Last Look: Eiza González on Wardrobe Risks, Red Carpet Jitters and the Met Gala

Eiza González does not hold back when it comes to fashion.

Whether she's commanding the red carpet in a skin-baring gown or making her mark in high-fashion clothes while front row at Fashion Week, the 35-year-old actress has an unapologetic approach to style.

"You should always follow your gut and what you like and what you want to do," González tells People Style Watch. "Clothes are an extension of who you are and your identity and your personality, and you should feel comfortable dressing however you want to dress and feel empowered in your choices. There's no right or wrong."

So who better than González — a David Yurman global ambassador whose new space thriller Ash comes out on March 21 — to walk us through her last fashion risk, how she handles red carpets jitters and more.

Last time you felt inspired

I just saw Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. I was insanely inspired by that. The play, the performances, both lead actors were incredible in it. Going to the theater inspires me quite a lot.

Last thing you splurged on

I'm not a splurger, funny enough, but I think might buy myself that beautiful Alaïa purse that everyone's tripping over. [Editor's note: The Alaïa Le Teckel shoulder bag is one of the hottest designer bags right now.]

Last fashion risk that paid off

What was my last outfit risk? Wearing a really golden dress to the Golden Globes was sort of a high risk. Everyone's like, "Wow, that's slightly on the nose." It was quite sparkly. It was a pretty sunny day in L.A. and [when] the light hit me, I was like a disco ball. Everyone stopped me to say that the [Gucci] dress was gorgeous, so it was a good worthwhile risk.

I just donated half of my closet to everyone that has been suffering through the [Los Angles] fires. I thought it was the perfect time to give back. It felt great. Things that I had held sentimental value had a bigger meaning now that I've given them to people that really need it.

Before I am about to film, I always try to remember to have fun, enjoy the moment, remind myself to be in the moment. That's the last thing I think of right before action.

Last time you suffered for fashion

The Met Gala. It’s the shoes and weight of dresses that make it really hard to tolerate, but I always try to power through.

I recommended my diamond pinky ring from David Yurman.

I hate trying things on when I shop, so sometimes I just buy hoping for the best. I definitely miscalculated the size of my bum lately (probably needed two sizes up).

The viral natural rosemary oil for your hair to grow.

I’m a roll-out-of-bed, roll-into-bed kind of girl, but I’ve become very responsible lately with my skin. I love that process of winding down.

I just did this thing in the UK called You Me Bum Bum Train. I can't really say what it is [per Time Out, participants have to sign a non-disclosure agreement], but it's incredible. It's a secret basically and you've got to get invited [attendees have to enter a ballot]. I kept hearing people talk about it and so a good friend of ours invited 70 friends from all around the world to London and come celebrate and go to You Me Bum Bum Train. It was the most amazing experience I've had in a very, very long time. Then we all gathered afterwards and had drinks, and it was just the perfect winter day in London. It was just awesome.