Jennifer Garner Is Back On Mommy Duty

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's supermom!

Jennifer Garner was back on mommy duty on Friday after returning from a business trip in New York City. The natural beauty was makeup free and dressed down in her signature casual wear. She looked elated to be reunited with her kids while running errands in Santa Monica.

The mother of three carried her youngest tot Samuel and held hands with Seraphina as Violet walked close behind. Her two girls, who were dressed in their karate clothes, helped carry some of the gear they bought from REI.

Jen's jeans, flannel shirt, and flip flops were a far cry from the chic, asymmetrical black dress she wore the night before at the New Face of Max Mara bash -- not the mention the posh duds she sported for the ad campaign. "My style is pragmatic," Jen said in a Max Mara press release. "I like to wear garments that have a real luxurious texture and feel good against the skin."

Max Mara chairman Luigi Maramotti, who also attended the event, said the actress was the ideal fit for his fashion line. "I think it’s very rare in this industry to meet a person who embodies the values of a company that is over 60 years old," he told WWD. "It’s really a perfect match. She’s really special to us."