Brett & Sophie's SUMMER OBSESSIONS

Harry Styles officially kicked off summer with those red shorts and honestly, it's about time. The winter uglies hit a little too close to home for me personally last season, and I'm ready to emerge from my cocoon like a Kacey Musgraves metaphor...and I want you to too!

Let's start with the basics. Fashion has finally ruled in our favor, and we don't have to stuff ourselves into denim anymore. A relaxed straight-leg jean is perfect for comfort and style, making the switch from sweatpants feel minimal.

Building off that, in 2026 we have so much on our minds that picking an outfit shouldn't add any extra stress. From personal experience, a good pair of jeans and a well-fitting t-shirt are always the right moves. Just think about it—James Dean proved that classics never go out of style.

With that being said, we don't want to look basic. What I love to do is add a print or a bold color. Throw on a leopard accessory and some gold jewelry, and suddenly you look like you have your life together. If you're like me, you don't...but at least you look like you do.

We got you out of bed and dressed. Yay!

Now let's romanticize life a little bit. I hyper-fixate on scents—whether it's cologne, laundry detergent, or candle—so setting the mood in my apartment is always a must. My absolute obsession right now is Flamingo Estate everything, specially their Leather Appointment candle. Just trust me on this.

Speaking of smells, it's going to be a hot summer (it always is) and we are not going to be stinky this year. I put together Rik's armpit video (go watch if you haven't), but I was skeptical to say the least. As with everything in my life, I'm a bit extra, and apparently my sweat glands are too. When I say I'm obsessed with AKT London, it might actually be an understatement.

Fun fact: I used to wear that weird Mitchum deodorant. Their tagline was basically "so effective you can skip a day", and while I don't know all the details, I think they pulled that version because of ingredient concerns. The point is, I never sweat, and this works just as well. I digress.

The song of the summer is Bakersfield's own Meta Cowboy, Asher Phoenix's "WHISK2Y*". Honestly, it makes me want a cocktail real bad.

On that note, we aren't staying out until 2 a.m. anymore. We are embracing happy hour and being in bed by 10. We're sleeping off those hangovers getting our beauty sleep. Pinky swear.

Sophie wanted to chime in and say that summer (along with every other season, holiday, and occasion) is Lambchop season. And honestly, whoever designs them deserves a raise. Sophie is currently whipping around a Lambchop with a hot dog in its hand. With a face like Sophie's, I'm such a pushover and end up buying every seasonal one.

The most important rule this summer: make friends with people who have pools. Become besties with anyone who has a boat. Expand your friend group to include someone with one of those frozen drink machines. Live your best life, and always remember SPF.

Leather skin is never the vibe.