"Homeboy wore combat boots to the beach." - Lauren Conrad

Best known for the hit MTV series Laguna Beach and The Hills, it's hard to think of Lauren Conrad as anything more.  In truth, she went to L.A. to study Fashion at FIDM before bagging an internship at Teen Vogue and Peoples Revolutions.

Lauren has designed her second line and I think it's beautiful.  Titled 'Paper Crown', here are my favourite picks from her look book (which I want in my hands).  

Simple, wearable and extremely chic.  This look could be teamed with knee highs and boots/penny loafers for an everyday look or wear with heels and a decent clutch for nighttime.  

Paper bag waists are huge this season and again this is an extremely wearable and customisable look.

A rather elegant maxi dress with a DVF-esc wrap around neckline.  

Leather is going to be a strong fabric through A/W '11 and as always a classic blazer can do wonders for any outfit.  I love the hat as a simple accessory, also.

When I saw this, I immediately thought of a ballerina.  I love the general floatiness to the outfit.

It's floral, need I say more? 

If you want to check out the rest of the look book click here.

My verdict:  An extremely versatile and feminine collection with a simple, buildable palette.  

I'm definitely going to purchase some of these garments when I get my first maintenance grant installment next term!