Maia Mitchell cuts a casual figure in a denim jacket and black jeans as she steps out in West Hollywood for dinner with friends

She credits her small town upbringing in Australia for inspiring her simple, stripped back approach to fashion.

And actress Maia Mitchell rocked casual chic in a denim jacket, black jeans and high heels as she stepped out in West Hollywood on Friday.

She finished off her everyday look with a black choker and midriff-baring crop top as she enjoyed dinner with friends at celebrity hotspot Catch LA.

Keeping it simple: Australian actress Maia Mitchell rocked casual chic in a denim jacket, black jeans and high heels as she stepped out in West Hollywood on Friday

Keeping it simple: Australian actress Maia Mitchell rocked casual chic in a denim jacket, black jeans and high heels as she stepped out in West Hollywood on Friday

Maia, who known for her role in Australian kids TV series Mortified, styled her brunette hair in a sleek pony tail.

She went for natural look make-up, with a small amount of shadow on her eyes.

Maia appeared to be channeling the '90s as she paired a her oversized jacket with a black rucksack and T-shirt.

Later, Maia was spotted climbing into the passenger seat a black car with several Hollywood friends.

Effortless style: She finished off her everyday look with a black choker and midriff-baring crop top as she enjoyed dinner with friends at celebrity hotspot Catch LA
Flawless style: She went for natural look make-up with a small amount of shadow on her eyes and styled her brunette hair in a sleek ponytail

Effortless style: She finished off her everyday look with a black choker and midriff-baring crop top as she enjoyed dinner with friends at celebrity hotspot Catch LA

Maia claimed she never used to wear heels before moving to Los Angeles, but appears to have undergone a style transformation.

She also told Who What Wear Australia where that she her upbringing in Lismore, New South Wales for her fashion philosophy.

'Honestly, most of my shopping happens at flea markets and in my town in Lismore. 

Night out! Later, Maia was spotted climbing into the passenger seat a black car with several Hollywood friends

Night out! Later, Maia was spotted climbing into the passenger seat a black car with several Hollywood friends

'I never wore heels until I moved to LA, or make-up or anything like that. How I grew up and the people I surrounded myself with has affected the way I dress the most.'

Maia is currently living in America, where she stars in ABC Family drama series The Fosters.

She relocated stateside four years ago to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Taking time off: Maia is currently living in America, where she stars in ABC Family drama series The Fosters. Pictured: Maia with a male friend during her night out in West Hollywood 

Taking time off: Maia is currently living in America, where she stars in ABC Family drama series The Fosters. Pictured: Maia with a male friend during her night out in West Hollywood 

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