As the weather warms up and there is more flesh on show, women want their legs to look their best. Sadly there is no short cut for the ultimate shapley leg. It often comes down to great genes and regular exercise. However, its not all about shape, the colour, texture, and tone of the skin can make a huge difference, to their appearance.

Bare legs are most womens prime concern as the temperature soars, below are some top tips on how to make your legs look their best for Summer 2008:

Here are four alternatives to going with bare legs:

• If you’re self-concious about pale skin, try the newest self-tanners. Even cbudget versions now come with features such as built-in bronzers that help you see where the self-tanner is going. Just remember to exfoliate first and remove your hair (if waxing/electronic epilating you’ll need to wait another 24 hours, as the newly opened pores will absorb more product and legs will look spotty). It’s also important to use with caution around the knees and feet (it tends to look the most artificial there). Even better: grab a friend or spouse to help you put it on smoothly and get around to the back of your legs.

• Going way beyond the sandalfoot toe (which gives you no visible tight line at the toe), manufacturers have designed toeless tights. This way the sheer hose cover your legs (usually secured to the toes by a thong-like piece), but your toes peek out to give you a bare leg look. You’ll need to have sandals or shoes with a strap to cover the area where the tights end and your bare foot begins, so experiment with this look before relying on it for a special occasion. Toeless tights are available at all price ranges including popular brands like M&S.

• The variety of sheer denier tights options are amazing, from super sheer summer-weight tights to a type that Silkies.com offers called “Sun Oiled Sheen” tights that glisten like you just got off the beach. Remember that the best sheer pantyhose are close to your natural skin tone, not too dark or light.

• Leg makeup may sound overkill, but it’s a great way to cover blemishes, varicose veins, even tattoos. Dermablend is the main brand to name for corrective cosmetics and its “Leg and Body Cover” promises to go on easily over moisturiser and not rub off. Make sure your leg makeup is dry before you get dressed.

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