American actress Jessica Alba is the pretty pink on the cover page of fashion magazine Elle US for the month of December 2010. Photographed by Carter Smith, wearing Dior Resort 2011, she shares her thoughts about changing pace after becoming a mother and about her acting.

Enjoying a relaxing outing free from parental duties, Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren were spotted spending time together in West Hollywood on Monday.

The “Sin City” sweetheart and her man walked along side-by-side, stopping off to get a bite to eat for lunch at Le Pain Quotidien restaurant.

Aside from fitting in a little quality bonding time with Cash, Jess has also been busily preparing for the Christmas holiday.

The 28-year-old spent the previous day picking up presents, as she tweeted for a little bit of help, writing, “Doing some Xmas shopping- any suggestions for nontoxic or ecofriendly toddler gifts?”

Spending the day hard at work, Jessica Alba took part in a new photo shoot for Revlon in Los Angeles, California on Thursday.

Wearing slippers and carrying a cup of coffee, the “Sin City” sweetie looked adorable as she walked to and from her on-location trailer.

As for the cinema related work duties, Miss Alba is gearing up to shoot another new movie called “First Love, Then Marriage”.

Co-starring Christopher Walken and Blythe Danner, the Dermot Mulroney directed comedy sees “a happy newlywed marriage counselor’s views on wedded bliss get thrown for a loop when she finds out her parents are getting divorced.”

Tending to the family household needs, Jessica Alba stepped out for a day of shopping at Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills on Monday.

Looking stylish as she bundled up for the chilly weather, the “Sin City” sweetie stuffed her cart with groceries before digging through her Escada handbag while heading out to her nearby car.

Over the weekend, Miss Alba spent quality time with her husband Cash Warren and precious daughter Honor Marie.

The lovely trio paid a visit to buy a Christmas tree at Mr. Greentrees, with Jess and Cash smilingly watching on as Honor roamed the site’s grounds.

Enjoying a day out with gals, Jessica Alba was spotted grabbing up lunch with a few friends in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday afternoon.

Bringing her precious daughter Honor Marie along for the day’s outing, the 28-year-old “Good Luck Chuck” actress and her companions opted to chow down at the popular Metro Cafe.

And while Jessica and Honor seemed to be having a wonderful time on the town, Alba’s hubby Cash Warren took advantage of his free time to keep up on the sporting world.

Busily tweeting away, Cash wrote of multiple games, telling, “I see you Clippers!! Great win. Loving their energy and team support. So fun to watch.”

He later added of the Tennessee Titans comeback win, “Vince does it to Leinart again…he must have VYoung nightmares.”

Venturing out for a pre-weekend shopping session, Jessica Alba and daughter Honor Marie Warren were spotted out at Target in West Hollywood on Friday

Joined by a fellow female shopper, the trio of lovely ladies browsed the shops selections while loading up a cartful of purchases – looking a bit tuckered out after their retail excursion.

Meanwhile, Jessica recently spoke about the constant praise in which she receives for her looks – which regularly place her at or near the top of the many “sexiest” polls.

“I never feel sexy. I never do, and that’s the truth,” the 28-year-old beauty told E!

Asked further if she at least feels sexy during a glammed-up photo shoot, Alba replied, “I’m always wondering when my next break is. I want to call home and talk to my hubby or talk to my friends or check on my daughter. I’m never thinking I’m sexy.”

Stepping out for a solo retail session, Jessica Alba was spotted out at the Westfield Shopping Center in Century City, California on Thursday afternoon (October 8).

Looking her usual sexy self, the “Sin City” sweetheart sported some rolled-up shorts paired with knee-high boots as she strolled past paparazzi following her midday shopping spree.

Meanwhile, it was recently announced that Miss Alba will be joining Jonathan Cake, Ted Danson, Siobhan Fallon, Kristen Johnston, Rebecca Pidgeon, Jason Ritter, and Mary Steenburgen for The Atlantic Theater Company’s benefit of The 24 Hour Plays.

Taking place on Monday, October 19, writers for the stage show include Ethan Coen, David Mamet, Jez Butterworth and Lucy Thurber with directorial participants including Neil Pepe, Henry Wishcamper, and Jackson Gay.

Making sure to fit in her fair share of family time, Jessica Alba was out with husband Cash Warren and daughter Honor Marie to meet the parents at Jinky’s Cafe for brunch on Sunday (August 30).

Sporting a simple summer dress, colorful scarf and fedora, the “Sin City” actress did her best to avoid awaiting paparazzi – as she quickly walked away from the group while Cash toted their little girl in his arms.

And while she always seems to put family first, Miss Alba spent the previous day getting pampered at a Hollywood hair salon.

Sporting her usual ponytail headband combination upon arrival, Jess spent a good deal of time getting her coif worked on before emerging with what appeared to be a new set of extensions and highlights.

Getting ready for a trip out of town, Jessica Alba was spotted at LAX Airport with adorable daughter Honor Marie on Monday(August 3).

The “Sin City” sweetheart hopped out of her chauffeured ride as she toted her baby girl into the terminal entrance ahead of their departing flight.

Over the weekend, Miss Alba caused quite the stir as she made a rare trip to the beach with her loving family on Friday afternoon – showing off her post-baby bikini body for the first time since Honor’s birth.

Also back in action in the movie world, Jess thinks fans will be surprised by her improving skills, telling, “I have been working hard on a few new projects that I think you guys will hopefully love.”

She added: “I am really trying to push myself beyond my comfort zone. Will come back soon and post more details.”

Enjoying a little retail outing with her baby girl, Jessica Alba and Honor Marie were spotted out at Bel Bambini in West Hollywood on Wednesday (July 29).

Toting a balloon following their shopping session, the “Into the Blue” babe and her daughter strutted their stuff as awaiting paparazzi snapped up shots.

Talking about being a first time mother, Miss Alba has admitted that there’s more challenges than she first expected.

She tells, “It’s a lot more difficult to juggle motherhood and a career than I ever anticipated. So busy! And Honor is more mobile now than ever before and loves putting just about any foreign object in her mouth. I have to be a constant watchdog.”