While most of his contemporaries were out enjoying pre Oscar parties, Russell Brand was busy shopping with his new girlfriend.
The 36-year-old comedian was spotted stepping out with Oriela Medellin Amieiro, publicly for the first time, yesterday, in West Hollywood, California.
The new couple were seen leaving the Crystalarium shop in what is the first major sign that the former Lothario is moving on from his failed marriage to Katy Perry.
Russell was again sporting his new style of dress and avoided wearing his trademark skinny black jeans for a pair of leg warmers and some baggy white pantaloons.
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| Russell Brand and new girlfriend Oriela Medellin Amieiro |
The bearded actor also wore a grey cardigan with a grey T-shirt which he teamed with a mediation bead necklace, sunglasses, and flip flops.
His girlfriend, Oriela, 25, was dressed in a black shirt with matching trousers and jacket and she also wore a meditation bead necklace.
The Mexican artist, who was first linked to Brand last week following his recent divorce from Katy, is said to have met the comedian at the yoga class they both regularly attend.
Oriela was then apparently seen leaving the comedian's apartment earlier this week after staying overnight.
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| Oriela Medellin Amieiro |
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| Russell Brand |
The beauty has made a name for herself in the art world through her nude paintings, which can reach up to £4,500 each in sales.
On her website, Oriela describes her work as 'exploring feelings of guilt, sensuality, sexuality and repression from a woman's perspective.
However, when asked about the relationship by The Sun, Oriela remained coy and replied: 'I am not comfortable talking about this.'
