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How to Get Rid of Pasty Legs
2011 Summer

3 Instant Fixes For Pasty Legs

While it's always a good idea to accept the skin you're in, sometimes we want a little boost.
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While it's always a good idea to accept the skin you're in, sometimes we want a little boost. And that's where strategic use of makeup comes into play. So before fair-skinned slap on the self-tanner or go out in the sun unprotected, you can get that bronzed glow in an instant with the following items:

If it's a touch of shimmer and color you're after: Try MAC Bronze Everyday Skinsheen Leg Spray ($27). The gel-like liquid comes in two shades (Medium Dark and Dark) and gives a really natural-looking tan, all while drying in a flash. It won't rub off on your clothes, either.

If you're looking for a more matte option: Perfekt Matte Body Perfection Gel ($48) is, well, just perfect. Sweat-resistant, this glimmer-free gel moisturizes the body, all while giving pretty, stay-put, nonshiny results.

But when it's lots of shimmer you desire: St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Shimmer Stick ($20) is a body gloss that has just the slightest hint of universally flattering color, but with plenty of luster to back it up. Thanks to its wide stick applicator, this one glides on in a flash.

Perfekt Matte Body Perfection Gel
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Amanda Seyfried Shows Off Her Legs in Minidresses and Platforms on the Red Carpet
Red Carpet

Celeb Style Tips: How Amanda Seyfried Shows Off Her Gams and Still Looks Elegant

We can't stop staring at Amanda Seyfried's legs.
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We can't stop staring at Amanda Seyfried's legs. They look incredibly long, helped in part by the minidresses and towering heels she chooses for red carpet events. So how does the 5'3" actress pull off such a look? Not only do we break it down, but we picked similar styles so you can get Amanda's leggy look right now.

  • The Dress

    • It's really short, but she goes for a solid color — no crazy prints and a clean, modern silhouette. The result is a sophisticated minidress lends chicness without being too risqué.

  • The Shoes

    • The rule seems to be the higher the better. Amanda is petite, so the tall platform heels give her much needed inches and make her legs look longer. She choose solid color shoes in black or nude.

  • The Jewelry

    • Amanda has mastered making a big statement with just one bold piece, usually a necklace. A colorful necklace is young and playful, and the colors pop against her solid dresses.

    Burberry Prorsum Back Zip Satin Dress SPEAR Apricot Contrast Heel Platforms Sandro Rayonnante devoré mini dress ASOS HAVEN Block Heel Suede Platform Sandals Halston Heritage Twisted Skirt Minidress In Black
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    Mama Mio Lucky Legs For Pregnant Women
    Pregnancy

    Lucky Legs Gives Pregnant Women a Lift!

    Water retention during pregnancy can wear a woman out!
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    Water retention during pregnancy can wear a woman out! Heavy legs, swollen ankles, and expanding feet also tend to limit a lady's wardrobe and shoe selection. I had this problem each of the three times I was overdue with my kids, and no matter how much I elevated my gams, nothing gave me much of a lift. Mama Mio recently sent me its recipe for relief — Lucky Legs ($20) — to test. Check out how the potion fared.

    Who is this product designed for? This product is great for expectant women who are experiencing water retention in the legs or ladies who just want a refreshing lotion to moisturize their limbs.

    Is it practical? Summer's in full swing so lots of mamas are showing more skin and want their legs and feet to look and feel their best. Made of essential plant oils, spearmint, menthol, aloe vera, and chamomile, the foam comes in a pump and leaves a tingling feeling and flattering shimmer on the skin after it is applied. Because the potion is frothy, it is absorbed quickly.

    What could be better? The product boasts that it increases circulation, but the tingling sensation lasts for a while so moms should rinse their hands after applying it to the legs and be careful not slather it on other parts of the body.

    Would I buy it? Yes, it's much lighter than other lotions I've tried.


    Use Tinted Moisturizer or Bronzer on Legs When Working Out in Shorts
    Beauty

    Tinted Moisturizer — the Unlikely Tool in a Marathoner's Arsenal

    Because of all the health risks associated with achieving a sun-kissed glow, I'm not big on tanning.
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    Because of all the health risks associated with achieving a sun-kissed glow, I'm not big on tanning. Related: I was made fun of for being so pale at a friend's Summer wedding a few years back. A girlfriend quickly intervened and gave me liquid bronzer to use on my arms, shoulders, and legs — I've been a convert ever since. I like it because it gives the illusion of a natural tan but washes off at the end of the day.

    I'm not the only one who likes using this stuff. Reality star Stephanie Pratt says she uses Sally Hansen's Sparkle Legs during bikini season to hide imperfections and cellulite. And the authors of Run Like a Mother say that they — and a lot of other marathoners — use similar products when running in shorts or skorts to make their gams look great in finish line and post-race photos.

