France's 'First Lady': I've Never Worn Designer Fashion

Thursday, May 10, 2012 Valerie Trierweiler: I've Never Worn Designer Fashion When Francois Hollande won the French presidential election this past Sunday, many turned their attention to Valerie Trierweiler, Hollande's girlfriend and France's next "first lady." In a new interview with The Times, Trierweiler admits that she hasn't yet embraced high fashion, saying, "For the moment I dress in prêt-à-porter...I have never worn dresses by grands couturiers." She also tells The Times offhand about her recent weight gain. And how does she feel about comparisons to Michelle Obama? PHOTOS: Snooki Gets A Makeunder! WATCH: Anna Wintour Makes Fun Of Stephen Colbert's Clothes PHOTOS: Makeup Mistake? WATCH: Meet The Newest Victoria's Secret Angel... PHOTOS: See The Stylish Moms Of HuffPost Staffers! BLOG POSTS Matthew David Hopkins: 5 Tips for a Mother's Day Breakfast She'll Remember Forever Create a luxurious, leisurely morning for mom, where she can relax in bed for hours -- and come out feeling truly pampered. Jesse Garza: It Takes A Village! Always be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to your personal style. Maintain a bank of resources you can rely on in case of emergencies or for when you may need something handled in a pinch. Donna Karan: This Is What Being a Mother Looks Like In honor of Mother's Day, I want to invite you to join me on this journey of advocating for all mothers everywhere. It is an act of love, it is a celebration of life and it is a promise for an inspired tomorrow. Barbara Hannah Grufferman: Gifts That Give: What This Post50 Mom Really Wants Combining online shopping with social good, Gifts that Give lets shoppers purchase upscale products at regular retail prices and donates $1 out of every $5 they spend to any cause of their choice. Lisa Belkin: The President As Parent Like Obama, my children magnify and inform and give meaning to everything I do. And if I had the power to transform the debate on same sex marriage in this country, I'm pretty sure I would be thinking of my sons as I did so

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