Kirsten Dunst bundles up for a chilly walk in NYC, layering a bright scarf and grunge-inspired buffalo plaid coat over a printed dress. Flat lace-up boots and a across-the-body bag make the chill a little more comfortable – fashion doesn’t always have to defy function.

Kirsten Dunst looks adorably quirky in her star print dress. Take a cue from her and add a black blazer to add shape and a touch of androgyny to your look.

Kirsten Dunst goes for a sailor-inspired look in this loose fitting dress. Ballet flats keep her comfortable for a day of walking in the city.

Kirsten enjoys the New York summer, keeping cool in a pair of breezy wide leg jeans and a beyond basic striped tank. Some sturdy brown shoes and a canvas bag are crucial to surviving a day in the city.

Sometimes it’s the strangest combinations that end up creating a fresh look, and Kirsten Dunst is here to show us how it works.

I love the way she’s wearing white sunglasses with a white jersey dress, and pink Converse sneakers with a plaid top, and still manages to look chic, albeit in a grunge manner. The enviromentally aware actress hasn’t been spotted lately without a trusty canvas tote in tow – nothing is easier for summer!

Kirsten Dunst keeps cool with her frozen lemonade and casually chic outfit during a hot summer walk through SoHo. Even though plaid was such a prominent trend this past year, it is actually more of a classic that you can make work for any season.

Kirsten’s cotton short-sleeved top is the perfect way to keep cool in the statement squares, especially with her denim micro shorts and demure peep toe flats.

With such a statement look as Kirsten’s green sunglasses create, it can work in your favor to keep the rest clean and simple. The high waisted skirt trend is still going strong, and is one that will flatter any body type.

For low key nights, it’s good to have a simple but put together outfit waiting in the wings. Kirsten wears her loose black top with flatteringly dark skinny jeans, a classic quilted bag, and chic black ballet flats. Perfect for those lazy summer nights.