Eva Longoria reveals the Cannes red carpet blunder she’ll always regret & her secrets to great style in your 40s

EVA Longoria has revealed all on her school run style and biggest fashion regret, as well as the top beauty secrets she swears by. The 49-year-old Hollywood actress also got candid on her celebrity “style icon”, as well as the wardrobe item she has “way too many” of but just can’t throw away.

Speaking to The Times, the brunette beauty, who describes her style as “muted” as a result of her love of “classic styles and comfort”, explained that she admired her mother, aunt and sisters’ style when growing up. She confessed: “I never had to look far for an example of what a woman should be. I had really great role models in my family.

“My aunt was well travelled and always wore a scarf and perfume. She was - and is - so glamorous. That’s what I wanted to be like.”. Whilst she looked up to her family members for fashion advice, now, her celeb pal, Victoria Beckham, 50, is her go-to.

Eva beamed: “[Victoria Beckham] is my style icon. I aspire to be like her one day, and I never will.”. For those eager to look inside Eva’s wardrobe, you’re sure to find “way too many” pairs of white trainers. But whilst Eva’s businessman husband José Bastón thinks her collection of similar shoes is excessive, the Desperate Housewives star claimed: “But I need them. I can’t say out loud how many I have.”.

When it comes to the secret to red carpet dressing, Eva praised her hair, make-up and stylist team, as she explained: “They put so much thought into it that I don’t have to. They pull photos and references and create the illusion that is Eva Longoria.”.

But for those without a load of professionals to hand, if you want great style in your forties, Eva advised: “I think less trendy, more classic and more investment pieces that will last longer. You can justify that expense over the years of wear you’ll get out of it.”.

Whilst Eva is often dressed up to the nines for posh celeb events, when it comes to dropping off her six-year-old Ssantiago Enrique Bastón to school, Eva simply confirmed that her style is “sweats or yoga pants.”. But despite keeping it simple for the school run, when it comes to her skincare routine, you can expect a host of pricey gadgets.

The beauty enthusiast opened up: “I’m currently obsessed with the TheraFace Pro [£375]. It’s this machine, it turns hot and cold and you can de-puff your eyes. It is the greatest invention ever. I’m Mexican so I have great hair. “I also like the Facify Beauty Wand [£345] to use on my face.”.

But where her luscious locks are concerned, she simply confirmed: “Well, I’m Mexican so I have great hair.”. Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025. Haircare. Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.

Hair glosses are multifunctional as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025’s core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up. 2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.

Skincare. Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin’s appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. “Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion.

Skincare routines will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine. Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.

Makeup. Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.

Makeup looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks. Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.