Thursday, December 20, 2007 || Lauren Conrad: Shop girl
The Hills are alive …with the sound of cash registers going ka-ching. “Hills” star Lauren Conrad has her own fashion and bag line. Take that Heidi!“I’m serious about my lines and I do them as a designer and not as someone on a reality show. I wanted to create a brand that will last longer than my TV series,” says Conrad calling from her Hills home a few days before Christmas. No, she’s not romancing Brody Jenner, but wrapping a few specially designed gifts for friends. (It’s good to be an FOL — friend of Lauren. See below!)
Conrad has teamed with L.A.-based accessory company Linea Pelle to debut a new line of her designed clutches and handbags. The star of “The Hills” goods will be available online only at lpcollection.com and shoplaurenconrad.com.
There is a coin purse ($45), a clutch ($145) and a tote bag ($350). The bags are classic black to dark olive green to deep mahogany and some have decorative chain detailing for what Conrad calls a “chic, urban” feel. Lauren also has a fashion line of laid-back, flowing dresses and tops including a gorgeous silk teal bubble dress that has graced the pages of many magazines.
CP: Was designing clothes and bags a dream of yours for a long time?
LC: I’ve always wanted to design clothes and then the bags came to me as an opportunity. I’ve always loved Linea bags so it was a great fit and they allowed me to do my own twist on it. As for the bags, I like purses with a more simple design. Now there are a lot of bags with tons of hardware on them. Mine have a simple chain. I wanted the bags to be classic because when I spend money on a bag I want to use it for as many seasons as possible.”
CP: Your bags aren’t as expensive as some of the lines out there.
LC: The criticism I got at first was that I wasn’t making my line affordable to fans. That’s one of my goals.
CP: Lauren, love the tote bag because it gives you a lot of room.
LC: When I designed a tote bag I wanted it big enough to fit magazines into it. I’m always traveling, plus I’m a student. You need a lot of room in those bags. Plus my bag has a clip so you can make it look smaller.”
CP: Define your own style when you’re not filming the show.
LC: I like to be comfortable in my clothes. I love the empire cut when it comes to shirts and dresses. It’s also something that’s great if you don’t have a perfect body. Who needs tight stuff? Most women are happy with a little give in their clothes. What I wear depends on my mood. I do love wearing dresses. They’re just easier. I love, love, love 3.1. Phillip Lim [available at Nordstroms and Neiman Marcus]. He does these really feminine details on his clothing and each piece of really special.
CP: Are you a shoe gal?
LC: [laughing] I’m a huge shoes girl. I bought this big bookshelf that I installed on the wall in my bedroom. I keep all my good shoes on it. You almost display the shoes that way. Shoes are like art to me. They need to be displayed. I used to wear mostly flip-flops, but I only own a few pairs now. Now I love my Miu Miu flats with costume jewelry on them. I love Christian Louboutin shoes. They’re soooo beautiful. I try to buy only the basic shoes there because they’re a little pricy and I feel guilty buying them. But they’re such a classic design.
CP: Can you actually walk in very high heels?
LC: I love heels and I’ve gotten pretty good at walking in them. My highest pair is six-inch platforms. I’m clumsy, but I’ve found out that you take extra care if you’re in heels so it’s actually easier to walk in them.
CP: Now that we’re in such a girly mood what are your makeup secrets. Do you also have a few inexpensive skin care tips?
LC: I do use Mark, which is Avon’s younger brand [She’s a spokesperson for the line]. Every few weeks I get a shipment of it. The truth is as much as I love shopping, I don’t like shopping for makeup. It’s all about the lighting in the store. So I think of makeup shopping like looking for a bikini in the winter. I like to get makeup at my home and try the new colors in a natural light. …As for skin care, I’ve been using ProActive forever. I didn’t have good skin in high school and this is the only thing that keeps my skin clear now. You do have to use it regularly for the best results.
CP: What’s your accessory advice? Is less more?
LC: I love special accessories. For Christmas I designed jewelry for my friends. Remember how last season everyone had those nameplate necklaces. Now that’s old. So I had nameplates made for my friends in 14 karat gold, but I had the jeweler take those nameplates and make them into rings that go across two fingers. You wear two actual rings and the name covers both fingers. Now that'’s something special. I also love to get and give scarves in every color imaginable. I think they’re great. I think everyone on my holiday list is getting a scarf.
