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Let Your Havaianas Glow

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:22 -0700

Once upon a vacation, I was rushing to get back to my room from the lobby. It was dark, I was being attacked by mosquitoes, and needed cover ASAP. Everyone removed their flip-flops and sandals at the entrance, so there were always lonely mates waiting for their owners. I slipped on some flip-flops and raced to my bungalow. The next morning I realized I grabbed the wrong flips. I put them back, but then they sat there for days. Luckily, I found mine. I felt bad. This all could have been prevented had my flip-flops had solar energy and glowed in the dark. I present to you Havaianas "Cool" glow-in-the-dark flip-flops ($28). May each traveler be reunited with their loyal flips.

Lil Project Runway Fans Get Designing

LilSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Arguing with your lil fashionista about what she wants to wear each day may have gotten a little easier. Your budding Tory Burch can now get her feet wet in shoe design with Lindsay Phillips's Switch Flops ($30). Available in three base styles - black, floral and wedge - the shoes feature a Velcro system that allows tots to change the straps and adornments depending on their mood. The dozen interchangeable straps ($10 each) range from zebra and giraffe prints to preppy grosgrain and denim ribbons. While the color and pattern options offer kids the opportunity to match their shoes to their outfits, waiting for them to do so is a whole other topic!

Jimmy Choo Designs For Elton John

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:00:08 -0700

Jimmy Choo is fashionably supporting Elton John's AIDS Foundation by creating a limited-edition accessories collection dubbed Project PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). It will include handbags, shoes, and small leather goods decorated with a new signature laminated canvas print showing off iconic Jimmy Choo details like snakeskin, leather, and even a picture of Tamara Mellon from a Vogue Italia photo shoot.

"It's a whole collage of the DNA of Jimmy Choo," said Mellon. The collection drops November with prices ranging from $95 for flip flops to $995 for a large handbag. Twenty-five percent of all proceeds will support the Simelela rape center in South Africa.

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$1 Flip-Flop Saturday at Old Navy!

FabSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:22 -0700

I'm letting you know this a day early so you can plan around your fabulous Saturday . . . Old Navy is having its $1 flip-flop sale for one day only. Flips are limited to five pairs per person, that is $5 dollars if you do the math. You get my point, it's Summer, go.

DIY Dreaming: Could You Re-Create This Dog Bed Made of Old Flip-Flops?

PetSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:39 -0700

Regardless of how bad they are for my feet, I can't get enough of flip-flops and own more pairs than I'd care to count up. So, my flipping and flopping obsession aside, when I spotted this super-cute dog bed on TrendHunter, I saw a DIY project in the making for all my old shoes. Stay with me here . . . Since the bed's created by Australian designer Ilya Frieman, I'm not sure where (and if) you can buy this creation stateside, but it illustrates a good enough case for me to want to test it out. Not only does rubber attract and hold dog hair, it's much easier to keep clean than fabric beds. Get started on your own version by gathering up 18 flip-flops, popping out the thong part, and using an X-Acto knife to divide the flat part into fourths.

For this fancy model, the new rubbery part will eventually fit into that base for another pet-friendly hammock, but I'm betting you could (nontoxic) glue the shoe pieces together to make a rubbery, easily washed dog mat perfect for Summer. What do you think about attempting this project at home?

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Look of the Day: Savoring Summer

FabSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:00:22 -0700

I like the way you think, nannabean. She doesn't want Summer to end and I don't blame her. It's starting to cool down in her neck of the woods but she's savoring Summer in her cute outfit. I like how her lovely mustard skirt is not overly bright and the belt adds a touch of warmth. It works.

Here's what she has on:

Top: James Perse
Skirt: American Apparel
Belt: Target
Shoes: Target

Congrats to nannabean!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Do You Love Flip Flops?

FabSugarUK — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:11 -0700

GQ writer Glenn O'Brien has this week spoken out against men in flip flops stating, "Flip-flops are for the beach or maybe for washing the car or spaniel. They are not the next big thing. They are the last sad thing on the road to stylistic surrender."

Although he is actually referring to men in flip flops I can't help but wonder what impact this has on the shoe for women. For me, it's a Summer staple mainly due to it's comfort even though I know fashion isn't about comfort (if it was we'd all wear slippers to work). I like the annoying noise it makes (unless you're trying to run down the stairs) and that it's name is an onomatopoeia but O'Brien's harsh words have made me rethink. Do you love the flip flop?

On Our Radar: Old Navy Flip Flops For a Buck!

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:00:22 -0700

What can you get for a dollar these days? Not much, except for something off of the McDonald's Dollar Menu. Now add to the list Old Navy flip flops! This Saturday only, head to your local Old Navy store and get as many flip flops as your feet desire. Red, yellow, blue, green, purple - have them all for one dollar each! Don't forget, once Saturday is over, the horse carriage (aka your flip flops) turns into a pumpkin (aka are regular price again).

Fab Site: Havaianas.com

FabSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:00:22 -0700

Flip-flop junkies unite! Havaianas.com is the site to check out for any rubber flopping connoisseur. Most of the time, I find flip-flops to be made and designed poorly. Havaianas, on the contrary, take their casual footwear seriously. They've been around since the 1960s and even boast a top-secret rubber recipe. Their redesigned site offers an easy shopping experience and amazing selection of flip-flops ranging from a jeweled encrusted limited edition collection to everyday basics. There's even a live IM chat feature, which allows you to ask questions or get help. Who'd ever thought shopping for rubber flip-flops could be so much fun?

Are You Guilty of the Flip-Flop Shuffle

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0700

When temperatures rise, folks start sporting their favorite flip-flops. Once relegated to the role of beachwear or a shower shoe, flip-flops have become a fashion mainstay – a fact that might give Anna Wintour hives. In fact, the simple shoe gives physiologists and podiatrists more than just hives. The thong sandal has become fodder for research.

Two biomechanists from Auburn University studied the effects wearing thongs has on how people walk. They noticed two important changes: the first being a shortened stride length. Taking shorter steps translates into more wear and tear on the legs joints over time, since it takes more steps to reach any destination. Secondly, the researchers also noticed that flip-flop wearers chronically scrunch their toes to keep the thongs on their feet. This constant toe contraction turns off the ability of the toes to lift, which they should do with each step. The end effect is the "flip-flop shuffle," which is not a very efficient way to get around.

Thongs, like everything else in life, are fine in moderation and are great for walking across hot sand at the beach or showering at the gym. They just shouldn't be your main summer shoes. How often do you wear flip-flops? Tell me in the comments section below.

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