Shorts. Some folks flat-out refuse to wear them, and I understand. The wrong shorts can show off all the things you don't love about your legs. They can make your thighs look wide, or make you look short, or ride up and just look bad.

But they don't have to. Whether you're wearing them for daily casual clothing or for your athletic endeavors, a few simple tricks will keep you from wearing a pair that will only embarrass you if a photograph surfaces.

Over at The Working Closet, style expert Susan Wagner offers a few rules to live by when buying casual shorts, recommending that most people opt for:

If you've checked out the January issue of O Magazine, you've seen Oprah in a purple athletic outfit that flatters her shape, even though she's nowhere near the shape she desires. The clothes she's wearing are from Beyond Yoga, a line that has gained quite a few celebrity fans ... of all sizes.

Beyond Yoga is designed by Jodi Guber, who I had a chance to chat with recently -- you can read more about that at StyleList. What really struck me about Guber is her dedication to creating comfortable but stylish clothing that work on women from size XS (like Gossip Girl's Blake Lively) to XL, like Oprah.

Guber has been a devotee of yoga, as well as an instructor, for many years, and has also been in the public eye since she was a child due to well-known parents. However, she was overweight, which made her uncomfortable at the time but led to her determination to make sure even those of us who don't fit in a Small can look (and feel) great.

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Everybody has a problem area (or two, or three). A common complaint for women is the butt. I know I remember those high school days when everything that was supposed to be lifted was lifted and everything that was supposed to be firm was firm. Sigh. Nowadays, having a backside that kicks butt takes a little more effort.

If you're trying to get your rear into shape, AOL Health has a series of butt-firming exercises that is sure to do the trick. Whether you're proud of your backside or you're in the process of shaping it up, be sure to flatter your figure with the right pair of jeans. Kristen gave us the tip about Redbook's great article with jeans that flatter every body type.

• Flat butt. Wish you had a little more oomph in your rear? Redbook suggests finding jeans with some lycra or spandex and wide-set back pockets. Your best exercises are lunges, squats, and other moves that will build up your glutes.
• Bubble butt. Look for jeans with a high or contoured waist so they won't gap at your waistline. As for exercise, it all depends on your goals. The bubble butt look can be pretty smokin' -- but if you want a little less junk in the trunk, check out this video from Prevention.

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How often have you seen an ad or read about a new makeup trend in a magazine, only to think, "That looks great on her, but I'd never pull that off with my skin tone?" While it's true that some trends look best on women of particular ages or with certain skin tones, if there's a trend that intrigues you, there's probably a way to make it work for you.

Click through the gallery to see how Fitnessmagazine.com tailored five current makeup trends for specific skin tones -- you might find your new favorite look!

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