Exclusive: Lauren Conrad's Essential Styling Tips

She may have quit The Hills and put her upscale Lauren Conrad Collection on hold, but the reality sweetheart is keeping busy with a best-selling novel, L.A. Candy, and a new label for Kohl's, LC Lauren Conrad. Eighteen chic and easy pieces start at only $20, making stocking up relatively painless.

"I like minis; they really elongate your legs."
Party dress, $50 at kohls.com

Although she says it was unintentional, the low-key line suits L.C.'s jet-setting lifestyle of late. "The sweaters are lightweight, soft and oversize—perfect for flying," she says. "I like to be comfortable when I travel, but I can't look gross in sweatpants." If the 23-year-old has learned anything from being trailed by cameras all day long, it's that someone's always watching.

"This sweater is a great layering piece—wear it with or without the belt."

Sweater with belt, $60 at kohls.com

"Chiffon is such a pretty fabric, and draping is so chic."
Drop-waist chiffon blouse, $34 at kohls.com

"I wanted skinny, skinny jeans with a bit of stretch."
Jeans, $54 at kohls.com

"I wear blazers with everything—jeans and a T, or a cocktail dress. It's a very polished look."
Boyfriend blazer, $60 at kohls.com

"I love the big pockets. Cardigans are so versatile—this works over a sundress or jeans."
Boyfriend cardigan, $44 at kohls.com

"It's fun to mix solids and prints. If it's too short, just throw on some tights!"
Knit sheath, $50 at kohls.com

Make sure you check out the whole collection at Kohls.com!

Woman On The Go

Days after being named Glamour's Woman of the Year, Rihanna hits the road to promote her new album, Rated R, with a stop by Paris's Skyrock Radio on Thursday. The singer's fourth album hits stores on 23rd November. Make sure you show your love by buying it in the shops! :)

Out Shopping

Sporting her favourite 3.1 Phillip Lim skirt, Reese Witherspoon takes in a little shopping at L.A. boutique Satine on Thursday.

Bad Romance - Lady Gaga [Full Video]

After much delay and hype, Lady Gaga has finally released her video for 'Bad Romance', virtually proving she is the most visually weird artist in pop music right now. Its an upbeat song with fused elements from the pop, rock and electronic genres. Currently, I’m in such a state of shock and awe, that I’m incapable of writing a review other than to say my mind is blown. Everything in this video is over the top and absolutely crazy especially the fashion. The ending is pretty freaky. Its definitely different from any other artist in the industry right now but this is an acquired taste. Check it out if you're prepared to be weirded out!

Russian Roulette - Rihanna [Full Song & Video Preview]

Rihanna is back! 'Russian Roulette' has amazing lyrics and her voice sounds the best it ever has. It is a midtempo song but definitely a little dancey too. She's done well to make her sound different compared to last album 'Good Girl Gone Bad'. Make sure you check out the video preview above and the full song below. Yay, Rihanna! :D

Rihanna Embarassed For Falling In Love With Chris

Only after she had a revelation about her duty to her fans did Rihanna realize that she had to speak out about how she was a victim of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown's domestic abuse.

And now? Now she's almost ashamed of herself for having gotten into a relationship with him in the first place. "I fell in love with this person," she tells Diane Sawyer in an interview that aired on Good Morning America on Thursday. "That's embarrassing."

The singer, 21, also hinted that it may have taken "eight or nine attempts" before she could finally leave the relationship. "It's pretty easy to go back," she says, affirming Sawyer's statement that the average woman makes seven attempts to leave an abusive partner. "You start lying to yourself. The physical wounds go away. You want this thing to go away. This is a memory you don't want to ever have again."

Now a reconciliation is all but impossible – a judge has ordered Brown, 20, not to contact Rihanna for five years as part of his sentence. Rihanna says she was further humiliated by the public nature of the incident, which included a leaked photo of her battered face. "I was like, here goes my little bit of privacy," she says. But she had an epiphany about how her actions after the assault would affect thousands of impressionable girls. "When I realised that my selfish decision for love could result in some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part," she says. "I couldn't be responsible for that. Even if Chris never hit me again, who's to say their boyfriend won't? Who's to say they won't kill these girls? I didn't realize how much of an impact I had on these girls' lives until that happened."

