Lauren Conrad Leather Pants Pictures in LA

Lauren Conrad stepped out of new LA hotspot Marcato di Vetro decked out in a sexy head-to-toe black ensemble complete with one of her favorite recent statement pieces, her leather pants, last night. LC was rolling solo as she walked to her car, but there are rumors that things are getting more serious with the guy in her life. LC is reportedly dating Derek Hough, and the two have been spotted out around together over recent weeks. Derek, meanwhile, is going strong on this season of Dancing With the Stars as he helps mentor his partner Ricki Lake, who partially credits Mr. Hough with the amazing 13 inches she's lost off her waist already. Lauren has yet to pop up in the audience to watch Derek perform on the show, but, hopefully, they'll have time for a double date with his sister, Julianne, and her boyfriend, Ryan Seacrest sometime soon.