Jean Lovin'

Photo Credit// Stephanie Fantauzzi
Top//Top Shop USA (similar here)
Soft Coat// LF Stores (currently on sale!)
Jeans// Top Shop Moto Grey Jamie Jeans 
Booties// Free Bird By Steve Madden
Tote Bag// JCrew 20% off with the code SHOPPING TIME
Gold Necklace// Double or Nothin All The Wire

Sunday Morning's are my favorite morning of the week. I'm an early riser, so when I get up in the morning and I'm ready to venture out for my first coffee of the day the streets of LA are empty and BEAUTIFUL! I'm especially excited when it's rainy and cloudy. It makes me so happy inside, it might as well be Christmas morning. Am I the only one in LA that loves it when it's not Sunny outside? 

After a fun Saturday night making a new friend and eating at SugarFish the bestie and I had a sleepover, woke up early on Sunday and drove to The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. for some delish bagels and iced coffee with coffee iced cubes.  Why doesn't every establishment make their iced cubes out of coffee?! I fully plan on making some vanilla coffee creamer iced cubes soon and trying those out! 

I'm dying for these Top Shop Moto Grey Jamie Jeans! They graze just above the ankles, which is such a flattering cut I think. I find that I prefer the look of cropped jeans over cuffed jeans lately. These may be close the most comfortable pair of jeans I own, and on top of that they are pretty reasonably priced compared to other brands like JBrand (always a plus to save a little money!). Do you have a go to favorite pair of jeans right now, or a favorite style? I'd love to hear!!

I've selected a few pair of cropped jeans I'm obsessed over right now, that you can shop! 

Cropped Denim

-Xoxo Becca

P.S. Spotted this out and about the other day, and wanted to share! Any thoughts?!

Malibu Cafe

Photo Credit// Mallory
Top// Paper Crown (purchased at the Paper Crown Rifle Paper Co. Pop up at the Grove)
Jeans//Leigh Skinny Jeans  Top Shop
Booties// Sam Edelman

Holiday weekends are everything right?! I had such a variety of little adventures. I saw 50 Shades of Grey (by myself) along with every other girl in the world and found it to be just as awkward as the first twilight movie, but at some level still entertaining. I popped by the PaperCrown and Rifle Paper Co. pop up shop at the grove, and when I say popped in I mean I waited for 90 minutes to get in. I bought the floral top I'm wearing in the picture above along with a pair of matching shorts, and the most precious white dress that I can't wait to shoot for the blog! It was obviously also wonderful to be in the same room as LC... don't tell me you you weren't a fan of hers from day one of Laguna Beach (Let the rain fall down and wash my feet....that song plays in my head everytime I think about that show). I saw American Sniper (I actually never go to the theaters, so two movies in 1 weekend is insane ) and sat next to the most adorable old man who ended up wanting to chit chat with me after the movie and told me some very entertaining stories. He used to be a manager for a lot of major rock and roll stars. He just had such a sweet spirit that really touched my heart at the moment. I hope he has a great week. 

The most exciting thing I did was head to Malibu Cafe with one of my besties Mallory from BadWolf Brunch. I stumbled upon it on Google, and it looked too cute online not to try! This must be the best kept secret in Malibu, I have never heard anyone mention it before but it is hands down my favorite place in Los Angeles. I felt like I was on a magical vacation and I just wanted to skip around and throw flowers everywhere. We brunched, we walked around the grounds, snapped a few photos, and rowed a boat in the cute little lake. Clearly a successful Monday. 

But really I highly highly recommend taking a day trip over to the cafe. I'm pretty sure this would also be a magical wedding spot. I can never pass up a good cheese board when im with Mal, I also got their signature cocktail #1 it had gin, strawberries, lime, and light and dark balsamic vingerette I think, got a yummy salad, and the highlight of the meal was roasting s'mores!! They were soooo yummy in my tummy. I'm trying to get sweets out of my system, because Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and I am giving up desserts (ahhh wish me luck!!!). 

