It must be love! Nikki Reed radiates happiness in black shirt and skinny jeans... after spending day with new beau Ian Somerhalder

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 00:52 EST, 9 August 2014 | Updated: 09:01 EST, 9 August 2014

Nikki Reed seems to have caught the love bug.

The 26-year-old actress was unable to stop smiling as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Friday - a day after spending time with her new beau Ian Somerhalder.

While showing off her glowing complexion, the Twilight star accentuated her slim figure in a simple yet chic ensemble.

Summer glow: Nikki Reed beamed as she showed off her slim figure in an all-black ensemble in Los Angeles Friday

Summer glow: Nikki Reed beamed as she showed off her slim figure in an all-black ensemble in Los Angeles Friday

Nikki was clad in a sleeveless black blouse, cropped skinny jeans and pointed-toe black and white flats.

Dressing up her daytime look, the Thirteen star carried a petite chain-strapped handbag while also carrying a tote for bigger items.

And she sure seemed to have some pep in her step, as even her curly locks were bouncing throughout her stroll around town.

Once the sunlight became an issue, Nikki shielded her eyes with tortoise shell sunglasses, as she met up with a pal.

All about the accessories: The star spiced up her simple look with a chic chain-strapped handbag and trendy black-and-white flats
All about the accessories: The star spiced up her simple look with a chic chain-strapped handbag and trendy black-and-white flats

All about the accessories: The star spiced up her simple look with a chic chain-strapped handbag and trendy black-and-white flats

On a mission? The actress/singer looked like she meant business after meeting up with a male friend

On a mission? The actress/singer looked like she meant business after meeting up with a male friend

Covered up: Nikki also concealed her eyes with sunglasses after meeting up with her companion

Covered up: Nikki also concealed her eyes with sunglasses after meeting up with her companion

Nikki was seen running around Los Angeles with her new boyfriend Ian, 35.

It was revealed the brunette beauty and Vampire Diaries star also adopted a horse named Eagle together.

'Proud new dad... What amazing creatures they are. Wow. His Name is Eagle,' Ian tweeted.

'Thank you @iamnikkireed for snapping this special moment, with our big baby boy!' he added with a snap of him and the horse.

The pair's relationship seems to have come at a speedy rate, as Nikki and her ex-husband Paul announced their split at the end of March after living apart for six months.

Running with dogs: Nikki and her new beau Ian Somerhalder, right, were seen jogging with their pups on Thursday
Running with dogs: Nikki and her new beau Ian Somerhalder, right, were seen jogging with their pups on Thursday

Running with dogs: Nikki and her new beau Ian Somerhalder, right, were seen jogging together with their pups on Thursday

'Our big baby boy!' Speaking of animals, the equestrian enthusiast and the Vampire Diaries stud adopted a horse called Eagle

'Our big baby boy!' The pair even adopted a horse called Eagle together

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