That's the Sweet Life, to you. Doce Vita fitness apparel "was created under the mantra that every woman should feel fabulous about her body." What could make a woman feel more fabulous than getting a good workout - and looking good while doing it?

Doce Vida fitness wear is full of fashionable details and careful cuts to make you look fab while sweating away that flab. Contrasting trims and cuts that are both unique and functional catch your eye. We checked out Paraty pants, and after the inevitable "Party in my pants" jokes, we got to business. The Paratay pants are fitted through the knee and flare into a gentle bootcut that won't impede your workout. The crossover waistband is very low slung - a little too low for my tastes. It barely makes it to the top of my hipbone.

The real star of this line is the fabric. Made of a secret "ultra-soft, full motion, 12% stretch fabric," it promises to wick moisture away from your body (it does) and not to fade or lose elasticity (it doesn't). The fabric is thick and snug, which I find to be too heavy and warm for a sunny outdoor exercise, but perfect for the Pilates studio. It claims to slim, and does through the legs. The company also says that it reduces muscle vibration and fatigue. Honestly, I did not notice this, but that seems to be something you would notice more if you were running.