Many people know Kristin Cavallari for her role on Laguna Beach, but there is much more to Kristin than meets the eye. In fact, you might be able to relate to the blonde bombshell more than you thought. I had the amazing opportunity to talk to Kristin about being single, acne, and her life before Laguna!
Gabrielle: Kristin, how has your style changed throughout the years?
Kristin: I wasn't aware of fashion that much and now I love fashion and trends. I'm figuring out my style right now. I want to go to like a Kate Moss, Sienna Miller type style now, and before it was beachy and casual style. Now I want to step it up and play with it more.
Gabrielle: Have you ever looked back at a past photo and thought, “what was I thinking?”
Kristin: *Laughs* My first red carpet event, when I didn't know how to stand. I had to be taught, because when I put my hand under my hip it was like under my boob, and really awkward. Also, I wore this dress to this VH1 awards show and it looked like an ice skater dress. It was picked out for me but I didn't say no. Actually, I didn't really like my hair that day either....
Gabrielle: What advice do you have for women who don't know how to make the most out of their outfit?
Kristin: Accessorize. When I'm wearing an all-neutral color outfit, I love to wear a big chunky bracelet or bright colored ring. You can also do it with or shoes and a purse too.
Gabrielle: In today's society, it is often assumed that to be beautiful, you must be "tall and skinny." What is your opinion on this?
Kristin: Not true, I'm short! You have to learn how to dress for your body type. Runway models wear things and it looks completely different on other people. I'm 5'3”, so everything fits different. You just have to find what looks good on you.
Gabrielle: What is a beauty product you cannot live without?
Kristin: Mascara. "Dior Very Black" mascara. And chapstick! In my purse right now I have “Smith lip balm Minted Rose.” Also, Neutrogena makeup remover, you can use on your whole face. It's a really great product.
Gabrielle: Some celebrities have weird rituals in their beauty regimen. Do you have any unusual tricks?
Kristin: No, nothing weird. I just take off makeup, moisturize, brush my teeth, etc
Gabrielle: Favorite moisturizer?
Kristin: Kate Summerville oil-free.
Gabrielle: How do you keep your body so perfect?
Kristin: Thank you! But it's not. I try to do yoga 2-3 times a week, I do “hot yoga”.
Gabrielle: Hot Yoga?
Kristin: It's where you go in a room for an hour and a half, and the room is 110 degree. It's very hard, but it's a very good workout. The days I don't do that, I go on the treadmill for 30 minutes and do light weights. I work out 4 to 5 days a week.
Gabrielle: Any special tips on snacks or workouts?
Kristin: For snacks, rolled up turkey and low fat cheese. Also, I always have some sort of balance bar or kashi bar in my purse in case there isn't healthy food. For workouts, I'm usually able to get to a treadmill.
Gabrielle: Did you have plans to get into acting when you were growing up or did it start when you were discovered in Laguna Beach?
Kristin: I always wanted to be. But I never thought it would be a realistic goal. I was living in Chicago, and didn't think it was something that would happen. But then Laguna Beach happened, and I decided I needed to move to LA and see where it took me.
Gabrielle: What were you up to before the show? What were your goals?
Kristin: I was going to go to college and study broadcast journalism.
Gabrielle: What do you have to say about girls who don't feel beautiful or worthy because they don't have a boyfriend?
Kristin: Oh my god! You don't need a boyfriend to feel beautiful! You have to be confident and love yourself before you can love anyone or anyone else can love you. It's easy for someone to say “your beautiful”, but if you don't believe it, than it doesn't even matter. Who says being single is a bad thing?!
Gabrielle: How do you feel about girls viewing you as their beauty idol?
Kristin: It's really flattering. It's cool.
Gabrielle: What is your daily beauty regimen?
Kristin: I wash my face with a dermatologist prescribed cleanser, moisturize, makeup and if it's sunny out, I put SPF 30 on my face.
Gabrielle: Was there a point in your life when you realized “I'm beautiful”? Did you have an awkward stage?
Kristin: Oh my god yes! I was not cute growing up. And I actually have really bad skin. When I got my period in the 6th grade, my face got really bad. By the end of high school I got some confidence. I moved to Laguna when I was a freshman, but I had moved 4 times between 8th grade and freshman year. It was hard, but it made me be outgoing and meet new friends. It helped me be confident.
Gabrielle: Are there any mornings you wake up and just don't feel beautiful?
Kristin: Of course. I have those mornings. I have those days!
This or that. Which do you prefer:
G: Long hair or short hair?
K: Long
G: Fake nails or natural?
K: Natural
G: Fake tan or real tan?
K: Real
G: A long walk or rock climbing?
K: Rock climbing. I love being outdoors.
Hot or Not:
G: Colored contacts?
K: Not
G: Super-long extensions?
K: Not
G:Robert Pattinson?
K: Not
G: Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Kristin: It's important to know that everyone's beautiful. Whatever size, hair color, whatever. I know how hard it is growing up and being in high school where everyone's immature and talking crap. It's important to listen to yourself and know your beautiful.