Do you have a best kept secret in your town or city?! I'd love to hear about it. Hope you beauties had as nice of a weekend as I did. 

-Xoxo Becca

P.S. I couldn't find my PaperCrown top online anywhere but I put together a selection of floral tops that I currently am loving.

My Life In Yoga Pants

Photo Credit// Stephanie Fantasize
Top// Lorna Jane 
Yoga Pants//Lululemon
Shoes//Nike

Yoga pants are plentiful in my closet, and make me smile almost as much as cupcakes. While I clearly LOVE clothing, I almost never want to get dressed. I am an extremely lazy human being, I usually consider myself a lazy overachiever. I do just enough in life to be considered an over achiever...but really not a thing more. I love to sleep, I love to lay on my couch with my purple fuzzy Z Gallerie blanket, and I love to drink tea... those activities literally equal a perfect day in my mind (and i'll do this all while wearing yoga pants). I'm not the kind of girl that will do my hair and makeup and get all dressed up to make a trip to whole foods, go to a study group, or even to a movie.

Each time I buy a new pair of yoga pants, a sports bra, or a top I usually call my mom up on the phone as i'm walking out of the store with a renewed sense of excitement and commitment to my physical well-being. I just know as I'm handing over my credit card that I'll start making daily trips to Equinox and weekly trips to Runyon, I'll ask for a fitbit for my birthday and start keeping track of how many steps I take everyday. About an hour into wearing my new purchase...I know that none of that will happen. If you live in the LA area and you wanna drag me out to Runyon or a yoga class let me know! I've been walking a few miles a few days a week...so I'm starting to get there! I know i'm not going to have a fast metabolism forever. 

I became oddly obsessed with this bird while I was taking pictures and took like 50 of him

After I spent all day Saturday with Mallory from BadWolf Brunch I had a dinner date with my bestie Stephanie and a girlie sleepover at my apartment. We figured the only way to spend our Sunday was to head down to Malibu, grab a quick lunch at the Malibu Kitchen (their carmel apple bar is LITERALLY everything, I kid you not) and head to Zuma beach to take pictures and walk around. Obviously one of the best parts about being besties is sharing clothes and not caring what we look like around each other! So we decided it was a yoga pants kinda day, which worked out perfectly for me because i'd been wanting to do a post about this. She happened to not bring any clothes with her so I dressed her in a few of my favorites! 

 

Photo Credit//Me!

Top//Lorna Jane

Yoga Pants// Lululemon

Sports Bra// Lululemon

Shoes//Nike

Here are some of my favorite looks you can shop! 

Yoga Pants

  Sports Bras

Tank Tops

But really guys if you live in the LA area and you wanna take a yoga class with me or go to Runyon let me know!

-Xoxo Becca 

Oldie But a Goodie

Photo Credit// Stephanie Fantauzzi
Top// LF Robertson Blvd
Jeans// Express
Choker// LF Robertson
Shoes// Steve Madden
Star Bracelets// A Marketplace in Maui

I don't know about you, but I tend to keep things in my closet for wayyyyy to long. I really hate cleaning out my closet, it takes more time and energy then I feel like I have. The bright side to my lazy disposition and somewhat messy closet, is that every once in a while I stumble upon an old gem. I recently found these old jeans I got from Express when I was an undergrad at Baylor University. I probably haven't worn or thought about these jeans in five years!! I'm absolutely loving everything about them now, probably more then I did when I first bought them! 

After being gone for Thanksgiving and being sick with Strep AND a Sinus Infection for what seems like forever, this weekend was about watching Netflix and catching up with friends over coffee! I paired these newly found favorite jeans with an oversized black button down (that boyfriend look) with a sheer back, and a bunch of large bracelets for a more put together look. I also wore my favorite black velvet choker with a large cross, it really makes me feel like a product of the 90's. It was the perfect outfit to wear in order to be comfy but cute while still feeling slightly under the weather. 

