It's never too early to hit the shops! Rachel Hunter tags along daughter Renee Stewart for a Saturday morning shopping spree

PUBLISHED: 12:54 EST, 1 June 2013 | UPDATED: 15:41 EST, 1 June 2013

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She's already dropped some serious cash while most people are still resting peacefully in bed.

Having landed at the airport just the day before, Rachel Hunter sought to beat her jet lag with an early morning trip to the shops in West Hollywood, Los Angeles on Saturday.

The ex-wife of Rod Stewart grabbed her daughter Renee, 21, and a few friends and headed off to the Melrose Boulevard department store Fred Segal.

Beauty before breakfast: Rachel Hunter stepped out for a sunrise shopping spree in West Hollywood on Saturday

It was easy for the 43-year-old to find some favourites, as she was the first in her crew to carry out some new goods from the upmarket clothing retailer.

The native New Zealander showed off her toned physique in a white low-cut dress.

The former Sports Illustrated model, who also has an 18-year-old son Liam with the rocker, wore her trademark blonde locks tousled about her shoulders for the early morning shopping spree.

Family time: The 43-year-old was joined by her daughter Renee Stewart

Rachel hid her eyes behind a pair of ombre aviator sunglasses, no doubt needing to turn up the brightness as she checked her phone and made a few calls.

And proving that she's still a cool mom she wrapped up her outfit in a pair of red hot Converse trainers.

The trip to Los Angeles is no doubt a short one for Rachel as she has rejoined the judging panel for this year's New Zealand's Got Talent.

'It wasn't a hard decision,' Hunter told TV One's Breakfast show.

Tapping away: Between shops Rachel was spotted chatting and texting on her smartphone

'It's a fun show, and I'm fortunate enough to be at home as well, which is something I get really excited about, spending time at home too.'

Another reason for the mother-of-two's excitement at the prospect of returning home is so can 'just be a normal adult back at home.

'I think that's been special, being able to go and see my grandmother and mum, and in between shows just being able to live as a New Zealander, it's been really, really, really important to me,' she said.

'My kids love coming down there, as I've said loads of times, and to come as an adult, it's pretty fantastic.'