It could not possibly be hotter today in NYC… 97 degrees, and the aim of the game is to wear as little clothing as possible without being naked. Unless you’re at the spa. And now that your legs are shaved to endure time with a glowing smoke & mirrors tan, it’s time to pretend you’re Cameron Diaz. (Not like that.) I’m talking legs – if you’re lacking Cam’s gams, there are ways around it while still embracing the summer trend that just keeps getting shorter and shorter and shorter.

There are 3 particular styles that work on real people, and are all trending in a big way for Summer 2011. Let’s strut through them, all for less than a Spa Week treatment, of course:

Retro and slanted

Shorts that appear triangular may seem infinitely minuscule (and they kind of are), but the shape is actually more forgiving than many shorts with straight hems because there’s more room for your leg to move. They also give the illusion of legs for days, even if they’re only maybe a couple hours. Try these two pairs, both channeling 50s glamour crossed with 90s flare: the barely visible vintage floral effect shorts, and the vintage-style Levi’s.

Scalloped/Lace hem

One of the sweetest new styles of this summer, scalloped or lacy hemmed shorts, work because they tend to fit a little baggier. Look for pleats and that slight puffing for a cute fit. Look for pairs that puff out a bit like you see above, the navy floral printed and the peach gingham pairs, both from TopShop.

Silky Printed

This is the most important (and fun!) short shorts trend of Summer ’11. Choose Tribal (on the model), artsy floral or animal print, you can’t go wrong with a pair of these and a solid top for an easy, comfortable, eye-catching ensemble. These are all 100% rayon – the silky ones are generally expensive and too high maintenance with dry cleaning expenses, so save your cash and look for rayon. And repeat after me: Elastic. Waistband.

Flattering shorts trick: Wear a pair of spandex shorts underneath your short shorts. Peeking out a little bit, these serve many a purpose. Most importantly, they keep your tummy and glutes looking and feeling tight, and eliminate inner thigh chafing. Choose a complementary color or pattern for an instantly more dynamic outfit. Lacy hems work really well for this, as do patterns. I own these – they look great with denim, black shorts, tribal shorts, even skirts and more. Oh – and let me not neglect to mention the ultimate flattering tip: your shorts will look a hundred times better with heels. Always, period, the end.

Looks from Fall 2011: Marc Jacobs | Catherine Malandrino | Rebecca Minkoff | Cynthia Steffe

Out of the obvious color trends we saw on the runways during New York Fashion Week from Gwen Stefani’s slinky black L.A.M.B. numbers, to the decadent silver sequins spotted at Naeem Khan, and even the fun blues and pinks at Rebecca Taylor, there was still one underlining trend that we kept seeing over and over. When it came to exuding a lux style it seems most of the designers shared the same idea– it’s time to go green!

We were sold with the money green looks which came in many varied forms including your classic day dresses to funky furs. Still, we’ve got a long way to go before we can slip into the sexy green Malandrino pictured above.  No worries, feast your eyes on these flirty green dress options, all less money than a Spa Week treatment.

Pushing the typical florals trend to the side are graphic prints. The green reflected in this wrap dress hits all the right notes. BCBG Wrap Dress, 48.98

So sweet and rugged at the same time. This short hunter green dress makes a great option for those warm days. Jack by BB Dakota Fiona Dapple Dress, 50.00

Combining different shades of green is a sure fire way to stand out against the fashionable crowd’s all black uniform. Print Cocktail Dresses by Classique, 48.00

This dress has 80 degrees and blue skies written all over it. Sparke & Fade One shoulder Dress 34.99

A structured silhouette works for weddings or an evening office party. Nine West Green Dot Taffetta Dress with Black Trim, 49.99

Massages, facials, body scrubs… you can’t get enough! And that’s great. But did you know you’re barely scraping the spa surface? New technology, reinvented techniques and pop culture all shape the way we spa today. Here, Spa Week officially announces the definitive list of the latest in emerging spa treatment trends, from holistic to glamorous.

