Fashiona

Well the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics are soon coming to a close and what a ride it has been. Fashiona loves watching because the competition is so genuine and friendly at the same time. She has always loved swimming, diving, gymnastics and still loves track and field (despite the infamous purple panty incident).

To round out her Olympic coverage, Fashiona wants to highlight Olympic athletes that have really flexed their fashion sense. Florence Griffin Joyner (Flo Jo),the late track star, made a huge impression on a young Fashiona (and the rest of the world) by her incredible speed and flashy one leg costumes. And who could forget her long nails when she won 200 meters in the Seoul Korea 1988 Olympics.

Since then female athletes have followed her lead by merging their athleticism with their femininity. Lisa Leslie has had a fantastic modeling and basketball career. She also written a book Don’t Let the Lipstick Fool You. LOVE the title- Fashiona couldn’t have done better herself.

Gabrielle Reece played on the pro beach volleyball circuit for years and modeled swimsuits along the way.

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Serena Williams gets a “A” for effort because she takes risks with her choices.

… some just work better than others. Here is Fashiona’s favorite Serena look, remember this from the 2002 US Open!!

And yes Fashiona does read your comments (thanks Faith).

Guo Jingjing

just won Gold in Beijing and is named by the Chinese Press, “World’s Number One Princess in Diving”. She is also pursuing a modeling career to the point the Chinese are worried if they will lose their star to the bright lights. She can do both…right?

That’s it for Fashiona’s Beijing Olympic Coverage, will she cover London’s 2012, hmm?