Sarah Michelle Gellar looks effortlessly chic in a sweater dress as she leaves the Hotel Bel-Air

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Sarah Michelle Gellar showed off her chic style as she left the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The Scooby-Doo star, who celebrated her 45th birthday last week, donned a cream-colored sweater minidress that showcased her toned legs as she strolled to her car.The Grudge actress' dress featured pink and black stripes at the V neckline and lavender and yellow horizontal stripes on the sleeves and at the hem.

Fashion-forward: Sarah Michelle Gellar showed off her chic style as she left the Hotel Bel-Air on TuesdaySarah draped a short black trench coat over her shoulders and sported black leather stiletto ankle boots.

The Long Island native carried a small hot pink leather crossbody bag and modeled black Ray-Ban aviator shades.The blonde beauty wore her shoulder-length locks parted to the side and down in soft waves.

She had on a light palette of makeup including a pink lipstick and a rosy blush. Preppy: The Scooby-Doo star, who celebrated her 45th birthday last week, donned a cream-colored sweater minidress as she strolled to her carThe mother of two accessorized with large gold hoop earrings and several diamond rings.Sarah carried her iPhone in her hand as she walked down a pathway at the hotel and crossed the street.Last Thursday, the performerspent part of her birthday looking at a couple pieces of art that were inspired by her cult 1999 classic film, Cruel Intentions, with friendsSelma Blair and Ryan Phillippe, who are her co-stars in the teen romantic drama.