Treat yourself to a wellness and beauty adventure this Spa Week®, $50 spa treatments September 13-19 for the West Coast and Chicago, October 11-17 for the rest of the country. The Fall spa directory launches August 16 for the West Coast, September 13 for the rest of the country, when you’ll be able to see which spas are offering which services. Try one, try all— Spa Week is the time to indulge and experiment. All these treatments will be available for just $50!

1)      Fighting Allergies

Sinus massages, breathe-easy facials and cold & flu bath salts are just a few of the spa services you’ll be seeing this upcoming Spa Week, just in time to soothe your seasonal allergies. Treat your immune system and clear your sinuses in the spa with new treatments using Eucaplyptus, humidifiers and Lymph drainage movements , to name just few of the techniques being used to assist in allergy relief.

2)      Bikini Glamour

Vajazzling made its sparkly splash last Spa Week, when bedazzling your bikini became the hot new standard in girly glamour. Other treatments are quickly emerging in its footsteps to pamper your private parts: Bikini/Bum Facials are being offered to give the same attention down there as a esthetician would to your face: toner, extractions and masks included. Also, post-Brazilian waxing rituals such as Airbrush painting and Vattooing are now the latest in vaginal adornment.

3)      Sleeping and Dreaming

Insomniac? A good night’s slumber with proper REM cycles can be just as rejuvenating as a spa treatment, so one of the hottest trends emerging in the industry is a dream-worthy mix of the two to promote better sleeping patterns. Scents such as Rosewood, Palmarosa and Vanilla are used to guide you off to never-never land while massage techniques make for a complete relaxation experience.

4)      Lash Extensions

Eyelash length, thickness, volume and darkness have gone way up on the beauty priority lists of women now more than ever. While new drugstore and professional lash volumizers continue to crowd the lash-enhancing market, the Fall Spa Week event is poised to give women more professional lash-extending options than ever before.

5)      Instant Inch Loss

Remember that magical, completely safe instant weight-loss pill you always dreamed of? We’re not saying it’s been invented (sorry), but the spa is becoming a go-to place to get instant, (almost) magic-like results in addition to providing long term benefits. Colon Hydrotherapy is becoming more popular as a quick, easy cleanse, and hot new med-spa services like the 7E Treatment and Ionithermie give immediate results by targeting muscles with waveform technology.

6)      Reiki and Energy Work

Turn your trip to the spa into a journey for the soul. Reiki, energy work and holistic healing deliver health benefits ranging from injury recovery to spiritual growth. By engaging the flow of your “life force energy,” practitioners are turning spa-goers into active believers. Look for treatments with an energy component this coming Spa Week, and may the force be with you.

7)      Acupuncture

This ancient holistic healing technique is no newbie to the spa scene, but the granddaddy of healing is suddenly making a resurgence. The World Health Organization advocates the use of acupuncture to treat over 40 conditions, from anxiety and other stress syndromes to musculoskeletal pain and injury, and the Fall Spa Week event will encourage more spa-goers to forget their fears of needles and reap the benefits of this treatment—for their face, body and both.

8)      Botox on-the-go

Pick up dry cleaning, get Botox, grab lunch… what? Yes, the age-defying treatment has become so mainstream that spas are now offering it hassle-free, and even appointment-free. Add the $50 Spa Week price tag, and suddenly “to-tox-or-not-to tox?” is one of the easiest decisions to make.

9)      Hot AND Cold Stone Massages

Spa Week’s favorite sweetheart treatment has always been the Hot Stone Massage, but the newest twist is cooler than past seasons. Instead of using all hot stones, this treatment includes the application of cold stones as well, adding multi-dimensional stimulation. Alternating the hot and cool stones helps every cell in the body receive more oxygen and nutrients and encourages a more effective removal of toxins.

10)   Champissage

Also known as Indian head massage, Champissage has been practiced for more than 1000 years in India and has now been interpreted as a custom ritual at many spas. Traditionally, it began as a system of family grooming, with mothers massaging their daughters’ hair with oils to encourage long, lustrous locks. Over time, it began to incorporate massage of the face neck and shoulders, specifically yours this upcoming Spa Week.

