Whitney Port
It would be incredibly easy to write off Whitney Port as a typical celebutante with a 24-inch inch waist and an IQ to match, but this statuesque star refuses to fit that mold. Despite the success of her two reality shows, The Hills and its spin-off, The City, Whitney is fiercely committed to following her life-long dreams.
It would also be incredibly easy - on Whitney's part - to exploit the fame she has earned by pursuing a career as a television personality or model. With her 5'10" frame and pretty face, Whitney could, like so many of her co-stars (cough, Audrina, cough) simply accept a few vapid movie roles, serve as the spokesperson for a brand, and coast through life with her million-dollar presence...but that just doesn't seem to be Whitney's style.
So what is Whitney's style? She's more than happy to answer that question herself, in her own personal blog. Whitney's official website is full of candid advice and snapshots of her personal style statements. She is currently posting a blog called "14 Days of Style", a place where she shares images of looks she's rocked, a description of when and why she chose the outfit, and a poll asking viewers whether or not they approve of the look. Word on the street is that the twenty-four-year-old actually manages and writes the blog herself. The blog is great, too - filled with coversational content, real-life advice, and the star's sage observations. Whitney really gained my respect by blogging about how unhealthy body image is such a major issue for girls today. In her words:
"It is not easy to be confident in this day and age and accept what our internal makeup has planned for us. Nor is it easy to neglect the indulgences that make life so tasteful. Everyone must, at some point or another, learn to accept how we were created and make a life choice to be healthy. Let's stop trying to compare ourselves to everyone else. Obviously, this is easier said than done, for self-security is not something that just appears one day, it is something we all need to work for
I admire Whitney because she knows exactly what she wants to do and is willing to work hard for it - namely, her own fashion line, "Whitney Eve." On this past season of The City, all of America watched Whitney struggle to launch her career as a designer. While I love her friend and co-star Lauren Conrad, I have to note that Conrad wasn't willing to let the cameras depict the less glamorous side of her life. We never got to see Lauren invest time into her line, nor did we witness anyone ever critiquing it. Whitney, on the other hand, seems committed to presenting a realistic portrayal of her life, both as a single girl in the city, and as a hard-working, surprisingly human fashionista.
Photo: MTV.com
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