Lindsay Lohan takes shopping break during rehab (never expected to see this)

Lohan , 24, strolled into a local Palm Desert, California, mall on Wednesday with an unidentifiable female. She headed into Forever 21 and bought about $250 worth of loungewear, a source tells PEOPLE. A source close to Lindsay Lohan confirms L.L. is still residing in the main Betty Ford Center and has not yet transitioned into residential sober living, or “residential day treatment,” in Rancho Mirage, Calif.. (Getty) (Getty) Lindsay Lohan won’t be leaving rehabilitation at the Betty Ford Center until January 3, but with offsite privileges, she’s already returning to one of her favorite hobbies: retail therapy. Now, the first photo of the actress during the trip has surfaced. The photo confirms what store manager Tiffany Bennett told RadarOnline.com about Lohan: that the actress “looks really, really good.” In the photo, Lohan seemed relaxed and fashionable in tall boots shades, a white t-shirt and a black vest with her red hair gathered loosely around her neck. MORE: Who’s Footing Lindsay’s Rehab Bill? News that 6126 is far from falling apart. She was dressed casual and looked fine.” The troubled actress is ordered to stay at Betty Ford until at least January 3. See more about Lohan’s shopping trip on PEOPLE.com. © 2010 People and Time Inc.