CONCRETE CATWALK > FASHION STATEMENTS THIS SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT THE SHORT STORY.Byline: NANCY DILLON >STAFF WRITER You spend hours in the gym and pay extortionate sums to a personal trainer personal trainer person n → (persönlicher) Fitnesstrainer m, (persönliche) Fitnesstrainerin f getting your gams in shape for summer. Now it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to show off your hard work with one of the season's hottest fashion trends: micro shorts paired with loose or layered tops. "With this trend, it's always safer to do something with a sleeve to weigh out the long leg," says Rob Zangardi, a celebrity stylist who's dressed a bevy bevy a flock of birds. of Hollywood stars including actress Mandy Moore and pop singers Rihanna and Ashlee Simpson. As far as rules, he says, "Never show your stomach. More layering on top is generally better. Try a long sleeve or a hooded sweat shirt or blazer. And you'll always get more wear out of a solid color an even color; one not shaded or variegated. See also: Solid (pair of shorts), especially denim or chino." As for shoes, Zangardi recommends gladiator gladiator (Latin; swordsman) Professional combatant in ancient Rome who engaged in fights to the death as sport. Gladiators originally performed at Etruscan funerals, the intent being to give the dead man armed attendants in the next world. sandals, simple wedge heels or flip-flops. Try to steer clear of running shoes or too-dressy stilettos, he says. As for shopping, labels from Diane Von Furstenberg and Tommy Hilfiger to American Eagle and Forever 21 are selling every shape of micro shorts you can think of -- from body-hugging to trapeze to cuffed, buttoned and embellished with tiny bows. Nancy Dillon, (818) 713-3760 nancy.dillon(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: ON CELEBRITIES ON THE RUNWAY >JEAN QUEEN (1) ABOVE: Actress Cameron Diaz appeared at New York's Live Earth concert at Giants Stadium wearing these light-colored cuffed shorts with sweet button detailing on the sides. (2) BELOW: A model at the Asluxe Spring 2007 fashion show in Vancouver wears cuffed and pleated white shorts with suspenders layered over a tank top. >LIGHT CUFFS (3) ABOVE: Victoria Beckham spiced up the Glamour Women of the Year Awards held in London last month wearing black hot pants with a matching corset corset, article of dress designed to support or modify the figure. Greek and Roman women sometimes wrapped broad bands about the body. In the Middle Ages a short, close-fitting, laced outer bodice or waist was worn. By the 16th cent. and a cropped jacket. (4) BELOW: Hot pants sizzled up and down the catwalk at the FashionAssassin Spring/Summer 2007 runway show. >HOT PANTS (5) ABOVE: Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas This article is about the American hip hop group. For the vegetable, see Black-eyed pea. The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed worldwide pop success. The group is currently composed of will.i.am, apl.de. wore these bubble jean shorts with a T-shirt and rocker vest for her performance at the Live Earth concert held at Wembley Stadium. (6) BELOW: Tommy Hilfiger's new collection includes tiny jean shorts paired with preppy prep·py or prep·pie n. pl. prep·pies Informal 1. A student or former student of a preparatory school. 2. A person whose manner and dress are deemed typical of traditional preparatory schools. layered tops. GETTY IMAGES |
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