Emma Watson keeps it casual in a checked blouse and white skinny jeans for low-key outing in New York

She has been enjoying some downtime after the whirlwind that followed the release of Beauty And The Beast – her latest movie.

Emma Watson enjoyed huge success with the live-action Disney adaptation that broke records on its release to cinemas.

But with the promo trail for the movie now over, the actress, 27, has been spotted enjoying a break from it all, as she stepped out in New York with friends on Monday.

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Emma cut a low-key figure as she hit the streets of NYC, sporting a casual ensemble that paired together a checked shirt, cropped white FRAME Denim jeans and complementing plimsoll trainers.

Her blouse featured ruffled detailing around the sleeves and thanks to its partially sheer material, teased a look at Emma’s dark-hued lingerie underneath.

Sweeping her chestnut tresses up into a tousled bun, Emma donned a pair of stylish shades to protect her eyes from the beaming sunshine and slung a canvas tote bag over one shoulder.

The Harry Potter star appeared content and relaxed as she enjoyed some downtime with her friends in the city.

And as well as spending time with her pals for Memorial Day, Emma has also been seen catching up with her boyfriend, William Mack Knight – who is 10 years her senior.

They were spotted making a rare appearance in New York recently, as they enjoyed a dinner date in the city’s trendy East Village.

Emma and the American tech boss, 37, had met in late 2015, several months after her split from British rugby player Matthew Janney.

While she has never publicly spoken about their relationship, it’s said their romance is getting serious, as William’s mother Katherine revealed she has been introduced to Emma.

She told The Mirror: ‘I have met Emma and she’s a wonderful girl. We don’t see them very often because he’s busy and working very hard.’