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A whole new whirl for mama Alba

Motherhood has taught Jessica Alba how to deal with domestic chaos.

“Before I had kids, I was very responsible and serious,” she tells February’s InStyle magazine.

“I used to be all about controlling my environment. Everything had to be just so,” the sexy “Dark Angel” and “Fantastic Four” star said.

“Now my idea of perfection is different. You can label bins and have a place for stuff. But when the kids go into the playroom, you’re not going to say, ‘We can’t paint, because how are we going to clean it up?’”

Alba, who has two daughters with Cash Warren, said her fashion style became “more adventurous” with motherhood.

“In the past, I was into my uniform of leggings and a sweater,” Alba, 31, says.

“Now I’m willing to try bold prints, bright colors, and different cuts.”

But there’s one trend she’s not going to wear.

“Never say never, but I probably won’t ever wear booty shorts,” she tells the mag.

“I feel pretty confident about that.”