Posts with tag butt

What makes a good pair of jeans? A comfy waist? The right fit in the thighs? If you ask Heidi Klum, the answer is simple -- "It's very important to have a little bit of something fun on the butt."

At an event last week celebrating the launch of this seasons Heidi Klum by Jordache denim line, Heidi was all about the booty talk, saying, "The first thing girls do is turn around and look in the mirror and they look at what their butts look like. It has to look right and as perfect as possible."

When you think of the different body types out there, and then consider the number of styles of jeans on the market, it's no wonder that finding the perfect pair of jeans for your specific body can be overwhelming, to say the least. And then, when you factor in not only fit, but also age and event appropriateness (a 30- or 40-year-old woman should probably wear a different style than a 16-year-old girl), it just gets more confusing.

Fortunately, Redbook did some dutiful denim research and found some jeans for everybody and every body. They found styles to flatter all kinds of figures, so whether your big booty needs a boost or your rear is a bit wider than you'd like, there's a jean for you.

Check out the gallery to see what kinds of jeans will work for your body type, but regardless of your shape, keep in mind the following rules:

Wow, how special. As if women didn't have to try hard enough to be perfect and perky in every way, now there's a new trend in the you're-not-good-enough-as-you-are industry -- bras made specifically for your butt.

Rumor has it that curvalicious Kim Kardashian is the next "celebrity" to grace Dancing With The Stars. And if that's true, it completely allays our fears that this wonderful show was about to jump the shark.

First: with whom will they partner this spitfire? Our money is on the equally firey Max Chmerkovskiy, former partner of Mel B., (they were robbed!) and Leila Ali, both ladies with strong personalities.

But the ahem bigger question is what will the rigorous dancing regime to do to Kim's famed posterior? At least we'll get to the bottom of those real or fake rumors.

Heidi Montag has some serious celebrity power -- the power to make people vomit, that is. Maybe that's because she's the next bionic woman (her next plastic surgery is rumored to be butt implants), or maybe it's because people are sick to their stomachs that she's making so much money by doing so much nothing.

One of the best things about summer is getting to wear all those summer dresses. Honestly, what's easier? You throw on a cute little dress, a hot pair of sandals, and you're out the door! However, in order to look your very best, you'll want a cute little dress that flatters your cute little (or not so little) figure.

If you're a pear shape, meaning that your excess weight tends to gather around your butt and thighs rather than your upper body, you're in luck come summer. You might not be excited about shorts, but after you try on a few of the right summer dresses, you might not want to bother with shorts ever again. Check out the gallery to see what you should be wearing, and, of course, what you should avoid.

As we reminded you yesterday, shorts season is upon us. Ladies, this means your backside will be the focus of male attention even more frequently than normal. So if you care about that sort of thing, now is the time to whip those hindquarters into shape.

You could spend hours doing exercises to shape those buns of steel (yawn!), and rumor has it that these sandals will make your ass look fantastic (even if they are kind of ugly). But why bother putting any effort into toning your rump, when this Japanese butt pillow can do the work for you!

Wish you had a firmer backside? Get the look you want instantly without dieting, exercise, or any work all!

It sounds like a late night, "miracle solution" infomercial, but apparently the phenomenon is completely for real. The new "Miracle Pants" actually make your butt look smaller. Called the Wonderbra for your lower half, these push-up pants were created with fabric that makes your legs look longer, while trimming that backside down to size.

"With Magic Pants I have dispensed with pockets and side seams, which is why they fit so well and give the illusion of a slim silhouette," says Maria Grachvogel, the designer who's also created looks for big time celebs like Scarlett Johansson and Angelina Jolie.

The only drawback? The cost. Prepare to spend at least $750 for a pair of these miraculous trousers. Ouch. But is it a small price to pay for the perfect butt?

You want a better butt, don't you? And if it doesn't involve squats, even better, right? Well, then, I've got good news.

The butt-lifting shoes I mentioned in the title of this post are made by a company called Earth. What makes Earth shoes different is exactly what makes Earth shoes a perfect partner for those of you interested in lifting the junk in your trunk. Namely, it's all about the negative heel technology.

Negative heel technology was first developed by a Scandinavian yoga teacher by the name of Anne Kalsø. Kalsø noticed on a beach visit that standing in sand felt an awful lot like the sensation of holding the standing mountain yoga pose. Her shoulders rolled back, her breath eased, and her feet relaxed as her spine aligned to its natural position in the compressed sand.

What Kalsø had stumbled on was something she dubbed the "negative heel," meaning that the ball of your foot is kept on a slightly highly plane than your ankle. Because of the slight incline of Earth's negative heel shoes, you exert more effort than you otherwise would as you walk around. Like a strolling on a treadmill with a 3.7° incline, Earth's negative heel rocking motion tones your legs, butt and even your heart. The negative heel can also improve breathing and relieve back pain since these are often symptoms of chronic bad posture.

Earth shoes might sound (and look) a little odd at first, especially since most shoe styles go to great lengths to keep your heel higher than the ball of your foot (i.e. every shoe on the market, but especially those stilettos). High heels look good, I admit, by they come at a high cost.

Doctors have been warning us for years that towering shoes are as bad for your posture as they are for your feet. Not looking like you have mile-long legs is a trade-off, but it's not bad as you might think since these flats burn extra calories from the effort required to walk in the negative heels. Thus, Earth shoes actually make your legs healthier and better looking -- instead of just giving the appearance that your legs look better. (Come on, the thing itself is way better than the illusion, no?)

I actually have a pair of Earth shoes that I've been wearing for a few months now, and while they aren't my *most* chic flats, they certainly are my most comfortable. I can actually attest to a difference in my hips and butt whenever I either wear the shoes for a few days, or don't wear the shoes for a few days. Naturally, things seem smaller and tighter after sustained use, and similiarly looser when I don't.

I can't speak for all the bod-toning shoes out there, but I can say that if you are able to find a pair of Earth shoes that fit your feet*, you're well on your way to the better butt. Of course, doing a few squats here and there won't hurt either, but short of that, try a pair of Earths.

*I highly recommend getting a fitting for Earth shoes. Not all styles are suited to all feet, so it's worth asking a knowledgeable salesperson for help.

I'll admit, even as a guy, I'm occasionally curious to know how my butt looks when I'm trying on a new pair of pants. It's partially 'cause I want to make sure they fit right, but let's be honest: it's mostly 'cause I'm vain.

But it's such a hassle to try and get a decent view in those tiny little dressing rooms -- craning your neck around to look in the mirror while you're facing the opposite direction. I swear I pull a muscle every time I try it. And, even though girlfriends, best friends, and other random shoppers could help out by offering their opinion, I'm never convinced until I can see something for myself.

Fortunately, the Hub clothing boutique in Arizona has installed the "butt-cam," that allows customers to make sure their backside looks good before buying a new pair of pants. Genius!

Check out this BBC report to see the cam in action.