The year 2009 is drawing to a close, and we are about to head into a new year.  Before we get into 2010, let’s look back at a few of the highlights on Fashion Rollcall in 2009.  It seems fitting to take a look back at some of the images that excited us most about style and fashion.

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at The White House dinner.  Mrs. Obama is wearing a beautiful sequin Naeem Khan gown.  She radiated glamour that evening. Michelle Obama Dazzles in Naeem Khan at State Dinner

Robert Pattinson and his cast thrilled us in Twilight and Twilight: New Moon.  The vampire story captured the imagination of millions in 2009. ‘New Moon” and the Talented Mr. Robert Pattinson

Alexander McQueen gave a runway show in Paris during Fashion Week Spring 2010 that we will not soon forget. Alexander McQueen’s Runway Show: A Visit to the Future

Michelle Obama caused a splash during her overseas visit to Britian.  She gave emerging designer Junya Watanabe quite a boost when she donned the designer’s cardigan on the world stage. Her Style Showdown

Sarah Jessica Parker and the cast have assembled once again, and we are looking forward to Sex and the City 2 in May 2010.  The excitement can hardly be contained.  The ‘Sex and the City 2′ Designer Label Breakdown

Arlenis Sosa made the May cover of Vogue Germany in 2009, and she was also named the new face of Lancome’s Laque Fever line. Having A Model Year

Matthew Williamson and several other well established designers returned to London Fashion Week. Their return rejuvenated London Fashion Week. Designers Revive London Fashion Week

Designer Jil Sander teamed up with Uniqlo to bring us +J.  They brought us the minimalist aesthetic of Jil Sander at an affordable price. Jil Sander’s +J for Uniqlo is Almost Here

Nicole Richie was extremely busy in 2009.  The mother of two has a maternity line, jewelry line, and she now has Winter-Kate, her own celebrity fashion line. Nicole Richie’s New Clothing Line: Winter Kate

Michelle Obama offered great dating advice in Glamour magazine.  The First Lady made our list a few times because of the effect she’s had on the fashion industry during tough economic times.  She has been a great support to many young designers and several well- established ones, and we recognize her efforts. Michelle Obama Lands ‘Glamour’ Cover

Today is the premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and it opens nation wide tomorrow, November 20th.  To my surprise, the  Twilight bug has finally bitten me, at least I think it was a bug.  Having already been through the vampire phase several times over in the 1990′s, I was very resistant to a new crop blood suckers.  While many were waxing poetically about the great characters from Twilight and New Moon, I often looked on with a glazed look in my eyes.  That was until I caught a recent interview with one of the stars, Robert Pattinson, and was left with a healthy respect for his, um, talent.  Pattinson is very engaging and extremely likeable, yup, all the right traits to be successful in the vampire business.  He plays Edward Cullen alongside Kristen Stewart, as Bella Swan and their chemistry is off the charts.  No wonder they are constantly plagued by rumors of an off screen romance.  Legend has it that our fascination with vampires is sexual in nature; I’ve never really bought into this theory, until recently.  Now the sceptic walks away a believer, and admittedly, with a bit of a crush.  New Moon makes our Rollcall list this week.  The first movie grossed $383 million worldwide, and this one will rival its predecessor’s box office receipts.  It’s is definitely on my must see list, even if I’m unwilling to brave the crowd of teenage fans this weekend.

Twilight: New Moon [Variety]