Here in Los Angeles, the weather has somewhat been unpredictable with cold rainy skies one day and warm sunny days the next. Store windows are taunting those of us who just can’t wait for summer with their fantastic colorful displays of airy fabrics and chic shorts just like the ones we saw coming down the runways during Fashion Week 2010. 

I don’t know about you, but I think shorts are swiftly proving to be a wardrobe staple. They can equally be dressed up or down for night or day and in this case, can be worn in warmer or colder weather. If you’re like me and you’ve got a pair of shorts you’ve been dying to wear but can’t wait for Mother Nature to come around, here are three easy ways to wear your favorite pair of shorts right now:

Black shorts paired with opaque tights and tall boots; grey shorts paired with leggings and booties

How To Wear Shorts In Colder Weather: Layer Away
The key to wearing shorts in colder weather is to layer, layer, layer! Start with a pair of leggings or opaque tights under your favorite shorts. Next,throw on a base layer such as basic long sleeve jersey knit in fun print like stripes. You are now ready to layer away! Find a long loose tee and put it on over your long sleeve and wrap a belt around your waist to show off those curves.

Diane Von Furstenberg Raimer Cuffed Satin Shorts,$225

How To Wear Shorts At Work
If your place of employment doesn’t enforce a strict dress code policy, a pair of satin shorts like these Diane von Furstenberg Raimer cuffed satin shorts worn with black opaque tights underneath make a perfect alternative to a skirt or trouser pants. To keep your ensemble work-appropriate, tuck a nice blouse into your shorts and pull on a cropped vest like this G-Star Princeton Gilet vest. Or, polish off your outfit with a structured blazer. Boots will work just fine for business wear, but for that extra edge pump it up with suede peep toe booties.

Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel, $30

Dare To Go Bare(legged)
Sexy legs deserve to be seen so if you’re the fearless type that can bear the cold weather with your superhuman abilities, by all means, ditch the leggings and tights altogether and show off those legs, girl! But not before reaching for a bottle of self tanner of course! For a natural glow, try Clarins self tanning instant gel. Though it is known to have a funny odor (most tanners have a smell due to a chemical called dihydroxyaceton, aka DHA or glycerone), this self tanner gives your skin a natural day-at-beach radiance.