We can always count on Lauren Conrad [1] to appear put together and polished. When she wears dresses, she always veers toward looks that are sweet and girlie, with a hint of prep. And, OK, it's not like LC was always so perfectly demure. But she's come a long way since her high school days [2], and she's managed to transform her signature style for the better. That's why we love to see Lauren sporting pared-down, casual outfits on the streets that give off similar vibes to her fancier attire. (Read: the tucked-in blouse and crisply cuffed jeans.) On that note, scroll down to pick up all the pieces you need to work Conrad's killer styling tips.

Lauren paired her luxe, arrow-print button-down with skinny denim and smoking slippers in a graphic pattern. Her oversize orange clutch worked as a neutral to both highlight her tortoise Céline Havana sunglasses and break up black-and-white graphics.