Freitag, 30. März 2012
Donnerstag, 29. März 2012
INTERVIEW: Lauren Conrad Talks About Her New Book 'The Fame Game' & Being In The Spotlight
Lauren Conrad knows a few things about hot clubs, cute guys and life in the fast lanes of Los Angeles. Best known for her starring role in the MTV reality series The Hills, she's also the best-selling author of the L.A. Candy series, which follows young interns on the prowl. Perhaps in designer threads from Conrad's own clothing line, of course. Now she's back with a new series featuring a favorite L.A. Candy character, Madison Parker. Conrad, 26, chatted with USA TODAY from her home base, Los Angeles.
Your newest book, out Tuesday from HarperCollins, is called The Fame Game. What is it about fame that attracts so many people? It's like a drug.
"I think it's just simply to be adored. The first thing you think of is people blindly loving you, and all the perks that come along with that."
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hottest, where do you put yourself on the fame meter?
"I'd be down at the bottom right now. I haven't been on TV for a long time."
Did you ever wish you weren't even on the meter sometimes?
"I think that I had a love/hate relationship with it. I felt like I should appreciate it, and it's lovely at certain times. And if you're able to inspire another person, that's the great side of it. And I was able to travel. That I loved."
But it's not all fun and games being in the spotlight. What's the hardest thing about fame, do you think?
"I think the level of criticism you're under is never healthy. I think that's why lots of people in Hollywood end up in rehab. There are the ups and downs. I was never a fan of the attention."
Do you have a funny story about being "spotted" somewhere?
"There were a lot of those. Most of the time it's great. They ask for a photo with you. It's a little overwhelming if it's a young girl, though. They can overreact. Cry."
After you were on the cover of Teen Vogue andSeventeen, didn't people notice you more on the street?
"If you're on the cover of any magazine, you certainly get recognized more."
Your Lauren Conrad Styleguide is now out in paperback. Any style tips you'd like to add now? Any trends?
"That's a good one! Let me think. I purposely didn't put anything trendy in there. I wanted this to be a book that you could refer to for years. It's all very classic. Things come in and out. I didn't want that."
You live in LA. Where should someone go to be seen?
"Who do you want to be seen by? If you're an aspiring actor? My experience is so different. I didn't go through any of that. Most of my friends all tend to work in restaurants part time, doing acting classes on the side. I don't know! I was walking through a parking lot when I met my producer."
You're heading to Africa for two weeks. Tell us more.
"It's a little work and a little safari. I'm excited because we're going to see giraffes. I love giraffes. And I'm meeting with a bunch of groups, foundations. As soon as I finish my next book, I'll have more time, and I want to devote some time working for a cause. So I'm going to take a look at various groups."
Source: USAtoda
Your newest book, out Tuesday from HarperCollins, is called The Fame Game. What is it about fame that attracts so many people? It's like a drug.
"I think it's just simply to be adored. The first thing you think of is people blindly loving you, and all the perks that come along with that."
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hottest, where do you put yourself on the fame meter?
"I'd be down at the bottom right now. I haven't been on TV for a long time."
Did you ever wish you weren't even on the meter sometimes?
"I think that I had a love/hate relationship with it. I felt like I should appreciate it, and it's lovely at certain times. And if you're able to inspire another person, that's the great side of it. And I was able to travel. That I loved."
But it's not all fun and games being in the spotlight. What's the hardest thing about fame, do you think?
"I think the level of criticism you're under is never healthy. I think that's why lots of people in Hollywood end up in rehab. There are the ups and downs. I was never a fan of the attention."
Do you have a funny story about being "spotted" somewhere?
"There were a lot of those. Most of the time it's great. They ask for a photo with you. It's a little overwhelming if it's a young girl, though. They can overreact. Cry."
After you were on the cover of Teen Vogue andSeventeen, didn't people notice you more on the street?
"If you're on the cover of any magazine, you certainly get recognized more."
