Barack Obama’s historical speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention last night left the blue states (and us — Que viva Obama!) in awe. What also left us speechless was the plethora of fashion faux pas in the open air auditorium. How many pantsuits, red-white-blue suit schemes and straw hats can you stand?!

Saving Dems from fashion fatality was Jennifer Lopez, fabulous in rojo from head to toe. On Day 3 of the convention JLo stepped out to host a DNC event at the Denver Art Museum in Colorado. Playing the political part in a calf length, studded red sheath dress and 60’s flip coiffure, JLo worked First Lady fashion as if she were on the ticket.

JLo, along with Viacom (holla!) and Capitol File Magazine honored the President of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, at this private event. Joining JLo was prime-time producer J.J Abrams, MTV VJ Sway, and Latino políticos Bill Richardson (Governor of New Mexico), Congressman Xavier Becerra, US Senator Ken Salazar and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

New madre JLo expressed her interest in the Children’s Defense Fund and emphasized protecting los niños, the future generation:

The world is a different place for me now that I’ve had children. I want to set an example for my children on how to live their lives.

You have to instill that charitable, philanthropic spirit. Be loud. Vote for your children. Vote for your nation. I realized I could be a lightning rod. I can bring attention to issues people aren’t listening to.

After the jump, more photos of JLo at the event & pics of celebs livin’ it up in Denver during the week’s festivities.

JLo Helps Host CDF Party; from l-r: Congressman Xavier Becerra, US Senator Ken Salazar, NCLR President Janet Murguia, Children’s Defense Fund President Marian Wright Edelman, Jennifer Lopez, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.

JLo Helps Host CDF Party: Jennifer Lopez with honoree Marian Wright Edelman, President of the Children’s Defense Fund.

Voto Latino Party on 8/27 in Denver, Colorado: Lovely Latinas Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Alba

Voto Latino Party on 8/27 in Denver, Colorado; from l-r: Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, Wilmer Valderrama, Rosario Dawson and Fat Joe at the Voto Latino event for the DNC in Denver, Colorado.

Day 4 of the DNC: To close out the convention on Thursday night, John Legend and will.i.am performed viral video smash “Yes We Can” with a full gospel choir.

Day 1 of the DNC: John Legend debuted his new politically-focused song, “If You’re Out There,” during the convention. Fans of la nueva canción can download it gratis on Barack Obama’s campaign site:

DNC Audience Highlights: Rosario Dawson and will.i.am goof around in the audience during a moment of DNC downtime.

DNC Audience Highlights: We’d like to think it’s the clean mountain air that makes Jalba look so great. But unfortunately, she’s just that naturally good lookin’.

DNC Audience Highlights: Fergie yells “Where’s my Democratic Party People at?” from inside the auditorium.

DNC Audience Highlights: Anyone know where we can score a hat like this one? The blue states sure love their sombreros extraños.

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