Good on you, Rihanna. You did the right thing, it wasn't easy but you did it. That makes you that much more inspirational! Thank you! :)

Need to talk to somebody?

The US

National Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Teen Dating Abuse: 1-866-331-9474

The UK

English National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247

Northern Ireland Women's Aid: 0800 917 1414

Scottish Domestic Abuse: 0800 027 1234

Wales Domestic Abuse: 0808 80 10 800

Fashion Trend: Asymetric

One Sleeve Mesh Insert Dress - £32 from ASOS

For effortless style with bucketloads of va-va-voom, this sexy, yet understated. bodycon dress with mesh waist detail is stunning.

One Shoulder Drape Dress - £60 from Jarlo

The Ancient Greeks would have marvelled at this demure asymmetric dress with on-trend draping. Available in teal, grey or purple.

Rise Magenta One Shoulder Dress - £35 from Dorothy Perkins

Beautifully cut, this sculpted party dress with shoulder bow detailing from Dotty P’s is an absolute steal.

Embellished One Shoulder Top - £45 from ASOS

Floaty and feminine, with delicate chiffon overlay, this nude hued top with a sequin embellished shoulder, is the perfect way to glam up your jeans.

Tear Drop Maxi Dress - £275 from Coast

Get some red-carpet style for yourself with this couture-inspired maxi dress in fuchsia pink. A little on the pricey side but definitely an investment.

Get yours before they sell out! :D

Brotherly Love

No break-up here! The Jonas Brothers receive a gold plaque honoring Central American sales of their most recent album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, in Panama City on Wednesday. Recently, Joe and Kevin said, "We are so proud of our brother Nick," who's branching out with his band, Nick Jonas & the Administration amid rumours that the band was beaking up, causing fans to blog furiously to keep them together.

Side By Side

Looks like they're heating up! She may remain mum about their budding romance, but Taylor Swift is sure sticking close to Taylor Lautner, heading out on Wednesday for a dinner date in Beverly Hills. Rumours have been rife since they met and boy Taylor went to two of girl Taylor's concerts resulting in a kiss for his efforts.

I'm Back!

Hey guys! So I know I've been off the radar for a while, that's mainly due to exams, an amazing holiday to Turkey and trying to get into university. But I am back. At least for now. So make sure you keep visiting to keep up with all the hot gossip right now! :)

Three Of A Kind

The Jonas Brothers – (from left) Kevin, Joe and Nick – band together for a visit to the Late Show with David Letterman in New York City on Thursday. The trio promoted their upcoming album Lines, Vines and Trying Times, which is due out 16th June in the US and 15th June in the UK. OMG, how HOT does Joe look? Man, I wish I was his hand! ;)

Holding Court

Is this seat taken? While she kept her distance from on-again, off-again boyfriend Chris Brown (who was also in attendance), Rihanna soaks up the atmosphere courtside yesterday during Game 4 of the NBA finals between the L.A. Lakers and the Orlando Magic in Orlando.

Oh Snap!

Say cheese! Vanessa Hudgens plays photographer during a stroll on Friday through Los Angeles International Airport with boyfriend Zac Efron after the couple reportedly returned from Japan.

It Takes Two

Miley Cyrus happily makes an icy beverage run to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Toluca Lake, California, on Friday.

Out And About

Things are looking up for Christina Aguilera, who headed out for some furniture shopping last Wednesday with husband Jordan Bratman at Blackman Cruz in West Hollywood.

Rock On!

It's a sign! Rihanna is ready to rock and roll with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz on Wednesday during the Island Def Jam Spring Collection party at the Stephan Weiss Studio in New York City. At the bash, the pop star was presented with a recording achievement plaque by famed record producer Antonio "L.A." Reid.

ARGHHHH!

Gwen Stefani greeted the crowd this Friday morning during her first performance in five years with band No Doubt on the Today show in New York. The group, which is reuniting for a major summer tour kicking off Saturday in Atlantic City, performed hits like "Spiderwebs" and "Don't Speak."

Beachside Cuddle

Are they rekindling their romance? Several months after breaking up, Katy Perry shares a cosy beachside moment with former boyfriend Travis McCoy on Thursday in Miami.