Hilary Duff shows off her muscular legs
in ripped denim shorts as she spends quality time with son Luca after announcing album delay

By Yana Kay for MailOnline and Bobbie Whiteman for MailOnline

Published: 23:25 EST, 30 August 2014 | Updated: 10:33 EST, 31 August 2014

She announced on Friday that her long-awaited new album has been delayed, but it appears Hilary Duff is taking it all in her stride.

The 26-year-old actress looked in good spirits as she was seen shopping with her son Luca at Fred Segal in West Hollywood on Saturday.

The former Lizzie McGuire star was casual in a pair of ridiculously ripped denim shorts that showed off her lean legs.

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Day out: Hilary Duff is seen shopping at Fred Segal in West Hollywood, California on Saturday

Day out: Hilary Duff is seen shopping at Fred Segal in West Hollywood, California on Saturday

The make-up-free star tucked an off-white top into her black belt that was rolled up at the sleeves, completing her look with a pair of black Converse.

Hilary's two-year-old son Luca seemed to be enjoying his ride after lifting up his shade to take cover from the glaring sun.

The youngster, whose father is Mike Comrie, stood out in a bright green T-shirt and adorable grey and black polka-dot pants.

Cover me! Hilary's two-year-old son Luca seemed to be enjoying his ride after lifting up his shade to take cover from the glaring sun

Cover me! Hilary's two-year-old son Luca seemed to be enjoying his ride after lifting up his shade to take cover from the glaring sun

The doting mom didn't seem at all fazed after announcing the previous day that the scheduled October 14 release date of her first album in seven years has been delayed.

She posted an apologetic tweet on Friday, reluctantly informing her 4.5 million followers that the launch has been postponed.

'Guys, hate to break this news but the album won't be out in October... You will have to wait a few more months. Love all the excitement tho.'

Low key: The former Lizzie McGuire star was casual in a pair of very ripped short denim shorts that showed off her lean legs

Low key: The former Lizzie McGuire star was casual in a pair of very ripped short denim shorts that showed off her lean legs

The news came as Hilary had already begun a promo campaign for her new single, All About You, which came out as a digital download on August 12 and hit mainstream radio stations on Tuesday.

The track is the second release from her as-yet-untitled album, the first offering, Chase The Sun, having come out on July 29.

The delay of her fifth studio album must be a real disappointment for Hilary, whose last offering was 2007's Dignity.

She has been working hard on the album since January, when she split from husband Mike Comrie, and she told a Billboard podcast earlier this month that the event had influenced the recordings.

'In the beginning, the album was a lot heavier and a lot darker, because I had to get that out. Once
I did get that out, a lot of fun came,' she said.

Not yet! Hilary appeared to be in good spirits, despite announcing on Friday that the October 14 release date of her first album in seven years has been delayed

Not yet! Hilary appeared to be in good spirits, despite announcing on Friday that the October 14 release date of her first album in seven years has been delayed

Be patient! Hilary posted the news on her Twitter page on Friday

Be patient! Hilary posted the news on her Twitter page on Friday 



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