Channeling Zoe Saldaña’s effortless charm and timeless style.

Right now, my go-to pant-and-shoe combos consist of jeans paired with sneakers or boots, or trousers matched with sneakers or boots. You might call it boring, but I find it to be the most practical option for this time of year, when the temperature can be a bit unpredictable. Mornings are chilly, while afternoons tend to warm up, and this alone is enough to keep me sticking to my trusted footwear choices. However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been daydreaming about my summer shoe options. In fact, my fashion musings were recently sparked by Zoe Saldaña, who effortlessly pulled off the jeans-and-footwear combination I’ve been envisioning.

Living in sunny California, Saldaña has mastered the art of warm-weather dressing. Whenever I’m seeking inspiration for the upcoming seasons—hello, spring and summer—I know I can confidently turn to her for ideas, as I recently did. The actress was spotted grabbing lunch in Montecito, California, donning a quintessentially summer outfit that was both simple and chic—an approach to dressing that Saldaña is renowned for.