Another Reason to Hit the Gym

Dionne, Clueless Circa 1995

About this time of year, those whose gym time has been rather sporadic (try using it in a sentence, right Clueless fans?) start to increase their visits per week.  Swimsuit season is right around the corner and no one wants their first day beneath the sun to be a traumatic experience. Well this season, it isn't just the beach that has people knocking down the Y doors.  Bare midriffs are everywhere this spring.  Celebrities from Alexa Chung to Rihanna have already been seen rocking this Gwen Stefani Ab-worthy trend.  Luckily, it is just a couple inches that is meant to be revealed.  Just a peek.  If you can't quite rock the bare midriff look, pair your high-waisted pants or skirt with a cropped tee that just barely grazes the top of your waistband.

Although the thought of walking the streets of Manhattan, baring my middle makes me a little uneasy, I have to admit that I like the trend.  Fresh and new, and while a little more of your skin is exposed, if done correctly (and believe me- there is a wrong way) you achieve the sexy appeal without the slutty ambiance.  So ladies, here's to yet another reason to crank up that level on the elliptical and a few more sets of crunches to your daily routine.  

Jessica Szohr

Alexa Chung

Rihanna