Now that I have found a Polyvore-like website, prepare to be sick of me because I am about to become fully obsessed with making photo collages of outfit inspiration. Consider this your warning.
I am currently on a HUGE The Hills re-watch and completely forgot just how much I loved Lauren Conrad’s style. Honestly, looking back at her outfits from 2006–2008, I am shocked by how many of them still feel completely relevant today. There is something about her wardrobe that feels timeless rather than trendy, and I would genuinely wear so many of her looks today without changing a thing.
If you look closely, Lauren always had a very strong foundation to her personal style. There was a signature beauty look that almost never changed: short red, nude or black nails, perfectly tousled blonde hair, usually with either a little side twist or a middle part, defined eyeliner, and, of course, a Chanel bag. The beauty and accessories stayed consistent while the outfits themselves rotated around that formula.
And that is really what made her style so good. She would fluctuate between a pretty feminine dress and a much more casual combination of skinny jeans and a blouse, but somehow everything still looked distinctly like Lauren. Nothing felt overly complicated or like she was trying too hard. It was polished, feminine, slightly preppy, and very California in the best possible way.
Watching The Hills again has also reminded me that a lot of what we considered quintessentially “2000s” Lauren Conrad fashion has actually aged incredibly well. The skinny jeans, simple blouses, ballet flats, little dresses, oversized sunglasses, delicate jewelry and structured handbags could easily be pulled from her 2007 wardrobe and dropped straight into 2026.
I think that is what I love most about her style: she had a very recognizable uniform, but she knew how to make it feel fresh without constantly reinventing herself. Lauren was never chasing every new trend. She simply knew what worked for her, and honestly, that is probably the ultimate fashion lesson.
And, of course, we cannot talk about Lauren without talking about the business empire she built alongside the fashion. This is actually why I incorporated her book into the collage. She was incredibly business savvy and used The Hills as a platform to build a brand far beyond television. Books, clothing, makeup and so much more followed. Looking back now, it is pretty impressive to see how intentionally she turned her personal style and television presence into an actual business empire.
Are you still inspired by Lauren Conrad’s style just like I am?
XO, Marilou Isabel
