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Alessandra Ambrosio has been hitting the beach hard lately, showing off not only her unimaginably amazing postbaby body — sigh — but her awesome sense of seaside style as well. During a trip to Malibu with her family last weekend, Alessandra gave us a pitch-perfect example of Summer style, sporting OndadeMar's Biarritz bikini top ($182) topped with a crisp pair of high-waisted white denim shorts. We're loving the way Alessandra subs a dress or tunic (though we do have some cute options here) for classic cutoffs and especially how she wears them high on her hips — high-waisted shorts give an instant retro vibe to your look, plus help to hide any trouble spots you may be uncomfortable flaunting on the beach. Copy Alessandra's cool, laid-back shorts style by shopping our high-waisted editors' picks below.

Sometimes it's the most unlikely pairs that make the coolest couplings — think what you'd be missing if you never gave chocolate-covered pretzels a shot? Likewise, it's the sporty-meets-girlie mix of sneakers and sundresses that triggered our latest Summer outfit obsession. This season's sporty trend has given us so many sneaker options on the market right now, thanks to designer kicks like Isabel Marant's, Marc Jacobs's, and Lanvin's high-top revamps. Still, our favorites might just be the classic, low-key kicks from Superga, Converse, and Keds that style up our feminine day dresses with an uncanny cool factor, à la Alexa Chung for Superga.

Photo courtesy of Superga
For the tips and tricks to getting the look just right, read on.

Rachel Zoe donned a striped caftan, black platform sandals, and black floppy hat while hanging out at Malibu Country Mart with son Skyler. Her loose locks and natural makeup complemented her boho-chic look, while a bevy of accessories — mixed metal necklaces, oversized watch, and round shades — injected a touch of glam. Channel Rachel's breezy Summer style with a similar caftan, floppy hat, and ankle strap sandals for a day of errands, or really make a statement in this vibrant Josie Natori caftan ($450) with embellished sandals for a beachside dinner date.