News about Brigitte Bardot

Over the past few years there's been the wolf cut, the kitty cut, and even the jellyfish cut (the less said about that, the better). But now, there's a new animal providing all the beauty inspo you need for autumn: the humble mouse.

The actress, who was born to a wealthy family in Paris in 1934, has had a troubled personal life and promoted far-right politics since turning towards activism in her later years.

Bangs can be quite scary, and if they turn out to be cut unevenly or crooked, they can ruin your face - but luckily, chic French hairstylists actually have a math equation that can help you figure out whether or not a fringe is right for you. And, perhaps by no coincidence, some of the most famous French women over the years also have perfect bangs, including the likes of Hermès icon Jane Birkin, actress Brigitte Bardot, and model Caroline De Maigret, among many others.

Once deemed more Bet Lynch than Brigitte Bardot in her favourite print, Bryony Gordon kept her obsession under wraps. Then she decided to let her taste run wild - and now finds it in every autumn/winter collection.

'Women were all obsessed with me,' said the man who was also dubbed 'the male Brigitte Bardot' and a photograph taken in 1967 appeared to show that Mick ­Jagger's then girlfriend Marianne ­Faithfull was among the many seduced by his chiselled jawline and mesmerising blue eyes. Taken shortly before filming began on the erotic romance The Girl On A ­Motorcycle, the behind-the-scenes snap shows co-stars Delon and Faithfull ­cosying up on a sofa while ­Jagger sits glumly to one side. Faithfull would later recall that Jagger was 'very jealous and possessive at that moment,' and with good reason. 'Very early on in the film [Delon] tried to pull me,' she wrote in her auto­biography. 'When I turned him down, he became very ­sullen and nasty and ­difficult. He was such a pompous ass.'

How to add a five-star sheen without blowing the budget? Say hello to the beach club. Most of these outposts of shoreside luxury, scattered across the Med, let guests pay by the day - usually from £20 to £100. Check in and recline on plush loungers, slide into a pool and dine on elegant plates of food - and then depart, Cinderella-style, before nightfall. Around for centuries - the Georgian and Victorian elite were no more immune to the charms of a private seaside idyll than we are today - the first modern incarnations of these alluring play-all-day clubs really arrived in the 1950s. St Tropez's Le Club 55 wasn't much more than a beach hut serving wine and snacks, before Brigitte Bardot and the crew of ...And God Created Woman made it the hottest ticket in town. Nearly 60 years on, they come in many guises - here's our pick of Europe's finest…

Twice a week I tamed and straightened my curly hair with a half-hour blow-dry and curlers, shaping it into the same look I've had for 20 years, which one friend uncharitably calls my 'helmet hair'. And yet I can barely remember the younger woman who chose the 'look' that has defined me for ­decades. Now 66, I longed for a change. I asked myself, what can I do about it? Get a new boyfriend? Complicated. Move house? I love my battered old cottage. Quit work, a new job? Unthinkable. Go blonde? Not with my complexion. Then suddenly, looking in the ­mirror at my same old face and ­helmet hair, I had an epiphany - I could get a fringe.

During my time in France, I have visited dozens of salons - and I have walked out in various frightful states, writes Samantha Brick. If you're going on holiday to France this summer, my advice is to enjoy 'le pain' and 'le vin' but please, whatever you do, do not step over the threshold of a hair salon.

Alessandra Ambrosio took to Instagram to show off her summer ready body on Thursday. The 43-year-old beauty - who was recently spotted looking weary at the Nice airport after the Cannes Film Festival - put on a sizzling display while enjoy fun in the sun rocking a tan bikini. Her knitted bikini top displayed some cleavage and was paired with matching high waisted bottoms that let her abs peek out. 

Karolina Shiino, 26, won the title two weeks ago but it sparked controversy due to her ethnicity. Born in 1998, she moved to Japan at the age of five, where she was raised in Nagoya after her Ukrainian mother remarried to a Japanese man. Her triumph made her the first naturalized Japanese citizen to take home the Miss Japan gong, a fact that divided commentators in the region. Shiino was involved with a married doctor and influencer, according to an article in a local newspaper, although he has not offered any official information. Shiino had no idea he was married in his first reaction to the survey last week, according to the pageant organisers. However, they confessed to being aware of the man's marriage and family's.

The result of a beauty pageant has sparked a lot of debate in the United States, where it was held on Monday night after model Carolina Shiino (pictured), 26, walked away with the top prize. Some have praised her win as a'sign of the times,' although others have said she does not appear to be behaving like a typical winner. Can you tell why people have been speaking out of the judges' decision?

In the post-war period, the child-woman image of Brigitte Bardot, capering on a beach, set the world on fire. Today, though, in the light of the MeToo movement, how does the legacy of the legendary sex kitten stack up? Bardot herself became dissatisfied with the bosom trade and her sex-goddess blondeness. She shifted her focus away from film to becoming an animal rights activist, donating her money to help victims of cruelty. Bardot, who is best known in France by her initials BB (pronounced bébé, or baby), has never been forgotten. The Press endorsed her attendance at the Cannes Film Festival in 1953: 'She eclipsed everybody.' There were protests everywhere she went - whether in Picasso, 1956, or 1958, when 300 cameramen sank in their boat. In the sky, a plane traced her initials. Bardot's allure was supposed to be baby-faced, new, and erotically provocative.

