There's something about seeing a piece on your favorite celebrity that just makes you have to have it. Unfortunately, that's often impossible. From big budget bags, to customized couture, to one-of-a-kind designs, there are plenty of obstacles preventing the average woman from mimicking their favorite star's look. Thankfully, fashion savvy beauty Eva Mendes has joined forces with New York & Company once again to make her high-fashion look more accessible, launching her summer collection just last week.

"Eva is gorgeous and incredibly stylish and has the ability to make women feel empowered," said a representative for New York & Company. "We thought she was somebody that our customer could really relate to."

Shoppers will indeed be able to relate to Mendes' summer line as it combines fashion with function in the cutest ways possible.

"Eva Mendes designs pieces that you can wear from the desk to dinner -- wear to work and then also throw on a pair of heels with it and go out with your friends ... on a night out," the representative explained.

While New York & Company is about dressing for work, the Eva Mendes line provides great solutions for special occasions. Although this is not Mendes' first collaboration with the company, this is her first take on a summer line. She wasn't shy with her creations; the pieces go bold with unique prints and bright hues while keeping things both exotic and feminine. What resulted was Mendes' favorite collection yet.

Plus, it looks like Mendes had your summer in mind during the creative process. There are plenty of dresses for summer affairs like brunch and weddings.

"I'm definitely a dress girl -- I love how feminine dresses are! With one stylish piece, you're done," Mendes said.

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