30 Times Lauren Conrad Embodied Your Life Goals

In her evolution from MTV reality star to designer/author/businesswoman, Lauren Conrad has definitely had her fair share of enviable moments. There's her bestselling books, her fashion empire, her supercute husband, and don't even get us started on those gorgeous wedding pictures! Before all that, though, fans adored her on Laguna Beach and The Hills — not only for her relatable personality, but also for her style. To celebrate Lauren Conrad's 30th birthday, take a look at her cutest social snaps, then relive 30 times she basically embodied your life goals.

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When She Became the Standout Star of Laguna Beach
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When She Became the Standout Star of Laguna Beach

The Stephen-LC-Kristin Cavallari love triangle was a big deal back in the day.

02
When She Appeared on MTV's TRL
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When She Appeared on MTV's TRL

And totally rocked jean capris.

03
When She Cozied Up to Stephen Colletti
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When She Cozied Up to Stephen Colletti

04
When She Attended the MTV Movie Awards With the Crew
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When She Attended the MTV Movie Awards With the Crew

Spotted: Jason Wahler.

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When She and Heidi Stepped Out For the 2006 MTV MVAs
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When She and Heidi Stepped Out For the 2006 MTV MVAs

It was one of her earliest red carpet moments, and she already posed like a pro.

06
When She Had a Big 21st Birthday Party
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When She Had a Big 21st Birthday Party

Heidi Montag and Audrina Patridge attended the 2007 bash.

07
When She Seemed to Attend Every Hollywood Event, Ever
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When She Seemed to Attend Every Hollywood Event, Ever

Lauren, Audrina, Whitney Port, and the rest of the Hills gang made a whole lot of appearances between 2006 and 2010.

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When She Won a Teen Choice Award in 2008
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When She Won a Teen Choice Award in 2008

Favorite female reality star, naturally.

09
When She Shared a Moment With Chace Crawford
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When She Shared a Moment With Chace Crawford

The pair hit the stage together at the 2008 MTV VMAS, and oh, to have Chace Crawford give you that look.

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When She Got to Present at the 2008 Emmys
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When She Got to Present at the 2008 Emmys

And looked gorgeous doing it.

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When She Hit the Runway at Her Lauren Conrad Collection Fashion Show
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When She Hit the Runway at Her Lauren Conrad Collection Fashion Show

It was 2008, and her bestie Lo Bosworth was in the audience, of course.

12
When She Threw Out the First Pitch at a Dodgers Game
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When She Threw Out the First Pitch at a Dodgers Game

Note: she even makes baseball gear look chic.

13
When She Added "Author" to Her Résumé
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When She Added "Author" to Her Résumé

When Lauren released her first novel, LA Candy, it became a bestseller.

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When Her Birthday Cake Featured Her Book Cover
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When Her Birthday Cake Featured Her Book Cover

Double the cool factor.

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When She Starred in a "Got Milk?" Ad
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When She Starred in a "Got Milk?" Ad

She's in good company when it comes to celebrities who've starred in "Got Milk?" ads.

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When She Partied to Celebrate the Hills Finale
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When She Partied to Celebrate the Hills Finale

. . . And knew that was just the beginning.

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When She Signed Copies For Not One, but Two Books
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When She Signed Copies For Not One, but Two Books

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When She Cemented Herself as a Halloween-Costume Pro
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When She Cemented Herself as a Halloween-Costume Pro

From Minnie Mouse to the tooth fairy, Lauren's had some really incredible Halloween costumes over the years.

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When She and Lea Michele Were Oh So Chic at Coachella
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When She and Lea Michele Were Oh So Chic at Coachella

They basically looked like they were starring in a magazine shoot.

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When She Was a Fabulous Front-Row Regular
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When She Was a Fabulous Front-Row Regular

It's as if she stepped off the runway.

23
When — No Seriously — There Were More Books
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When — No Seriously — There Were More Books

The year 2012 brought Lauren Conrad Beauty and Starstruck, and then came Infamous. Phew!

24
When She Pulled Off This Hat
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When She Pulled Off This Hat

Her Kentucky Derby style was on point in 2013.

25
When She Ruled the Red Carpet
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When She Ruled the Red Carpet

So many style points.

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When She Sweetly Announced Her Engagement
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When She Sweetly Announced Her Engagement

And put the perfect filter on that gorgeous ring shot, writing, "Best surprise ever."

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When She Was So, So Pretty in Pink
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When She Was So, So Pretty in Pink

It's like she physically can't take a bad picture.

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When She and BFF Lo Were the Cutest Blond Duo
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When She and BFF Lo Were the Cutest Blond Duo

Most adorable (and chic) friends ever?

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When She Had the Most Beautiful Wedding
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When She Had the Most Beautiful Wedding

Seriously, though, have you seen Lauren's wedding pictures?

Bottom Line: She's Way More Than "the Girl Who Didn't Go to Paris"
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Bottom Line: She's Way More Than "the Girl Who Didn't Go to Paris"

She's also a New York Times bestselling author, a fashion designer, and the queen of Pinterest.