Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images For COVERGIRL, Jamie McCarthy/WireImage, INFevents.com Lauren Conrad’s style has been on an upswing for seven years now (ever since she first appeared on MTV’s The Hills in 2004!) and there’s a few things we’ve learned from her fabulous feminine style. We sorted through thousands of images of LC to identify her signature fashion tricks, from braids and belts to skinny pants and evening-ready shorts.
Perfect Winged Eyeliner
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Lauren Conrad rarely goes out without expertly lining her lids with black eyeliner for a perfect cat eye effect. Conrad's trick: Bring the edges to a point at the outer corners, which opens up the eye and makes them look larger.
Cinch Your Belts
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Conrad loves to highlight her waist--she believes is there's no better ally than a great belt. Pair them with everything from draped dresses to minis to oversize tops to rein in voluminous fabric and create an hourglass shape.
Dress Up Your Shorts
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Conrad chooses shorts that transform an otherwise casual item into a perfectly dressed-up look. Try a flat-front black pair, which can translate into a great evening look with a pair of pumps and loose blouse.