Carla Bruni’s Spanish competition

After a year as Europe’s undisputed first lady of fashion, Carla Bruni has faced some stiff competition of late. First there was Michelle Obama, who won standing ovations on her recent trip across the Atlantic from fashionistas for her fresh mix of chain-store sweaters and designer dresses. When both first ladies were side by side, Bruni, a former model and now the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, looked downright dowdy. Now on a trip to Spain, Bruni’s up against gorgeous Crown Princess Letizia and the comparisons aren’t flattering. Is it time for Bruni to rethink her demure-but-couture clothes strategy?Daily Mail