62 Essential Style Lessons From California Girl Lauren Conrad

Lauren was the picture of sexy sophistication at a Malibu Rum event in May — she wore a black collared dress with two thigh-high slits, which she paired with nude sandals and hot-pink lipstick.

Lesson from Lauren: make your monochrome look standout by incorporating a dash of sex appeal — like the perfectly placed slits in Lauren's maxi skirt.