Amanda Bynes made a bold fashion statement at an art show in Los Angeles, where she displayed some of her unique artwork.
The sold-out event comes after the former child star opened up about her weight loss progress, shedding six kilos through healthier habits.
Amanda Bynes also recently took her podcast on hiatus after just one episode, deciding to prioritize her manicure goals.
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Amanda Bynes is hosting an art show in Los Angeles
Bynes turned heads on Saturday at her art show in Los Angeles, where she showcased designs she created with fashion designer Austin Babbitt, also known as Asspizza.
The 38-year-old actress went braless in a daring black top with a cut-out detail down the middle. The top featured metallic butterfly embellishments to maintain some coverage.
She paired the top with sleek leather pants and styled her blonde locks into a quirky wet-look bob.
The event, which was organized in collaboration with Babbitt, was a hit, attracting big names such as singer Noah Cyrus.
According to Daily Mailthe art show held at PLANTS + SPACES is sold out, with Bynes' Instagram sharing the details.
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Former actress says art degree 'paid off'
As reported People MagazineBynes' pop-up event was a unique blend of art and fashion.
In a post on her Instagram Stories in October, the "She's a Man" actress, who graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, proudly reflected on her accomplishments.
She said, "My associate (sic) art degree majoring in product development at FIDM has paid off."
Bynes and her collaborator Babbitt have already unveiled a T-shirt emblazoned with a drawing of a woman on the back and a pair of shorts available in black, white and grey.
The former actress even shared behind-the-scenes shots of the T-shirts being printed on her Instagram.
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Amanda Bynes shares her weight loss progress
In early November, Bynes shared her progress on her weight loss journey, revealing that she's lost six pounds through walking and healthier eating habits.
The actress also revealed that she walked almost 15,000 steps and burned 481 calories in one day.
Back in March, Bynes talked about gaining 20 pounds due to depression.
"I'm doing much better now and I've learned to do the opposite when I don't feel like exercising or eating clean," she said at the time.
Currently weighing 162 lbs., Bynes has expressed her goal to get back down to 110 lbs. She has been candid about her struggles with body image and an eating disorder, as well as her previous abuse of Adderall for weight loss, which led to her retirement from acting in 2010.
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Bynes is now focusing on a career as a cosmetologist and is working on getting her license as a manicurist.
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Amanda Bynes has put her podcast on hiatus to focus on getting her manicurist license
Last December, the "She's The Man" star told her followers she was done with podcasts after posting just one episode. According to Bynes, she's more interested in a steady job and plans to get her "manicurist license."
The actress wrote: "The first episode of my podcast went really well... I was actually surprised and of course I wanted to continue because my friends encouraged me to..."
"After thinking about it, I would still rather get my manicurist's license and have a steady job," she added, per The Blast.
The former child star concluded, saying: "I'm going to follow that path instead. Thank you for following my journey."
Amanda Bynes reflects on breakup struggles in now-deleted Instagram post about getting her ex back
Earlier this year, Bynes posted a breakup message on Instagram.
"Am I the only one trying to win over their ex with every Instagram post?" she asked in a now-deleted Instagram Story on April 22. "Let me know if I'm the only one," Bynes added.
Although she didn't specify which ex she was referring to, the "Easy A" alum was recently linked to Paul Michael, to whom she was engaged from 2020 to 2021. They continued their relationship until 2022.
The couple met in rehab, and Michael previously shared how they connected.
"She's a good listener, and we're there for each other," he said in a 2020 interview. And! News. "We have the best time and I love spending every second with her. She's the best thing that ever happened to me."
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While it's unclear why the couple broke up, last year, reports claimed that Bynes' family felt Michael wasn't a good fit for the former actress.
A source told the Daily Mail that doctors advised Bynes to "distance" himself from Michael.
They explained that her loved ones were convinced that the breakup of the former couple significantly affected Bynes to the point that she suffered a breakdown in 2022, which led to her being placed on psychiatric hold.
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