By Xu Xiaomin, Shanghai Star. 2001-07-12

COOL and feminine in silk and lace, or clad in casual clothes, streaming with sweat today's woman can be beautiful either way. The important thing is to get out and live life instead of hibernating in the air conditioning with a stack of books and VCDs, said the organizer of China Cosmopolitan Show 2001, which will be held this September.

"Dressing up is just one part of being a fashionable woman. To have a healthy and complete lifestyle is much more important," said Gary Feng, vice president of World Expo (Asia) Limited.

Nike's lastest collection at Gold's Gym focuses on comfortable fabrics and designs.

This summer, don't be afraid of the hot sunshine. Try to be a sports beauty.

Dance fad

Hip hop, a dance which originated among African Americans, has a loose, casual style that has swept the city. If exercising at the gym bores you, perk up your nightlife by taking this new dance craze to the disco, where the steps are hot and fashion is cool.

A small top held in place with two slim shoulder straps is the thing to wear when working up a sweat on the dance floor. It's especially tight when it is paired with loose pants with multiple pockets and zippers in the back or knees.

Beautiful sweat

Fight the urge to curl up for a nap in an air-conditioned bedroom. A woman wet with sweat after strenuous exercise is much more beautiful than one lying sleepily on the sofa.

For the woman who loves sports, the most interesting news may be not the sport but the sportswear.

The latest Nike collection for summer offers simple cut, practical design and more colours this year. Light grey, pink, blue, orange decorated with simple stripes and white edges, the woman in Nike is always smart-looking. Nike's sports shoes provide a flamboyant accent.

Handy kerchiefs

Small accessories put the finishing touch to any sports costume.

Kerchiefs not only help tie the hair, but also are fashion statements. Only 10 yuan ($1.2) in Xiangyang Market.

Thirsty skin

Body moisture evaporates quickly during exercise, and drinking water to replenish it is not enough. Your skin is also thirsty. Skin-moisturizing products are necessary in summer. New arrival Biotherm, from France, is one line of skin-care products suitable for treating the ravages of the summer heat.