Olivia Palermo: 'The City' Is a Business Decision Filed under ( England, Johannes Huebl, London, New York City, Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port )

Olivia Palermo made a name for herself on the reality show The City, and says her decision to take part in it is a "business decision". She stars alongside Whitney Port and said doing so is just part of her career path.

She explained: "It is absolutely not reality. This is a business decision. I can learn from it. It adds entertainment value. I know my focus. I have a long-term plan, so I don't get stuck in the moment."

The brunette beauty - who is currently dating male model Johannes Huebl - revealed she doesn't plan to stay in reality television forever and will eventually move into the world of fashion design. She told Tatler Magazine: "I want to act, model, try it all. Designing a collection will come in time."

However, the 24-year-old star admitted she prefers spending time in London to her native New York, as she believes British people are more genuine. Olivia added: "People are always looking for the negative and not focusing on the positive. In New York people can be too accepting too quickly. In London, people are slower to accept you, but once they do, you can have deeper relationships." 

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Olivia Palermo & Johannes Huebl: West Village Filed under ( Johannes Huebl, Olivia Palermo, West Village )

'The City' star Olivia Palermo and boyfriend Johannes Huebl stroll through the West Village.

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Olivia Palermo & Johannes Huebl: Hogan Models Filed under ( Hogan, Johannes Huebl, Olivia Palermo )

Not only is Olivia Palermo a designer, but she's a model, too! The 24-year-old star of The City posed for the fall campaign for the label Hogan, which makes cute (but expensive) bags, clothes, and shoes, and the photos just came out today.

Olivia looks so pretty and relaxed in the picture! It must be because of her warm winter clothes. Or maybe it's because she's snuggled up next to her model boyfriend, Johannes Huebl, who is sitting on the far left.

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Olivia Palermo & Johannes Huebl: "The Big C" Filed under ( Cinema Society, Donna Karan, East Hampton, Johannes Huebl, Olivia Palermo, The Big C )

Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl attended the Showtime with The Cinema Society screening of "The Big C" at the private home of Donna Karan on August 7, 2010 in East Hampton, New York.

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