Sticking with a theme! Melania Trump matches tight red top and beige paper bag-style skirt with an 'audacious' pair of $800 Louboutin shoes made with KRAFT PAPER
- Melania, 48, left on Monday with her husband, 72, for a week-long trip to Europe
- The first lady stood on the South Lawn of the White House as President Donald Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Marine One
- She wore a $975 long, beige safari skirt by Martin Grant, with pockets and a belt tied around the waist, which she paired with a quarter-sleeved red sweater
- Melania completed her look with $795 Louboutin shoes featuring the designer's trademark red soles, as well as his name scribbled on the top of the pumps
- The label describes the design as having an 'audacious new trash flair'
Melania Trump wore beige and red from head to toes as she and her husband departed for Europe on Tuesday.
The first lady, 48, stood on the South Lawn of the White House as President Donald Trump, 72, spoke to reporters before boarding Marine One for a week-long trip on the other side of the Atlantic.
She wore a $975 long, beige safari skirt by Martin Grant tied at the waist by a belt, which she paired with a quarter-sleeved red sweater with a round neckline.
Traveling: Melania Trump went for a beige and red look as she and her husband left for Europe on Tuesday from the White House
Trip: The first lady, 48, boarded Marine One with Donald Trump, 72, at the start of their journey
French touch: She wore $795 Louboutin pumps featuring the designer's trademark red soles and his name in full view on top of the shoes
A statement: The label describes the red-bottomed shoes as having an 'audacious new trash flair'
Outfit: Melania wore a long, beige safari skirt with pockets, tied at the waist by a belt, which she paired with a quarter-sleeved red sweater with a round neckline
Melania completed her look with a pair of $795 Louboutin shoes featuring the designer's trademark red soles, which were in full view as the first lady climbed the steps to Marine One.
Louboutin's name is also scribbled on the top of the pumps, which, according to the brand's website, are inspired by Paris' neighborhood of Pigalle and places such as the Moulin Rouge cabaret and the Divan du Monde concert hall.
They are made with Kraft paper, which itself comes from Louboutin's shopping bags and shoe boxes, and is hand-torn before being placed under PVC.
Each piece, the website states, is 'unique' and has an 'audacious new trash flair'.
On Tuesday, Melania, who wore her signature French manicure, shielded her eyes behind a large pair of black sunglasses and kept her hair down in a straight blowout.
She watched as her husband spoke to reporters before boarding Marine One, addressing various topics including that of a gift he intended for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and his feelings ahead of a scheduled meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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In high spirits: The first lady smiled as she and her husband prepared to leave for Europe
Stop: She stood by her husband's side as he spoke with reporters on the South Lawn
Classic: The first lady kept her hair and make-up on the simple side on Tuesday
Duo: Melania and her husband held hands as they crossed the South Lawn of the White House
Finishing touches: Melania shielded her eyes behind a large pair of black sunglasses
'Do: The first lady wore her hair down in a straight blowout ahead of the transatlantic journey
United front: Melania and her husband walked together to board Marine One in D.C.
In Europe, President Trump is expected to visit the UK, attend the NATO summit in Brussels, and meet with the Russian president in Helsinki.
The commander-in-chief told reporters on Tuesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn't deliver his gift of an autographed Elton John CD to Kim Jong Un on his trip this week. Pompeo didn't get to meet with Kim.
Trump signed a copy of the British singer's 'Honky Chateau' album, which includes his hit song 'Rocket Man', for Pompeo to give to Kim on his trip. Previously, Trump had derided Kim as 'Little Rocket Man' over his nuclear claims.
Trump told reporters on Tuesday he still has the CD and 'it will be given' at another time.
Pompeo's visit was meant to negotiate the details of Trump's nuclear agreement with Kim. North Korea later criticized Pompeo's 'gangster-like' demands in negotiations.
While talking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump also said he could not tell whether Putin is a friend or foe, and that his meeting with the Russian president could be the easiest part of his European tour.
Listening: Melania watched as her husband spoke to reporters before their departure
Talking: Trump addressed various topics including that of a gift he intended for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and his feelings ahead of a scheduled meeting with Vladimir Putin
Tuning in: The first lady kept stood next to her husband as he spoke to the press
Fingertips: Melania wore a French manicure, a look she has been known to favor
Natural: The first lady kept her make-up look simple and went for a light pink gloss
Trump repeated his criticism of NATO allies for not spending enough on their defense and pointed to the political tensions in Britain over the government's Brexit plans.
'So I have NATO, I have the UK which is in somewhat turmoil, and I have Putin. Frankly Putin may be the easiest of them all. Who would think?' Trump said.
'We'll see how that goes,' he said of the summit with Putin to be held in Helsinki on Monday.
Asked if Putin is a friend or foe, Trump said: 'I really can't say right now. As far as I'm concerned, a competitor.'
Trump, whose 2016 election campaign is being probed for possible collusion with Russia, has said repeatedly he wants to have a good relationship with Washington´s former Cold War foe, despite tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine, Syria and alleged election meddling around the world.
Trump has denied any collusion with Russia.
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