Do you guys tend to save items in your closet for too long?! Have you recently found an old item of clothing that you now love more then when you originally bought it? I'd love to hear! Also don't forget if you want to be featured on my blog or instagram account on Wednesday's hashtag your pictures #llcstreetstyle or feel free to email me laprade.rebecca@gmail.com 

I've put together some similar looks below that you can shop! Have a great week beautiful people :)

Oversized Button Downs 

Similar Denim

-Xoxo Becca 

Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50

In an effort to delete some pictures on my phone since it has literally no storage left, I found this picture perfect moment from my trip to Aspen last Christmas. My mom and I took this magical sleigh ride with this delightful old man who sang christmas carols and brought us hot chocolate in a thermos. I felt like I was living a Lifetime Christmas Movie. I am already counting down the days until I make new holiday memories in Quebec this year! I imagine that it will look and feel like a Charles Dickens novel, and I will stroll around various Christmas markets and eat maple syrup on ice (If you can't tell I really romanticize things in my mind). 

Anywho... I know it can be shopping for presents can be quite stressful, time consuming, and expensive! So I put together some fun gift ideas for $50 dollars and under! 

Coffee Mugs/Tumblers 

I dont know about you, but i've been an avid collector of coffee mugs since I was 10. I'm always appreciative of a new coffee mug, here are a few online I found all under $20

Pajamas

I feel like I'm ALWAYS in need of more pajamas, and these pajamas are all under $30! 

Phone Accessories

I'm always breaking/getting bored with my phone covers and loosing my accessories, and I have a feeling i'm not the only one! 

Stationary/Organizational Products

Who doesn't need to get a little more organized?! There's no reason to not do it in style either :) 

Home Goodies

We are big kids now and need things for our apartments and homes!

What plans do you guys have for the holiday's?! I'd love to hear about it. 

-Xoxo Becca 

Cyber Monday

Hat// Free People
Top// LF Robertson
Skirt// LF Robertson
Tights// Free People
Knee socks// Free People
Shoes// Dolce Vita 

So originally I was going to do a Black Friday post and even mentioned it in an instagram post on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving night though in the middle of dinner I got really sick with a fever of like 103 (yuck!) and ended up having Strep and a Sinus infection, so i've been bedridden ever since...it's taking forever to get better!! So I thought instead of sharing some of my fav black friday sales, i'd show some good Cyber Monday deals! Hope all of you had a wonderful holiday with your loved ones. 

ASOS (click here) Use the promo code ILOVEMONDAYS to get 30% off your entire purchase!!

Bauble Bar (click here) Use the promo code CYBER 20 to get 20% off of your purchase

Piperlime (click here) Use promo code CYBERSALE to get 30% off the entire site, plus an extra 40% discount on sale items

Revolve (click here) you can get an extra 20% off of all final sale and new markdown pieces

Prism Boutique (click here) Use promo code ITSON10 to get 10% off of everything (this one ends at midnight tonight so it's not quite a cyber monday sale)

Windsor (click here) Use promo code QUIRKY to get 25% off of selected items (today only!)

Missguided (click here) Use promo code CYBER30 to get 30% off entire purchase

Modcloth (click here) Use promo code CYBERMONDAY to get 25% your entire purchase

H & M (click here) 30% off entire purchase + free shipping on all orders over $50

Intermix (click here) 20% off of full price items + free shipping

Shopbop (click here) Spend $250 save 15%, spend $500 save 20%, spend $1000 save 25%

-Xoxo Becca

Overall Love

Photo Credit// Mom
Overalls// Washed Denim Overalls
Top// Chaser High/Low Boxy Top
Steve Madden// Free Bird (similar here)
Necklace// All The Wire
Bracele// Lucky Brand

Top// LF Robertson
Overalls// LF Robertson
Shoes// Report Signature 

I have such a deep rooted love for overalls, so obviously I've been so happy that they have made a come back. I've been sporting them since summer 13'. I remember one of the first pair of overalls I had as a child that I literally couldn't live without and continued wearing them even as they were way to short. They were a dark washed long pair with Esmeralda on the front. They were everything!

