How to Go Shopping Like J.Lo.: A Photo Essay

Jennifer Lopez, Queen of Everything, spent her Monday in Beverly Hills on a casual shopping trip. Being the low-key, fanfare-free outing that it was, the singer accessorized accordingly with a massive fur stole, a pair of fringed Christian Louboutin ankle boots ($539; barneys.com), and her signature oversized shades—you know, cazh…

Lopez, in typical Monday fare, strolled up to Barneys with a sizable posse in tow—a mega superstar is nothing without her on-call board of sartorial advisors (and bodyguards), of course. Without them, how would a fashion moment as glorious as Lopez’s legendary 2000 Grammys gown ever come to be?

Take us back to 2003, pop culture overlords! Oh, what a wonderful time that was. Though Queen Lopez typically steps out solo for her shopping trips these days, there is something undoubtedly glamorous about forcing your beau to tag along. (Bennifer [pt. 1] 4ever). 

Casual attire is okay in moderation (you're still Jenny from the Block, after all), but make sure everyone remembers that you're also the HBIC by pairing a low-key look with a high-class accessory, like this red crocodile Birkin bag (here's a slightly more reasonable option from Saint Laurent: $2,890; neimanmarcus.com). 

Sure, step into a luxury store wearing a set of ultra-distressed jeans and a pair of Uggs and you'll probably get an eye roll or two, but flash a massive diamond and you'll have all the respect in the world. Ice, ice, baby!

What's the point of being rich and famous if there's no one to hold your umbrella for you? Whatever the weather gods have in store for your shopping trip, make sure you have someone on hand to act as your personal shield against the elements. You need to save your arm strength for dem bags. 

Smile and wave, smile and wave ... J.Lo's contemporary Jackie Kennedy impression transformed the act of shopping into the romantic pastime it once was. 

If the poncho had a contemporary celebrity spokesperson, it would be J.Lo. No one has fought harder on behalf of ponchos everywhere, and while we can't see ourselves going poncho shopping in the near future, Ms. Lopez made (and continues to make) an excellent case for the '70s staple. 

With butterfly-print leggings, sneakers, and a hoodie, Lopez both fits in and looks hella comfy in her shopping attire.