Kickin' it with L.C.

From Glamour.com:

Last week, I got to spend a little time with none other than Ms. Lauren Conrad, at the launch of her latest collection for Mark. People can say what they will about her fashion credentials/first collections, but I will tell you this: The little strapless number she had on was ree-diculous cute. It's part of her holiday collection.



Other general impressions of Lauren-in-real-life:

- As with all celebs, seemed way shorter/thinner in person. Also, tanner.

- Seemingly really sweet/almost a little shy. I wasn't getting stuck-up vibes. When I needed to find the ladies' room, she walked me there, despite 10 publicists who could have done so instead.

- Shockingly well-spoken considering the inane dialogue we generally see her involved in on The Hills. Recited tons of stats from memory when describing the new m.powerment initiative (proceeds from certain Mark accessories are going to organizations that prevent violence against young women).

- She did not appear visibly repulsed by my bloody eye, though I admit, it made me shy about talking to her. (Though it's finally looking a teeny bit better this week! Yeah!)