Hilary Duff takes a step back in time in striped blouse and denim flares as she picks up an ice-cream treat 

Hilary Duff showed off a retro inspired look on Thursday when she stepped out to pick up an ice-cream in Los Angeles.

The beautiful actress and singer, 28, looked fashion forward in a striped blouse and flared jeans as she headed out into the sunshine.  

The Texas native opted to roll up a portion of her sleeves, whilst leaving her top button undone. 

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Cool mum: Hilary Duff, 28, was spotted rocking retro flares and a striped blouse as she picked up an ice-cream, in Los Angeles, California on Thursday

Cool mum: Hilary Duff, 28, was spotted rocking retro flares and a striped blouse as she picked up an ice-cream, in Los Angeles, California on Thursday

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Carrying her mouthwatering treat to the car, she successfully balanced her stack of keys, sunglasses and phone in her hands.

The former Disney star kept her make-up to a minimum with a subtle slick of bronzer as she gathered her luscious blonde locks in to a messy ponytail. 

Hilary, who resides between New York and Los Angeles, claims she is normally a style 'disaster' when she drops her son Luca, four, at school - opting for either sweat pants or leggings.

Flare for fashion: The former Lizzie McGuire star looked sensational in the seventies inspired pair of blue flares which clung on to her frame

Flare for fashion: The former Lizzie McGuire star looked sensational in the seventies inspired pair of blue flares which clung on to her frame

Stunner: The former Disney star kept her make-up to a minimum with a subtle slick of bronzer as she gathered her luscious blonde locks in to a messy ponytail
Stunner: The former Disney star kept her make-up to a minimum with a subtle slick of bronzer as she gathered her luscious blonde locks in to a messy ponytail

Stunner: The former Disney star kept her make-up to a minimum with a subtle slick of bronzer as she gathered her luscious blonde locks in to a messy ponytail

Really? Hilary claims she is normally a style 'disaster' when she drops her son, Luca at school - opting for either sweat pants or leggings

Really? Hilary claims she is normally a style 'disaster' when she drops her son, Luca at school - opting for either sweat pants or leggings

But earlier this month she was so pleased with her 'cute' outfit that she posted it on her Instagram and even suggested other mothers try to recreate it.

She wrote: 'Hey moms! I came up [with] a semi cute outfit for school drop off! I usually roll in sweat pants or lulu lemons and look like a disaster but this morning I managed to throw something cute together and I thought would share.' 

Her adorable son is the result of a five year marriage to professional ice hockey player, Mike Comrie, 35. 

The attractive duo wed in August 2010 but split in February 2015 with their divorce finalised a year later. 

Dividing opinions: Earlier this month, Hilary she was so pleased with her 'cute' outfit that she posted it on her Instagram and even suggested other mothers try to recreate it- causing controversy

Dividing opinions: Earlier this month, Hilary she was so pleased with her 'cute' outfit that she posted it on her Instagram and even suggested other mothers try to recreate it- causing controversy

Amicable exes: Her adorable son is the result of a five year marriage to professional ice hockey player, Mike Comrie, 35. The attractive duo wed in August 2010 but split in February 2015 with their divorce finalised a year later

Amicable exes: Her adorable son is the result of a five year marriage to professional ice hockey player, Mike Comrie, 35. The attractive duo wed in August 2010 but split in February 2015 with their divorce finalised a year later

Whilst the former love-birds are still amicable, Hilary must pay Mike $2,408,786 to settle their financial split, according to TMZ

However, she will keep their Beverly Hills mansion, whilst Mike will keep his cars - a 2014 Bentley Coupé and a 2013 Mercedes G-Class SUV.

They are however, sharing joint custody of Luca and still split child-rearing costs. However, neither will receive spousal support.

Hilary Duff wears a striped blouse and denim flares as she picks up an ice-cream

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