Q: You’re going to Paris on future episodes of “The Hills.” How will that influence your designs?
Lauren: I’ve just been to Paris and it’s 99 percent for sure I’m going to do a fall fashion show. Paris was wonderful, but I’ll always just design for myself. My style changes all the time. Being in Europe, I was touched by how beautiful everything is ...breathtaking in the details.
CP: Who has the best sense of style in Hollywood these days and why?
LC: I’ve always loved the way Ashley Olsen dresses. I love the Olsen twin style. They really will try everything. These girls don’t follow a trend. They set their own trends. Anyone can open a magazine and dress the way they tell you to dress. It takes time to create your own style and the Olsens are brave and take risks. I take risks, too, wearing my clothes on the show. I've worn the entire line.
CP: OK, tell us everything that will happen in the future of “The Hills.” We gotta ask.
LC: [laughing] I’m not supposed to talk about it. When I give things away, I get in trouble!
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posted by Lysandra @ 1:31 PM
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74 Comments:
Cool interview. I love how she's so passionate about fashion. It's really good to see that she's doing really well and is pursuing her dream.
She is absolutely gorgeous and I love that dress on her on the finale. She will be successful ... I am so happy that she is pursuing her dream and make time to attend school in order to perfect her craft.
I bought two items from her clothing line. The Lo dress for my best friend (and she absolutely love it) and a top for myself. Her clothes are cute and great quality. I wear my top to work all the time and love it. I cannot wait to see the rest of the collection. I also placed the Katherine wrap on top of my christmas list this year.
Good luck to her in pursuing her fashion goals. :)
I can't wait for her spring line. I've been obsessed with the long blue beach dress that she was pictured a few times wearing.
Love her dress!
She is just stunning. I also cannot wait for the rest of her line. I bought the audrina dress in white and love it.
wish it wasnt so expensive
her stuff is overpriced. she needs to grow a personality.
She is ridiculous!
so are you and yet here you are!
10 comments and kristin has how many?? LMAO!
the comments are about Lauren and Kristin but we don't expect you to acknowledge the truth.
Next you'll tell us kristin is up for an academy award. yeah right!
I'm sorry but as nice as the clothes look, none of her designs are original at all. I own items that look exactly like the Sophia dress, the Lo dress, the Victoria dress, the Katherine wrap, and the London top. But, I bought them like a year ago (or more, depending on the item) and for 1/3 of the price. What is the big deal about her clothing line? It's overpriced and blatantly unoriginal, imo.
and $48 for leggings? Doesn't her main fan base consist of mostly teens? Way to sell out and show no consideration for your fans there.
^ Exactly, I agree.
Wow, this is huge, a fall fashion show, interesting.
^^ Nobody is holding a gun to your head and telling you to buy her clothes. I'm not even a fan of hers but her clothes are priced the same as every celeb designer out there.
great article! love her! i'm so excited about this fashion show of hers. will it be in ny or la?
Lauren is so stunning. She really does know fashion and will do so well in her career. It's so great that she's been able to utilize her ever-growing fame (sorry Kristin!) to segway into the designing world. SO SMART!!!!
Question, the fall fashion show will be in spring right?
I hope it's televised. I'd like to see it.
I think she's ugly!!!!
Her clothes are way too expensive also!!!!
Good for her!!
She is manly. Very ugly girl.
Poor pathetic Lauren!!!!
She must have to pinch herself every day to make sure she's not dreaming. She's beautiful, successful, has millions of fans and a promising career in fashion. No wonder all the Kristin lunies are going crazy!!
She looks really great, and that's so exciting that she's having her own fashion show. That's MAY-JAH!!!!
Are Kristin lunies going to go:"Oh, the only reason Lauren is having a fashion show because like, Kristin didn't want one , but like yah... she totally thought of having a fashion show first like way before Lauren and stuff. So, she's like, totally better."
Hee hee, this is fun.
lc is ugly!
she looks like a man!!! LC is fucking ugly as sin!!!!!
^Um, no this isn't a Kristin thread.
Good for Lauren! A fall fashion show is such an awesome thing for her.
