Paper Crown

Fashion week reports from all the online publications that I subscribe to have been pouring into my inbox lately, and so I've been trying to keep on top of the news--and, of course, the trends. However--perhaps due to an MTV/reality TV addiction slightly unbecoming at my age--one particular announcement caught my eye: the debut of Paper Crown.

For those of you Laguna-Beach-turned-Hills watchers, Paper Crown is the contemporary line from Lauren Conrad (aka the designer formerly known as LC). But if you've been craving another reality series with Lauren Conrad as star of stage and screen, you will be disappointed to learn that MTV recently dropped her new series, which was set to follow the young designer in the making of Paper Crown. Apparently it was too "high brow" for MTV viewers--but that's a topic for another day... However, it seems that all is never lost when you're MTV's darling (must be nice), and her collection will hit stores this fall.

So, rather than setting a new series recording on your DVR, how about making some room in your closet? Though the Paper Crown price point has yet to be disclosed, there's certainly no lack of wearable fashion where this line is concerned. According to Fashionista, my go-to source for Fashion Week reports and hot-off-the-press trend forecasting, Paper Crown features on-trend basics like leather shorts, silk blouses in blush tones, slouchy blazers, tight cocktail dresses, tiered ruffled maxi dresses (a Conrad staple) and short, flouncy, belted dresses. Indeed, the versatility of the Paper Crown designs are perfect for the gal on the go, transitioning effortlessly from day to night with a youthful bohemian ease.

How refreshing to see the reality star spread her wings beyond scripted fights with frenemies like Kristen and Heidi. Indeed, the lovely Lauren Conrad has grown into a fashion force to be reckoned with, and I have to say that I'm genuinely looking forward to the debut of Paper Crown for the masses. Looks like we need to mark our calendars for fall!

Psst... Click here to see Leah Chernikoff's full article on Fashionista, "Lauren Conrad’s New Line, Paper Crown: The Complete Look Book."

Images: all from the Paper Crown lookbook, thanks to Fashionista (www.fashionista.com).