KRISTIN CAVALLARI
The reality star-turned-shoe designer on her new collection and style in Chicago
She rose to fame as a drama-seeking high-schooler on MTV’s “Laguna Beach,” but these days, 27-year-old Kristin Cavallari is a full-fledged career woman, with a shoe line for Nordstrom in collaboration with Chinese Laundry and a recently launched jewelry line, Emerald Duv. Plus, she’s made the move from the Hollywood Hills to the Windy City to be with her husband, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, and their two adorable sons, Camden and Jaxon.
Game-day look
“I typically wear jeans or leggings with boots or booties and a Bears shirt; when it gets colder, big chunky sweaters. Pretty casual, but I always wear [shoes] with a little heel.”
Winter-weather style
“I like [Chicago style] because living in California you don’t have seasons, so you can’t wear boots, jackets, scarves. I love layering, so I love the fashion here — until about January or February, of course.”
In my free time…
“I just started working with a trainer and I’m so glad I did; he’s been kicking my butt. I realized how lazy I’ve gotten. I cook most nights — well, actually, I go through phases where for two weeks straight I’ll plan the meals out and put a lot of energy into them, and then I won’t cook for, like, a week.”
Family time
“It can be hard [to balance work and family]. I’m lucky because I can make my own hours, so I can work after the kids go to bed. If I’m going to be gone for a few days, I leave the kids [at home] because it’s too stressful to lug two little boys around, but the hardest part is having to say goodbye. Thank God for FaceTime!”