Kate Upton makes a stylish entrance at LAX in a pink and black ensemble... after reunion with boyfriend Justin Verlander in Detroit

Many celebrities often tone down their style in favour of casual and comfort when flying across the United States.

However, Kate Upton stayed true to her model credentials when she made a very stylish entrance at Los Angeles airport over the weekend.

The Florida-raised blonde, 22. showed off her fabulous legs in a pink and black pleated skirt as she sashayed through LAX airport. 

Making an entrance: Kate Upton walks through Los Angeles airport after returning from Detroit

Making an entrance: Kate Upton walks through Los Angeles airport after returning from Detroit

A leggy show: Kate matched her carry-on luggage to her chic ensemble as she made her way through the airport

A leggy show: Kate matched her carry-on luggage to her chic ensemble as she made her way through the airport

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Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton is very much demure-looking at a recent sighting at LAX. Unlike photos of her modeling, she is very covered up in a black cardigan and printed pleated skirt.

Kate really dug up her closet as the flame print pleated skirt is vintage Prada, part of the Spring Summer 2012 collection. The bold border print is brilliantly designed, giving much flair to her outfit. The skirt is definitely an oldie but a goodie.

The bombshell completes her ladylike airport outfit with black pumps and wayfarers, almost reminiscent of the glamorous Jackie O.

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She teamed her flame-patterned skirt with a black cardigan and pumps and carried her leather jacket as she touched down in sunny California.

The model, who was noticeably absent from this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. had been in Detroit visiting her baseball player boyfriend Justin Verlander. 

The couple have been in a long-distance romance for several years, with Justin based in Michigan with his baseball team the Detroit Tigers.

In demand: Kate is currently filming upcoming road trip comedy The Layover
In demand: Kate is currently filming upcoming road trip comedy The Layover

In demand: Kate is currently filming upcoming road trip comedy The Layover

Last Thursday, the pair attended the John Varvatos Detroit Store Opening Party hosted by Chrysler and posed on the red carpet together. 

In a recent issue of Marie Claire magazine, Kate admitted they had a competitive element to their romance.

She said: 'I was so competitive with him, and he constantly kicked my a*s. He'll beat me at Spades. He's better at trapeze…Oh! I beat him in foosball!'

Windswept: Kate's blonde locks momentarily become disheveled as she is caught by a gust of wind

Windswept: Kate's blonde locks momentarily become disheveled as she is caught by a gust of wind

In the same interview, Kate also spoke of how being named Sexiest Woman Alive by America's People magazine affected her family.

She said: 'My parents were pretty funny about it. They told me, "We went out to dinner and dressed a little nicer because our daughter is the Sexiest Woman Alive".'

Now back in LA, Kate is expected to resume filming her new movie The Layover.

The comedy stars Kate and Lea Michele as two friends who go on a road trip together. 

Always camera ready: Kate smiled at photographers

Always camera ready: Kate smiled at photographers

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