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Eva Mendes for Marie Claire March 2012

Posted by kgranero 12:15pm GMT

Eva Mendes is a beaded bombshell in a jeweled (and partially sheer) Dolce & Gabbana bustier on Marie Claire's March 2012 cover.

Inside the issue, the actress opens up about "The Place Beyond the Pines" co-star (ahem, and boyfriend) Ryan Gosling, her personal idols and her body image:

"It doesn't matter what you have or what you look like. It's something everyone has to work at. I realize I have contributed to a certain happy, healthy, empowered image, but that's not all of me. I feel it's important to let women know that I have similar struggles. What I tell girls is what they don't like about themselves now, they will probably end up loving as an adult, because that's what happened to me. When I am complimented on things that I didn't like when I was 13, like my overbite and my mole, that’s when you realize that your imperfections are why people love you," said Eva.

Check out another photo from Eva's va-va-voom shoot below, and find more of her interview at marieclaire.com.

Photos: Marie Claire

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 5:23pm GMT

This week was all about creative necklines and killer curves. And the winners are...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Gucci at the 2011 Moscow International Film Festival. Rose has been cranking out one�breathtaking red-carpet look after another lately, her latest being no exception. I love how the�oversized rosette on this gown is so elaborate that it almost manages to steal attention from the partially sheer skirt.

Diane Kruger in YSL at the amfAR Inspiration Gala.�Miss Kruger looked like a Grecian goddess in this plunging, red gown gathered at the waist. A bright red lip and a top-knot tied up her simple, yet sensational, style. My only concern is that it doesn't look like she was wearing a bra.

Kate Winslet in Victoria Beckham at the YO DONA Magazine International Awards. The actress was the epitome�of class and grace in this structured-shoulder gown, which�featured edgy, chain-like embellishing along the waist.

Eva Mendes in Thierry Mugler at the Angel by Thierry Mugler Campaign Launch. The cutout-sweetheart neckline makes this white gown, which the actress (and face of the fragrance) glammed up with�a bevy of jewels.

Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney�at�“The Ledge” screening in New York. The actress took a milder approach to the color-blocking trend in�this bold, two-toned dress, which she accessorized with a black clutch and Christian Louboutin pumps.

Which star's sexy style is your fave?

Photos (left to right): Epsilon/Getty Images Europe; Dominique Charriau/WireImage; Fotonoticias/WireImage; Rob Kim/FilmMagic; Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Posted in: diane kruger, eva mendes, kate winslet, liv tyler, rosie..., this week's fab five
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Trend to Try: Teal Heels

Posted by babu 12:49pm GMT

Celebs are packing some serious punch into their spring wardrobes with aquamarine shoes!

Ranging from lighter, seafoam shades to saturated teals (and casual sandals to power pumps), the teal heel train is going full steam ahead for summer.

Get your feet wet (no pun intended) with these colorful kicks from Topshop and Victoria's Secret..

Will you try this trend?

Photos (left to right): Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic;�Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Getty Images; Dominique Charriau/Getty Images

Posted in: celebs wearing teal..., diane kruger, eva mendes, heidi klum, rihanna, selena gomez, teal heels, trend to try
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Style Showdown: Jenny McCarthy vs. Eva Mendes

Posted by babu 4:52pm GMT

Long before Jenny McCarthy was spotted in an asymmetrical, jacquard Stella McCartney dress at the 2010 American Music Awards, Eva Mendes sparkled in the sexy number at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

I'm going to have to give this one to Jenny because, though she is a copycat, I prefer her sleek accessories to Eva's clunky ones.

Which star sizzled in Stella McCartney?

Photos (left to right): Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Posted in: celeb style showdown, eva mendes, jenny mccarthy, one designer two..., stella mccartney
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Style Steal: Eva Mendes' Lela Rose Dress

Posted by babu 5:31pm GMT

Eva Mendes looked effortlessly chic in a brocade Lela Rose sheath (from the Spring 2011 collection) and nude platforms while recently out and about in Madrid.

Steal her style with the AE Brocade Dress, $59.50, at ae.com.

Celeb photo: Splash News

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 12:19pm GMT

This week was all about old Hollywood glamour. And the winners are...

Keira Knightley in Valentino at the 2010 Rome Film Festival. Large rosette detailing and folding down the bodice add another level of intrigue to this whimsical gown, which happens to be my favorite of the five.

Jennifer Lopez in Georges Chakra Spring 2010 Couture at the 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala. Allover guipure and sequined detailing add a fresh touch to this otherwise bridalesque gown, which leads into a heavy tulle train in back.

Freida Pinto in Christian Dior at the 2010 Doha Tribeca Film Festival. Always one to make an entrance, the intricate, multicolored bead detail on the top of Freida's mint-green chiffon gown is simply sensational.

Dita von Teese in Zuhair Murad at the amfAR Inspiration Gala. The femine shape of the black paneling underneath the sheer leopard overlay of this gown creates a modern-day Betty Boop effect that fits the Burlesque performer perfectly.

