By ANITA BENNETT

Picture of high fashion: Lindsay wore one of Plein's embellished cocktail dresses

Just one day after she was introduced as the new face of designer Philipp Plein's clothing collection, Lindsay Lohan showed off her sexy style.

The Mean Girls actress worked it for the camera today during a waterfront photo shoot in Bellagio, Italy.

Wearing a flowing grey and white, animal print cocktail dress, Lindsay waited patiently as Plein gave her directions and a beauty team helped the star get camera ready.


Dazzling: LiLo walked down a flight of stairs wearing a cocktail dress in one set of photos and she basked in the sunshine wearing an orange shorts suit in another

Once she was finished with hair and make-up, Lindsay was the picture of high fashion.

In addition to the cocktail dress, she wore a pair or orange shorts with a matching cropped jacket and a white blouse underneath.

On set stylists completed the look with sky high orange heels and a handbag that had a makeshift American flag printed on front.


Patriotic: Lindsay wore a handbag with a makeshift American flag printed on front


Covering every angle: In addition to a still photographer, a videographer captured the action

Over the weekend, Plein held a news conference in Milan, Italy, introducing LiLo as his new muse during Milan Fashion Week.

The designer, who is clearly pleased to have the star on his team has said: 'Lindsay is a beautiful, highly acclaimed actress and model. We will be able to create unique images: Refined and luxurious, but also full of sensuality.'

On Saturday Lindsay sat in the front row of Plein's Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show.


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Break time: Lindsay grabbed a cigarette and a bottle of water between takes

Once the show ended, she partied at a post-show bash with the designer.

But when the sun rose... Lindsay was ready to work. The new modelling job is a welcome opportunity for the 25-year-old, whose acting career has stalled after a string of brushes with the law.

In April, a Los Angeles judge threw the book at her, sentencing the troubled actress to 120 days in jail for violating her probation by getting arrested for stealing a necklace.


More volume: A stylist fluffed the actress's tresses then added a touch of hairspray


More primping: The stylist adjusted Lindsay's hair to go with her wardrobe change

The actress was taken into custody after Judge Stephanie Sautner ruled the star had blown her second chance on a series of previous DUI arrests.

Although she only spent a few hours in jail before being released on bail.

Lindsay was also hit with 480 hours of community service including 360 hours at LA's Downtown Women's Centre and 120 at the LA County morgue, which the star is far from completing.

Three months later at a progress hearing, Judge Sautner demanded proof that the actress was seeing a psychiatrist as required, however the star's lawyer Shaun Chapman Holley revealed that her client had been unable to find one for financial reasons.


Taking direction: Plein explained to Lindsay what he was looking for in the fashion shoot


Careful, blondie: Lilo definitely doesn't want to fall into this Italian lake

In a clear sign LiLo's career was in dire straits, her lawyer said the actress's Screen Actors Guild coverage has lapsed due to lack of work, which meant that she had no health insurance coverage.

However, the prosecution said they found it 'hard to believe' that Lohan could not afford therapy.

The star, who completed a month of house arrest this summer, appeared before the courts to ensure she had provided proof of community service enrollment and proof she had started a shop lifting 'alternative course'.

Lohan must comply with the above orders as part of her the case.


Careful: Lindsay climbed a ladder in sky high heels for one group of pictures


Seeing red: Lohan's Philipp Plein ensemble is darling
Judge Sautner said: 'Ms Lohan has been ordered to serve 480 hours of community service.

'That is 45 days at the women's centre and 15 days at a morgue.

'You have done four days. While this is not a violation but you must complete it within a year.

'I will not take into consideration the excuse you were on a film set working, though I don't know your circumstances at the moment and if you are working.'


Close: The designer held Lindsay's hand as he walked with her around the set

Lohan also had to provide proof that she had been attending an anti-shop lifting class.

Ms Holley told the court that Lohan had been to one session and that she had three more classes to go.

Lindsay must appear in court again on October 19 for another update.


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Lindsay Lohan Philipp Plein Show Milan 24 Sept 2011



source: dailymail