You probably own some Glossier in your make-up bag, but do you know that the founder Emily Weiss appeared on The Hills? Unless you're a beauty nerd, probably not. But for three episodes in 2007, Emily was a super hard-working Teen Vogue intern opposite Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port. Wild.
Fashion journalist Freya Drohan reminded us, as she shared a screenshot of Lauren and Emily on Twitter. ‘Let it never be forgotten that Emily “the Teen Vogue Super Intern” from The Hills went on to become Emily Weiss, founder of billion dollar baby Glossier,’ she wrote. ‘Never underestimate your interns! #TheHillsNewBeginnings.’ (Emily is not the only unexpected cameo, either - do you remember when Lady Gaga appeared in an episode in 2008?)
So, what happened to Emily after her apperance? Well, while working as a fashion assistant at Vogue, the 34-year-old launched her blog Into The Gloss in 2010 - and in 2014, she released the first four Glossier make-up on the blog. Since, the brand has since snowballed to include several other beauty products, including spin-off brand Glossier Play. ‘When I started Into The Gloss, I wanted to make beauty as much of an element of personal style as fashion,’ Weiss says on the website, talking about her brand. ‘As I interviewed hundreds of women, I became more and more aware of how flawed the traditional beauty paradigm is. It has historically been an industry based on experts telling you, the customer, what you should or shouldn’t be using on your face.'
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Check out 11 lessons that The Hills taught us about life below...
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- If you're REALLY upset, you'll cry a mascara tear
Remember when housemates LC and Audrina's friendship drifted apart? Lauren was so upset, she'd cried a mascara tear that become the gif to end all gifs.
- If You're A Bad Boyfriend, You're A Sucky Person
Trying to explain to your friend why her boyfriend is acting like grade A douche? Tell her he's a "sucky person". And normally these predictions turn out to be true. Because Spencer was essentially Satan, lest we forget.
- Don't Be A Shady Person
If you're not just "sucky" but you also pretend to be nice, you're a "shady" person. Don't pretend to be someone you're not.
- ALWAYS Go To Paris
When LC chose to spend her summer at the beach with her boyfriend Jason instead of going to Paris with Teen Vogue, she instantly regretted it. And Lisa Love didn't let her forget it.
- It's OK To Trip
Remember when Whitney Port tripped up on live TV, for the Vogue Oscars segment on Good Morning America? It was the cringiest thing ever, but she handled it like a pro. Life lesson: don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.
- Everyone Needs A Friend Like Whitney
Girlfriend has some serious wisdom to dish out over those long chats in the Teen Vogue fashion cupboard. Like - don't waste your time being angry at people, and sometimes just make sacrifices for the good of yourself.
- And Also Lo - Because, Real Talk!
She always grounded LC and was insanely blunt - sometimes you need that when you are over-agonising about boys and mates.
- Never Choose A Guy Over A Friend
Look where it got Heidi. LC would NEVER ditch a mate for a douchebag boyfriend who was constantly mean to her.
- Know What To Say When Your Friend Gets Dumped
Exhibit A: LC to Audrina when she was rid of Justin Bobby. "Homeboy wore combat boots to the beach". PREACH Lauren, preach.
10.When A Friend Does Something Terrible, Don't Keep Them In Your Life
LC was brutal - she wanted to forgive and forget Heidi.
- You Can Have Bad Taste In Men, But Still Dish Out Boy Advice
LC always seemed to date annoying perma-tanned bros with too white teeth, but she always seemed to know the right thing to say.
1. If you're REALLY upset, you'll cry a mascara tear
Remember when housemates LC and Audrina's friendship drifted apart? Lauren was so upset, she'd cried a mascara tear that become the gif to end all gifs.