I would consider myself more of a Kristin fan than a Lauren fan and NO, it is not driving me nuts that Lauren is having a fashion show or anything like that. In fact, I don't even care. You shouldn't make stupid assumptions like that about people. I've been modeling since age 12 and I've probably done more than 50 fashion shows a year. So when I hear that some up-and-coming wannabe designer or whatever she is is going to have a show, no it doesn't drive me crazy. It's just business. Both girls are out there to make money and having a fashion show to promote your clothing seems like the next natural step in the process.
Good for her! I hope it will be televised too, but I'm sure there will be a lot of press for it.
^true!
4:24-It's great that you've been modeling since age 12 but coming on to a message board to tell strangers about it is weird.
And that's assuming that you're telling the truth in the first place which is doubtful.
Lauren is so pretty no wonder she is successful at such a young age. Kristin looks like an old whore. She needs to go back to hiding.
Lauren is an ugly old looking whore, Kristin is young and refreshed and a natural beauty
yes her bleached extentions are very natural.
How is Kristin more natural when she doesn't even look anywhere near what she looked on Laguna Beach? I don't remember her with platinum hair??? At least Lauren still looks like herself and has even gone back to her darker roots.
Kristin is natural looking and beautiful.Lauren...not so much!
^kristin is bending over you can kiss her ass now.
Lauren is fug!
Lauren is beautiful and Successful..Kristin is manly looking and successful. Oh wait, take that back, Kristin WISHES she was successful! LMAO
poor kristin. had to go on lauren's program for an 'acting role.'
bawawawa
"It takes time to create your own style and the Olsens are brave and take risks. I take risks, too, wearing my clothes on the show. I've worn the entire line."
wth is she talking about here? I love LC's style - she almost always looks very put together and nice - but she hardly takes any risks fashion-wise. And while at 21 years old her fashion line is an impressive feat, I wouldn't call it very original or risky. That's not a knock, I just don't understand why she considers wearing it taking risks.
But congrats to Lauren for getting to do a fall fashion show!
kristin is a loser.
Lauren can be pretty at times, but I'm sorry, she is NOWHERE near Kristin physically. Kristin's beauty is iconic and otherworldly.
yes it is otherworldly. which world no one knows.
Actually, Kristin looks like the who has aged since LB. She is no longer fresh faced. She's practically haggish.
I feel bad for the one poster here who supports Lauren and tries to write the same compliments over and over just so this post can have as many as the entry about Kristin.
I'm sorry honey, but NOT EVEN CLOSE! Kristin does, and always will, have the buzz!
^ IA
11:44 You need to wake up, there has been so many Lauren updates everywhere on other websites. This is probably the only place left where obsessed idiots like you are still talking about the Kristin rumor, and that's only because the site hasn't been updated yet. I guess it's good you have this one really short lived buzz to be happy about. You better cherish it because you probably won't see another update about Kristin for another 6 months or so. Get over it, it's old news. Who cares if she got hits here, that's hardly an accomplishment. Only dumb assess like you would think that it is.
Is this thread about Kristin too?
12:50 you wake up. Can't take it that kristin is going to be on the hills or the spotlight for that matter, get over it, you are pathetic!
^I think its more pathetic to bring up Kristin on Lauren's thread. Get lost, go back to Kristin's thread and maybe give her more comments before it gets updated. It's going to be awhile until the next one. Keep the fantasy going that she's not a washed up has been. Loser.
11:44 and 12:19 are the same poster. he is so bored he argues with himself to make it look like he's more than one person.
he actually doesn't care about lauren or kristin. he's just bored so he visits different message boards and writes conflicting comments. lame.
how is the number of comments on an entry supposed to be impressive, when it's just the same three people arguing over and over again?
^^^9:37 PM, come on Kristen's beauty is iconic and otherworldly? You can say that about Catherine Zeta Jones or Hallie Barry but KRISTEN? All of the girls from Laguna Beach and The Hills are cute, but that's taking it to an extreme. She's not famous for her looks, she's famous for a reality tv show. If that's your standards on beauty...wow.
^^^9:37 PM, come on Kristen's beauty is iconic and otherworldly? You can say that about Catherine Zeta Jones or Hallie Barry but KRISTEN? All of the girls from Laguna Beach and The Hills are cute, but that's taking it to an extreme. She's not famous for her looks, she's famous for a reality tv show. If that's your standards on beauty...wow.
