Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice, 17, invited UsMagazine.com along as she tried on dresses for The Teen Choice Awards.

“I think I’m looking for a dress that doesn’t take itself too seriously,” the Victorious star tells Us in the video (watch above). “Something that’s fun and flirty but also makes a statement.”

Victoria Justice: Hollywood’s New Teen Queen
She’s got girl-next-door charm, classic good looks, and a hit show on Nickelodeon—but Victoria Justice is just getting started.
by Danielle Nussbaum

Two minutes after sliding into a booth at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant in New York City’s London hotel, Victoria Justice announces she’s getting fish-and-chips and that we absolutely have to share the carrot cake for dessert. “It’s ridiculous!” she says, and leans back against the banquette. Even though she’s dressed in dark J. Brand jeans, a long gray tee from Express, and Steve Madden army boots, Victoria might as well be wearing a neon safety vest—this girl was born to stand out.

The seventeen-year-old, whom Perez Hilton anointed Teen Queen on his Web site in April, is gradually warming up to the new moniker, but she’s no overnight success. She started doing commercials at eight years old, and after guest stints on Gilmore Girls and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, the actress landed a role as a series regular on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101, which catapulted her into the spotlight. She has since become a proud alum: Her hit show, Victorious, in which she stars as Tori—a reluctant triple threat who ends up at a high school for the arts—has been routinely trumping Disney favorites like Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place. And it’s all because of Victoria. Read more…

10 Things You Should Know About Victoria
Sweet Success: Victoria started out her career doing commercials, like Cinnamon Toast Crunch in 2004.
TV Land: Before landing her starring role in Victorious, Victoria guest starred on TV shows like Everwood and Gilmore Girls.
Go for the Gold:She has been nominated three times for a Young Artist Award, scoring two wins: “Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series” for Zoey 101 in 2006 and 2007.
50/50: Victoria is half Puerto Rican and half Irish.
I Scream, You Scream!: Her favorite ice cream flavors are Pistachio at Baskin Robbins and Cake Batter from Cold Stone.
Born Ready: Victoria was born in Hollywood, Florida on February 19, 1993.
Music Men: Some of her favorite artists include James Brown, The Shins, and Prince!
Going Solo: Victoria is working on her debut solo album, to be released next year.
Treasure Hunting: Victoria doesn’t consider herself a huge designer girl. Instead she prefers to search for unique secondhand and vintage pieces.
Boy Story: Victoria is rumored to be dating British actor Nicholas Hoult.

Random Facts
On celebrity crushes: “Rob Pattinson is hot. Who wouldn’t want to make out with him? He’s so understated cute.”
On wanting to work with Kristen Stewart: “I don’t care what people say—I just love her.”
On competition: “People always ask me, ‘Is there a rivalry between the Nickelodeon and Disney stars? Do you guys hate each other?’ Like everyone has to be on one team.”
On Selena Gomez: “We’re both half-Latin, and people put us in the same category.”
On her role model: “[Sandra Bullock is] absolutely beautiful, but she’s so goofy and doesn’t take herself too seriously.”
On-screen romances: “Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Nicholas Hoult—and Danny DeVito.’
On hanging with the boys: “I’m a guy’s girl. In this industry, it’s hard to find a solid girlfriend. I’d love to have tons, though. I’d kill for it!”
On the social scene: “I’ve never been a partier. So many girls only care about guys and looking good all the time. I just thought that was so boring.”
On her childhood: “I used to be such a nerd.”
On her personal style: “I hate sequins, sparkles, and pink.”
On the industry: “I was getting way too affected by, like, executives who would say, ‘Stand up straight, smile, do this and that.’ So I decided that no matter what anyone tells me, I’m just going to be true to myself.”
On pressure: “Everyone wants me to be perfect, but I am so far from perfect!”

Hi After watching that video, I’ve realized I can’t pronounce “recommend”… that’s embarrassing haha

Yesterday, Victoria Justice uploaded a new video wishing all of her fans a happy 4th of July. She looks absolutely gorgeous! Don’t you just love her laugh? Be sure to check out the video above.

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