Therese Reins In The Critics

Whether she underwent a mini makeover because she's about to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and needed to be fit, was self conscious about a UK Vogue photo shoot with Michelle Obama or if, like the rest of us sometimes do, just wanted a change, most of Australia agrees that Therese Rein is looking fantastic.

After losing a reported 23kg and giving her wardrobe a slick, new makeover, the first lady is shining. And everyone has noticed.

While I'm not a fan of Labour or Kevin Rudd, I've always had a lot of respect for Therese. A highly successful businesswoman, she's managed to maintain her status as respected figure in the business world, while supporting her husband as he fills the role of Prime Minister. She does what many of us aspire to - balances being a mum, wife and successful career woman. And it looks like she's doing a damn fine job of all three.

While tabloids criticised her high levels of wealth 'at times like these', I was inspired by her. Perhaps her outlook on life and business will positively effect Labour's seemingly inbuilt sense of always fighting for the underdog - no matter what the fight may be.

These are some of my favourite photos of Therese, taken both before and after her famous makeover.

Looking gorgeous as a member of the First Wives Club...

Relaxed and happy in everyday gear...

I love this photo because you can really see the mother in her.

Everyone loves a happy snap...