Kristin Cavallari's Style Evolution, From Cali Girl To Sleek Mom

From halter tops to floor-length gowns, this is a true transformation.

It seems like it was only yesterday when Kristin Cavallari made her debut on MTV's "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" as the sharp-tongued high schooler who the boys loved and girls loathed. You wouldn't even guess that the teen was born in Denver, CO, with her blonder-than-blonde lob haircut, crop tops and light-wash jeans that looked more like a California girl's uniform. But it was only a matter of time before Cavallari outgrew her "Hills" persona and wardrobe.

Now a wife and mom of three, Cavallari turns heads wearing her long bob with lived-in roots, sophisticated minidresses and sleek pointy-toe pumps. And it seems as though she's say goodbye to faux tans for good!

In celebration of Cavallari's 29th birthday on Jan. 5, we're taking a walk down memory lane with the reality star-turned-designer's style evolution. Keep scrolling down to check out her most memorable outfits.

2004
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At MTV "Laguna Beach" cast portraits shoot.
2005
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At Pioneer Electronics Automotive Navigation Systems Launch Party in Hollywood, California.
2005
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At the Los Angeles Premiere of "Undiscovered" at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California.
2005
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At Teen People Celebrates its Artists of the Year Issue in Hollywood, California, United States.
2005
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At Maxim Magazine/Bloomingdales' Celebrate The November Issue in Hollywood, CA.
2005
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At Motorola's Seventh Anniversary Party to Benefit Toys for Tots in Hollywood, California, United States.
2005
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At PETA's 15th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California.
2006
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At the Max Azria Fall 2006 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at Bryant Park in New York City.
2005
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At the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot in Culver City, California.
2006
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At the Warner Bros./InStyle Golden Globe after party held at the Oasis at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
2006
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At the Jill Stuart Fall 2006 fashion show at the New York Public Library during Olympus Fashion Week in New York City.
2006
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At the Luca Luca Fall 2006 fashion show at Bryant Park during Olympus Fashion Week in New York City.
2006
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At "A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival" sponsored by Disney to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Brentwood, California.
2006
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At the 14th Annual Elton John Academy Awards viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California.
2006
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At the Entertainment Weekly and Matrix Men upfront party at The Manor in New York City.
2006
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At the 19th Annual Kid's Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, California.
2006
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At the premiere of Fox Searchlight's "Thank You For Smoking" at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, California.
2006
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Backstage at BCBG Max Azria Spring 2007 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at the Tent in Bryant Park in New York City.
2006
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At the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California.
2006
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At the launch of the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
2007
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At the premiere of the film "Yellow" at The Landmark Theatre in the Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
2007
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At the Rock & Republic Spring 2007 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at Cipriani in New York City.
2008
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On the red carpet for the Muchmusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada.
2008
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At the premiere of 20th Century Fox's "Marley & Me" held at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California.
2008
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At the premiere of Paramount Picture's "Cloverfield" at the Paramount Pictures Lot in Los Angeles, California.
2008
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At the premiere of Dreamworks' "Eagle Eye" at the Mann Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California.
2008
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At Los Angeles Confidential Magazine's Pre-Emmy Party at Les Deux in Los Angeles, California.
2008
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At the after party for the premiere of 20th Century Fox's "Max Payne" held at The Stork in Los Angeles, California.
2009
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At the premiere of Paramount's "Star Trek" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, California.
2009
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At Star Magazine's First Annual Young Hollywood Issue at the Apple Lounge in Los Angeles, California.
2009
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At the Breeders' Cup Winners Circle event in Los Angeles, California.
2009
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At Dolce & Gabbana's celebration for Fashion's Night Out in New York City.
2009
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At the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood Event in Los Angeles, California.
2009
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At the "Rock the Kasbah" event hosted by Sir Richard Branson and Eve Branson in Los Angeles, California.
2009
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At the 16th Annual Race to Erase MS event themed "Rock To Erase MS" in Century City, California.
2010
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At MTV's "The Hills" Live: A Hollywood Ending Finale at The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California.
2010
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At the premiere of Screen Gems' "Burlesque" in Los Angeles, California.
2010
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At the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Salt" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.
2010
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Around Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
2010
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At the world premiere of Touchstone Pictures' "When in Rome" held at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, California.
2010
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At the Blackberry Torch launch party in Los Angeles, California.
2010
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At the screening of Screen Gems' "Country Strong" at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Beverly Hills, California.
2011
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At the premiere of Summit Entertainment's "Source Code" at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, California.
2011
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At Comedy Central's Roast of Charlie Sheen in Los Angeles, California.
2011
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At Ubisoft's "Just Dance Three" Launch Party in Los Angeles, California.
2011
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At the launch of Kiehl's "Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque" in Santa Monica, California.
2011
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At the premiere of Warner Bros. "Something Borrowed" in Hollywood, California.
2011
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At Relativity Media's "Immortals" premiere presented in RealD 3 in Los Angeles, California.
2012
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At the premiere of Twentieth Century Fox's "This Means War" in Hollywood, California.
2013
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At Dillard's in support of her new line of Chinese Laundry shoes in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2013
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At the QVC Red Carpet Style Event in Beverly Hills, California.
2013
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Hosting the Bing It On Halloween Costume Challenge at Spirit Halloween in New York City.
2013
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At Magic Market Week as she presents her footwear collection with Chinese Laundry in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2014
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At the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California. AF)
2014
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At NBCUniversal's Summer Press Day in Pasadena, California.
2014
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At Michigan Avenue Magazine's Fall Fashion Issue Celebration With Kristin Cavallari in Chicago, Illinois.
2014
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At Tracy Paul & Company Celebrates Fashion's Best-Kept Secret Torrid in West Hollywood, California.
2014
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At the Kristen Cavallari Chinese Laundry event at Nordstrom in Chicago, Illinois.
2015
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At the Kristin Cavallari By Chinese Laundry presentation at Row NYC in New York City.

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