As her on-screen ego Serena van der Woodsen, we are used to seeing Blake Lively strutting around on set in all manner of Lavin, Chanel and Louboutin. That’s why, when this picture of Blake landed on our desk, we couldn’t believe how dressed down the 24-year-old looked.

She looked effortlessly cool as she hung around in New York wearing dark blue skinny jeans, a sparkly red and black striped sweater and hooded leather jacket. It looks like she hung up her heels for the day too, instead opting for a pair of tough looking flat boots.

We especially love her ultra glitzy top – who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle in December, after all?!

While we’re sure Blake hasn’t retired from her designer threads permanently, it’s good to see her looking so laid-back and stylish. Top marks also for her natural hair and makeup, too.

Ah, this New York socialite malarkey looks like a hard life…

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