Be Inspired: Love Leggings

Figure-clinging, lycra workout wear first hit the fasion scene in the 90's and immediately became a must-have trend. I'm sure you all remember the infamous tv show, Saved by the Bell, and have all witnessed your mum bouncing around the living room to fitness videos hosted by women dressed head-to-toe in turquoise and purple lycra. Yes, that was the nineties. The decade that saw the mass production of materials such as lycra, pvc and spandex for the world of fashion. If you are struggling to remember, all you have to do is look back to the time Michelle Pfeiffer starred as Catwoman in Batman Begins and you have the epitiome of the grunge-loving 90's.

Michelle Pfeiffer. Catwoman. Batman Begins

Despite being named the decade of 'anti-fashion,' one trend in particular has made a huge comeback. Yes, you've probably guessed-LYCRA-in the form of leggings. Luckily, for the sake of the 21st Century, designers have revived and improved the trend to produce numerous different forms and styles, all made from a variety of materials such as lace, denim, pvc, sequins and cotton. Leggings are now renowned for their versatility and the good thing is that you are no longer guaranteed to look like a dominatrix, though, the opportunity to is still there. Legging's are a 'must have' item this winter so I have decided to put together a collection of what I rate as the top ten leggings on the high street this season. If the styles I have chosen don't appeal to please don't give up, there is a vast selection out there still to be seen. My top ten styles are: