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“I can confidently say it’s the best role I’ve ever had, because I am playing myself!” Eva Longoria says with a laugh about her turn on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”
In a Season 4 murder-within-the-show plot, the former “Desperate Housewives” star, 49, is cast as the Hollywood version of Selena Gomez’s character, Mabel Mora. While Mabel may favor mustard-yellow sweaters and orange faux fur, the Casa Del Sol tequila co-founder and global brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris (whose 2023 directorial debut, “Flamin’ Hot,” was a hit) turns to her friend of 20 years, Victoria Beckham, for fashion inspiration. “Victoria is the epitome of sophistication, class, sexiness, femininity — she embodies it all,” says the activist, who has campaigned to get out the Latino vote and been vocal on immigration issues and reproductive rights. “I used to wear trendy clothes till she taught me that it’s better to invest in well-made, timeless pieces.” Here are a few favorites this multitasking mom — to son Santiago, 6, whom she shares with her businessman husband, José Bastón — considers her tried-and-true.
FAVORITE CULINARY HELPER: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
“I can’t live without this mixer. I have it in silver in LA, red in Malibu and yellow in Spain! I make fresh pasta in it, ground sausage, sourdough bread, whip cream. Every attachment they have, I own.”
FAVORITE SWIMSUIT: Gigi C Bikinis Riley Surfsuit
“I usually wear itty-bitty bikinis because I don’t like tan lines. But I love that all Gigi C bathing suits have some structure to them — they add nice textures to their bathing suits, so they are sexy no matter what.”
FAVORITE SPARKLES: APM Monaco Pavé Choker
“I love sparkling so much. I would be a Christmas tree if I could! This jewelry is elevated-looking but at a super affordable price point. I wear their anklets, earrings and necklaces. I love that they are modular, stackable, chic and elegant. And I love that the company has a powerful woman founder!”
FAVORITE FACE MASSAGER: Facify Beauty Wand
“It is a face massager that has a rotating head. It cleanses, tones, smooths, drains, brightens. It does everything! I take it everywhere with me and use it on every production.”
FAVORITE GO-TO GIFT: Pampered Chef Garlic Press
“I live and die by this garlic press. I buy it for everyone as a housewarming gift. If you are a cook, you have to have it. You put the whole clove in with skin and all and it minces your garlic and presses it out in such a beautiful way.”
FAVORITE SHADES: Victoria Beckham Rectangular Shield Glasses
“I am all about Victoria Beckham sunglasses — like, obsessed. I like classic, big black sunglasses with dark lenses.”
FAVORITE PUMP: Gianvito Rossi Ribbon Stilettos
“I need to be comfortable at all times, and that’s why I like that these heels are not super high. When it comes to fashion, I am a simple girl and I like a simple shoe, like this one.”
FAVORITE LUGGAGE: Tumi International Dual Access 4 Wheeled Carry-On
“I’m a Tumi girl. It’s a classic brand for a reason.”
FAVORITE FACE TREATMENT: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum
“I can’t live without my Revitalift skin-care line, especially the hyaluronic acid serum. I swear by it.”
FAVORITE THREADS: A.L.C. Frankie Sweater
“I am a fan of everything A.L.C. makes. For fall and winter, they do nice cashmeres and alpaca fleece sweaters and dresses and stretched silks, and when summer comes around, they have great linen dresses, shirt dresses, blazer dresses. I basically live in A.L.C.”
FAVORITE UNDER-EYE TOOL: Nurse Jamie Eyeonix Eye Massaging Beauty Tool
“This is a tiny under-eye machine that gets the puffiness out. It vibrates as it crosses under your eye in the most gentle way, and is so, so relaxing.”
FAVORITE SPIRIT: Casa Del Sol Reposado Tequila
“Casa Del Sol is an ultra-premium sipping tequila, aged in cognac barrels. There’s such a smooth finish, with a vanilla-caramel, dulce de leche taste without any additives. We really honor the history and culture of tequila making and have women in key roles, from the master distiller to the president of the company to the VP of operations in Mexico. I love empowering women in the business place.”
FAVORITE BLOUSE: Frank and Eileen Frank Classic Button-Up Shirt
“I live in these oversized white, crisp shirts. I actually have one on right now! They come in really soft cotton, but you can still pop the collar. I wear them for all seasons: layered with jeans and a blazer in cooler months and as a swimsuit cover-up in summer.”