'A carousel never gets old!' Rachel Zoe enjoys enjoys all the fun of the fair as she takes her sons to a chili cook-off

When it comes to her fashion career, she is understandably serious. 

But Rachel Zoe let loose during a trip to a fundraiser chili cook-off in Malibu on Sunday, as she enjoyed carnival rides with her family. 

The 45-year-old designer looked lovely in a boho-inspired ensemble. 

Bonding! Rachel Zoe, 45, let loose during a trip to a fundraiser chili cook-off on Sunday, as she enjoyed carnival rides with her family

Bonding! Rachel Zoe, 45, let loose during a trip to a fundraiser chili cook-off on Sunday, as she enjoyed carnival rides with her family

The busy mom wore a loose-fitting, printed dress layered over a black tank top. 

Rachel added extra height to her 5ft 8in frame with a pair of chunky, black wedges. 

The Living in Style: Inspiration and Advice for Everyday Glamour author accessorized with a tassel belt, minimal jewellery and oversize shades. 

Relaxed and stylish: The busy mom wore a loose-fitting, printed dress layered over a black tank top

Relaxed and stylish: The busy mom wore a loose-fitting, printed dress layered over a black tank top

Shoe choice: Rachel added extra height to her 5ft 8in frame with a pair of chunky wedges

Shoe choice: Rachel added extra height to her 5ft 8in frame with a pair of chunky wedges

Hands in the air! The Living in Style author showed off her playful side as she sat next to son Kaius, nearly three, while his older brother Skyler, five, sat next to dad Rodger Berman

Hands in the air! The Living in Style author showed off her playful side as she sat next to son Kaius, nearly three, while his older brother Skyler, five, sat next to dad Rodger Berman

'A good Carousel ride never gets old': Rachel took to Instagram to share the excitement felt by her two children

'A good Carousel ride never gets old': Rachel took to Instagram to share the excitement felt by her two children

Rachel took to Instagram to share the excitement felt by her two children. 

In the snap, Skyler, five, and Kaius, three, are overjoyed as they ride in a large toy turtle. 

'A good Carousel ride never gets old #lastdayofsummer #malibu #momlife #sodizzy XoRZ,' wrote the star. 

Rachel's husband Rodger Berman was also a part of the family outing.  

A hair-raising time! The adorable tot's curly hair flowed freely against the breeze

A hair-raising time! The adorable tot's curly hair flowed freely against the breeze

Dapper young lad: Young Kaius looked quite handsome in a navy-and-white striped top and solid colour shorts

Dapper young lad: Young Kaius looked quite handsome in a navy-and-white striped top and solid colour shorts

Protecting her young: Mum Rachel kept a careful eye on her little man

Protecting her young: Mum Rachel kept a careful eye on her little man

Since her early beginnings as a stylist, Rachel has expanded her career to include reality shows, books, The Zoe Report, and of course, her own designs. 

In an interview with Forbes, the successful entrepreneur had some wise words for those interested in turning fashion into a business- or for any business-minded person in general. 

'Approach the fashion business without an ego. You must know that you are designing products to sell them, and if they don't sell…you don't have a business,' she pointed out. 

'That being said, always follow your instincts, design what you love, and design for the people who inspire you. It takes a couple of years to truly understand who your customer is and what they want from you – but good product always wins.' 

Capable: Rachel successfully balanced her son on her hip while walking in sky-high heels

Capable: Rachel successfully balanced her son on her hip while walking in sky-high heels

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