Eva Mendes

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Eva Mendes got busy in bed over the weekend, heading to Macy’s in N.Y.C. to launch her newest home decor collection. And while the actress is no longer a novice when it comes to bedroom design, having debuted her first Vida by Eva Mendes line with the department store last year, she’s following up on her success with five vibrant designs, including three totally new patterns: Kiki, Penelope and Juliette. The collection ranges in price from $100 for decorative pillow sets to $385-$400 for a comforter — but right now you can nab some of the sets for nearly half off at Macys.com. Tell us: Will you slip between Eva’s sheets?

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If Eva Mendes’s first set of Calvin Klein Underwear ads rivaled David Beckham’s Armani ones, this new set really raises the bar on sexiness. The sultry star strikes a pose in a black lacy bra and panty set– complete with thigh-highs and garters– for the fall 2009 Calvin Klein Underwear ads. And if that wasn’t hot enough, Eva joins forces with model Jamie Dornan for an equally provocative campaign for Calvin Klein Jeans this fall. Between her wet hair and shimmering skin, both ads are definitely showing the sexy side of Mendes. Tell us: What do you think of Eva Mendes’s new Calvin Klein ads?

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Eva Mendes’s first Calvin Klein fragrance ads were so sexy that network television stations actually banned them from primetime! Now, the sultry star is back with more steamy ads for the fashion house. It was announced last night at the Met Gala, which Eva attended with Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Costa, that Mendes would remain the face of Calvin Klein Underwear and Secret Obsession fragrance for the Fall ‘09 ads. This time around, Eva will be joining forces with model Jamie Dornan for the upcoming global advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear. Jamie is no stranger to Calvin Klein’s sexy ads — the model starred alongside Kate Moss and Natalia Vodianova for Calvin Klein’s denim ad campaigns in 2004 and 2006. The new campaign, shot by famed photographer Steven Klein, will hit fashion magazines and billboards this coming fall. We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!

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Banks may now be tight with loans, but let’s just say that Cartier didn’t hold back for their 100th Anniversary Celebration in America at the Cartier mansion on 5th Avenue to benefit Service Nation, which encourages volunteerism. Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Jessica Biel, Demi Moore, Eva Mendes, Justin Timberlake and Rachel Weisz may have looked like a million dollars at the Cartier Mansion on last night, but collectively they had on nearly three times that amount in borrowed Cartier gemstones — and that’s not counting the bling of Sir Elton John (also in the house). Just Hudson’s diamond and onyx panther necklace alone would have set her back $905,000, not to mention her $230,000 diamond cocktail ring and diamond studs. Timberlake was a diamond stud himself, wearing an onyx and emerald panther tie pin and onyx and diamond cufflinks. “I made a joke to my stylist tonight,” said Hathaway, herself bedecked in over $500,000 worth of Cartier jewelry. “That if I lost [a piece] tonight, technically, it wouldn’t be like losing it, because, after all, I would be at Cartier. And he said [emphatically] . . . ‘No!’” Mendes concurred. “I’m very upset that I have to give back this panther ring in the morning.” But no, she wasn’t afraid of losing the ring worth $220,000. “No, they’ve got insurance for that, Love. It’s never happened, because when things are not mine, I take even more care of them.”

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When Eva Mendes launched her bedding line Vida with Macy’s last month, the fledgling designer didn’t have to go it alone, enlisting the help of her boyfriend George Augusto. At the 150th birthday celebration for the department store in N.Y.C., the actress told PEOPLE that partnering up for the collection of Latin-inspired bedding was natural to the couple. “We redesigned two houses together,” the actress explained. “He’s a film producer, but we collaborate on this.” And just as with any great design team, each brought their own skills to the table. “He’s great at being practical,” she said “And mine, is being bold.” Eva reveals that her interest in design was born out of her upbringing. “I grew up in a working class family,” she says. “The sofa didn’t match the love seat. And the dining room table and chairs didn’t match. I was constantly trying to make the house beautiful for my mom. I would paint the apartment different colors.” And she looked to that experience when creating the collection. “I want beautiful design at an affordable price, so that people who don’t really have that much can live beautifully.” Click here to see special pricing on the collection now. –reporting by Jeffrey Slonim

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While other Hollywood stars are setting their sights on conquering the worlds of fashion, fragrance — or even hair extensions — Eva Mendes is poised to make her mark on home design. Macy’s has just revealed exclusively to PEOPLE that the actress, along with partner George Augusto, is collaborating with them on a line of luxury bedding that will launch online and in stores at the middle of this month. The Latin-inspired collection, Vida, will come in five styles, each of which, like Bettina above, will feature rich patterns and intricate detailing. “Vida is all about easy luxury,” Mendes says. “The colors, fabrics and textures that I live and love, brought to life in a stylish, comfortable and affordable way.” So what does it cost to crawl under Eva’s covers? A four-piece queen set, which includes a comforter, bedskirt and two shams, will set you back between $340 to $425. Tell us: Will you get cozy in Eva’s bedding?

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Eva Mendes has never had a problem with nudity. But it seems America’s TV networks do. Afraid of offending viewers, they have banned the actress’s new fragrance spot — though an edited version may air after 10 pm. In the moodily-shot 30-second black-and-white commercial for the Calvin Klein scent Secret Obsession, Mendes appears without clothes, sometimes swathed in a sheet. “Between love and madness lies obsession,” the actress and CK underwear model, who also appears in print ads for the perfume, seductively whispers. “Love… madness. It’s my secret.” But the ban may boomerang, creating more sales by word-of-mouth according to those close to the brand. International viewers will get to see the commercial as creative director Fabien Baron originally shot it — and you can make up your own mind about the commercial by watching the original here.