Newly-single Kate Beckinsale browses for skimpy underwear as she displays her svelte frame in a plunging top and skinny jeans

She split from her husband of 11 years, Len Wiseman, in November.

And Kate Beckinsale was spotted treating herself to some new lingerie as she browsed the goods on offer at Hearts Only boutique in Santa Monica, California on Monday.

The 42-year-old beauty looked incredible in her flattering off-duty outfit as she inspected a pair of seriously skimpy underwear.

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Looking good: Kate Beckinsale showed off her slender frame in a pair of skinny jeans and a plunging vest top as she enjoyed some retail therapy at Hearts Only boutique in Santa Monica, California on Monday

Looking good: Kate Beckinsale showed off her slender frame in a pair of skinny jeans and a plunging vest top as she enjoyed some retail therapy at Hearts Only boutique in Santa Monica, California on Monday

Look chic in Kate's lace up Prada boots

Like her good pal Victoria Beckham, Kate Beckinsale knows how put on a chic off-duty display. Skinnies, ankle boots and aviator shades? Tick, tick, tick.

The British actress is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to her fashion sense and she never puts a foot wrong thanks to her natural elegance. She also loves timeless pieces and wears her favorite wardrobe staples on a daily basis. Like these suede boots from Prada, for example. She's worn them countless times!

This lace-up design is made with a hidden platform and covered gunmetal-tone back zip, so it looks like you’re wearing an uncomfortable pair of vertiginous boots when actually your feet are fully supported. Sounds like a plan to us!

A good pair of smart yet practical ankle boots will last you year after year and you'll shed a tear when you've worn them so much you've ripped the sole to shreds. So take a gander at the edit below where you'll find our favorite lace-up booties.

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Kate highlighted her amazing figure in a low-cut black vest top teamed with figure-hugging skinny jeans.

The star added an edge to her simple look thanks to a black belt, towering ankle boots and a rip on the left knee.

She wore her long and luscious brunette locks pulled back in a high ponytail and completed her ensemble with a pair of tinted Aviator shades.

Seriously skimpy: Kate was spotted inspecting a tiny white thong as she browsed the goods in the shop

Seriously skimpy: Kate was spotted inspecting a tiny white thong as she browsed the goods in the shop

Kate looked pleased with what she'd seen since she was spotted carrying a carrier bag over one arm as she emerged from the shop.

The star recently split from her filmmaker husband Len, who TMZ reported has been seen out with 24-year-old model CJ Franco.

The two were spotted partying together back in November as Kate was filming Underworld 5 in Prague.

That could potentially be awkward for the star, as her now-ex co-penned the action film.

However even if the rumors prove to be true, Kate will have her mind occupied with the latest project, which is set to follow in the vein of previous films with plenty of action and stunts.

Kate joins Theo James, Laura Pulver, and Charles Dance in the Anna Foerster film, which is due out in October 2016.

Sad split: The Underworld actress parted ways with her husband of 11 years, Len Wiseman, in November

Sad split: The Underworld actress parted ways with her husband of 11 years, Len Wiseman, in November

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