Whitney Port attended the Teen Vogue Fashion University kick-off at The Conde Nast Building on October 22, 2011 in New York City.
Whit blogged about the event:
"It was so surreal being back in the place where it all began — same offices but such a different feeling. Going from an intern at Teen Vogue to being a designer on the Teen Vogue panel really blew my mind.
For my panel I was interviewed by Mary Kate Steinmiller, the Senior Fashion Market Editor at Teen Vogue — she was so great and made me feel so comfortable. It was such an honor to be up there with her. I also got to meet Betsey Johnson, which was really cool. I grew up wearing her clothes and to actually meet her and be a speaker at the same event doesn’t even seem like something that would have ever happened in my lifetime. What an amazing day!
I wore a Matthew Williamson blouse and skirt with Camilla Skovgaard shoes."

The reality superstar and former Teen Vogue intern opens up to Teen Vogue about her new fashion project, her life outside the cameras—and what's next.
How would you describe the Paper Crown collection?
Feminine, a modern take on classic style. Understatedly elegant, effortless, and lovely.
Did you design the collection with yourself in mind? Is every piece something you would wear? Or do you have other muses, and if so, who?
My inspirations are translated in different ways throughout the process. We do keep our various customers in mind, but I make sure each style is true to my vision and brand. I usually end up slipping into every piece after the fit model during fittings, and sneaking samples as soon as I am able to. I wouldn't include a piece in my collection that I wouldn't wear personally. Besides, half the fun of designing is getting to wear the clothing!
How is Paper Crown different from your previous design endeavors, and what did you learn from your previous experiences that helped you in launching Paper Crown?
Paper Crown is different from what I have done in the past because I was able to enter into the line with the experience I obtained in the previous years spent in the industry. Paper Crown is really a passion project. I created the line because I'm in love with the process of design, and I wanted to have my own contemporary collection that allowed me to follow my own rules and be creative. The pieces are current with a classic feel—investments that will last throughout the seasons. I have had many missteps along the way, but I learned from each of them and the next time I didn't make the same mistake. I am still learning. Everything from design, sales, and production through partnering with our retailers, I am constantly learning things about this industry.
Do you have a favorite piece from the collection?
My favorite pieces vary depending on the occasion. My favorite style to dress up in is our tiered chiffon maxi, the Ella Dress. I love the way it moves. For everyday wear, I am obsessed with our faux leather leggings: I wear them all the time!
How do you think your style has changed and evolved since you were a Teen Vogue intern?
In the past five years I have developed my own personal style. Dressing myself has become less of a chore and more of something I can enjoy. Through trial and error, I learned what worked for me and what didn't. Now I tend to gravitate towards the more classic, feminine looks. I enjoy slipping into a platform to run errands, or throwing my hair into a polished up-do to head to my office. I have fun with it.
Any fashion faux pas from your interning days that you wish you could erase?
Too many to remember, but I wouldn't erase them. Well... mostly I can't erase them because most of them were captured on camera and will forever haunt me!
How did interning at Teen Vogue influence your sense of style? What was the most valuable thing you learned from your time there?
During my time at Teen Vogue, I learned about trend forecasting. We would shoot editorials three months before they would appear in the magazine. We would have swimwear in the closet in the winter. It always felt so odd, but it taught me to try and stay ahead of trends. This is important when you are designing pieces that won't hit stores for another six months.
Any celebrities you would love to dress?
As a designer, you are flattered to see anyone in one of your designs, whether it's on a red carpet or passing by you in the market. It's this wonderful little high every time. I get it every time I see someone in an LC Lauren Conrad Piece, and I can't wait to see someone in Paper Crown.
What's next for Paper Crown? How do you see it growing down the road?
I am currently working on my Spring 2012 collection. The first season, Fall 2011, is now available in stores and we will be doing in-store events with Nordstrom. I want to allow Paper Crown to grow organically. I would like to slowly expand the line but maintain its specialty feel.
What's next for Lauren Conrad? You are always working on so many things at once. What else do you have up your sleeve right now?
I just completed my manuscript for the first of three books in my new series, The Fame Game. I have my Paper Crown clothing line, as well as LC Lauren Conrad for Kohls. I also have two websites, laurenconrad.com and thebeautydepartment.com , which monopolize a lot of my time. I have a couple other projects that I am currently working on, but nothing that I can talk about right now!
What do you like to do when you're not working?
Fitness is a luxury when you are busy! When I have a free afternoon, I love taking my dog, Chloe, for a hike at Runyon Canyon. Spending time with my friends and family is also very important, and I love nights in with my girlfriends watching movies and eating frozen yogurt
Do you see yourself returning to TV in any respect in the future? And what kind of project would you want to be involved in? ?
As of now, I have no plans to return to television. That being said, I have learned to never say never (yes, I did just intentionally quote Justin Bieber).
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I am not sure where I will be five years from now. I hope that I will still be doing something that I love, and that I will be as happy as I am today.

