Just Hillin': Audrina Makes Her Move Into Spotlight

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Just as season three of The Hills draws to a close, things are heating up for sideline star Audrina Patridge. Not only is she taking meeting to be brand ambassador of Kira Plastinina (nearly-minted on Robertson Boulevard), but she's abuzz-buzz-buzzing online, from her shopping habits to a big-screen debut:

1) IMDB: Fashionista reports that Patridge has landed a role as an unnamed "beach babe": "Audrina Patridge is set to be in an actual movie with actual actors and actual sets, unlike her real life on tv. She's playing a small part in Into the Blue 2, the sequel to the beach-diving movie where Jessica Alba and Paul Walker starred in extended mini-bathing suit scenes... we can't wait to see if she can carry the weight of the role on her shoulders. Next up: Scary Movie 19?" We already checked: this is not on IMDB yet. [Fashionista]

2) Fashion Kudos: Turns out Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is a fan of Audrina's style. While Lauren is "Holly Hobby" and "looks pretty good," Audrina is a "vixen," "reminds him of Padma from Top Chef," and is "gorgeous, tan, with long dark hair and a big smile, what doesn't look good on her?" Check out the vid here. [College Fashion]

3) Get AP's Look: Audrina bought 20 items from Harmony Lane boutique in Beverly Hills; through California Style, get 15% off is you buy anything from the long list of dresses, tops, bangles, etc. All you have to do is use the magic words "CaliforniaStyle" online or in-store—thereby admitting you not only pay attention to what she's wearing, but buy it too. [California Style]