Fed: Party Princess Paris all dressed down, but no gig to go to

AAP General News (Australia)
12-29-2008
Fed: Party Princess Paris all dressed down, but no gig to go to

By Melissa Iaria

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 AAP - Party princess Paris Hilton has touched down in Melbourne to
do what she does best - spend.

The petite heiress flew in first class from Los Angeles to a huge media throng and
a handful of adoring male fans.

She burst through the Melbourne Airport arrival doors about 10am (AEDT) wearing a pale
blue tracksuit with its hood pulled over her head, trademark giant sunnies and a red bag
bearing her signature statement, "That's hot".

She was accompanied by her younger sister Nicky, manager Mike Heller and new friend
Brittany Flickinger, who won the MTV reality show Paris Hilton's My New BFF (Best Friend
Forever).

Hilton told reporters she wants to relax, shop and check out the wares of Australian designers.

"We're just here, just shopping and relaxing," Hilton said as she bustled past media.

"We're just here to relax and enjoy Australia."

Celebrity snappers buzzed around her to capture their best shot as one star-struck
fan announced: "You Rock, Paris".

Nathan Lowe, from Melbourne's working-class west, was among the mainly male fans.

He left clutching a freshly signed copy of his 2004 FHM magazine, with Paris on the
cover after waiting two-and-a-half hours for the star.

"What's not to like?" he asked.

The Hiltons were whisked away in a waiting black Lexus while a silver Lexus was used
to carry a huge bevy of luggage.

Hilton will spend the night in Melbourne, but is here without a gig.

Organisers of her trip reportedly (EDS: News Ltd) failed to secure her an endorsement
deal in Melbourne, leaving her plenty of time to check out the city's shopping.

Her spokeswoman confirmed at this stage the star did not have any commitments.

Hilton will have a private dinner in Melbourne tonight and fly to Sydney tomorrow for
a New Year's Eve party at Sydney nightspot Trademark, which will be streamed over the
internet.

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