Eva Mendes, 46, still sizzles as she shows off her curves in a skintight 'power' dress... after sharing she 'struggles' with food

Eva Mendes looked ravishing in a skintight bright orange dress in an image she shared to Instagram on Friday.

The 2 Fast 2 Furious actress was laying down on her side, showing off her hourglass shape, as she had a matching pumps and a structured purse with an envelope close in front of her.

This comes after the 46-year-old actress turned fashion designer admitted she has 'struggled' with food in the past.

Bright idea: Eva Mendes looked ravishing in a skintight bright orange dress in an image she shared to Instagram on Friday. The 2 Fast 2 Furious actress was laying down on her side, showing off her hourglass shape

Bright idea: Eva Mendes looked ravishing in a skintight bright orange dress in an image she shared to Instagram on Friday. The 2 Fast 2 Furious actress was laying down on her side, showing off her hourglass shape

Pinup material: Her hair was worn in flattering curls giving her a Sophia Loren vibe

Pinup material: Her hair was worn in flattering curls giving her a Sophia Loren vibe

In the caption for the orange dress she noted it was a 'power' look.  She was reclined on a beige and gold backless chair in what appeared to be a museum only there were no paintings, just framed prints.

Her hair was worn in flattering curls giving her a Sophia Loren vibe. 

There are several other images of the star in dresses that she shared this week.

Another saw her in a green wrap dress called the 'Brenda.' Her hair was flowing as she walked in the snazzy number.

And then there was an image of Eva in a sleeveless dress that looks perfect for Easter Sunday.

Now with another look: And then there is this shift dress with a fruit pattern as she wears white heels and holds a green purse

Now with another look: And then there is this shift dress with a fruit pattern as she wears white heels and holds a green purse

Mendes has been helping design clothes for New York & Company for years now and seems to be an excellent fit for the brand.

She has opened up about her struggles with 'food' and 'many other things' in a candid Instagram post she shared a week ago.

The actress took to the photo-sharing site to respond to a fan who had praised her for acknowledging her fans and chatting with them on social media.

Eva thanked the follower for saying she 'looked amazing', but added that it 'takes a lot' for her to look so good and admitted she has her own inner struggles. 

Now in green: Another saw her in a green wrap dress called the 'Brenda.' Her hair was flowing as she walked in the snazzy number

Now in green: Another saw her in a green wrap dress called the 'Brenda.' Her hair was flowing as she walked in the snazzy number

Eva went on to explain that she endeavours to be honest with her followers and shared that, like many women, she has a 'struggle with food.'

The star wrote: 'I try to post responsibly and I try to make sure I don't portray myself in a way that makes other women feel bad. Instagram can be hurtful in that way. 

'Like with this picture, this is actually a campaign shot and it was retouched. So I want women to know that.'

She added: 'I want women to know it takes a lot for me to look this way and that I struggle with food among many other things.'

Honest: The siren has opened up about her struggles with 'food' and 'many other things' in a candid Instagram post she shared a week ago

Honest: The siren has opened up about her struggles with 'food' and 'many other things' in a candid Instagram post she shared a week ago

Responsible: The actress, 46, took to the photo-sharing site to respond to a fan who had praised her for acknowledging her fans and chatting with them on social media

Responsible: The actress, 46, took to the photo-sharing site to respond to a fan who had praised her for acknowledging her fans and chatting with them on social media

Eva also shared: 'I take so much joy from connecting to other women. It means so much to me. Even just a quick exchange. I struggle with Social Media but I love the constant connection with women.' 

Eva and her partner Ryan Gosling have been together since 2011 and share two daughters, Esmeralda, five, and Amada, three.

During the honest post she also touched on why she doesn't share pictures of her beau and their two young children on her social media.

Addressing the fan's request she post photos of the actor she explained: 'As far as Ryan, I'll only post flash backs of things that are already 'out there' (like pics from movies we did or stuff like that). My man and kids are private. That's important to me so thanks for getting that.'

Off limits: Eva and her partner Ryan Gosling have been together since 2011 and share two daughters, Esmeralda, five, and Amada, three

Off limits: Eva and her partner Ryan Gosling have been together since 2011 and share two daughters, Esmeralda, five, and Amada, three

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