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By Daily Mail Reporter
Bag lady: Rachel Bilson gamely lugged two huge bags herself in Los Angeles yesterday but friends pitched in to help carry the restWhat's a girl to do after her engagement is called off? Go shopping of course!
The OC star, 28, indulged in a blow-out retail therapy session with some pals in Los Angeles yesterday.
Loaded down with bags, the actress roped in her friends to lug the rest of her purchases as the group walked around the downtown fashion district.
Moneybags: Rachel digs into her Chanel purse during her extensive shopping trip Known for her snappy sense of style, Rachel teamed a pair of distressed cut-offs with a cap-sleeved cardigan and bright pink pom-pom-covered sandals.
Rachel's faced some serious heartache in the past month, with her engagement to Star Wards Episode III actor Hayden Christensen, 29, put on hold.
In June, the actress showed her ringless finger to Us Weekly on the red carpet in Hollywood. When asked how wedding plans were going, she said, 'No, no plans' and pointed to her bare hand. 'No nothing.'
Loaded: Rachel and a friend lug bags of shopping loot in LA's Fashion DistrictA source said the couple were 'taking a break'.
Rachel and Hayden, who co-starred in 2008 action film Jumper are reportedly 'taking about a month off' before reviewing the situation.
The actress previously dated her co-star on The OC, Adam Brody for three years until 2006.
A long-time fashionista, it's not surprising Rachel hit the fashion district. In 2008 she launched her own fashion line through DKNY called Edie Rose. Most of her own fashion collection was lost when he house was burgled in 2009.
Perhaps she's still re-stocking her wardrobe now!
Lost love: Rachel strolling with ex-fiance Hayden Christensen in New York earlier this year. The couple decided to take some time apart last month[endtext]