If you think Kristin looks "iconic" and "otherwordly" then damn, you've got some pretty low standards. By no means is she ugly, but you can't loosely use the term iconic on just anybody. Grace Kelly, Michelle Pfieffer, and the people 3:25 mentioned deserve that title. You need to take off your super high powered beer goggles for Kristin, because even most of her fans would agree that you're pushing it a bit too far.
You guys feel really threatened by Kristin. The girl is gorgeous. LOOK AT HER! She's got amazing beauty, irresistible appeal, and endless charisma. Lauren fans always feel so jealous whenever anyone says anything good about Kristin.
kristin's pretty and has a lot of charisma. whether she's "irresistibly appealing" is entirely a matter of opinion.
just accept that some people don't like her for perfectly valid reasons. do you only dislike people due to jealousy?
^ Well wouldn't you agree that perhaps people who call her "cunt, hoe, beef curtains" and call her every name from the gutter pretty much ARE jealous? I mean she hasn't done anything to deserve to be called any of that. Therefore the only reason for Lauren fans to slander her is because they feel really insecure and jealous which is why they put her down so that they can feel better about themselves?
It's a double standard Lauren fans have. I have never seen you post how those insults are actually pretty horrible.
I've posted several times that I think insults like that are trashy, no matter who they're applied to. no one with any class uses words like that.
but it's certainly not a problem exclusive to lauren fans. after all, they're not the ones who originally coined the term "beef curtains".
either way, the jealousy thing gets thrown around way too much. I wouldn't assume anyone who hates lauren does so out of jealousy, so you shouldn't assume the same about kristin.
^ Oh sweetie, I don't think you understood her/him.
I think what that poster is saying is that when the accusations towards Kristin are that baseless (and pro-Lauren posters are way more foul-mouthed), then you CAN assume that it is out of jealousy.
Entiende?
I understood perfectly, "sweetie". but just because someone expresses themselves in a foul-mouthed way doesn't mean you understand the motivation behind their opinion. doesn't matter how baseless you think something is, we're talking about opinions, not facts.
and it's silly to argue that pro-lauren posters are "way more foul-mouthed", when 90% of the people on here don't even sign in. most of the really nasty comments on the kristin post are obviously from the same person. much like the one chick who's posted a "beef curtains" comment on every lauren post for the last few months, it doesn't mean anything about "all fans" of either girl.
Allie, I commend you for your patience in trying to explain things in a civilized manner. But really.
Some people refuse to look at facts or would rather use the message board to start arguments.
How else would you explain all the nonsense that goes on here daily about 2 girls from a reality show?
It's not like these 2 are important women in society or anything. All these 'debates' are a waste of time. Thanks anyway though!
allie sweetie, it's time to get real.
Can you give 2 VALID reasons why you feel it is rational, accurate and fair for someone to call Kristin a "whore, cunt, or hoe"?
That's right darling, you can't!
Therefore, it is fair to say that Lauren fans who are so hateful and spew off these nasty comments are really doing it out of sheer jealousy.
Oh honey, you need to take psychology 101 or something. It's one of the oldest cliches in the book.
When you can't find anything good about yourself (or Lauren, for this matter), then the only way for Lauren fans to feel good about themselves is to be bring Kristin down.
If you need anymore clarifications, let me know ok honey? I'll do my best to simplify it for you. ;-) I don't mind!
I think opinions should be based on something. For example, some people think that Lo is obnoxious. This is not a baseless opinion that just came from nowhere. It's based on her actions of saying and doing certain things. It makes the opinion more justifiable.
Baseless opinions would be like one poster calling another poster fat and ugly. That's when we just read their comment, roll our eyes, and picture them at home giving their retarded selves a pat on the back for coming up with such "witty" commentary while conveniently forgetting the fact that we all know they're talking out of their ass.
On another note, this jealousy reasoning does get thrown around way too much. It's rather annoying. In a way, it too is a baseless opinion.
^ If not jealousy, then what do you think is a valid reason for people thinking Kristin is a "cunt, whore, hoe"?
probably retardation
Hmm, where all the Lauren fans now?
It's obvious that when you engage the nutty Lauren fans into a civilized discussion, they can't come up with anything.
They say it's not jealousy, yet they themselves can't come up with any reason for all the Kristin hate. INTERESTINGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!
