Bows & Buttons: Top Ten Stylish Mamas: #7 Jessica Alba

While becoming a mother certainly reorganizes your priority list, with baby bottles trumping Burberry and lipstick taking a backseat to Lego, Bows and Buttons is a strong believer in balance. So while you may have to trade in your decadent Dior clutch for a practical diaper bag, there is no reason why that said diaper cannot be sleek and elegant while toting around baby's diapers. And we know, we know, dressing your wee tot feeds your sartorial desires way more then dressing yourself. But when all is said and done, and those maternity pants have been hung up for good (or at least until next time...) and baby is healthy and happy in a happening Burberry onesie, it's time to start thinking about you. And that Chanel purse. And how good that Chanel purse would look ON you. After all, these seemingly trivial but oh-so delectable sartorial delights make Mommy happy. And a happy Mommy makes a more patient, more forgiving, more calm mommy...and that 's something we are not about to question.

So in tribute to TGIF Motherhood everywhere, Bows and Buttons is bringing you a different Style Maverick Mommy (or SMM) to you every Friday. Number #8 on our list of Fashionable Femmes is the insanely gorgeous Jessica Alba. Mother or Honor and Haven Warren with hubby Cash, former #1 Sexiest Woman by Maxim Magazine, and starlett in such flicks as Sin City, Fantastic Four, Into the Blue and Good Luck Chuck. Lady has got it going on!

Jessica is on our list because although her beauty may mean she looks fantastic in everything she throws on, B&B has noticed that she also manages to strike the perfect balance between laid back and functional (she is often photographed with her hair tossed into a messy bun and held back with a headband, looser fitting clothing, and flats), as well as on-trend and effortlessly cool. The key to Ms. Alba's look seems to be not in the clothing itself, but to the layering of multiple pieces (i.e. sweaters, blazers, buttons ups) and the incorporation of key accessories (scarves, scarves, and more scarves!; as well as sunglasees such as her beloved Ray Ban Wayfares). When running after your mini-me, B&B suggests taking a cue from Ms. Alba's style book! Check out our fav looks below:

Looking to emulate Jessica's on-the-go Mommywear? We suggest you start thinking scarves (specifically chunky scarves; leopard, solid earthy print)! Ms. Alba drapes a flowy scarf over most outfits, and while it may have served a different purpose over the last year (hiding that Baby bump), while not preggos it has served the Fashionable purpose of elevating a simple outfir from Blah to Brilliant. What to drape that scarf over? We suggest mastering Jessica's skill of picking out the perfect pair of denim (skinnies, and most recently wide-legged), drapey sweaters, and stratetically placed accessories (think hoop earrings; a chunky bracelet, ring or necklace, a headband to keep flyaways at bay; and black wayfare aviator sunnies). All in all it adds up to some seriously sweet outfits. Take a look at our style suggestions below: