That's more like it! Jennifer Garner transforms from sleep-deprived mom to fresh-faced star after day out with Seraphina

She started out looking hastily put together in faded jeans, a bulky grey cardigan and chic animal print scarf.
But Jennifer Garner made a stunning transformation from drab to fab on Thursday morning.
The Dallas Buyers Club star was like any average busy mum when she grabbed a coffee at The Brentwood Country Mart with her adorable daughter Seraphina; but just a few short hours later managed to transform herself from busy sleep-deprived mother to fresh-faced business professional.

Misty morning: Jennifer Garner looked casual as she grabbed some coffee at L.A.'s Brentwood Country Mart with daughter Seraphina on Thursday

Early in the day, Jennifer was seen balancing her little girl in one arm and held the remnants of their breakfast in her other hand.
Her hair was wet from the misty morning overcast but Jennifer didn't seem to mind.

 

With her eyes concealed by dark sunglasses, Jennifer trudged to the car in her rugged boots and managed very well.Seraphina looked cute in her pink jacket and matching trainers, along with a black top and black cuffed jeans.

Comfy wear: Jennifer looked hastily dressed in faded jeans, large cardigan and animal print scarf, and her hair was wet from the misty overcast

Balancing act: Jennifer held Seraphina, three, in one arm and balanced the remnants of their breakfast in her other hand

Happy families: On Friday Jennifer was seen running down the street while hand in hand with Violet

The little girl wore a purple flower pin in her hair while her purple-framed spectacles hung precariously on the bridge of her nose.
Just a few short hours later, Jennifer turned heads when she pulled up to the valet at The Coral Tree Cafe in L.A.'s posh Brentwood area.
The actress seemed ready for a business luncheon wearing a light brown trenchcoat over tan leather skirt and white blouse.

That's more like it! Jen Garner exits a meeting in a more chic blouse, skirt and boots

Amazing transformation: A few hours later Jennifer appeared chic in leather skirt and high heel tan boots for her lunch at The Coral Tree Cafe

Ready for business: Jennifer looked dressed to impress as she stepped away from the valet

Working mother: Jennifer is on a break from filming The Dallas Buyers Club in New Orleans and is enjoying family time, but still manages to squeeze in a business meeting or two

A small brown clutch bag and pair of high-heeled tan leather boots completed the classy outfit, and even Jennifer's formerly wet hair looked glossy.
The actress, who has been traveling back and forth from Los Angeles to the New Orleans set of her movie The Dallas Buyers club opposite Jared Leto, is currently on a break from filming.
Jennifer is certainly enjoying time with her husband Ben Affleck and their three children, Violet, seven, Seraphina, who turns four next month, and baby Samuel, 10 months.