fashion week bryant park nyc Lauren Conrad

Unlike a certain other X17online blogger, I may not have a soft spot for Lauren Conrad, but I can (rather grudgingly) give her praise for a great outfit from time to time.

I was prepared to rip Lauren a new one for her judging gig on last night's episode of America's Next Top Model, but I'm so mesmerized by her outfit that I'm willing to go easy on the reality TV star/wannabe fashion desiger. LC's beautiful bronze Louboutins are right on the money, and I'm def digging the Chanel clutch and the chic updo. While the dress and belt combo isn't the first thing I'd pick, it looks wonderful on Lauren's figure, so A-plus for her.

Now, can we talk about what an evil wench she was last night on ANTM? Not only did she make a snide remark about Jennifer's eyes (duh, the poor girl has a condition called ptosis!) but she was totally playing little miss know it all, and I wanted to reach right into my TV and smack her.