Michelle Obama graces the cover of Ebony Magazine next month. The magazine goes behind-the-scenes and unveils the true mother, wife, potential first lady and style icon. They track the life of Sen. Barack Obama’s wife while she juggles managing a normal household and joining her husband in the pursuit of a historical dream. Check out some excerpts from the cover story:

On her style…
“I do think what you wear is a reflection of who you are. I love to look glamorous when there’s a wonderful, purposeful event that is appropriate. But when I’m in Iowa campaigning with the girls, I am in Gap shorts and a T- shirt.”

On being a mom…
“My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief,” she says, “making sure that in this transition, which will be even more of a transition for the girls…that they are settled and that they know they will continue to be the center of our universe.”

On being married to Barack…
“Barack and I—as partners, as friends and as lovers—we accessorize each other in many ways,” she said. “The best thing I love having on me is Barack on my arm and vice versa, whether it’s having him standing there smiling at me, or watching him mesmerize a crowd or talk to some seniors in a senior center.”

Ebony also interview Michelle’s mother, Marian Robinson as she reflects on her daughter’s childhood and her new life.

Pick up the issue!

She looks great, don’t you think?