Many thanks to Kristin for taking the time to speak with me and sharing her tips! We are sure to see great things from her!
Gabrielle: Kristin, how has your style changed throughout the years?
Kristin: I wasn't aware of fashion that much and now I love fashion and trends. I'm figuring out my style right now. I want to go to like a Kate Moss, Sienna Miller type style now, and before it was beachy and casual style. Now I want to step it up and play with it more.
Gabrielle: Have you ever looked back at a past photo and thought, “what was I thinking?”
Kristin: *Laughs* My first red carpet event, when I didn't know how to stand. I had to be taught, because when I put my hand under my hip it was like under my boob, and really awkward. Also, I wore this dress to this VH1 awards show and it looked like an ice skater dress. It was picked out for me but I didn't say no. Actually, I didn't really like my hair that day either....
Gabrielle: What advice do you have for women who don't know how to make the most out of their outfit?
Kristin: Accessorize. When I'm wearing an all-neutral color outfit, I love to wear a big chunky bracelet or bright colored ring. You can also do it with or shoes and a purse too.
Gabrielle: In today's society, it is often assumed that to be beautiful, you must be "tall and skinny." What is your opinion on this?
Kristin: Not true, I'm short! You have to learn how to dress for your body type. Runway models wear things and it looks completely different on other people. I'm 5'3”, so everything fits different. You just have to find what looks good on you.
Gabrielle: What is a beauty product you cannot live without?
Kristin: Mascara. "Dior Very Black" mascara. And chapstick! In my purse right now I have “Smith lip balm Minted Rose.” Also, Neutrogena makeup remover, you can use on your whole face. It's a really great product.
Gabrielle: Some celebrities have weird rituals in their beauty regimen. Do you have any unusual tricks?
Kristin: No, nothing weird. I just take off makeup, moisturize, brush my teeth, etc
Gabrielle: Favorite moisturizer?
Kristin: Kate Summerville oil-free.
Gabrielle: How do you keep your body so perfect?
Kristin: Thank you! But it's not. I try to do yoga 2-3 times a week, I do “hot yoga”.
Gabrielle: Hot Yoga?
Kristin: It's where you go in a room for an hour and a half, and the room is 110 degree. It's very hard, but it's a very good workout. The days I don't do that, I go on the treadmill for 30 minutes and do light weights. I work out 4 to 5 days a week.
Gabrielle: Any special tips on snacks or workouts?
Kristin: For snacks, rolled up turkey and low fat cheese. Also, I always have some sort of balance bar or kashi bar in my purse in case there isn't healthy food. For workouts, I'm usually able to get to a treadmill.
Gabrielle: Did you have plans to get into acting when you were growing up or did it start when you were discovered in Laguna Beach?
Kristin: I always wanted to be. But I never thought it would be a realistic goal. I was living in Chicago, and didn't think it was something that would happen. But then Laguna Beach happened, and I decided I needed to move to LA and see where it took me.
Gabrielle: What were you up to before the show? What were your goals?
Kristin: I was going to go to college and study broadcast journalism.
Gabrielle: What do you have to say about girls who don't feel beautiful or worthy because they don't have a boyfriend?
Kristin: Oh my god! You don't need a boyfriend to feel beautiful! You have to be confident and love yourself before you can love anyone or anyone else can love you. It's easy for someone to say “your beautiful”, but if you don't believe it, than it doesn't even matter. Who says being single is a bad thing?!
Gabrielle: How do you feel about girls viewing you as their beauty idol?
Kristin: It's really flattering. It's cool.
Gabrielle: What is your daily beauty regimen?
Kristin: I wash my face with a dermatologist prescribed cleanser, moisturize, makeup and if it's sunny out, I put SPF 30 on my face.
Gabrielle: Was there a point in your life when you realized “I'm beautiful”? Did you have an awkward stage?
Kristin: Oh my god yes! I was not cute growing up. And I actually have really bad skin. When I got my period in the 6th grade, my face got really bad. By the end of high school I got some confidence. I moved to Laguna when I was a freshman, but I had moved 4 times between 8th grade and freshman year. It was hard, but it made me be outgoing and meet new friends. It helped me be confident.
Gabrielle: Are there any mornings you wake up and just don't feel beautiful?
Kristin: Of course. I have those mornings. I have those days!
This or that. Which do you prefer:
G: Long hair or short hair?
K: Long
G: Fake nails or natural?
K: Natural
G: Fake tan or real tan?
K: Real
G: A long walk or rock climbing?
K: Rock climbing. I love being outdoors.
Hot or Not:
G: Colored contacts?
K: Not
G: Super-long extensions?
K: Not
G:Robert Pattinson?
K: Not
G: Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Kristin: It's important to know that everyone's beautiful. Whatever size, hair color, whatever. I know how hard it is growing up and being in high school where everyone's immature and talking crap. It's important to listen to yourself and know your beautiful.
Many thanks to Kristin for taking the time to speak with me and sharing her tips! We are sure to see great things from her!
