It can be hard to feel like you have to start from scratch when you have invested so much time with a person, but shortly after my break up I realized something: I wasn't losing the chance to have love - I was getting the opportunity to do it all over again.
Lauren ConradReal relationships - the kind that were supposed to last but never did - were more trouble than they were worth.
Lauren ConradStaying physically active - walking or running every day - and eating healthily is the best way to stay fit.
Lauren ConradSo why don't you tell him you're sorry?" Gaby suggested. "Uh... because he probably never wants to speak to me again?" "How do you know? Do you have a fifth sense too?" Scarlett sighed. "No. And I think that's sixth sense." "No, I don't see dead people. It's different.
Lauren ConradI definitely aspire to be someone like Tyra Banks, who's created an empire for herself.
Lauren ConradI've found when all I'm eating is really fresh, healthy foods, I stop craving pizza and burgers.
Lauren ConradSome people are willing to betray years of friendship just to get a little bit of the spotlight.
Lauren Conradyou never make the same mistake twice. the second time you make it, it is no longer a mistake. it is a choice
Lauren ConradI've never felt a push to be stick thin. I work out and eat healthy, so mostly it's about being in shape and having energy.
Lauren ConradI used to think that diamonds were a girl's best friend, but now I realize it's carbohydrates. Seriously, I have a French baguette at home sporting a matching friendship bracelet.
Lauren ConradI used to get taxed on my allowance. Yeah, I've been taxed since I was a little kid. And at the end of the year I had to pick a charity to donate my taxes to.
Lauren ConradEveryone has that friend who's every day, like, 'I hate my nose, I hate my nose, I hate my nose.' You either need to come to peace with it and be like, alright, I hate it, but it's part of me - or change it. So I'm not against plastic surgery, I'm against plastic surgery when it doesn't really need to be done.
Lauren ConradI'm not old-fashioned when it comes to dating, but there's something nice about a guy pulling out a girl's chair and opening the door for her, even if it's just in the beginning.
Lauren ConradDuring holiday parties I end up recycling a lot of my cocktail dresses and just wearing a layering piece, like a blazer and tights, with it.
Lauren ConradI have always loved reading. Ever since I was a young girl I had a book by my bed and would get lost in the world of make believe.
Lauren ConradAs a designer, you are flattered to see anyone in one of your designs, whether it's on a red carpet or passing by you in the market. It's this wonderful little high every time.
Lauren ConradThere's always someone out there telling you your nose is too big or too small, or you're too fat or too thin, or they don't like your hair. In life, there's always going to be someone who doesn't like something about you, so you have to focus on what makes you happy about yourself. You're the only person you need to please.
Lauren ConradStay true to what you believe in and don't let people try to change that direction. Don't take no for an answer.
Lauren ConradIt's about empowering girls, You're gonna have bad boyfriends and best friends-turned-enemies. You need to be yourself, you need to work hard, and you'll get there.
Lauren ConradBlogging is a great way to show your talents and interests to prospective employers, while adding an edge to your resume. If you blog consistently it shows your dedication, passions and creativity - all of which are key attributes employers look for in job candidates.
Lauren ConradI've spent years saying no to things. It's important to be selective with both projects and partners.
Lauren ConradI try to never look back at how I dressed in the first few seasons of 'Laguna Beach' because it was pretty bad... head-to-toe bad.
Lauren ConradTake a moment each day to focus on the good, and then try to carry that with you throughout the day, because while bangs don't look good on everyone, confidence does.
Lauren ConradYou go to new places and it opens your eyes to different things you haven't seen before. Everything from colors, to silhouettes, to patterns - it just comes from everywhere.
Lauren ConradWhenever someone comes up to me and says, 'I'm having trouble shopping.' I tell them to pull out their 10 favorite, most-worn pieces, then build a wardrobe around them. Those staples are going to be different for everybody.
Lauren ConradI think the level of criticism you're under is never healthy. I think that's why lots of people in Hollywood end up in rehab. There are the ups and downs. I was never a fan of the attention.
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