Shining star! Jessica Alba steps out in Paris in shimmering coat over a maxi dress as she jets in for Fashion Week

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Jessica Alba has certainly made a splash since arriving in Paris for the city's Fashion Week. 

The actress and businesswoman, 35, went for an evening stroll on Saturday wearing a silver shimmery coat with a fringed hem.

Underneath, she had on a flowing maxi dress and she paired the outfit with some very tall black platform shoes. 

Making a splash: Jessica Alba enjoyed an evening stroll in Paris on Saturday, stepping out in a shimmery coat with a fringed hem

The former Dark Angel star was in the City Of Light with a female pal.  

The mother of two hit the pavement toting a mini quilted purse by Valentino.

Jessica finished off her chic French look with gold hoop earrings and her diamond wedding ring. 

Breathtaking: The 35-year-old actress and businesswoman wore the coat over a flowing maxi dress that reached to her ankles

Stacked: She added black platform shoes that added several inches to her height

The screen siren wore her caramel highlighted tresses loose and center parted.

Jessica highlighted her natural beauty with a touch of bronze eye shadow on her lids with pink gloss on her full lips.

The stunner was seen out with her close friend, Kelly, who looked lovely in a black turtleneck and shimmery skirt. 

Wow factor: Jessica's silky cream frock had a v-neckline that revealed a hint of cleavage

Beautiful inside and out: The mother of two hit the pavement toting a mini quilted purse by Valentino

 Putting her best foot forward: The screen siren wore her caramel highlighted tresses loose and center parted

Stunner: Jessica finished off her chic French look with gold hoop earrings and her diamond wedding ring

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The Sin City actress shared a series of Snapchat videos after arriving to Paris, including one of her luxurious Valentino purse.

Jessica chronicled her day out with Kelly; the best friends enjoyed a cab ride together as well as shopping.

The starlet also posted a video with her pal while using the deer filter on Snapchat, which digitally adds ears and a nose.

Perfect accessory: The Sin City actress shared a series of Snapchat videos after arriving in Paris, including one of her luxurious Valentino purse

Beaming: Jessica chronicled her day out with Kelly; the best friends enjoyed a cab ride together as well as shopping

Having a blast: The starlet also posted a video with her pal while using the deer filter on Snapchat, which digitally adds ears and a nose

She also recorded Kelly sporting a unique heart shaped red coat, which she captioned: 'Off with their head.'

Jessica showed her Snapchat followers a peek at her mid-day meal at L'Avenue restaurant. 

The brunette beauty used the gold wreath filter before heading to bed; she wrote: 'Going to sleep now-really jet lagged #pfw.' 

Good times: The twosome share a laugh over drinks together 

Having a laugh: She also recorded Kelly sporting a unique heart shaped red coat, which she captioned: 'Off with their head'

Golden: The brunette beauty used the gold wreath filter before heading to bed; she wrote: 'Going to sleep now-really jet lagged #pfw'

The Honest Company co-founder rounded out her story with a peek of her Pair Of Thieves socks.

Her husband Cash Warren, 37, serves as the head of marketing for the sock brand. 

Jessica and Cash, who wed in 2008, are parents to two daughters: Honor Marie, eight, and Haven Garner, five. 

Having a quick bite: Jessica showed her Snapchat followers a peek at her mid-day meal at L'Avenue restaurant

Keep warm: The Honest Company co-founder rounded out her story with a peek at her Pair Of Thieves socks; her husband Cash Warren serves as the head of marketing for the sock brand