30 Times Lauren Conrad Embodied Your Life Goals
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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.
When She Became the Standout Star of Laguna Beach
The Stephen-LC-Kristin Cavallari love triangle was a big deal back in the day.
When She Cozied Up to Stephen Colletti
Fast forward to 2014, when Lauren and Stephen linked up for their high school reunion!
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.
When She Had a Big 21st Birthday Party
Heidi Montag and Audrina Patridge attended the 2007 bash.
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.
When She Won a Teen Choice Award in 2008
Favorite female reality star, naturally.
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.
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.
When She Threw Out the First Pitch at a Dodgers Game
Note: she even makes baseball gear look chic.
When She Added "Author" to Her Résumé
When Lauren released her first novel, LA Candy, it became a bestseller.
When She Posed For a Portrait With Brody Jenner
Let's face it: you can't help but crush on Brody Jenner.
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.
When She Partied to Celebrate the Hills Finale
. . . And knew that was just the beginning.
When She Signed Copies For Not One, but Two Books
See: Lauren Conrad Style and Sugar and Spice.
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.
When She and Lea Michele Were Oh So Chic at Coachella
They basically looked like they were starring in a magazine shoot.
When She and Her Pink Ponytail Published Yet Another Book
This time, it was The Fame Game.
When She Was a Fabulous Front-Row Regular
It's as if she stepped off the runway.
When — No Seriously — There Were More Books
The year 2012 brought Lauren Conrad Beauty and Starstruck, and then came Infamous. Phew!
When She Sweetly Announced Her Engagement
And put the perfect filter on that gorgeous ring shot, writing, "Best surprise ever."
When She Was So, So Pretty in Pink
It's like she physically can't take a bad picture.
When She and BFF Lo Were the Cutest Blond Duo
Most adorable (and chic) friends ever?
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"
She's also a New York Times bestselling author, a fashion designer, and the queen of Pinterest.