Eva Mendes in Atelier Versace at the “Last Night” Rome Film Festival.�The fringed panels along this sparkling, champagne-colored gown (which boasted a sexy, open back) effectively highlight every one of Eva's assets.

Which star's retro style is most ravishing?

Photos (left to right): Venturelli/WireImage; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images; Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Venturelli/WireImage

Posted in: dita von teese, eva mendes, freida pinto, jennifer lopez, keira knightley, this week's fab five
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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 11:52am GMT

This week was all about dainty details. And the winners are...

Eva Mendes in Andrew Gn at the "Last Night" premiere in Toronto. Proving we've come a long way from the days of Austin Powers, Eva shows that velvet, when sophisticated in color and proportion, can be dead sexy, baby.

Odette Yustman in J. Mendel Resort at the "You Again" premiere in Los Angeles. Ever since Michelle Williams reintroduced ochre to the red-carpet coloring box at the 78th Annual Academy Awards, stars can't seem to get enough of the seedy hue-and it's easy to see why. Delicate draping and an off-the-shoulder neckline add an old fashioned feel to this chiffon gown, which happens to be my personal favorite of the five.

Eva Longoria Parker in Georges Rech at the Par Coeur Gala 2010 in Paris. Fit for a seductress, this gown oozes sex appeal from lacy, scalloped neckline to train. The tawny shade of the silk underlay serves as a richer, fall-forward take on nude.

Kristen Bell in Valentino at the "You Again" premiere in Los Angeles. Part sassy, part sweet, this lemondrop of a dress is right on cue with Kristen's flirty approach to style. She gets bonus points for mixing things up with an edgy, studded clutch and matching nude sandals.

Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad on the "Gossip Girl" set. While this look wasn't worn to an event, it was modeled on the red carpet that is the "Gossip Girl" set. A combination of charcoal-grey lace, drapery and exquisite beading, the decolletage-bearing sensation is sure to be a scene-stealer. Watch out Blair Waldorf!

Which star's dainty style is your favorite?

Photos (left to right): Arthur Mola/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Francois Durand/Par/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic

Posted in: blake lively, eva longoria, eva mendes, kristen bell, odette yustman, this week's fab five
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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 3:18pm GMT

This week was all about dramatic gowns. And the winners are...

Ciara in a fringed Givenchy Couture number at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Equal parts feminine and fierce, this lace and fringe gown proved one of my favorites at the awards. I also think it fits Ciara's style personality perfectly.

Eva Mendes in a flowy Zac Posen gown at "The Other Guys" premiere in Moscow. The faint floral print and cream chiffon fabric of this dress really come together to create a soft, almost whimsical, feel.

Florence Welch in a gold Givenchy Couture gown at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Between the lace and allover gold beading, every inch of this gown reads high glamour. The geometric paneling along the waistline and zipper down the front serve as modern touches to the otherwise old fashioned design.

Malin Akerman in a red ombre J. Mendel gown at "The Bang Bang Club" premiere in Toronto. The rich red shades and futuristic cut of this fishtail gown are as delightful as they are devilish. Malin pulls off the look with flying colors.

Selena Gomez in a metallic Reem Acra gown at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Purple beading along the neckine adds more dimension to this futuristic, corseted creation.

Which star's dramatic style is most desirable?

Photos (left to right): Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Starface.ru/Splash News; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Sonia Recchia/Getty Images; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Posted in: ciara, eva mendes, florence welch, malin akerman, selena gomez, this week's fab five
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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 12:57pm GMT

This week was all about trying something different. And the winners are...

Eva Mendes in Oscar de la Renta at "The Other Guys" premiere in New York. This posh, light gray sensation comes complete with a detachable skirt, which Eva left behind while out and about in New York the same day.

Iman rocking a tangerine-colored Victoria Beckham dress at the Essence 40th Anniversary Party in New York. The bright hue and metallic belt pairing really livens up this otherwise simple sheath. The supermodel adds an edgy touch with black nails and matching black, peep-toe Louboutins.

Lea Michele posing in a strapless Giambattista Valli gown at the Fox Summer TCA All-Star Party in Los Angeles. I would've loved to have seen Lea throw on some gold jewelry to accentuate this dress, which has "Grecian goddess" written all over it.

Karina Smirnoff rocking a red bandage dress at the BlogHer Kiss & Tell Summer Party� in New York. While Karina could manage to look hot in a trash bag, this dress has certainly proved one of her spiciest yet.

Estelle sparkling in a Doo.Ri minidress at Grey Goose Entertainment and BET's "Rising Icons" Series event in New York. The gem-encrusted, bright turqoise paneling along the sides of this dress is to die for! I also love how Estelle opted for bright pink Jimmy Choo sandals when a lot of celebs would've deferred to nude or black. It really makes for a refreshing and unexpected color palette.

Which celeb's unexpected style is your fave?

Photos (left to right): Jemal Countess/Getty Images; Bryan Bedder/Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Bennett Raglin/WireImage