Your Lauren Conrad Styleguide is now out in paperback. Any style tips you'd like to add now? Any trends?
"That's a good one! Let me think. I purposely didn't put anything trendy in there. I wanted this to be a book that you could refer to for years. It's all very classic. Things come in and out. I didn't want that."
You live in LA. Where should someone go to be seen?
"Who do you want to be seen by? If you're an aspiring actor? My experience is so different. I didn't go through any of that. Most of my friends all tend to work in restaurants part time, doing acting classes on the side. I don't know! I was walking through a parking lot when I met my producer."
You're heading to Africa for two weeks. Tell us more.
"It's a little work and a little safari. I'm excited because we're going to see giraffes. I love giraffes. And I'm meeting with a bunch of groups, foundations. As soon as I finish my next book, I'll have more time, and I want to devote some time working for a cause. So I'm going to take a look at various groups."
Source: USAtoda
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Lauren Conrad at the 'U Look Haute' Set!
Lauren Conrad was filming her segment for 'U Look Haute' today!
'U Look Haute' is a channel on YouTube dedicated to all things teen style, fashion and beauty and will feature guest fashionistas like Lauren Conrad offering styling tips, make-overs and more and is set to launch on April 3rd.
We're soooo excited. :)
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Mittwoch, 28. März 2012
VIDEO: Lauren Conrad in her 'Life Happens' Movie Cameo!
Catch Lauren Conrad in her 'L!fe Happens' cameo with Kate Bosworth!
L!fe Happens is in Theaters April 13, 2012!
Source: L!feHappens
L!fe Happens is in Theaters April 13, 2012!
Source: L!feHappens
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad Leaving the Kate Somerville Spa in West Hollywood !
Lauren Conrad tries to hide from the camera as she leaves
Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts yesterday (March 27) in Los Angeles, CA.
She looks casual & cute in a striped blouse & a braided side ponytail.
Source: CozyCot
Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts yesterday (March 27) in Los Angeles, CA.
She looks casual & cute in a striped blouse & a braided side ponytail.
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Montag, 19. März 2012
Here & There: Lauren’s Coveteur Feature
Click here to read the complete article and check out all of the wonderful photographs (complete with captions written by Lauren)!
Quelle: laurenconrad.com
Samstag, 17. März 2012
Vote for Lauren
Bellasugar are doing their beauty awards and have set up a bracket voting system where you vote on matchups until there is just one celebrity left. When you're finished you can see the final overall vote tally, and Lauren isnot in the fisrt 15th places at the moment. Now let us support her!!!
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Freitag, 16. März 2012
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad's Vacation in Tanzania! (Part 3)
auren Conrad revealed more about her ongoing vacation
in Tanzania, Africa with her pal Hannah.
Source: Instagram
in Tanzania, Africa with her pal Hannah.
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Donnerstag, 15. März 2012
NTERVIEW: 10 Questions with Lauren Conrad!
1.) What is your one-line positive thinking mantra?
"If you do something you love you will never work a day in your life."
2.) Describe your personality?
"Laid back."
3.) What practices have you adopted that have led to a healthier lifestyle?
"Water and clean eating."
4.) The world is going green, have you embraced the trend?
"Absolutely!"
5.) Provide us with a few tips and tricks for holistic living?
"Hmmm…"
6.) Describe your fashion style?
"California chic!"
"If you do something you love you will never work a day in your life."
2.) Describe your personality?
"Laid back."
3.) What practices have you adopted that have led to a healthier lifestyle?
"Water and clean eating."
4.) The world is going green, have you embraced the trend?
"Absolutely!"
5.) Provide us with a few tips and tricks for holistic living?
"Hmmm…"
6.) Describe your fashion style?
"California chic!"
7.) How do you unwind after a long week?
"Read and relax, or watch a good chick flick with friends."
8.) What empowers you?
"Strong women like my mom and grandma."