11)   Everything Seaweed

You’d like to be… under the sea? Why? Just go to the spa. Seawater and seaweed have similar mineral contents with approximately the same percentage as the human body. Because of this, seaweed wraps help detoxify the body, eliminate excess fluids, increase blood circulation and regulate hormonal levels. More treatments than ever are incorporating Seaweed this Spa Week. Go for a dive.

12)   Simply… Oxygen

Human beings’ star life-sustaining molecule is getting more and more play inside the spa. One of the new treatments is Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy, which dissolves oxygen in the blood plasma and all body cells, tissues and fluids at up to 10 times normal concentration—high enough to sustain life with no blood at all. Oxygenating facials are also increasing in popularity, as oxygen continues to secure its reputation as the #1 skincare essential.

Experiment with these treatments and experience the true spa lifestyle for just $50 a piece during Spa Week. Make sure you’re signed up!

One of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year took place this week in a stone paved pavilion in Saint Tropez. What else could we be referring to but a Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Resort runway show. At the top of every summer, the resort collection notoriously sets the tone for summer fashion and the attitude of women attempting to recreate the high priced look. Based on what we can see, the collection was heavily inspired by the jet-setter traveling to exclusive destinations with one bag just large enough to carry her vacation wardrobe.

A hopeful sign for the summer fashion outlook, the models strolled down the runway in alluring flowing ruffles, dainty gingham print bathing suits, sophisticated stripes, and sweet color block dresses. A huge departure from Lagerfeld’s hairy fall 2010 collection. Models arrived on set in lavish motorboats and strutted down the cement runway barefoot. Who needs shoes when you’re young, rich and having fun? Biggest surprises of the show included a plus-sized Crystal Renn, walking not once but twice and Georgia Mae Jagger closed out the show on the back of a motorcycle with her dad’s tune “Let’s Spend the Night Together” playing in the background. Check out some of our favorite looks below.

Alluring Florals

Girly Gingham

Elegant Stripes

Color Block

Images Courtesy of Style.com and Harper’s Bazaar.

Sunglasses are an accessory that, over time, have become pretty much an essential. If a Gallup poll were to be taken based on the love of the trend, we can bet most women won’t leave home without them–no matter the season. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so remember: SPF is to the face as Kors and Prada are to the eyes.

We can thank some of the biggest pop culture legends for our obsessive sunglasses addiction today. Jackie O was synonymous for two things– her sophisticated style and a huge pair of shades. Marilyn Monroe might have single-handedly pioneered the seductive cat-eye and the black, and round frames is a John Lennon trademark. Take a stroll with us down memory lane as we reflect on the iconic styles of sunglasses, the stars who love them today, and provide you with some current (affordable!) options to work into your own wardrobe.

OVERSIZED FRAMES

Jackie O developed a cult following of classy ladies who lunch starting from her over sized lenses to her ultra glamorous string of pearls. Jackie O’s style lives on in many of the celebrities to date including Jennifer Lopez who works to the trend with a fur coat. Grab yourself a pair of these Oversized Ombre Sunglasses, $30 from Topshop.com.

BERKSHIRE CHASE FRAMES

Borrowing from the boys. It seems the coolest icons have been lean, scraggly haired rockers from the 70s. We reached back to John Lennon for style inspiration as his fashion sense is echoed in the style of many celebrities of today including Mary-Kate Olsen. Check out this pair from Cheap Monday, $30 on ShopBop.com.

CAT EYE FRAMES

Lastly, the 1950s siren oozed sex appeal as we can recall from her famous serenade of President John F. Kennedy. Scarlett Johansson modernizes the look with these Kensie ‘Stella’ Cat’s Eye Sunglasses, $50 from Nordstrom.

Images Courtesy of Style.com, Ellegirl.com, thejohnkeenan.wordpress.com, nypost.com, hubpages.com and lockandmane.com