We cover a lot of celebrity fashion all-stars, but if you had to pick a star to emulate, you can't go wrong incorporating elements of Lauren Conrad's summer style.

Not only can she dress for any occasion, her basic philosophies on accessories (sunscreen is #1) and makeup (less is more) are brilliant in their simplicity.

Contrast that with Heidi Montag and her ilk, or even to a lesser extreme, the many celebrities who feel they need to lather on layer upon layer of makeup 24/7.

Rather than the bimbo route, take your cues from a girl who knows how to do more with less, but still manages to look stylish in a wide variety of looks ...

SoCal native Lauren Conrad knows how to dress for summer.

She's a natural beauty, that's for certain. For more on the former Hills star's many warm-weather looks, click to enlarge tons more Lauren Conrad pictures ...