Summer is just around the corner. And you know what that means -

You better start shopping for the perfect pair of Jean Shorts! Check out these from Miss Me

One of the latest brands to have  caught  our eye  has been  Denimfactoria, the Spain based label created by Maribel  Lopez and Claudia Olmeda . They answered a few questions for Denimology. Read  the interesting feature here.

Like or dislike her, no one can ignore that Michelle Obama has a serious fashion presence. On that note,  with barely a hundred days of being the  First Lady of  of The U.S.A. , Mandi Norwood launches, ‘Michelle Style ’ a book celebrating the first lady’s fashion. Is this premature when I am sure there will be so much to see? Via Style. 

I ‘ve always believed  that gold shoes are very necessary to a well edited shoe collection. But,  because gold shoes can  sometimes  have a  80’s bridesmaid vibe,   the design of the shoe has to be  hot  . The Davis by Ruthie Davis ’ Gold Odyssey’ ,  peep to sandal with chain rhinestone detail, a 5 inch heel set  with  bolts and stones, Is  that gold shoe  that goes above all gold shoes.Available this summer, check out the ” fierce” singer/actress  who rocked them this week on the next page.

Public Library the California based label, just launched their online boutique featuring all their latest very cool tees. In step with launching the e-commerce site, Public Library is also launching a “Design Your Own Knit Top” function that will give customers an opportunity to customize their graphic, silhouette, and color. Allowing shoppers to create their own Public Library style, design options will change periodically reflecting trends and season. More images  the next page.

 As an update from our feature last month, images of the well awaited collaboration between Swatch and famed designer  Manish Arora , are finally appearing. Of course the big gold ‘Giant shimmer’  style is my fave!  A closer  look on the next page. via Swatch collectors.

With the newly appointed Mireille Gindrey,  as the Gap Body creative director, The Gap launches a swimwear line with bold graphic elements and bright colors, contrasting the very subtle Gap Body aesthetic. Let us see how this one goes! via Vogue France.

I have had an affinity with the Mara Hoffman label  since it was created a while back, as the  its designer Mara Hoffman, now based in Brooklyn  has an amazing ability to bring out a  very feminine sexiness to her clothes,  that is effortless , tinted with her love of art/nature, and is always  slightly exotic. Like a refined, modern version of   boho-chic. For Spring ‘09 the use of bright and soft colors, fluid silhouettes  make me want to   travel to  a sunny place far, far away. A closer look at my favorite pieces from Mara Hoffman Spring/Summer 2009 on the next page.

The latest issue of Nylon Magazine featuring the hottest of Young Hollywood is now avilable for free! Download it  Here.

In their continual quest for craftsmanship and innovation Fiftth Avenue Shoe Repair have created an array of amazing pieces that are often a great example of simplicity and  design at its best. The  5th Avenue Shoe Repair Wide Sleeve Jacket, made of feather weight nylon, Available at BlackBird. Detailed view on the next page.