Melania Trump dons a pastel pink suit to make cookies and honor 'women of courage

Melania Trump attended the 2018 International Women of Courage Award Ceremony at the State Department on Friday. The first lady spoke at the event before passing out awards to the 10 honorees. Melania Trump donned a $4,220 Emilio Pucci suit and a bright yellow top for the event, She also watched two sisters from Maryland bake cookies at the White House.

Melania Trump was all smiles as she paid tribute to a group of courageous women and baked cookies with two special White House guests on Friday

The first lady looked ready for spring in a $4,220 pink Emilio Pucci suit and a bright yellow top as she attended the 2018 International Women of Courage Award Ceremony at the State Department. 

Melania not only looked happy to be at the event, she flashed a bright smile as she stepped on stage ahead of the ceremony.

She wore her highlighted brown hair in loose curls, and she paired her Easter Sunday-worthy outfit with a pair of nude pumps. 

The first lady was introduced by State Department spokeswoman Heather Ann Nauert, and during her speech, she noted that courage is 'what sets apart the heroes from the rest.'

'Courage is the quality most needed in this world, yet it is often the hardest to find,' she said. 'Courage sets apart those who believe in higher calling and those who act on it. It takes courage not only to see wrong, but strive to right it.

'Courage is what sets apart the heroes from the rest. It is equal part bravery and nobility. The women of courage we honor here today are heroes,' she continued. 

In addition to the awards ceremony, she received a special White House visit from two sisters. Natalie and her little sister Celia traveled from Clarksburg, Maryland, to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to bake cookies for the first lady. 

Photos of the meeting were shared on the FLOTUS Instagram page, and Melania appears to delighted to have the chance to meet the girls. 

'A big thank you to Celia and her big sister Natalie from Clarksburg, MD for traveling to the @WhiteHouse to visit!' she wrote. 'I had a wonderful time watching you bake cookies! #ChocolateChipCookies.' 

In one snapshot, Melania has her hands clasped together and a smile on her face while she chats with the sisters.