Ailin Samurai Capri : "A Yogi In Heels"

True to their "performance fashion" tag line, Ailin makes stylish travel-urban-fitness-fashion apparel for every occasion.

The Samurai Capri is both sporty and stylish, with a slim cut and tapered legs you'd find in a "dressy" capri pant --except this comfy pant has a casual-fit elastic waistband and it's made out of moisture-wicking Polartec material. Soft and fleecy on the inside, smooth and sleek on the outside. Comfortable all the time.

I love the sporty fit, the side pockets (I can't stand wearing pants that don't have pockets), and the diagonal "fly" on the front of the pants. The Samurai Capri pant is the perfect length for shoulder seasons -- and the ideal weekend getaway garment. I can travel in them, then put on a nice shirt and better shoes (no heels for me--I'm 5'11"--but I have some nice black "occasion" shoes) for a dinner out. The next day, a morning power walk in my tennies, then yoga class.

To be honest, I wear my fancy capri pants to work most days of the week, and since I work at home and take frequent yoga breaks, i don't know if that makes them dress pants or exercise pants. I guess that's by design.

As for their eco creds, these fancy pants are made out of 95% down cycled polyester. Cool.

Bottom Line: I'm livin' in these pants! -- E.D. (Oct 08).

Price: $240, purchase at Nubius Organics, for products designed for eco-friendly living

Buy Online: ailin

Manufacturer's Site: www.ailin.com