9.) What is your favorite cuisine?
"Pizza!"
10.) How do you creatively express yourself?
"Through my designs!"
Source: EmbraceYou
Mittwoch, 14. März 2012
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad's Vacation in Tanzania! (Part 2)
Lauren Conrad is not home in Los Angeles at the moment, she is currently on vacation in Tanzania, Africa getting in touch with culture from another part of the world with her pal Hannah.
Today, she shared some photos from their safari trip.
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Dienstag, 13. März 2012
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad's Vacation in Tanzania! (Part 1)
Lauren Conrad is currently on a vacation in Tanzania in Africa.
She shared some photos from her first day on her Instagram
& she met some cute baby elephants & giraffes.
We hope she have a great time!
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INTERVIEW: Lauren Conrad Talks 'Blue Avocado', 'The Fame Game' & How She Wants to be Remembered!
Thanks for taking the time. Let’s start off by talking a little about your life before it all took off. What was it like growing up and did you always love the creative arts?
"I had a wonderful childhood in Laguna Beach. My family is very close and I am the oldest of 3 kids. We had so much fun as a family growing up."
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting you to become an author because of your constant demonstration of your love for fashion. So, your novels were definitely a pleasant surprise. What inspired you to start writing?
"I have always loved reading. Ever since I was a young girl I had a book by my bed and would get lost in the world of make believe. When I was asked to write a book, what interested me most was trying something that was outside what I normally did. It was a challenge that I was up for."
Were you expecting the positive feedback that you received for your previous novels?
"The main reason to write was to try something new and to really explore my creative side. I never did it for any other reason. Having the books become a success was really like icing on the cake and it was so wonderful as a first time author."
"I had a wonderful childhood in Laguna Beach. My family is very close and I am the oldest of 3 kids. We had so much fun as a family growing up."
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting you to become an author because of your constant demonstration of your love for fashion. So, your novels were definitely a pleasant surprise. What inspired you to start writing?
"I have always loved reading. Ever since I was a young girl I had a book by my bed and would get lost in the world of make believe. When I was asked to write a book, what interested me most was trying something that was outside what I normally did. It was a challenge that I was up for."
Were you expecting the positive feedback that you received for your previous novels?
"The main reason to write was to try something new and to really explore my creative side. I never did it for any other reason. Having the books become a success was really like icing on the cake and it was so wonderful as a first time author."
The word is out so now we’re all anticipating the release of your next trilogy. Can you share with us a little in regards to the plot?
"The Fame Game is the new series and the first book comes out in April. I really enjoyed this book because it takes place from the bad girl’s point of view. It is a spinoff to my LA Candy series but these books are written from the perspective of Madison and not Jane."
Okay cool, sounds really interesting and I, as well as everybody else, can’t wait to get our hands on that. But now on to your fashion side. What’s the story behind the name Paper Crown?
"We got the name paper crown from those cute crowns we made as young girls when we played dress up. We felt that was a cute name for such a romantic and whimsical line."
And what’s next for all your clothing lines?
"Paper Crown continues to grow and I just love working on the line. In addition, I am still designing for LC Lauren Conrad which is exclusive to Kohls. The line has done so well and we expanded to shoes and accessories, which has been so much fun to design."
You’ve recently teamed up with Blue Avocado, an environmentally conscious lifestyle company, to produce eco-friendly goods. Tell us about this new venture and what you’re hoping to accomplish.
"I am working on a collection of beauty, lunch, and travel products + accessories with Blue Avocado that ‘embraces’ style and sustainability. The entire collection is made from reclaimed plastic bottles, so we are keeping them out of landfills and oceans, and will include an impact label so people can see the carbon footprint of the product, how many plastic bottles were up cycled, and the waste avoided with each use. It is the ultimate in reuse and recycle (and they are adorable!)"
