From Adidas to Puma to tear-away pants, athletic apparel has been as much a fashion trend as it has been functional. Through the years, the style has evolved from baggy to tight to yoga and back again so finding the right fit for the sport inspires as much confidence as the actual exercise itself. Because let’s face it- if you’re working out you might as well look good doing it.

It's the time of year to start drafting your New Year's resolutions, a task that isn't too difficult as most of the country jots down the same three or four every year. And loosing weight seems to always top that list. Perhaps it's the post-candy cane hangover (or the real one caused by one too many mini mugs of egg nog), but we want to be leaner and lither by the first day of spring. So start counting your calories. Enroll in that Zumba class. And look good dropping the pounds with workout gear from one of these top Philadelphia sports shops.

With the holidays just in front of us, you may be partially dreading turning down tasty treat after tasty treat for fear you will put on an extra pound or two. We say – INDULGE. Worry about it after the jingle bells have stopped ringing. And when you are ready to hit the gym again to work off that fudge and figgy pudding, here are the top 5 stores for athletic apparel in Boston.

With the new year just around the corner and New Year’s resolutions making their way at the top of your “to do” lists, now is the perfect time to get back into the swing of things and by things I mean working out. Yes, the number one resolution is always “lose weight” or “get in shape” which is why today’s Top 5 list is fittingly accurate. Gone are the days when wearing any version of beat up old sweats and sneakers would do you just fine as you sweat your way to physically fit glory, now in order to perform your best, you must look your best. Over the years workout apparel has become incredibly chic and fashionable with some workout apparel even fit to wear alone, away from the gym. Atlanta is definitely a workout city and there are numerous athletic apparel stores that stock the best in workout gear, so enjoy our list of where to find the clothes that make your exercise regimen well worth the sweat. Let’s burn some calories!

From the Charles Nolan collection, comes a matchy-matchy idea for mom and baby. The metallic, long-sleeve hoodie comes in adult and infant sizes.

If you're still stumped on where to spend the end of 2010, heading to one of Orange County's most beloved Italian eateries might just solve your dilemma. Prego Ristoranti is hosting a New Year's Eve party that'll have you sampling some of their best food before you ring in 2011.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Paul Tudor Jones II brightens up the Greenwich community.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. The Grendene's take their Italian hospitality to Aspen.

With eight spacious bedrooms, stunning views of Los Angeles and chic hardwood floors, this Mediterranean-style home is ideal for a supermodel. Earlier this month, Heidi Klum, 37, and husband Seal, 47, were reported peaking at this 12,300 square-foot property in the high-class suburb of Brentwood.

Forget Beaujolais Nouveau. Black Truffles est arrivée! That's right, black truffles are here in full effect. The season has arrived and its time to take advantage of this haute ingredient. Now, how to get your hands on the diamonds of the culianry world. Well, as it turns out, the award-winning Patina Restaurant is sounding a serious earthy truffled trumpet.

Time is running out and you are panicking. The shops are packed, it’s too late to shop on line and you don’t have time to meander. For this of you who have left your shopping this late here are a few last suggestions where you’ll still have time to leg it down the high street, grab your goods and then throw it under the tree.

Mathaf, which means "museum" in arabic, is the region's first institution dedicated entirely to Arab art set to open it's doors to the public on December 30th. One of the most highly anticipated museum openings of the year, Mathaf will exhibit Arab art from 1840 to the present featuring more than 6,000 works of art.

What did Princess-to-be Kate Middleton wear in the official royal engagement portraits with Prince William? British brand Reiss! The Nannette dress worn by Kate will be re-released in late January and available at the Aventura Mall Reiss location for approximately $325.

Philadelphians know how to burn the midnight oil, and especially important skill when it comes to next weekend's New Year's Eve festivities. And while there are amazing galas and open-bar events from river to river (and don't worry, we'll be covering them in the coming days, too), some prefer something a little more low-key. Or, perhaps, just something where there is food involved so they have a chance of being vertical when the ball drops. Restaurants are taking notice, and a number will be offering fun, themed dinner menus for the big night. Perfect for a pre-game before a party yet fabulous enough to be the main event, you'll eat these dinners up.

Cadillac will kick off its 2011 advertising year with a new series of tv spots featuring a dulcet voiceover from Emmy and Tony award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne. The ads, which will initially air during this year’s collegiate classic in Pasadena, are the opening salvo of a new Cadillac advertising campaign dubbed “Red-Blooded Luxury.”

Matt Damon, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, Anna Kournikova, Hulk Hogan, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, Gianni Versace, Ricky Martin, Billy Joel, Madonna, Pit Bull, Flo Rida, Rosie O'Donnell, Lil' Wayne, Lenny Kravitz, Chris Bosh, and the cast of "Jersey Shore" have at one point or another called Miami home. But they didn't make the list...find out who did in our list of the top five celebrities who call Miami home.