Rage, rage against the dying of the sunlight...

Summer is still not over, my friends, regardless of the near fall-like temperatures we experienced last week. There are still plenty of daylight hours to enjoy the sun's rays and sport some brightly coloured apparel such as the newest styles from the Crocs 2013 summer collection. With vibrant colours and funky designs, it's easy to take a bold bite out of summer.

The day we were packing our suitcase for a family blogger retreat at The Westin Trillium House in Blue Mountain, a package arrived just in time with my son's sample pair of Crocs Kids' Micah II Sandals. These multi-sport, lightweight and cushioning sandals were perfect for our fun-filled agenda at the resort. Easy to put on with a stretchy neoprene upper for a comfortable and secure fit, my son's feet were splash-ready as we made our way to the Plunge! Aquatic Centre.

Also included in our package was a pair of Crocs Keeley Sandals in a lovely colour combination of dahlia and aqua. Accented with a fixed floral charm, these sandals have an adjustable closure to provide a secure fit and are lightweight. There are also additional Jibbitz charm holes to let your child add a personal touch.

Available in children's sizes from size 4 to size 13, the Keeley sandal currently retails on Crocs.ca for $34.99.

All in favour of an early summer say, "Aye!"

If I had my druthers, I would file a lawsuit against Wiarton Willie for giving us false hope of an early spring. But instead, I will simply demand an early summer. Sounds fair, right?

This week, while off for the March Break, I refused to let the snowfall dampen my spirits. Instead, I gave myself my first pedicure of the year (you're welcome!) and pulled out my new sandals courtesy of Orthaheel. I decided to pour myself a fresh glass of lemon water, throw on my slingbacks and kick back for some much deserved down time. The thing is, as a French teacher that travels from class to class... to class..., I am always on my feet. I often wear running shoes or flats that provide enough support for the demands of my job. But sometimes I want to wear something more stylish.

While flipping through the Orthaheel 2013 Spring/Summer Look Book, I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to try the Julie Slingback Sandal in coral. The floral t-strap is oh, so adorable and the gold accents were perfect. Stylish? You bet! And they are easy to put on and adjust for the right fit. I've been wearing them around the house all day long and love that they are so comfortable and lightweight. Did I mention they're adorable?

Orthaheel has a very nice selection of sandals designed for both comfort and style as well as various colours to choose from. This summer, I am leaning towards the colour coral. It simply reminds me of long walks on the beach at sunset and searching for seashells along the seashore. I think my next pair would have to be the Fleur Toe Post Sandal, which is also new for 2013.