$72.41, ASOS

$65.61, ASOS

$22.80, Forever 21

$345, Karen Millen

$495, Haute Hippie

$178, Nanette Lepore

$219, The Reformation

$295, Cynthia Steffe

Denim leggings, skinny jeans and shorts were all over the runways this season. In other words: I saw legs, legs and more legs. Get working on those thighs now.

This February, NYC Fashion week runways were crammed with cool shorts. Tracy Reese, Carolina Herrera and Cynthia Steffe rocked super short leather shorts, tweed shorts over tights and knee-length shorts with thigh highs. You can pull these looks off too – Just follow these workout tips and your legs will be shorts-ready all year long.

The most important tip to keep in mind is that cardio alone will not shed body fat. Weight training is necessary to add lean muscle mass to the body and must be worked into any fitness regiment. Some women don’t weight train for fear of “bulking.” However, that “bulk” is mostly fat beneath which lies curvy, sexy muscle, which even when trained for years, is not as voluminous as you think.

For the roundest, hardest built possible, my secret formula is deep lunges and stiff legged dead lifts – both with intense butt squeezing.

Most importantly, know that with the right legs and butt, you can look hot in WalMart shorts.

Fifth On Main, a new e-commerce boutique targeting the contemporary womenswear & accessories markets. Officially launches online November 1st.

What: Pop-up Sample Sale offering Summer and Fall/Winter womenswear and accessories.

The Designers: Cynthia Steffe, Cynthia Rowley, TWG, Yoana Baraschi, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Mackage, Chaiken, Tibi, Robert Rodriguez, Rozae Nichols, Nicole Miller, Diane Samandi, Tadashi, Fleurwood, Gypsy 05, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Re:Sound, Soundgirl, Tyhlo, Nicholas K, Body Language and many more!

The Goods (and it’s really good):

* ALL merchandise 60-70% off retail.
* RSVP to arrael@rich-pr.com for an additional 10% off your total purchase.
* Register for a Fifth on Main account on-site and receive another 15% off already discounted prices! AND receive 5% of your purchase back in Fifth on Main Rewards Points, which can go back into shopping on www.fifthonmain.com or transfer to American Airlines miles or Marriot Hotel Stays.
* Sunday CLOSEOUT – an additional 10% off already reduced prices + discounts!

Even More Goods:

* Complimentary coffee daily 10am – 12pm
* Complimentary wine daily 6pm-8pm
* All major credit cards accepted

Where: 421 West Broadway, between Prince & Spring
Soho, New York http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=New+York&state=NY&address=421+West+Broadway

When: Friday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th
10am – 8pm daily

RSVP: arrael@rich-pr.com for an additional 10% off your total purchase!

VILLAGE CARE OF NEW YORK’S 8th ANNUAL “TULIPS & PANSIES – THE HEADDRESS AFFAIR” will be on Thursday, May 14, and I can’t tell you how excited both Daniel and I are. We had such a great time last year (photos above). And this years designers are top tier: Tory Burch, Chado Ralph Rucci, Pamella Roland, Cynthia Steffe, Lilly Pulitzer, Alvin Valley, Thierry Mugler, Zang Toi, Michael Vollbracht, b.michael and others.

Each designer will be paired with NYC’s finest floral designers including Preston Bailey, L’Olivier, Ovando and Zezé in order to create a high-fashion runway show of elaborate floral headdresses made entirely from living plants and fresh cut flowers. The event, which raises funds for Village Care of New York, a non-profit organization providing vital health care programs to people living with HIV/AIDS, is Chaired by Jack Curry, Editor of USA Weekend and TV Guide and Kelly Cutrone, Founder of People’s Revolution.

Date: Thursday, May 14th from 7 PM to 10 PM
Ticket Price: $250 (Tickets are $300 after May 4th, 2009)
Venue: Edison BallRoom, 240 W. 47th St. New York, NY
For Reservations/ticket information/online auction: please visit www.vcny.org or call Shannon Lavin at 212-337-5743.

WHO: Missoni and Cynthia Steffe Sample Sale at Underground NYC

WHAT: All women’s contemporary wear will be up to 80%

    WHERE:  440 Broadway between Grand St. and Canal St; 212-226-4312

WHEN: Thursday, May 1^st – Monday, May 12^th from noon – 7pm