Lauren Conrad recently attended Animal Fair Media’s 2008 Annual “Paws For Style” at Arena in New York City on Tuesday. Since then, controversy has erupted as to whether or not the charity funded her trip to New York City.

Lauren responded on Wednesday via her Myspace Celebrity blog:

“I would like to address some of the internet rumors regarding what happened at an event I attended in New York on Tuesday. I was invited by Animal Fair Magazine to attend a charity event, ‘Paws For Style’ fashion show. I have always been a supporter of animal causes. I own 2 rescue animals and this sounded like a great event. I agreed to pose for the cover of the magazine, host the event, do press at the event and donate clothing, all of which I did. I was not aware of any other commitments. I was not paid to attend the event and my hotel room was donated to the charity. I also made a voluntary donation to the Humane Society for more then the cost of my airfare so there would be no expense to the charity. I have always been responsible and keep my word on all commitments. I am extremely hurt and disappointed that Wendy Diamond would go to the press and attack me with untrue statements. Anyone who knows me, knows this is not the kind of person I am or who my parent’s raised me to be. It’s just embarrassing that people are saying these things about me. I was trying to do a good thing and help out a charity by doing everything I agreed to do. I continue to support the Humane Society, as it is a wonderful organization.”

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Lauren Conrad attends Animal Fair Media’s 2008 “Paws For Style” at Arena on Tuesday in New York City.

Animal Fair is the first lifestyle magazine and website for animal lovers in support of fairness to animals. Each issue of Animal Fair is dedicated to highlighting non-profit animal organizations and their work.

L.A. boutique Kitson just dropped Lauren Conrad’s line because “Sales were lackluster,” Kitson owner Fraser Ross told NY Mag.

“Initially it was great.” Ross tried to get Conrad to do a personal appearance in the store but said her people couldn’t figure out a date. “They need to realize it’s no different than selling your album, your TV shows, your movies. You have to keep promoting it.”

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Christian Bale is flanked by Lauren Conrad (The Hills) and Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) at the premiere of The Dark Knight at AMC Loews Lincoln Center in New York City on Monday.

Emilie Hirsch and Maggie Gyllenhaal was also on hand for the festivities. (pictured inside)

75-year-old legend and co-star Michael Caine recently commented about his thoughts on who the best Batman actor of all-time, saying, “I think Christian is the best actor ever to play Batman. He’s also very lucky. He’s got the best writer and director ever for Batman, Christopher Nolan. That’s why I agreed to do it. I’d seen Memento and Insomnia so was a big fan of Christopher. Then I read Batman Begins and thought the script was brilliant.

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Lauren Conrad appears frenetic outside Coco De Ville in West Hollywood on Tuesday.

She was joined by Dancing with the Stars regulars Karina Smirnoff (former Mario Lopez flame) and Cheryl Burke.

The Hills star will be leaving her LA digs and hitting up a party this weekend at Lily Pond in East Hampton, New York. The festivities will be sponsored by Svedka Vodka. With the U.S. presidential elections comings up, the party will have a political theme where Lauren will reportedly be toasting to “put aside our differences in this hot political climate!”

Rock the vote!

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Lauren Conrad, star of MTV’s The Hills, visits a friend in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

LiLo, has reportedly been seen clubbing with Lauren recently, and if the friendship continues to grow, we could be seeing them together on The Hills!

Lindsay’s other option for getting into reality TV is her mom and sister’s reality show, Living Lohan.

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The Hills girls Audrina Patridge and Stephanie Pratt hold up American flags while celebrating the Fourth of July on Friday at at the DKNY Jeans Beach House in Malibu, Calif.

Their BFF pals Lauren “Lo” Bosworth and Lauren Conrad were also in attendance (both pictured below).

Audrina’s on-and-off-again boyfriend Justin Bobby and Dieter Schmitz from Laguna Beach also attended the party.

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Lauren Conrad does a little pre-holiday shopping at Barney’s New York in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

The 22-year-old actress/fashion designer was interviewed by Petra Guglielmetti of Glamour magazine who said she was, “Shockingly well-spoken considering the inane dialogue we generally see her involved in on ‘The Hills.’ Recited tons of stats from memory when describing the new m.powerment initiative.”

Lauren discussed her new fashion collection for Mark and their initiatives that donate proceeds from certain accessories from which go to charities which help to prevent violence against women.

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Lauren Conrad and current BFF Lauren Bosworth leave Crown nightclub in Hollywood on Wednesday.

The pair also stopped at CocoDeVille and other night clubs for their mid-week partying. Socialite Nicky Hilton was also on-hand for the festivities.

The 22-year-old actress was recently interviewed by Glamour magazine’s editor Petra Guglielmetti who described Lauren as, “Seemingly really sweet/almost a little shy. I wasn’t getting stuck-up vibes. When I needed to find the ladies’ room, she walked me there, despite 10 publicists who could have done so instead.”

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