Style chameleon Padma Lakshmi turns heads in elegant silky dress after going casual for walk with daughter Krishna

Padma Lakshmi rocked a silky dress on Monday after earlier stepping out in a casual outfit with daughter Krishna in New York City.

The 44-year-old television star looked radiant as she left her apartment building in a long sleeveless dress.

Padma accessorised with dangling earrings, several silver bracelets and had her long dark hair down across her shoulders. 

Simply stunning: Padma Lakshmi stepped out in style on Monday in New York City

Simply stunning: Padma Lakshmi stepped out in style on Monday in New York City

She wore just a hint of natural makeup and completed her look with open-toed high heels.

Padma was dressed down earlier as she and five-year-old daughter Krishna strolled about the Big Apple.

Krishna kept it comfortable in a sleeveless red dress, grey leggings and sandals.

Mother and daughter: The Top Chef star earlier was dressed casually while out with daughter Krishna

Mother and daughter: The Top Chef star earlier was dressed casually while out with daughter Krishna

Elegant look: Padma wore a silky sleeveless dress as she left her apartment in the Big Apple
Elegant look: Padma wore a silky sleeveless dress as she left her apartment in the Big Apple

Elegant look: Padma wore a silky sleeveless dress as she left her apartment in the Big Apple

Television star: The mother of one recently started filming the 13th season of Top Chef

Television star: The mother of one recently started filming the 13th season of Top Chef

She had her sandy brown hair messily puled back and smile while carrying a stuffed toy.

Padma meanwhile wore blue faded skinny jeans that she paired with a cream vest and blue flats.

The Bravo star had her tresses gathered in a pair of long ponytails.  

Close bond: Padma is frequently seen with her adorable daughter Krishna

Close bond: Padma is frequently seen with her adorable daughter Krishna

Comfortable clothes: Padma opted for faded blue skinny jeans and flats while out with Krishna

Comfortable clothes: Padma opted for faded blue skinny jeans and flats while out with Krishna

Padma recently has been filming the 13th season of her hit cooking series Top Chef.

The Emmy-winning show will return this autumn.

Krishna is Padma's only child from a brief relationship with venture capitalist Adam Dell, the brother of Dell Computer founder Michael Dell. 

Follow the leader: Krishna trailed behind as Padma lead the way
Follow the leader: Krishna trailed behind as Padma lead the way

Follow the leader: Krishna trailed behind as Padma lead the way

 

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