like Joan Kaye) who wrote in earlier comments fawning about this woman and how thin she is: time to reassess your values.

Posted by: David, Nov 25, 2009 07:26:51 PM

Pathetic social climbers. Her husband actually sued his mother because she wouldnt let him lose $100k a year on his vineyard. I am sure they are like everyone else on that show, flat broke

Posted by: Anar Cissist, Nov 25, 2009 07:15:10 PM

This empty-headed, preening, self-absorbed tramp crashed the State Dinner? Amazing. Someone should put her lazy butt to work in a soup kitchen.

Posted by: iorek, Nov 25, 2009 07:12:24 PM

Maybe she can wear the dress in Lorton. Or is Washington still so soft you can breach the Whitehouse and nothing happens. What a wast of taxpayers money

Posted by: Meg Lomaniac, Nov 25, 2009 07:06:33 PM

Wow. Just saw how she crashed the President’s State Dinner. This woman really defines trailer trash.

Posted by: Chas Kel, Nov 25, 2009 06:39:16 PM

I love your dress

Posted by: Annimore, Oct 29, 2009 08:38:14 AM

I have met Michaele several times at the winery and she is truly down to earth and glamorous. She is nice and thin, so no matter what she wears, she always looks beautiful. We wish Michaele and Tariq much happiness!

Posted by: Joan Kaye, Oct 24, 2009 09:55:28 PM

WOW! Love this dress - she is so pretty and thin too! Did she say how tall she was? My friends and I met her at a party and she was super nice to us! She was really tall. I wish we could get her secrets on looking so good and staying thin. Her ads for Virginia Tourism are really nice, her smile is so true.

Posted by: Jennifer , Apr 17, 2008 06:59:33 PM

What a ding bat. A button down is an oxford shirt!

Posted by: Dave, Apr 08, 2008 08:20:54 AM

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