Can't get away from the day job: Jessica Hart models a lampshade on shopping trip

By Fay Strang

PUBLISHED: 09:27 EST, 12 September 2012 | UPDATED: 09:27 EST, 12 September 2012

We've seen various attempts from celebrities trying to go incognito over the years.

But even with a lampshade over her head there's no mistaking Jessica Hart's super slender, lengthy legs.

The swimwear model attempted to hide her face as she popped out shopping with a friend wearing the most novel form of disguise we've seen to date - a wide cream lampshade.

Stop right there: Jessica's friend helps her cross the road in New York

Earlier in the day, when she went to pick up her new lampshade, the 5ft9in appeared in a pretty pale pink dress with Peter Pan collar.

She made sure she didn't catch a chill by donning a stylish beige mac. The outfit popped with a pair of deep red flat slip on shoes.

The look was completed with her straw box bag, which she was seen wearing yesterday.

Feeling shy: Jessica Hart isn't fooling anyone with her makeshift disguise

When the Sports Illustrated star spotted her picture being taken, she decided to pop her new purchase on her head.

Luckily her friend, who accompanied her shopping, was able to help her as she crossed the road, as well as taking the lead of her beloved Yorkshire Terrier.

Later in the day, Jessica was spotted trying to hail a cab.

Giggles: Jessica has a laugh when her pooch makes friends with someone else's dog

She seemed in less of a jovial mood as she did earlier in the day, perhaps she was running late for a meeting across town.

Wherever she was going, clearly her cutesy pink dress wasn't suitable because the clothes horse had a wardrobe change.

Making sure her prized asset - her legs - were still on display, she donned a pair of cut off denim shorts with a floral print.

She set off the shorts with an emerald green shirt, buttoned to the top, and a bright yellow jumper draped on her shoulders.

Again her trusty straw box bag made an appearance but this time her pooch wasn't coming along for the ride.

The day before Jessica stepped out in summery pair of palazzo pants and tummy-baring cropped top.

Wardrobe change: Jessica changes her outfit as she steps out in the afternoon

The stunning model, who hasn't appeared on the catwalk for New York Fashion Week as of yet, has clearly decided to use the sidewalk as her runway instead.

At the beginning of the year, Jessica was involved in a couple of minor accidents- she broke her ankle and then in a separate incident, cut her foot on glass at a wedding, which led to nerve damage in her foot.

The injuries led her to be out of action from the catwalk for a while, which may explain why she hasn't made an appearance on the runway this fashion week.

Taxi! Jessica Hart tries her hardest to a hail a cab in New York

Even if she hasn't been walking down it, she's made sure she's sat front row at a number of shows anyway.

It was recently reported that Jessica has plans to continue working with department store chain Myer despite coming to the end of her contract last week.

Speaking to the Sydney Daily Telegraph, Jessica revealed that the company are like 'family' to her.

She said: 'I'll always work for Myer, we will always have a relationship. They're like family to me.'

Summer days: Jessica Hart is all smiles as she walks her dog in New York on Monday