Gwen Stefani: Of course, I'm vain!

Apr 06, 2011

Gwen Stefani: Of course, I'm vain!

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Gwen Stefani gets the cover slot for Elle's Women in Music issue, including a portfolio featuring: Adele, Willow Smith, Feist, Hillary Scott, Robyn, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Nicks, Florence Welch, Aretha Franklin and Nicki Minaj.

Some highlights from the No Doubt singer:

On her marriage to Gavin Rosdale: "The first time we ever kissed was right around Valentine's Day?we were in New Orleans on tour. So, yeah, 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."

On performing while pregnant: "It was horrible. Certain songs would make me want to puke. You feel pretty gross when you are first pregnant. You don't feel cute, you feel disgusting. You're getting fat. It was hard."

On her appearance: "I mean, I'm very vain. That would be my middle name. Of course I am, you know what I mean? I love the visual."

On whether Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Katy Perry have taken a page out of her playbook when it comes to style: "Really? I don't see myself in those girls. 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."

On pop music: "When we were growing up, some of the hits were legendary ones that you hear your whole life. But certain songs, I don't know if you'll ever hear them again. Because that's what that music is, like a guilty pleasure, it's right at the moment. It's like fashion?it's now, then it's gone."

See photos of: Gwen Stefani, Willow Smith

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