Ladies, let's be honest.  When you're pretty like us, you don't need to schvitz - like, ever.  It's unattractive.  But, if you want to be toned, what are your options?! 

Fortunately, now there IS an option - namely, the FitFlop - finally here, direct from the UK. 

I have to admit, I was a little skeptical (as usual) - but after a glowing recommendation from my lovely cohort, LaDolceVita, I ran out and bought a pair (obviously, in black).  They come with a warning (!) about wearing them too much in the first few days, saying that they might cause soreness. 

Clearly, I took that warning as "optional", and wore them as much as possible under the guise of "testing" their "effectiveness". 

Let me say - that if soreness is a sign of them "working", then DAMN.   They WORK.  because I was one sore fashionista! 

I don't know if they will replace a gym membership as I truly hoped they would, but, they're clearly doing SOMETHING, which is kind of the point.  Check them out!

They're available online (google "fitflop", or at www.footlocker.com)


http://mybeautyberry.com/index.php?/mybeautyberry/body-article/flip_flops_that_keep_you_fit/

now, to be honest, I'm not much of an "athlete".  I smoke cigarettes and drink martinis - and I kind of dislike sweating as a general rule.

but, I do love tennis.  I'm not GOOD at tennis, but I love playing it because I'm a little more competitive than the average bear.  and it's a great way to let out aggression.

the added bonus of tennis is that you get to play while wearing a cute little skirt!  My personal favorites happen to be made by Puma and Stella McCartney's line for Adidas - and the ever popular, Lacoste.  Lacoste seems to have become a little more ghetto fabulous in the past couple years, but they still do make some wonderful tennis gear. 

My choice for this spring?  Crisp white and sky blue skirts while on the courts - they show off your newly tanned pins like no other!  And, sometimes it's really satisfying to get that crisp white a little schmutzy with clay court dust - you know you've played well when you get a little dirty doing it.

BTW - it also never hurts to have a brutally good looking tennis instructor.  ;)

time for a swim in the bathtub - have a great weekend everyone!  if you're ever up for a game, send me a note!