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Lindsay's Leg Work
On Thursday, January 17th, actress Lindsay Lohan was seen spotted in cream So Low Cropped Leggings as she was shopping around Barneys NY in Beverly Hills. The leggings ($37) will be available at Bloomingdale's in about a month, but if you want them now, click here.

LC at Crobar
Despite the below freezing temperatures, an aura of warmth emanated Chicago’s Crobar.  A half dozen marines in full uniform were posted outside the club by a large, covered truck, which was continually being filled with donated toys, as generous party-goers made donations to the charity, Dreams for Kids.

At 11:00 a long, white Limousine pulled up and out bounded the sunny, California
girl-of-the-moment and star of MTV’s, the Hills, Lauren Conrad.  Laden with gifts and a big smile, she enthusiastically added her toys to the truck, while thanking the marines for their support to Dreams for Kids.

Defying the cold, Lauren even slipped out of her adorable red caplet
and posed on a red carpet in a sweet, little, black bubble dress with a velvet bow by Mason.  Her down to earth style came through in her casual, bouncy ponytail, rosy cheeks and glossy lips.

Lauren Conrad was on hand to lend her support to Dreams for Kids and to host the evening’s Holiday for Hope fundraiser. Dreams for Kids is a global children's charity which empowers young people of all abilities, inspires them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world. 

Once inside, Lauren generously fielded questions and we were quick to ask her about her style and fashion sense, which she described as laid back and relaxed.  She confirmed that her own clothing line, an embodiment of her California style, will be available in select stores starting in February.  When we asked her where she’d like to shop in Chicago, Lauren mentioned she hoped to pop into
E Street Denim in Highland Park.

But above all, Lauren highlighted how excited she was to be working with Dreams for Kids this holiday season. Her warmth and genuine passion for helping others was enough to thaw even the chilliest of Chicago nights.

-Kari Skaflen