Audrina Patridge talks about her life and the pressures of Hollywood life

25-year-old Audrina Patridge's rise to fame all started when she befriended two girls who moved into her apartment complex, the Hillside Villas, in Los Angeles. Little did she know that her new friendship with Lauren Conrad [now 24] and Heidi Montag [now 24] would end up landing her a regular spot on the hit reality show The Hills and catapult her into the world of celebrity.

Since 2006, Audrina has been working on her portfolio which includes four seasons on The Hills, parts in four upcoming movies, and a deal with Diving Rights Denim. For the latter, she's positioned herself as co-designer and face of DVD. When I was an Intern at Vervegirl, our lovely former editor gave me the opportunity to sit down with this budding star just before she hit The Aftershow stage at MTV.

You landed a deal with Divine Rights Denim. Tell Us About the Jeans

Well right now, I'm am the face of the campaign. These jeans will make your butt look really good no matter what size you are. I mean they are very flattering on every size and the jeans, depending on the stitching and the coloring, will make your thighs look small and make your hips and butt look really good. Also the black jeans don't fade and that's what I really loved about them.

Note: Divine Rights Denim is available at Le Chateau here in Canada!

You're obviously a fashionista, are there any key elements that you add to your outfit to give it that extra hit of glam - like a favorite ring, earrings or bracelets?

I always wear these three rings almost every single day. [Pointing to rings] This one says faith on it, this one my mom picked out for me, and this one I recently bought. I love them.

How do you handle the pressure in Hollywood to look and dress a certain way?

It's hard because you walk outside and sometimes you'll be in ripped up jeans and a t-shirt. Next thing I know I'll be in the tabloids and it'll say Audrina in ripped jeans, a fashion no-no. So I realized that I can't just throw on whatever when I go out because I know I'll end up in the tabloids.

How do you keep in shape?

I'm very active and I try to eat healthy; I eat a lot of fish, sushi and a lot of vegetables. I stay away from sweets, I don't like dessert, and I don't like soda. I just hate going to the gym so I always find things that are outside. I'd rather go running or hiking in LA.

What's on your iPod right now?

Britney Spears, Rihanna, Madonna; all the girly upbeat music that just makes you want to move. Dangerous Muse, The Faint, I have that on there, it's upbeat.

Do you have a favorite band right now that you can't stop listening to?

I love Kings of Leon right now.

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Yvonne Ivanescu
		About the author:
		A self-proclaimed travel fanatic, Yvonne has had the opportunity to travel to many amazing and exotic countries over the years. Her favorite spot overall was her unforgettable trip to Egypt. Her journey to Paris was particularly special, as it was the Journalism School at Sciences Po that reignited her passion for writing and journalism. Since returning from France, Yvonne has interned at Vervegirl Magazine and MTV Canada while freelancing for a number of other publications. She has an Honors B.Soc.Sc in International Studies with a minor in Spanish and French and is currently pursuing her Masters in International Development and Globalization with a Specialization in Women's Studies.
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