Beaming beauty! Eva Longoria, 41, looks youthful in plaid and lace dress as she talks 'trailblazing women' at Makers Conference 

She is an actress, producer, philanthropist and businesswoman. 

Eva Longoria Bastón attended the 2017 Makers Conference at Terranea Resort and Spa in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Tuesday.

The 41-year-old looked business chic as she took the stage for her speech during the live three-day conference which is a 'storytelling platform for the trailblazing women of today and tomorrow.'

Storming the stage! Eva Longoria Bastón attended the 2017 Makers Conference at Terranea Resort and Spa in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Tuesday

Storming the stage! Eva Longoria Bastón attended the 2017 Makers Conference at Terranea Resort and Spa in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Tuesday

High honor: The 41-year-old actress and producer spoke during the live three-day conference which is a 'storytelling platform for the trailblazing women of today and tomorrow'

High honor: The 41-year-old actress and producer spoke during the live three-day conference which is a 'storytelling platform for the trailblazing women of today and tomorrow'

Eva looked fabulous for her speaking engagement.

The petite-five-foot-two star donned a muted checkered grey dress which fell below the knee.

The conservative frock featured black lace details around her trim midsection as well as around the capped sleeves. 

The Texas native teamed the stylish sheath with a pair of strappy black stilettos. 

Business chic: Eva looked fabulous for her speaking engagement. The petite-five-foot-two star donned a muted checkered grey dress which fell below the knee

Business chic: Eva looked fabulous for her speaking engagement. The petite-five-foot-two star donned a muted checkered grey dress which fell below the knee

Go for a simple ankle strap sandals by Gianvito Rossi like Eva

The 'Portofino' sandals by Gianvito Rossi are almost as popular as the Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandal.

We've seen countless celeb rock these trustee sandals. From Kim Kardashian rocking the leather version to Chrissy Teigen rocking the fringe, we've seen many styles of the 'Portofino.'

Our favorite is the suede sandal that Eva Longoria is workin', it's sexy , it's simple...Plus, who doesn't like suede? Look how she pairs it perfectly with her plaid and lady like lace dress.

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Stylish star: The conservative frock featured black lace details around her trim midsection as well as around the capped sleeves. She teamed the sheath with strappy black stilettos

Stylish star: The conservative frock featured black lace details around her trim midsection as well as around the capped sleeves. She teamed the sheath with strappy black stilettos

Beaming beauty! The brunette bombshell wore her lengthy locks in perfect waves which were left down to cascade past her shoulders

Beaming beauty! The brunette bombshell wore her lengthy locks in perfect waves which were left down to cascade past her shoulders

The brunette beauty wore her lengthy locks in perfect waves which were left down to cascade past her shoulders. 

Eva was positively beaming as she took the stage with CAA agent Christy Haubegger.

According to TV Line, Eva will next play villainous state gaming commission director Charlotte Frost in the third season of Empire, which resumes March 22 on Fox. 

All smiles: Eva was positively beaming as she took the stage with CAA agent Christy Haubegger

All smiles: Eva was positively beaming as she took the stage with CAA agent Christy Haubegger

Center stage: Eva spoke animatedly and passionately with her arms up showing off her toned biceps

Center stage: Eva spoke animatedly and passionately with her arms up showing off her toned biceps

Next project: According to TV Line, Eva will next play villainous state gaming commission director Charlotte Frost in the third season of Empire, which resumes March 22 on Fox

Next project: According to TV Line, Eva will next play villainous state gaming commission director Charlotte Frost in the third season of Empire, which resumes March 22 on Fox

'So excited': Eva will also be directing an upcoming episode of Blackish, 'one of her favorite shows,' according to her Instagram post on Monday

'So excited': Eva will also be directing an upcoming episode of Blackish, 'one of her favorite shows,' according to her Instagram post on Monday

The former Desperate Housewives star will also be directing episode #320 'Sprinkles' of Blackish. 

She took to Instagram on Tuesday to proclaim her excitement about the upcoming project.

Eva wrote: 'So excited to be directing one of my favorite shows!' 

Eva married businessman Jose Antonio Bastón last May in Mexico. The Televisa president, who is Eva's third husband, has three children from a previous marriage. 

Her man: Eva married Jose Antonio Bastón last May in Mexico. The businessman, who is Eva's third husband, has three children from a previous marriage. Pictured in December 2015

Her man: Eva married Jose Antonio Bastón last May in Mexico. The businessman, who is Eva's third husband, has three children from a previous marriage. Pictured in December 2015

 

 

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