Ted Thornhill of MailOnline Travel escorted to the hotel, describing it as a "mountainside haven." Eddie Barclay and French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing were among the previous guests, including musician Eddie Barclay and French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing.

Eve Gilles' struggle to be a beauty queen was revealed after she was mocked for being too girlish. The kind of long hair favored by previous winners - and Gallic female icons such as Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve - may have been much more appropriate than a short pixie bob, according to critics. Eve retaliated, saying, "We're used to seeing beautiful Misses with long hair, but I wanted an androgynous look with short hair." She said it was a win for awakened 'diversity', and that "no one should determine who you are" after her victory on Saturday night. Eve expressed vulnerability to being 'body shamed,' and was even refused to participate in Miss France for being too small, during a discussion over acceptable feminine looks. To qualify for the prestigious competitions, applicants must be at least 5.57 feet (1.7 million), but Eva was only 5.56 feet (1.695 million). Eve is shown as a girl with long locks and dressing as a beauty queen on the left. On Saturday, right: On Saturday, she was crowned Miss France champion.

France, the home of legendary cigarette enthusiasts, including Brigitte Bardot, has agreed not to smoke in public places, including beaches, parks, woods, and near schools. The French are compelled to give up cigarettes, which causes about 75,000 avoidable deaths per year. On Tuesday, health Minister Aurélien Rousseau declared that a new anti-smoking bill would be introduced in parliament early next year.

Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's most popular tourist destinations, and the city is brimming with life. However, there are plenty more things to do when striking out along the country's coast, writes Simon Hughes. During his stay in Trancoso, the 18th Century mansions and cobbled streets of Paraty's capital, as well as Brazil's answer to St Tropez. To find out more, read on.

Timeless, chic,urgence. When picturing the archetypal well-dressed French woman, the terms that spring to mind. There's no denying that Gallic style has risen to an almost mythic status, from Coco Chanel to Brigitte Bardote. However, the elusive, and infuriating, je sais quoi of French glamour can now be integrated into your wardrobe, and fear not, it doesn't need a shopping trip across the Channel. Some French companies have recently opened a shop in the United Kingdom, and some of them now ship internationally. It's not all breton stripes and boucle suits; there are luxe basics, classic knitwear, and sophisticated staples to suit every style and budget. Vive la France!

Brigitte Bardot was seen making a rare public appearance last week as she went for a drive in France's south. On the day of her 89th birthday, the French actress was seen behind the wheel of an old white minivan. Brigitte moved from her high-end villa La Madrague in Saint-Tropez to her La Garigue home.

SHANE WATSON: If you had to choose one word to summon the glamour and mystery of high fashion, then it would be Chanel, written in glossy black capitals against a white background. Chanel is a brand that we're all familiar with as Coca-Cola or Rolls-Royce. We're familiar with Chanel No. 5, the chain strap on a Chanel bag, and the double 'C' symbol. However, we should ignore Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel's extraordinary legacy and the influence she continues to have on the way we dress well into 2023.

Thousands of British tourists who come to St Tropez every summer in the chic quayside restaurants are finding it's no longer straightforward to get a table. Staff in some of the swankyest bistros are assembling sneaky databases, revealing which diners spend the most and how much tipping costs. If the figures aren't high enough, tourists may be barred from making a reservation the next time. Despite French restaurants' still charging a 15 percent service fee to every meal, customers are also encouraged to avoid big American-style 'extra tips.'

Frank Sinatra (right of right photo) kept a respectful distance from Bogie's widow Lauren 'Betty' Bacall in the months after her husband Humphrey Bogart's death from cancer at the age of 57. (left; left of right image) Bogie, a fellow reveller in the Rat Pack, was known for their fast life. However, Sinatra had an intimate friend with Bacall, 32, who had a big crush on him. They may not have slept together, but their closeness was a matter of open mystery. Sinatra, 42, did not attend the funeral in January 1957. Yet his presence was still felt. Hedda Hopper, a Gossip columnist, said that his photograph was on display in Bacall's living room (inset: Brigitte Bardot).

SARAH VINE: I've lived in the capital for three decades and in much rougher areas than Chiswick. And I can safely say that I've never felt so anxious. I'm curious how many people feel the same. How much longer will we put up with it before people start leaving in droves? If Mayor Sadiq Khan and the police don't do something soon, this stunning, thriving capital city will look nothing more than a gritty playground for the violent criminals who, increasingly, prowl our streets unchecked.

After she had problems breathing, emergency personnel were rushed to Brigitte Bardot's house on Wednesday. Bernard d'Ormale, the French actress' husband, confirmed the news and clarified what happened shortly after the incident took place at their Saint-Tropez residence. "It was around 9 a.m. when Brigitte had trouble breathing," Var-matin said, noting that ambulances in the south of France had the wrong name at first.

Sir Robert Geldof and his partner Jeanne Marine were seen leaving Colbert restaurant in Sloane Square, London, on Wednesday, and they put on a touching display. In a pair of white jeans and a black zip-up jumper, the Boomtown Rats frontman, 71, who has been dating Jeanne since 1996, cut a cool figure for the evening. He layered up with a khaki jacket and layered up with a pair of black trainers to his look.