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Gwen Stefani, 41, Admits: "I'm Very Vain"

Whether she's on a red carpet or taking her sons to school, Gwen Stefani is always dressed to the nines -- and with good reason.

"I mean, I'm very vain," she tells Elle's May issue (on stands April 12). "That would be my middle name. Of course I am, you know what I mean? I love the visual."

Just don't compare Stefani's rocker style to fellow pop stars Lady Gaga, 25, Rihanna, 23, or Katy Perry, 26.

"I don't see myself in those girls," the L.A.M.B. designer says. "I usually put pants on. I see these girls as more going for the sex-symbol thing. I was more, in the band, like a tomboy. Of course, I think every girl is sexy, so there's going to be a little of that. But I see a lot of younger artists going more toward the sexy thing."

Fashion aside, the singer (and mom to sons Kingston, nearly 5, and Zuma, 2) also opens up about her eight-year marriage to Gavin Rossdale, 45.

"The first time we ever kissed was right around Valentine's Day; we were in New Orleans on tour," she recalls. "I always think about that because it's unbelievable that we've been able to stay together. I feel so proud of us. It's one of my biggest achievements."

Though she hasn't released an album since 2006's The Sweet Escape, Stefani, 41, promises her third CD will be her best yet.

Credit: Us Magazine

What's your number? Gavin Rossdales's fatherly pride as Kingston gets his first phone number from a girl

By SOPHIE FORBES

Like father like son: Kingston Rossdale makes friends with an older girl at the Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills yesterday while on a day out with his father Gavin Rossdale


Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdales eldest son Kingston has always appeared to be a confident little boy.

And yesterday the four-year-old showed he had inherited his parents' charm as he sat chatting with a girl he met in the park.

The youngster even appeared to swap phone numbers with her while on a boys day out at the park with his father, Bush front man Rossdale.

At first, a nervous-looking Kingston needed some encouragement from his father who reassured him before he sat for a while and chatted with the young lady.

Initially the fashion forward tot, wearing jeans and a white vest, tried to hide behind his father who grinned and helped his son by talking to the girl himself.


First time: The little one came over all shy at first and had to get some encouragement from his father


Eventually Kingston built up the confidence to sit down on the wall next to her and begin talking.

In an adorable and touching moment in the young boy's life, the little girl and Kingston then appeared to swap phone numbers on their matching iPhones.


This is how you do it: Gavin, who has been married to Gwen Stefani for eight years, encouraged his son to chat to the young girl


After spending some time being pushed on the swings the father and son duo then headed back to their car to head home.

'That was a big moment...It was like watching him tie his shoes for the first time,' Gavin was over heard saying as he walked to the car.

Gavin, 44, has been married to No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani for eight years and the pair have another son, Zuma, who is two-and-a-half.


Boys time: Later the Bush front man pushed his son on the swings


Kingston's compassionate mother Gwen recently donated $1million to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Emergency Fund to help in the relief and recovery effort.

Stefani said: ‘I’ve been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture.

‘The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can to help.

‘I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years.'


source: dailymail

Gwen Stefani Donates $1 Million to Japan Relief

She might be a rich girl, but Gwen Stefani is also a generous humanitarian.

On Wednesday the No Doubt singer, 41, donated $1 million to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund to help with recovery efforts in the devastated nation.

"I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture," Stefani told Us Magazine in a statement. "The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking, and I want to do anything I can to help. I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years."

In addition to her donation, Stefani, who is mom to Kingston, 4, and Zuma, 2, is also encouraging her fans to contribute. Next week the L.A.M.B. designer will unveil a limited edition Harajuku Lovers T-shirt through nodoubt.com; all proceeds from sales will go to help in relief efforts.

Those who wish to participate immediately may donate now at www.savethechildren.org.

Credit: Us Magazine

Gwen Stefani for ELLE UK

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