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Style queen -

At the 2009 Venice Film Festival the actress, best known for starring in films such as 'Hitch' and 'Last Night,' turned heads in this black Armani evening gown.

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Revealing style -

Together since 2011, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are one of Hollywood's most private and long-lasting star couples. On the red carpet the only thing they reveal is their impeccable sense of style.

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Chic and sexy - Appearing on the red carpet at the Rome Film Festival in 2010, Mendes gave another masterclass in glamour and elegance in this sublime dress by Atelier Versace.

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Dream figure - And what about the backless design? Just sensational!

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Springtime -

Gorgeous flowing dress, stylish sunglasses, a pair of flip-flops, and presto: ready for springtime!

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Black and white -

Looking casual in a perfectly cut black and white dress, accentuated even more by that pretty pair of wedge sandals.

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Retro chic - For a Dior event in 2005, the actress went for this attractive all-white pencil skirt and blazer combo.

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Elegance at all times -

Even doing everyday things she looks amazing and stylish! Here she is doing her groceries in a knotted blouse and flowing skirt with floral print. We love it!

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The art of flaunting it - The stunning superstar knows exactly what her best features are and how best to highlight them, like here at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Stilettos - Another great fashion choice at the premiere of one of her films, 2010's 'The Other Guys.' The green really brings out the glow of her skin!

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Airport style - Boarding a plane in comfy sneakers and a pair of slacks isn't exactly this lady's style. When she wants to look casual she prefers long, flowing dresses.

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City girl look -

On the streets of New York City in 2013, she's totally rocking the working girl look.

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Effortlessly natural - Mendes is a huge fan of natural-looking cosmetics, even on the red carpet.

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Summer look -

Even while walking her dog in downtown Los Angeles, Eva Mendes remains a fashionista through and through.

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Little black dress -

Showing off her hourglass figure in a gorgeous black get-up. To die for! 

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Beautiful simplicity - Again looking great in a simple yet chic outfit. This one's from her own collection.

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Details, details... -

An '80s style tunic with matching shoes and sunglasses. Just...perfect.

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Bohemian chic - Even when you're enjoying family time in the park, you can still look your best. The bandana in her hair really gives her look a touch of bohemian chic.

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Flowing materials -

This woman's dress collection is impeccable! Another gorgeous flowing number, and just look at those matching pumps!

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Natural style - Looking her usual glamorous self, attending the Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Resort 2012 Collection in New York City in June 2011.

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The '50s -

We're used to her full head of beautiful brown hair, but take a look this wavy, '50s style bob.

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Lace - At the 2016 New York Fashion Week, she went fully dressed in lace. It slightly verges on the excessive, but her flawless beauty just about saves it.

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Pastel - A more classic outfit, but she got it exactly right when choosing a beautiful jacket in a modern cut.

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Flattering orange - At the premiere of 'The Place Beyond the Pines' in which she costarred with Ryan Gosling, she wore a jaw-dropping orange dress.

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"Shinies!" - The actress rarely does flashy, but when she does she manages to sparkle and look elegant at the same time. How does she do it?

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Pencil skirt - This pencil skirt is without a doubt one of the highlights of her wardrobe, it suits her perfectly.

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Move over Cinderella, it's Cindereva - The star went all out again at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles in 2010. Doesn't she look like Cinderella going to the ball in that gorgeous gown?

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Gorgeous! - A classy ponytail rounds off another amazing look of hers.

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Casual -

We rarely see the actress wearing pants, not even when trying on a casual look, but the scarf in the hair is one of her staples, and we love it!

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