Jessica Hart

We were never too fond of gym shorts in high school, but we're newly convinced of their style potential, thanks to Jessica Hart's breezy end-of-Summer look. The Australian beauty drew inspiration from the sporty trend to give a newly chic identity to the athletic gear of our past. With a couple of simple styling tricks, you can master the look all on your own.

• Keep it simple. Sporty shorts like Jessica's are meant to feel laid-back, so don't overthink your outfit. Look to Hart and opt for an easy, slouchy (but not oversize) tee to top your bottoms. Likewise, an understated palette like Jessica's black and white will give your look a chic, stylized edge.
• Don't interpret the trend too literally. Actual gym shorts will look just like you're headed to a workout; instead, look for a pair that feel sporty, like this faux-leather version. The drawstring waist will lend an athletic vibe that's easy to style with your other wardrobe staples.
• Opt for cool-girl details. Another way to keep your look from seeming like your actual workout gear is to add in killer details like Jessica's luxe Balenciaga bag, oversize sunglasses, and a pair of silver metallic sandals. Note: you can opt for sneakers, but stick to cool kicks like a pair of Converse, printed Vans, or luxe high-tops to complement your slick style.

Jessica Hart might have been dressed down in a white tee, denim cutoffs, and high-top white Converse sneakers ($45) while walking her pup in NYC, but per usual the model managed to still look stunning. Her short shorts accentuated her gorgeous gams, while her lust-worthy locks peeked out from under her sporty red cap. Jessica finished her street style with an oversized watch, a few bracelets, and a black canvas backpack. Channel your inner model with a white tee, denim cutoffs, and her exact Converse for a low-key day at the park, or take a cue from Miley and work your high-top kicks with a floral dress.

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• After seasons of working with MAC Cosmetics, Alexander Wang will partner with Nars on his Spring 2013 show during New York Fashion Week. [Style.com]
  

• For its debut ad campaign, accessories line Pour La Victoire enlisted Terry Richardson to photograph model Jessica Hart at a club in New York City. [WWD]
  

• Just like her ready-to-wear, Stella McCartney's Olympic uniforms for Team Great Britain are the subject of envy and desire. "Everyone in the Olympic Village wants to trade with us," said gold medalist rower Pete Reed. "Lots of other nations look so plain and flat. Our kit is really something to be proud of." [Vogue UK]
  

• ICB — the brand revived by Prabal Gurung — will debut its first American ad campaign in the September issue of Vogue. [The Cut]
  

• Love Magazine partnered with artist Yayoi Kusama (who herself recently partnered with Louis Vuitton) on an iPad app that allows users to employ Kusama's favorite decoration: the dot. [Refinery29]
  

• Heidi Klum has reprised her role as the face of Jordache Jeans. She first partnered with the brand in 2007 and designed a capsule collection for it in 2008. [Styleite]

Photo: Gisele Bundchen does her makeup backstage before Alexander Wang's Fall 2012 show.

Australian model Jessica Hart has no shortage of cool-girl outfits, and the one she wore to a QVC party in NYC is just another one of them. What we particularly admire here is that Jessica took a '70s-style floppy hat and managed to give it a modern spin. She started with a navy blue shortsleeve top and paired it with an ethereal ivory pleated skirt. She then finished off with the perfect Summer accessories: a straw satchel, matching tan t-strap sandals, and of course, a glamorous floppy hat that stole the show. Inspired by Jessica, dust off your floppy hat and give it a modern spin by pairing it with a tee, pleated skirt, and neutral accessories. Shop similar pieces below to get started.

It's no secret that we love a Summer dress with sneakers, but if a miniskirt is more your speed, Jessica Hart's latest may just be the coolest way to style up your leg-baring bottoms. The Australian stunner balanced out a wild-print mini with a slouchy knit on top and classic white kicks on bottom, making the style a perfect blend of print and laid-back basics. The key is balanced proportions — Jessica played off a looser top with a body-con mini, then cinched the easy ensemble with an eye-catching tote. We suspect she may just be running errands around the East Village, but you'd be pretty perfectly dressed for just about any laid-back Summer afternoon with this kind of cool-girl styling.

Model Jessica Hart has nailed street style — we loved when she mixed pink and tan and leopard with sneakers — and her latest creation is the perfect no-fuss Summer ensemble. She started with a black loose-fitting t-shirt maxi dress by Pencey Standard — here is the coral version ($55, originally $110) and heather gray style ($110) — then pumped up the look via standout accessories: a straw floppy hat, round shades, TOMS Glitter Slip-Ons ($54), a silver chunky watch, and a blue Goyard bag. It's a simple outfit but one that packs mega punch. Shop similar pieces, including her exact shoes, to achieve the model's no-fuss style all Summer.