Anything but blue: Vanessa Hudgens wears a happy smile as she steps out in a summery turquoise mini-dress

By Aislin Taylor
Vanessa Hudgens has the uncanny ability to make even the most simple of ensembles bohemian.
The 23-year-old actress could have looked downright sweet in her turquoise mini-dress, but managed to give the outfit hippie flair.
She showed off her typical flower power style today while meeting up with a male friend in West Hollywood, California.

Not so blue: Vanessa Hudgens was all smiles today after meeting up with a friend in West Hollywood

The crochet top she wore over her frock would typically have showed her midriff, though she opted to hide her stomach today.

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She added other beatnik touches to her look, like a pair of 70s-style clogs and a braided friendship bracelet.

Her oversized sunglasses and plethora of funky cocktail rings added modern touches to her getup.

Put on a happy face: The 23-year-old starlet stepped out in Beverly Hills today

Hey, good-looking: The Sucker Punch star stepped out with an attractive male pal

The Sucker Punch star also sported a nasty-looking cut on her right calf, which could have been the result of a razor nick.

She seemed overcome with happiness, unable to contain her smile of glee though her ever-present boyfriend was noticeably absent.

It's rare to see Hudgens not only with another man, but without Austin Butler by her side.

Domestic duo: Hudgens and boyfriend Austin Butler went grocery shopping on Monday

The two were most recently spotted on an early morning hike on Monday before heading off for a cosy, domestic food shopping excursion.

The actress has just wrapped the independent comedy Spring Breakers.

She and Selena Gomez star as co-eds with get in trouble while trying to take the ultimate spring break holiday and have to be bailed out by a drug dealer, played by James Franco.

The film, from Kids writer Harmony Korine, hits movie theatres in 2013.

Fitness fans: Hudgens and Butler also went hiking earlier this week