Helen Flanagan is almost unrecognisable

With a new hairstyle and a slightly more subtle wardrobe Helen Flanagan is definitely a woman in transition.
The former Coronation Street star was almost unrecognisable as she embarked on a shopping trip in Manchester on Monday.
The 22-year-old looked very different to her usual style as she sported a large braid in her blonde hair as she hit some designer stores.

Twist and shout: Helen Flanagan showed off her braided hair as she went shopping in Manchester on Monday night

Her latest hairstyle gave her a very different look to the trademark large bun she has favoured so often in the past.
As well as a new more elegant hairdo Helen also moderated her dress sense and for once was not showing off any of her cleavage in a low cut top.
The footballing WAG looked pretty in a attention grabbing pink jacket which she teamed with a cute white blouse.

Fashion overhaul: Helen looked pretty in pink as she sported a cute little jacket

She may not be the big soap star she once was when she was a regular face on the cobbles of Weatherfield, but Helen must have felt like one in her special trousers.
The curvy blonde wore a pair of three-quarter length trousers that were covered in red, white and blue stars.
Helen completed her outfit by teetering along in a pair of platform heels as she carried her Prada handbag on one arm, with her Louis Vuitton purchase on the other.
The small screen star is set to make her big screen debut after it was revealed that she had landed a role in a gritty project entitled Bitch - about a victim of bullying.

Stellar pins: The curvy blonde wore a pair of three-quarter length trousers that were covered in red, white and blue stars

Speaking about the part , Helen said: 'It's really gritty and it's terrible actually because it's based on a true story. It’s tragic. The girls who did it are in prison now.'
But following the film, Helen is keen to try her luck in a more comedic role.
Asked if she'd ever return to her role as Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, Helen said: 'Yeah, I'd never rule anything out. Obviously my character was a comedy character and it's really sweet when people say they miss me on Corrie.
'Comedy is something that I'd like to get into.'

Back to the past: Helen is normally accustomed to wearing low cut tops with her hair up in a bun