Teen Vogue has admitted to working on a television project, but no details have been revealed. Meanwhile, Vogue documentarian R.J. Cutler is also working on a new television project with casting by Vinnie Potestivo, who put out a call searching for "Designers, Stylists, Models, Photographers, Fashion Bloggers, Hair/Make-Up Artists, Accessories Designers or any other field directly associated with Fashion." We hear that Cutler's show is connected to Teen Vogue — which just hired ex-reality-show star and fierce publicist Erin Kaplan from Elle — and that casting agents are having a hard time finding actual fashion people willing and able to make the time commitment required for the project. We also hear that they've reached out to at least one well-known fashion blogger, who doesn't seem likely to bite.

After five and a half years as Elle's publicist, including a starring role on MTV's The City, Erin is leaving the magazine for Teen Vogue, she announced in an e-mail to her contacts today. She starts Tuesday and will be replacing Eleanor Banco
as senior director of PR
While it could just be that Kaplan’s really good at her job and put in a good amount of time at Elle and is ready for a change to a different glossy with a different publisher, we’ve got a hunch Kaplan’s strong TV chops might have something to do with it. Teen Vogue‘s Amy Astley mentioned a little while back that the mag was developing a TV show. Kaplan proved herself to be a dynamic and engaging character on the City and she’d be an asset to a similar show.
Plus it only seems fair since City alums Olivia Palermo and Whitney Port both have shows in the works.

Who's That Girl? Whitney, 25, recently starred in the MTV reality show The City. Her first book, True Whit, a lifestyle how-to guide for girls, hits shelves this month.

Styling Tip: "I'm bigger on top and smaller on the bottom. I downplay my 32D chest by wearing oversize tops and show off my legs with tight jeans. As a teenager, I felt awkward being so lanky, but now I take advantage of my height and embrace it."

Teen Vogue just named their 50 best dressed women of 2010. Here's the result...
1. Alexa Chung 2. Emma Roberts 3. Carey Mulligan 4. Kate Bosworth 5. Lea Michelle
6. Camilla Belle 7. Kristen Stewart 8. Taylor Swift 9. Olivia Palermo 10. Rachel Bilson 11. Natalie Portman 12. Victoria Justice 13.Whitney Port 14. Miranda Cosgrove 15. Nicola Peltz 16. Emma Watson 17. Amanda Seyfried 18. Chloe Sevigny 19. Leighton Meester 20. Keira Knightley
21. Freida Pinto 22. Anna Kendrick 23. Blake Lively 24. Shenae Grimes 25. Kelly Osbourne 26. Elle Fanning 27. Emma Stone 28. Selena Gomez 29. Florence Welch 30. Lauren Conrad 31. Dree Hemingway 32. Jessica Szohr 33. America Ferrera 34. Gillia Zinser 35. Katy Perry 36. Agyness Deyn 37. Mila Kunis 38. Nina Dobrev 39. Lily Collins 40. Rihanna 41. Margherita Missoni 42. Vanessa Hudgens 43. Keke Palmer 44. Sarah Hyland 45. Mia Wasikowska 46. Lucy Hale 47. Jessica Stroup 48. Amber Riley 49. Anne Hathaway 50. Sienna Miller

What do you think of their choices?
Personally I don't understand why Shenae Grimes made the cut, that girl lives in her sweats. It's odd to see her on the list and no trace of Kate Moss.

Lauren Conrad channels her inner 1950s good-girl in this new shot from the November 2010 issue of Teen Vogue.
The 24-year-old reality star and author dished to the mag about her new show, her new clothing line, Paper Crown, and her The Hills history. Check it:
On leaving the past in the past: “Everyone’s busy, and they live their own lives. I think what we really had in common was the show. Being on a show like that is a lot more than people think. You’re thrust into the spotlight. There’s all this pressure to act a certain way. It’s hard to adjust. You have to decide early on whether or not you’re willing to do that.”
On her new reality series: “It’s not going to revolve around my personal life. Filming the last two shows [The Hills, Laguna Beach], I never had the opportunity to show everything I was working for. This time the focus is going to be on my job, and while that’s still personal to me, I will also have a part of my life that can be mine.”

On her new line, Paper Crown: “It’s the idea of creating your own glamour. The focus will be on really great fits, fabrics, and details. It won’t be overly trendy—nothing that’s trying too hard. I’m very excited about it, but I’m also a little nervous. I’m doing it all on my own this time.”

{teen vogue march 2010 via studded hearts & tfs}

{emma watson for teen vogue via swank}

{made in Japan Photographed by Nick Haymes (Teen Vogue) via flickr}