Muse in monochrome! Eva Longoria carries on her chic fashion sense in black and white pantsuit at NALIP event

She was one of the most eye-catching keynote speakers yet.

On Friday, Eva Longoria spoke at the 16th annual National Association of Latino Independent Producers Media Summit in Hollywood, California.

The 40-year-old actress put an elegant spin on the traditional pantsuit by opting for a long black blazer, matching top and wide-leg white trousers.

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Monochrome muse: Eva Longoria was fashion-forward once again as she attended the 16th annual National Association of Latino Independent Producers Media Summit in Hollywood, California on Friday

Monochrome muse: Eva Longoria was fashion-forward once again as she attended the 16th annual National Association of Latino Independent Producers Media Summit in Hollywood, California on Friday

Eva covered up her petite frame from head-to-toe in black and white looking every bit the professional businesswoman.

The former Desperate Housewives star dressed in a black top that was tucked into a pair of high-waisted white trousers.

She showed her fashion flair by cloaking her outfit with a long black blazer that went down to her calves.

Business class: The 40-year-old actress covered up her petite frame from head-to-toe in black and white while looking every bit the professional businesswoman

Business class: The 40-year-old actress covered up her petite frame from head-to-toe in black and white while looking every bit the professional businesswoman

She means business: The former Desperate Housewives star added a black top that was tucked into the pair of high-waisted white trousers

She means business: The former Desperate Housewives star added a black top that was tucked into the pair of high-waisted white trousers

Eva hosted the keynote lunch for the NALIP at the W Hotel where she gave an insightful conversation about her career as an actress, executive producer and advocate for the Latino community.

She covered topics concerning the current landscape of media creation, UnbeliEVAble productions, women leadership in field and advancing Latino content across multiple mediums.

The event kicked off a weekend full of NALIP happenings with scheduled appearances by Wilmer Valderrama, Raquel Welch and Danny Trejo.

Professional: The star showed her fashion flair by cloaking her outfit with a long black blazer that went down to her calves

Professional: The star showed her fashion flair by cloaking her outfit with a long black blazer that went down to her calves

Influential: Eva hosted the keynote lunch for the NALIP at the W Hotel where she gave an insightful conversation about her career as an actress, executive producer and advocate for the Latino community

Influential: Eva hosted the keynote lunch for the NALIP at the W Hotel where she gave an insightful conversation about her career as an actress, executive producer and advocate for the Latino community

The night out served as a break from Longoria's latest movie role in Low Riders.

Low Riders takes an in-depth look at the lives of low-riding enthusiasts in Southern California's Latino communities.

Directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, the upcoming drama will see Eva star alongside Melissa Benoist, Theo Rossi, Tony Revolori, Demián Bichir, Cress Williams and Yvette Monreal.  

Insight: Eva's conversation was moderated by E! News correspondent Marc Malkin

Insight: Eva's conversation was moderated by E! News correspondent Marc Malkin

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