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Catch the spark at San Diego's one and only yoga, swim, lounge, and active wear boutique for men and women, Firefly.

As a Bikram Yoga instructor and fashion designer, owner Carrie Gerstl, recognized the need for sexy urban comfy clothes to suit all workout needs from yoga to Pilates, dance, cardio as well as fitness training for both men and women.

At Firefly, Carrie hopes to "achieve just the right balance between high fashion and comfort that will enhance your outer beauty and soothe your inner self." In merchandising her store, she chooses quality fabric that not only stretches and breathes with the body, but is also durable and flatters all body types in beautiful styles designed to stay in place during yoga and other exercise positions.

Carrie brought together the best designers from around the world, including styles from top designers in Brazil, where the world's best Lycra and Spandex originate. Her lounge section includes clothing with great fashion but also comfort, featuring such international and local designers as 2 B Free, Raw 7, Bellisima, Love this Life, OM Girl, Robert Earl's Dirty Elegance, Hope and glory, Proper English for men as well as Blue Tattoo and Life and Death for both men and women.

Catering also to San Diego swimmers and beach lovers, she stocks the hottest Brazilian swimwear in solids and patterns, one pieces and bikinis as well as wraps, tunics and cover-ups from lines such as Sorbet, Vix and Salinas. Also included are quality accessories such as yoga and Pilates mats from London and Hawaii, Havaianas flip-flops from Brazil, Betsey Johnson and Feng Flops from Los Angeles, Papaya inspirational stationary, jewelry, and intoxicating aromatherapy candles.

A boutique never before seen in San Diego, Firefly is a one-stop refuge for the fashionable and fit.