Come summer I’m a complete shorts fiend – pretty much any time I’m not at work I’ll be donning a pair of shorts. I’ve been obsessed with these pair ever since I picked them up from American Eagle – they’re perfectly washed and worn in upon purchase (yes, we all love buying new-old-seeming things these days, that’s why vintage is thriving). Perfect for frolicking in the sun and being active, the AE Destroyed Cutoff Shorts are the perfect go-to for running amuck.

> image from ae.com

Candy makes me happy (well, for anyone who enjoys eating their feelings, the same sentiment applies). Brave Leather presents a new offering of the colourful kind. Brave CANDY offerings six flavours of bright skinny belts perfect for the start of a sweet summer. Get your own gorgeously vibrant belt for $49.00 from the bravest belts I know.

> Brave Candy is available on their online store, clickety.

Pushing and waiting is what they’re doing – goodboy clothing shows at Berkeley Church on Sunday May 3, 2009. Promising to be an entertaining time, they’ve got a full performance schedule, and from what I’ve seen, a strong casual wear offering for the coming season.

And hey, it’s always nifty to support local brands, non? Answer: Yes.

> Check maincourse101.com for more.

It’s new and it’s naked – who could disagree with that? A little while back I was sent lab samples (aka pre-packaged product, so not so weird) for the True Blue Spa naked line from Bath and Body Works. While it sounds a little bit alarming to get lab samples, rest assured the products were most definitely the “Cotton Dress Shea Light Body Lotion” ($17.50) and the “Bare Skin Silk Body Mist” ($19.50). It’s another introduction into the affordable luxury realm. The premise? Lightweight products perfect for a steamy summer day (love the alliteration action).

So while you’re being jealous of me off in the Bahamas (okay okay I know none of you are really that jealous. Vacations are sacred – I’m treasuring it), bask in the indulgence of great smelling product.

Perfect boyfriends don’t exist – but perfect boyfriend jeans surely compensate for that (see that – that was me trying to be witty)! There was chat about boyfriend jeans in a post by Karizza, and here I am again to highlight these boyfriend jeans (The Rocco) from Fidelity Denim. Why? Because I’m smitten with their jeans (I love saying the word smitten. Smitten Smitten Smitten) – these boyfriend jeans are torn and worn in all the right places, and rolled up to perfection, exuding a casual, comfortable, and easy going look. My favourite part? The wash – it’s divine.

> images from fidelitydenim.com. Check a Q&A I did with them on urbanebloc.com!