Effortlessly stylish: Jessica Alba rocks chic casual ensemble as she cuts a laid back for shopping trip in Paris

By Fehintola Betiku for MailOnline

Published: 14:13 EST, 3 March 2016 | Updated: 16:24 EST, 3 March 2016

She never fails to impress whenever she steps in the spotlight.

But enjoying a casual stroll in Paris, Jessica Alba proved that she is effortlessly chic on Thursday.

Journeying through the French capital for a spot of shopping, the 34-year-old cut a laid back figure. 

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Effortlessly chic: Jessica Alba was pictured enjoying a casual stroll in Paris on Thursday

Effortlessly chic: Jessica Alba was pictured enjoying a casual stroll in Paris on Thursday

Laid back: The 34-year-old made a low-key appearance in the French capital as she shopped around

Laid back: The 34-year-old made a low-key appearance in the French capital as she shopped around

Jessica showcased her casual style as she wore a checked top with a pair of black jeans.

Hiding her eyes behind a pair of reflective sunglasses, the mother-of-two added height to her outfit with a pair of brown suede boots.

A khaki jacket topped Alba's look while she also rocked a beige cardigan and accessorised with a chain detail handbag. 

Simply stylish: Jessica hid her eyes behind a pair of reflective shades as she wore her hair in a side parting

Simply stylish: Jessica hid her eyes behind a pair of reflective shades as she wore her hair in a side parting

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Keeping it casual in Paris, Jessica Alba rocked jeans and a checked shirt then kept warm in a cardigan layered under a green parka. The actress then accessorized her look with tan suede booties and a matching cross body bag.

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Covering up: The mother-of-two topped her ensemble with a drawstring khaki jacket 

Covering up: The mother-of-two topped her ensemble with a drawstring khaki jacket 

These boots: Alba donned a checked top with black jeans and suede brown boots

Coming through: Jessica accessorised with a quirky leaf hairclip and a chain detail handbag

Coming through: Jessica accessorised with a quirky leaf hairclip and a chain detail handbag

Fashionable friends: Alba was accompanied by an equally stylish companion for her outing 

Fashionable friends: Alba was accompanied by an equally stylish companion for her outing 

Alba spent the afternoon in the company of Aline Dos Santos as she paid a visit to Dior.

Sharing her movements on Snapchat, Jessica uploaded a shot of her enjoying a glass of bubbly alongside Aline as they checked out the footwear on offer.

Also posting the frame to Instagram, she captioned the shot: 'Champagne n shoes @dior w @alineds75 #pfw'.

'Champagne n shoes': The actress paid a visit to Dior which she documented on her Snapchat account

'Champagne n shoes': The actress paid a visit to Dior which she documented on her Snapchat account

Regular on the FROW: Jessica arrived in the city of love on Wednesday evening ahead of Paris Fashion Week

Regular on the FROW: Jessica arrived in the city of love on Wednesday evening ahead of Paris Fashion Week

Too cool: Alba kept her hands warm as she walked through the streets with her hands in her pocket

Too cool: Alba kept her hands warm as she walked through the streets with her hands in her pocket

Jessica's trip to Paris will no doubt see her make stylish appearances in the front row as some of the world's most celebrated designers showcase their latest collections.

The Autumn/Winter 2016 PFW presentations will see shows from luxury brands such as Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Lanvin, Isabel Marant, Elie Saab, Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga.

Regarded as the biggest of all, Paris Fashion Week will conclude on March 9. 

Trendsetter: The Honest Company co-founder will no doubt be present at various shows during PFW

Trendsetter: The Honest Company co-founder will no doubt be present at various shows during PFW

And she's off! Jessica has been doing her rounds throughout the awards and fashion season

And she's off! Jessica has been doing her rounds throughout the awards and fashion season

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