Make it a stylish summer with these cool-mama essentials. We scoured national stores and e-tailers to bring you 12 fashion and beauty finds that are flattering, affordable and perfect for your busy lifestyle. The clothing and accessories are versatile and perfect for layering, and the cosmetics let you get gorgeous in a flash. What could be easier?

‘Tis the season of the dress. This swingy jersey number is flattering beyond belief with its plunging V neck, empire waist, and shirred details. It’s comfortable, chic, and affordable, too.  $49.50, Gap stores and gap.com.

This cotton baby-doll tunic is a cool way to beat the heat, The Pop Art-ish print is youthful but not teenybopper, and the cut camouflages any extra mommy weight. Wear it with capris, cuffed jeans, or Bermuda shorts. $19.80, Forever 21 stores and forever21.com.

A breezy cotton-poplin tunic will help you keep your cool this summer. The pin-tuck details and quarter-length sleeves make for an elegant take on casual wear. $39.50, landsend.com.

Ballet flats are as carefree as flip-flops, only more charming. These are perfect for any summer occasion (think sangria on the patio, kids in bed, flickering patio lanterns, you and your love dancing the night away). PS: If your Mini Me is into dressing up, they come in girls’ sizes, too. Zid Zid Kids’ Babuche slippers, $45 (adults), $30, (girls), chloeinstyle.com.