Does it ever become somewhat overwhelming when you think of all you have to juggle, between fashion, writing, etc. and how do you maintain that drive, what keeps you focused amidst it all?
"Yes! but like every job there are ups and downs, and you just get through it. Mine is no different than anyone else. I just need to be organized in juggling all the moving parts."
And in a couple of years when looking back on all you’ve done, how would you like to be remembered?
"I hope that fans say that I was someone that they looked up to and someone who had great work ethics, and was a good role model to young girls."
And there you have it. New books, new business partnership, life just keeps getting bigger and better for this young woman. Lauren Conrad really has a lot going on for the new year, and I believe there’s still a lot more to come. Stay tuned!
"The Fame Game is the new series and the first book comes out in April. I really enjoyed this book because it takes place from the bad girl’s point of view. It is a spinoff to my LA Candy series but these books are written from the perspective of Madison and not Jane."
Okay cool, sounds really interesting and I, as well as everybody else, can’t wait to get our hands on that. But now on to your fashion side. What’s the story behind the name Paper Crown?
"We got the name paper crown from those cute crowns we made as young girls when we played dress up. We felt that was a cute name for such a romantic and whimsical line."
And what’s next for all your clothing lines?
"Paper Crown continues to grow and I just love working on the line. In addition, I am still designing for LC Lauren Conrad which is exclusive to Kohls. The line has done so well and we expanded to shoes and accessories, which has been so much fun to design."
You’ve recently teamed up with Blue Avocado, an environmentally conscious lifestyle company, to produce eco-friendly goods. Tell us about this new venture and what you’re hoping to accomplish.
"I am working on a collection of beauty, lunch, and travel products + accessories with Blue Avocado that ‘embraces’ style and sustainability. The entire collection is made from reclaimed plastic bottles, so we are keeping them out of landfills and oceans, and will include an impact label so people can see the carbon footprint of the product, how many plastic bottles were up cycled, and the waste avoided with each use. It is the ultimate in reuse and recycle (and they are adorable!)"
Does it ever become somewhat overwhelming when you think of all you have to juggle, between fashion, writing, etc. and how do you maintain that drive, what keeps you focused amidst it all?
"Yes! but like every job there are ups and downs, and you just get through it. Mine is no different than anyone else. I just need to be organized in juggling all the moving parts."
And in a couple of years when looking back on all you’ve done, how would you like to be remembered?
"I hope that fans say that I was someone that they looked up to and someone who had great work ethics, and was a good role model to young girls."
And there you have it. New books, new business partnership, life just keeps getting bigger and better for this young woman. Lauren Conrad really has a lot going on for the new year, and I believe there’s still a lot more to come. Stay tuned!
Source: EmbraceYouMag
Samstag, 10. März 2012
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad at the Photoshoot for 'LC Lauren Conrad Summer Collection' in Malibu!
Lauren Conrad was in high spirits as she joined a pack of precious puppies during her Kohl's photo shoot for her LC Lauren Conrad Summer Collection in Malibu on Thursday afternoon (March 8).
Source: FadedYouthBlog
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Freitag, 9. März 2012
Donnerstag, 8. März 2012
LOOKBOOK: Lauren Conrad's 'Paper Crown' Fall 2012 Collection!
Lauren Conrad just shared on her website the official lookbook of her fall 2012 collection by Paper Crown. The collection won’t hit stores until late August 2012, but Lauren thought it would be fun to share the lookbook photos. Sooo excited. :)
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Source: LaurenConrad.com
Mittwoch, 7. März 2012
VIDEO: Lauren Conrad's 'The Fame Game' Announcement!
Source: LaurenConrad.com
Montag, 5. März 2012
PHOTOS: Lauren Conrad Partying with Friends at the 'CENTRAL' in Santa Monica!
Lauren Conrad went out on the town with some good friends to see her pal Jilly Hendrix kill it on the turn tables last Friday (March 2nd) at the 'CENTRAL' in Santa Monica.
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