    If you're a little on the pale side and are self-conscious about working out in shorts this season, tinted body lotion or bronzer may be for you. Personally I'm a fan of Benefit's Jiffy Tan, which I tone down just a hint by mixing it with my everyday body lotion. Besides Jiffy Tan, there is Stephanie Pratt's favorite — Sally Hansen — which you can find at most drugstores. Both of these products have the slightest bit of shimmer to them, which works with the light to camouflage imperfections and tone down the appearance of cellulite. And if you do decide to use a product like this, make sure to rub it into your skin completely so it won't end up looking streaky on your legs.

    How To Fake Great Legs
    Beauty How To

    How to Fake Shorts-Ready Legs in 5 Minutes

      This past weekend, it warmed up enough to wear shorts, and I'd already slipped into too-short cut-offs when I got a good look at myself in the mirror.
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    This past weekend, it warmed up enough to wear shorts, and I'd already slipped into too-short cut-offs when I got a good look at myself in the mirror. After months of grizzly-like hibernation and total laziness, my legs needed some TLC. Luckily, until I can work exfoliation, intense moisturizing, and regular shaving (ahem) back into my regimen, there are plenty of easy ways to look good in those Daisy Dukes. So to join me in the ranks of those who fake it 'til they make it, just keep reading.

    Women Worry About Thick Ankles, or Cankles, but Doctors Say Not Much Can Be Done
    Fitness

    Are You Concerned About Cankles?

    "Cankles" is a slang term combining "calf" and "ankle," suggesting that there's not much definition between the two areas.
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    "Cankles" is a slang term combining "calf" and "ankle," suggesting that there's not much definition between the two areas. Some people's legs just look that way; there's not much you can do about it except just accept it and move on! But apparently, cankles are becoming a new body obsession.

    Sometimes, thicker ankles can be caused by health problems, such as diabetes or hypertension. But usually, says Dr. Kathya Zinszer, they are just a "God-given" fact of life. She's had patients request liposuction on their ankles, but she doesn't recommend it. Rather, Zinszer says people shouldn't worry about the size of their ankles, but about how to keep them strong to prevent injury. What do you think of all this fuss about cankles?

    Shimmer Pantyhose The "Hot" New Accessory Trend
    Tights

    Shimmer, Shimmer, Cross, Re-Cross

    The pantyhose debate continues to rage in small town America and corporate human resources departments.
    by coutorture The pantyhose debate continues to rage in small town America and corporate human resources departments. But frankly the right to bare legs (or arms, or even sometimes, shudder, midriffs) hasn't really been a concern for fashion women. So when we started to weirdly crave shimmer nylons in the dead of summer we knew something was up. Our first inkling came as we read Tom Wolfe's eulogy of Clay Falker in the great man's own New York Magazine. Discussing a style piece on Madison Avenue art girls we found ourselves inspired. They became known as the “art birds.” As late as 1989 Japanese art collectors liked to have these pretty little American girls by their sides in the front rows for the “important” auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s. They loved the pretty things’ lithe young legs with their epidermi of sheerest ravage-me nylon shimmering up to the most tumescent swells of their thighs as they crossed and then re-crossed and then re-re-crossed and then re-re-re-crossed them shimmer shimmer shimmer shimmer beneath the downlighters. Now the fact that we found ourselves inspired by sheer nylons in midsummer by a man who habitually wears suits, albeit white ones, in even the warmest weather seemed fitting. But then today network partner Catwalk Queen admitted that she was a hosiery hoarder. She begins in the context of pre-fall trends and uses fellow community members Kingdom of Style and Susie Bubble as evidence. But its when she admits to loving "the new breed of truly barely-there nudes" we knew we were not alone. We have a few plans in mind for showcasing just how sexy the "shimmer, shimmer, cross re-cross" can be even in the middle of a heatwave.
    Wolford Cruise Hose- Black Donna Karan Perfect Sheer Pantyhose Fogal Shine Pantyhose- Black UO Sheer Tights Super Sheer Back Seam Pantyhose
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    No Equipment Necessary: Side Lunges
    Fitness

    No Equipment Necessary: Side Lunges

    Side lunges offer a new take on regular lunges.
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    Side lunges offer a new take on regular lunges. They allow you to work your hips, glutes and thighs a bit differently than traditional squats and lunges while still targeting the major muscles of the lower body. I personally think they provide a really good workout, and are easier to do. The best part is that all you need is your body weight. Here is how to do them:

    • Stand with your feet and knees together, hands on your hips.
    • Take a large step with your right foot to the right side and lunge toward the floor.
    • Make sure your right knee does not extend past your toes and keep your left leg relatively straight.
    • Push off through your right foot to return to the start to complete one.
    • Do three sets of 10 on each side.

    Tell me, do you like side lunges too? Sing your praise for them in the comments section below.