Lily Collins and beau Charlie McDowell mask up to grab groceries

Lily Collins and beau Charlie McDowell mask up to grab groceries before having socially distant chat over wall

Lily Collins masked up with her boyfriend Charlie McDowell when they stepped out to get groceries in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old daughter of Phil Collins slipped into a pale yellow outfit that was a fashionable complement to the warm May weather.

She and her man were seen that day standing in a driveway and having a socially distant conversation over the hedge-lined wall.

Staying safe: Lily Collins masked up with her boyfriend Charlie McDowell when they stepped out to get groceries in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Lily was feeling nostalgic during the run-up to the first Monday in May, the day when the Met Gala in New York City traditionally takes place.

The event was delayed indefinitely this year because of the coronavirus pandemic so many celebrities marked the occasion with throwback snaps of their Met Galas past.

Over the past few days Lily posted snaps of her Giambattista Valli look in 2017, her Givenchy frock in 2018 and her Giambattista Valli look for last year.

Vogue, whose editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is also in charge of the Met Gala, got together with Pose star Billy Porter to launch the #MetGalaChallenge.

California casual: The 31-year-old daughter of Phil Collins slipped into a pale yellow outfit that was a fashionable complement to the warm May weather

California casual: The 31-year-old daughter of Phil Collins slipped into a pale yellow outfit that was a fashionable complement to the warm May weather

Chitchat: She and her man were seen that day standing in a driveway and having a socially distant conversation over the hedge-lined wall

Chitchat: She and her man were seen that day standing in a driveway and having a socially distant conversation over the hedge-lined wall

The hashtag encourages fans of the event to try and copy some of their favorite Met Gala looks at home and post the results to social media.

This Monday Lily posted an Instagram album appreciatively sharing pictures of various fans who had recreated her looks for the challenge.

Lily went Instagram official last summer with Charlie, who has previously been linked to such names as Rooney Mara and Emilia Clarke.

'Met Ball Monday countdown': Lily was feeling nostalgic during the run-up to the first Monday in May, the day when the Met Gala in New York City traditionally takes place

‘Met Ball Monday countdown’: Lily was feeling nostalgic during the run-up to the first Monday in May, the day when the Met Gala in New York City traditionally takes place

Flashback: The event was delayed indefinitely this year because of the coronavirus pandemic so many celebrities marked the occasion with throwback snaps of their Met Galas past

Flashback: The event was delayed indefinitely this year because of the coronavirus pandemic so many celebrities marked the occasion with throwback snaps of their Met Galas past

The dynamic duo have now gone into lockdown together in Los Angeles with their beloved dog Redford, whom they brought home just before Christmas.

Charlie happens to be the son of A Clockwork Orange star Malcolm McDowell and Melvin And Howard Oscar-winner Mary Steenburgen.

While Lily became an actress in such films as Tolkien, Charlie directed the 2014 thriller The One I Love starring Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass. 

Over the past few days Lily posted snaps of her Giambattista Valli look in 2017, her Givenchy frock in 2018 (pictured) and her Giambattista Valli look for last year

Over the past few days Lily posted snaps of her Giambattista Valli look in 2017, her Givenchy frock in 2018 (pictured) and her Giambattista Valli look for last year