While designing was a dream since childhood, not even Lauren herself imagined that she would one day be a best-selling author.

But in 2009, she added that title to her ever-expanding repitoire. This new evolution naturally progressed out of her penchant for the creative process, and she signed a three-book deal with Harper Collins and began her first attempt at penning a full-length novel.

That attempt proved extraordinarily successful: her first book, LA Candy was released in June of 2009 and remained at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List for seven weeks, spending 16 weeks on the list total. Her subsequent novel, Sweet Little Lies, was released in February 2010, and also went to #1. It stayed at #1 for three weeks, and spent 12 weeks on the list total. While Sweet Little Lies was in the tip spot, the paperback version of LA Candy was released and also rocketed to #1. As a result, Lauren had the amazing honor of simultaneously holding a #1 position in both the hardcover and paperback categories!

Now, Lauren has completed a style guide to be released later this year, and is completing the final installment of her original trilogy.  Lauren has said that she had no idea how much she would love writing, and is already looking forward to starting another book. From the look of her sales, her fans can’t wait either.

The producers of Twilight have picked up Lauren’s book series for a movie, which is currently in its initial stages.

From 2007 to 2010, Lauren Conrad was also the official spokesperson for mark, a beauty and fashion boutique brand of Avon Products, Inc., that provides young women with the unique opportunity to create their own entrepreneurial platform for business. In 2008, she helped launch the m.powerment campaign, which seeks to educate young women about abusive relationships and the potential impact they can have on their lives, while also teaching them to recognize the signs of healthy relationships. Lauren is committed to helping empower young women to take a stand against dating abuse and partner violence.