Going short this season

Think Eva Longoria looks absolutely va-va-voom here?
Well, maybe it's the fact that she's got glowing, tan skin and row of sparking white teeth.
Or maybe it's because she has a trim and toned body which many of us yearn for.
Or maybe it's simply because she's wearing that hot trend of the season--shorts. With killer heels too!

Yes, maybe we can't all have flat abs and firm arms like Desperate Housewives' Gabrielle, but what we all can do is pull off this look with ease.

Shorts are making waves now, despite many people still considering these cropped darlings inappropriate to be worn anywhere else except to bed or picnics.

But worn right, nobody would look at you in distaste.

Simple cuts in basic colours are the best bet you can get, simply because they are versatile and easy to match. However, simple doesn't have to be boring, so do look out for cute details like the high-waist, gold button ones on this darling from Dorothy Perkins.

Checks, plaid or tweed are very big trends this season, because they give a vintage look with a modern twist. These are from Forever 21.
To look and feel young, go for bright colours with cute patterns like stripes, polka dots or anything cutesy! This pair from Forever 21 will have all eyes on you, in a good way *wink*
Red hot shorts for the red hot lady in you. Also from Forever 21.


Shorts are like jeans, one of the basics in your wardrobe. That translates to: easy to match!
You can pair them with literally anything, but just like any piece of clothing, there are some general dos and don'ts.

1. Look for the right cut and right fit.
They should be "shorts", not "short shorts". No matter how sexy your derriere is, there is really no excuse for showing buttcheeks or buttcracks. Also, avoid shorts which bunch up at the crotch, as these make you look fuller in the middle. Your shorts should also not hang too loose, or you risk looking like a G.I. Jane.

2. Moderation is always the key.
If you are already wearing shorts, balance out the rest of your outfit appropriately. Wearing so little on your bottom and even less on your top will just make you scantily clad, not a sexy goddess. Unless you're going for an outing in the park under the hot, hot sun, try to avoid revealing tops like spaghetti straps or tube tops with your shorts, especially in more formal places like college.
A very good look for shorts is to pair them with a loose, billowing blouse, like a puff-sleeved tunic.

3. Wear appropriate footwear.
Heels or wedges with shorts not only makes you have sexy, endless legs, it also helps to tone down the casualness of your outfit. Pumps are a cute option as well. Flipflops with shorts just scream "going to the market".

4. Play up your shorts.
Mix and match with additional pieces like vests, necklaces or belts. They will just up your stylish factor.

5. Wear them to the right places.

Never, ever, ever wear shorts to serious places like work, a formal function and such. Shorts are meant to add to your playful factor, and you most certainly do not want to be seen as playful at work.

If you steer away from shorts in public because you are not keen on flashing your legs, bear in mind that generally, your legs (especially the calves and ankles) are one of the more toned parts of your body, not to mention slimmest at the ankles, because all your body weight rests on your legs, thus giving it more workout.

But if you're still not convinced, try this: pair your shorts with leggings or tights underneath. This combo not only helps to hide your bits, it is also effortlessly chic!

If you're more adventurous, try coloured or patterned leggings with solid coloured shorts.
(Picture courtesy of Omiru.com )

Fret not if you prefer toned down colours, because these look just as stylish, like this outfit from Dorothy Perkins.

Hurry, shorts may be trendy for a limited time only.