^Give me a break, it's the holidays and some people actually have lives to tend to than argue about Lauren vs. Kristin thing. But heres my answer to your question. I've never liked Kristin for a number of reasons and it has nothing to do with jealousy. I think she's a pretty girl, but I've never liked her personality. For me, it all began from watching her on Laguna Beach. I know that was a long time ago and who knows I may change my mind when I see more of her, but she really didn't give me a good impression on that show. And her actions today are still somewhat shady and attention hungry. Here are my reasons:
1. She's not very trustworthy.
2. Isn't the best with her friends. (Kisses Jessica's crush)
3. She's vapid and self centered and she loves attention.
4. Her voice bugs the hell out of me.
5. She poses for fake pics and sells them. (Isifa and Rex pics had a deal with her)
6. She's never been one to be modest. There's sexy and there's trashy and Kristin has gone trashy one too many times. It may be the image she's going for, but it's not helping her, especially when people already think she gets around. She was a teenager for crying out loud when her most provocative pics were circulating.
7. Sometimes the best indication of who you are as a person are your friends, and it's strange that she's no longer friends with anybody from her past. Jessica even goes to say that she's a slut in public. Alex H. who I thought she was super close with, they completely don't talk anymore and Alex said that Kristin wasn't the best to live with. She's also not friends with any of her past bfs. That says a lot.
There you go. Those are the reasons why I don't like her. i don't know her so I don't despise her. I could care less, and I dont spend my days coming here to bash her. But basically i decided early on from watching Kristin that she's probably not someone I would want to be friends with and it has nothing to do with being jealous. It's as easy as that.
Oh honey, you are DEFINITELY OBSESSED WITH KRISTIN!
1. "Not Trustworthy" - WITH WHAT???
2. Even Jessica didn't care. She was still hung up on Jason.
3. She's beautiful. It's the WORLD, not her, who loves giving her attention.
4. Fair enough.
5. They all have face pics, even your precious little Lauren
6. The girl's got confidence. I think it's great that she's beautiful and she has a lot of haters but she clearly doesn't let them get the best of her. It makes her even more captivating.
7. Lol. Wow, you are really trying to hate her. Friendships end and people grow in different directions. She's got other friends who may not have been on TV but is still friends with her (honey, even Lauren has friends who aren't shown on The Hills).
In any case, you are upset with Kristin over the most PETTY things. It's apparent.
So long as there's hate, there's care...and you care enough about her to hate her.
Classic case of jealousy. Sweetie, it's not good to hold on to jealousy and live on anger.
You should be glad that there are girls like Kristin who the world that you CAN be strong, confident, AND beautiful. She's real, authentic, and just a great young female who knows who she is.
Darling, it's time to let go of all your petty hate. Life is beautiful. But jealousy is ugly. ;-)
^You are pretty ignorant. I never said I hated Kristin, and I never said I was a Lauren fan. Obviously, your mind is so clouded over with your obsession for Kristin that it has also inhibited your ability to read and comprehend simple english. I just listed the reasons why I disliked her. Hate is a strong word, and I frankly i don't care enough for her to feel that. So why am i answering your question about her then? Its easy. I'm bored and needed to pass time at work. Anywho, to respond to your idiotic rant above: you have to understand that just because someone doesn't like someone, doesn't mean that they are jealous. If you read what i said (correctly) i think she is a pretty girl, but I don't like her because of her personality or because of how she was (or was being portrayed) on Laguna Beach. I even said my opinion might change later when I see more of her. In any case, I listed valid reasons and all based from my impressions that I got from watching her on Laguna Beach and the recent events that i know of her so far, but I stick by them unless proven otherwise and I have yet to see that. If you weren't too immature or completely blind sided with your devotion for Kristin, you would have understood that. Capisce?
Oh, and I have one more thing to add to the list. I don't like Kristin because she's got creepy obsessed fans such as yourself. One thing I do agree with you is that life is beautiful, therefore i think you really should go out there and explore life more rather than obsess about someone you don't even know. Ok, back to work....
I'd agree with 11:28, I don't like kristin because of her behavior on LB. I wouldn't say I "hate" her, I simply don't care for her. I could list off all the things she did to back up my opinion, except... it's my opinion, and I don't have to justify it.
But if people only disliked kristin because of jealousy, wouldn't they dislike everyone they think is pretty, fun, confident, etc? There are plenty of celebrities/reality stars who I think are beautiful and also have appealing personalities.
I do agree, however, that there's really no justification for calling someone a cunt, that's just trashy.
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