I've linked a few of my favorite pairs of overalls below! Hope all of you guys have a beautiful Thanksgiving!! I can't wait for all the sweet potatoes my tummy is going to consume.

-Xoxo Becca

November Necessities:It's all about the Accessories

November means it's holiday season! I start dreaming about pumpkin pie, black friday, sugar cookie tea  (yes this is a real thing, and it's magical), what it's like to live in a city where leaves turn colors, and how every pair of tights I own from last year seems to have a run in them. This month for my necessities section i'm focusing on some of my faves/crave accessories and shoes. 

Hats

As you can tell from my blog and Insta feed if you've been following, i'm maybe a bit obsessed with hats. To be honest this obsession is very recent. Before I cut my hair a year ago, I never ever wore hats. With my shorter textured hair, hats have a whole new feel on me, and they really complete an outfit! They also honestly make me feel more comfortable when I take pictures for the blog and instagram. Here are some hats currently on my wish list. 

Tights/Socks

I have ALWAYS been a lover of tights and socks. When I was five my mom used to dress me in mis matched lacy and slouchy socks, in high school I wore knee socks everyday with my school uniform and doc martins, and now I see them as the perfect way to keep wearing that skirt or dress all year round. I love to layer socks over tights and each other and use them to add a pop of color or texture to an outfit. These are some of favorites that I find to be a must for my closet.

Over the Knee Boots/Sneakers

Every season I am on the constant look out for the perfect over the knee boot! I have absolutely been in love with them for the last few seasons, but find it a struggle to find ones that stay up on me all day long and don't start slouching. I think it may be time to invest in a pair of Stuart Weitzman boots, from what I hear they are perfection. I've also been starting to build a bit of a sneaker collection! I find that one of my favorite ways to wear them is with a simple leather skirt, sweatshirt, or tshirt. 

Bags

I really own a handful of bags and purses. I tend to just use the same ones over and over. I like to keep a big tote bag, small cross body bag, and a backpack or two. I also tend to stick with neutrals and blacks. In the last few months I've started to covet more and more purses, maybe i'll add some of these to my Christmas list! 

I know I haven't been keeping up with the blog in the last month, but when my applications are completed and submitted for grad school December 1st, I promise i'll get better! 

I have decided that I would like to a weekly street style section. I'd like to roam around town and take pictures and interview people who inspire my style, feature people from Instagram, and who send in email submissions! If you'd like to be featured send me an email (laprade.rebecca@gmail.com) with a picture of you in an outfit that makes you feel wonderful and confident, your name, occupation, and your current style must haves and must nots! Or you can tag me on instagram or #llcstreetstyle and every Wednesday i'll do a feature on my blog and Instagram. You guys can let me know if you love it and want me to keep it up, or I should ditch it. 

-Xoxo Becca 

Mad for Plaid

Hat// Janessa Leone
Flannels// Furst Of A Kind (bought at LF Robertson Blvd)
Coat//Millau (bought at LF Robertson Blvd)
Socks// American Apparel
Shoes// Sixty Seven Shoes

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I've been really focused on grad school applications. You may or may not know (I really need to make an about me page one of these days...) that I have my Master's in Clinical Psychology and I'm in the process of applying to Clinical Psych PhD and PsyD programs right now. Nothing makes a better application break then playing dress up and figuring out new outfits! Fall season is perfect for layering and experimentation. I'm loving the mixed plaid look, anyway I can rework plaids and flannels is a winner in my book. I also think oversized coats are going to be everything this season.

Shop similar looks and pieces here!

I would love to hear about your favorite ways to layer this fall!

-Xoxo Becca