Hey girl! Dazzling Eva Mendes returns to the spotlight after spending six months with her children while Ryan Gosling hit the La La Land promo trail

By Ross Mcdonagh For Dailymail.com

Published: 03:40 GMT, 17 March 2017 | Updated: 15:48 GMT, 17 March 2017

Eva Mendes was back in the spotlight this week after taking time off to care for her young daughters Esmeralda and Amada.

The 43-year-old looked absolutely stunning as she modeled one of her own creations at the New York & Company store opening in Miami on Thursday.

Eva has been focused on motherhood for the last six months, staying home while husband Ryan Gosling, 36, has been busy with promotional duties for his Hollywood hit La La Land.

Amazing in aqua! Eva Mendes was back in the spotlight on Thursday as she promoted her fashion line at the opening of New York & Company store at Dadeland Mall in Miami

Amazing in aqua! Eva Mendes was back in the spotlight on Thursday as she promoted her fashion line at the opening of New York & Company store at Dadeland Mall in Miami

Grand opening: It's the first time the actress has attended an event in six months after focusing on motherhood and her two daughters with husband Ryan Gosling

Grand opening: It's the first time the actress has attended an event in six months after focusing on motherhood and her two daughters with husband Ryan Gosling

On Thursday the actress helped promote her fashion line which is available at the Dadeland Mall in Miami.

The mother-of-two looked great in an aqua Alonza one-shoulder maxi dress, which retails at her store for $99.95.

She broke it up with a colourful belt, and finished off in an equally-striking pair of candy stripe heels.

The Place Beyond The Pines star accentuated her exquisite Latina features with dark eye-make-up, pink lip and a touch of blush.

Her magnificent curls meanwhile unfurled enough to show off her large gold hoop earrings.

Wow: The mother-of-two stunned in an aqua Alonza one-shoulder maxi dress, which retails at her store for $99.95

Wow: The mother-of-two stunned in an aqua Alonza one-shoulder maxi dress, which retails at her store for $99.95

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Hollywood actress Eva Mendes is rarely seen out and about these days. By her own admission she much prefers staying at home with her and Ryan Gosling's two daughters than attending celebrity events. Here however, the brunette beauty made an exception, to help draw attention to her clothing collaboration with New York & Company. This green gown is currently available to buy now on the website, for an affordable £80.

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Style: She broke it up with a colourful belt, and finished off in an equally-striking pair of candy stripe heels

Style: She broke it up with a colourful belt, and finished off in an equally-striking pair of candy stripe heels

She and Ryan, who have been together since 2011, have two daughters: two-year-old Esmeralda, and 10-month-old Amada. 

Eva chose not to attend any Oscars events so she could be at home with her children and recently revealed she's not a big fan of the glitzy events.  

In an interview for April's Shape magazine, she explained: 'What people don't know about me is that I love being home. Instead of hitting the red carpet, I'd rather be with our girls.'

Mom of two: In April's edition of Shape, Eva talks about how she'd rather be at home with her daughters than on the red carpet
Mom of two: In April's edition of Shape, Eva talks about how she'd rather be at home with her daughters than on the red carpet

Mom of two: In April's edition of Shape, Eva talks about how she'd rather be at home with her daughters than on the red carpet

Beauty: The Place Beyond The Pines star accentuated her features with dark eye-make-up, pink lip and a touch of blush

Beauty: The Place Beyond The Pines star accentuated her features with dark eye-make-up, pink lip and a touch of blush

Ryan went solo to all the major award shows this year, including the Academy Awards where his movie scooped five gongs for best actress, best director, best original music score, best cinematography and best production design.  

Eva also talked about how it was tougher to shed the baby weight after her second child.

'In some ways, it’s been more challenging to get back in shape after my second daughter,' she said.

Spring has sprung: Eva's collection is seen in the window of the New York and Company store

Spring has sprung: Eva's collection is seen in the window of the New York and Company store

Shades of blue: Turquoise is a key color in Eva's collection 

Shades of blue: Turquoise is a key color in Eva's collection 

'Yet it’s not as hard as I thought it would be, because I’m always running around with the kids. I never sit down—I’m on the move all day.'

She has had to say goodbye to some nice treats, though.

'I don’t keep junk food at home anymore, because I’m trying to set a good example,' she added. 'So there are no more Krispy Kremes for me to grab.' 

All smiles: Store employees got together for a photo as they modeled some of the designs

All smiles: Store employees got together for a photo as they modeled some of the designs

Solid: She and Ryan, who have been together since 2011, have two daughters: two-year-old Esmeralda, and 11-month-old Amada (pictured 2012)

Solid: She and Ryan, who have been together since 2011, have two daughters: two-year-old Esmeralda, and 11-month-old Amada (pictured 2012)

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