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Do You Feel Like You're in a "Beauty Contest" With Other Women?

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Carla Bruni is known for her former career as a model and her singing and songwriting abilities, but as the first lady of France, she is obviously in the public eye for politics, too. On her official website, Bruni has talked about being among other first ladies, with her site noting earlier this year in an entry: "As with Michelle Obama, it is a beauty contest between Princess Letizia, a former star journalist, and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, ex-top model." It seems to be a compliment, but it could be interpreted in other ways, too. What do you think about comparing your looks to others? Do you ever feel like you're in some kind of beauty competition with other women, whether it's self-imposed or not, or do you just ignore any comparisons?

Better Halves: 9 First Ladies of Style

TresSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:15:36 -0700

Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni both landed on Vanity Fair's latest best-dressed list, solidifying them as style icons. But they aren't the only first ladies with an eye toward fashion; check out Sweden's Filippa Reinfeldt (right) photographed with Michelle Obama. Being married to a head of state means spending time in the spotlight and conducting yourself with grace. So take a style lesson from these nine wives of world leaders who define "better half."

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Paula Abdul's New Judging Offer, Brad Pitt's Fashion Honor, and Obama's Birthday Celebration!

PopSugarTV — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:14:56 -0700

The former producer of American Idol offers Paula Abdul a new judging gig, Vanity Fair releases its best-dressed list, and an opera based on Britney Spears's life is in the works.

Say What? Carla Bruni's Straight Dope on the Pope

TresSugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

"I was born Catholic, I was baptised, but in my life I feel profoundly secular. I find that the controversy coming from the pope's (anti-condom) message - albeit distorted by the media - is very damaging. In Africa it's often church people who look after sick people. It's astonishing to see the difference between the theory and the reality."

French first lady Carla Bruni rebuked Pope Benedict XVI for saying last March that condoms worsen Africa's AIDS problem. Bruni said that the church should evolve on the issue of contraception and protection. Historians say it's unprecedented for a first lady to criticize the pope in traditionally Catholic France.

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Fab Faces: '90s Models

FabSugarUK — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:00:09 -0700

The five supermodels were a key part of the fashion scene in the '90s, but there were plenty of other big names who continue to work in the industry today. Here are some models that you're sure to be familiar with including Carla Bruni, Kate Moss and Helena Christensen.

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Carla Bruni Offers Another Cautionary Tale Against Racy Pics

TresSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:30:00 -0700

While Carla's away, French thieves are at play.

Hundreds of intimate photos and some videos of the French first lady were stolen from the apartment of her ex-lover's brother this week. The racy images were recorded during her relationship with philosopher Raphael Enthoven, who is also the father of her son. Before she was with Raphael, she was involved with his father. But I digress.

Since her more wild days, Carla has been trying to tone down her image. Instead of taking X-rated photos, Mrs. Sarkozy is now photographed fully clothed (in designer digs) on official state visits. But this isn't the first time the public has been reminded of her risqué past. Last year a photographer released nude photos of the first lady.

Have you ever taken naughty pictures or video and had it come back to haunt you?

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Enchanté? Carla Bruni Meets Her Match in Spain

TresSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 -0700

It's no secret we're obsessed with all things French at TrèsSugar, and France's first lady, Carla Bruni, is no exception. But while she may be our favorite, the Daily Mail claims she was bested yesterday by Princess Letizia of Spain in style and beauty.

Carla accompanied President Nicolas Sarkozy to Spain to placate rumors that Spanish tempers ran high after a gaffe-y Sarkozy said Spanish Premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was "not very smart." What better way to reach peace than to bring two beautiful faces from each country together?

I will insert an obligatory line about how both women are beautiful in their own right because, well, they are, but that takes me away from a problem I want to discuss. Beautiful women - Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni, and now Princess Letizia - are used to distract us from the political issues at hand. You know, like how President Sarkozy said something mean about the Spanish premier. Mon dieu!

Anyway, since the Daily Mail started it, I am going to finish. With a superior integration of the beauty-pageant-like sash and fortunate absence of a tiara, Carla reigns.

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Models and Their Mates

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:55:37 -0700

More models are engaged and married than you think. Some are with equally (if not more) famous partners, while others are with relatively unknowns. Either way, the significant others are the ones who motivate and morally support of our favorite models. With wedding season in the air, I thought it would be fun to quiz you on some of the most famous models and their mates. Consider this a getting-to-know session.

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Who is Russian beauty Natalia Vodianova married to?

Carla Bruni - The 21st Century's Marie Antoinette?

CitizenSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:21:37 -0700

Outrage over bailed out executives taking home large bonuses and financing expensive trips all on the taxpayer's dime seems more than reasonable. And I can only imagine how angry those who lost their life savings to Bernard Madoff must be at the fact that the alleged swindler is still living in luxury on Park Avenue. But another set of rich people, who have arguably done nothing wrong, are gaining the public's wrath. The latest target - wealthy politicians.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and wife Carla Bruni have come under fire in France for taking a luxurious vacation in Mexico.

After news leaked that the first couple was staying in a luxurious one-bedroom villa, the French became outraged. Overall the two-day stay, including security and staff, cost $100,000. No one's quite sure who footed the bill, but the president's staff says it wasn't the government. Still, many are offended by the extravagance in the face of rising unemployment and hardship.

We all remember how John McCain's failure to remember how many homes he owned bankrupted his campaign. In a democracy, should well-off leaders live within their own means, or within the means of the struggling public?

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Diane and Josh Join the French Fashion Flock for Dinner

PopSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:30:22 -0800

The Spring couture extravaganza wrapped up last night with the annual star-studded Fashion Dinner for AIDS in Paris. Like last year, Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson got fancy to mingle with French celebs like First Lady Carla Bruni and Vanessa Paradis, who was rolling without her man Johnny Depp. Mischa Barton, Milla Jovovich, and Dita von Teese were also on hand to participate in the charitable evening after their fun week of revelry. We're sure to see lots more of the fashion crowd as they gear up for the Fall presentations to come next month.

To see more photos, including Sasha Pivovarova and Clemence Poesy, just read more.

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Images include: Diane Kruger, Josh Jackson, Milla Jovovich, Dita von Teese, Carla Bruni, Milla Jovovich, Dita von Teese, Clemence Poesy, Dasha Zhukova, Elie Saab, Lou Doillon, Olivier Theyskens, Sasha Pivovarova, Alyson Paradis

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