Lauren Conrad and pet dog share same taste in designer handbags

The reality TV star, author and designer told Women's Health that she was horrified when her two-year-old dog Chloe ran amok in her wardrobe.

She said: 'She ate two of my Chanel [handbags] and chewed the heel off a pair of boots right out of the box.”

But the former Hills star – who appears on the front cover of the latest issue of the US fitness magazine – said she sought the help of a 'fashion doctor' who repaired the damage.

The 24-year-old California-native didn't go into detail about the 'doctor', but said: 'He was like a magician. He brought everything back to life.'

The TV star, who is currently promoting her third book Lauren Conrad Style, also revealed that when she's not writing and designing clothes, she cooks for herself and her room-mates, including one-time co-star Lo Bosworth.

She said: 'I like to know exactly what's being put into my food. And it's nice to come home at the end of the day and cook with your friends.'

To work off the calories, she added that she likes to go kayaking, hiking and playing tennis with friends near her Los Angeles apartment.

She said: 'None of us are any good, but there's a lot of running around just trying to hit the ball… Anyway to make a work-out feel like playtime is great.

“The stress just melts away.'