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One of the biggest trends for spring 2013 also happens to be one of the easiest and most comfortable to wear. This season takes a modern look at sportswear with a result that is relaxed and cool meets futuristic glam. Keys to this trend are fashion sneakers (with wedge heels and without), bright colours, graphic prints and bold materials like neoprene (think wetsuit), shiny metallic and patent leather. While this might sound daunting, it is easier than you might think to incorporate into your spring wardrobe this year.

Designers like Joe Mimran of Joe Fresh and Michael Kors are experts at this sporty but refined and feminine look. The best part about this style is that it is simple, comfortable and practical for women's real lives.

While athletic wear is a trend in itself (I'm talking to you, Lululemon pants), modern sportswear takes this up a notch and is definitely more appropriate for a girls' night or running around town than heading to the gym. Sports apparel companies like Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon are making workout clothes that are more versatile and are fashionfocused. Colours, prints and styles are aimed at the athletic woman on the go who might have to run a few errands and get things done before and after a gym session, and therefore, these duds are more appropriate for being seen in public. The more we focus on health, beauty, fitness and fashion, the more they seem to melt into one big idea. In fashion, this resulted in the sportswear trend this season.

Fashion-forward sneakers are one of the essential items to work into your wardrobe this season. Whether they are the super-trendy sneaker wedge or a pair of Nike runners in bright colours, we are lucking out this spring with comfortable and practical footwear that is also at the height of fashion.

Printed tights, whether they are athletic wear or pure fashion, have functionality and comfort at the forefront, with the colours and prints taking them to the next level of trendy.

Layering tops that hit at the hips or a few inches below work for the gym and for your everyday life. I always suggest tops that cover your bum while wearing tights, because no matter how many days a week you hit the gym and how fantastic they are, it is hardly ever appropriate (or necessary!) to show your buns of steel.

The overall silhouette to achieve with this look is slim-fitting and body conscious. That being said, you don't have to be Melanie Chisholm to pull off this look. If you stick to flattering pieces that you are comfortable in and can move around in, anyone can be Sporty Spice for a day.