Anyway, I was actually eyeing one of those branded ones but knowing that there’s an available cheap flip flop out there, I decided not buying the much expensive one.

Welcome my new two toeberries flip flops, The Dragon (black) and the Boar (purple).  SM was having a sale and took advantage of it.  It was a buy 1 take 1 deal for only PHP199.75 only.  The plain ones are as cheap as PHP50 only.  But since I got an eye for the Dragon slippers, I bought these two.  No, I was born in the year of the horse.  The Dragon just got stuck when my closest officemates gave me the codename.  Don’t ask why

Hubby chose the other one, more of the color and not the design.  I like what it represent though

Mark your calendars; starting Thursday, 28th of May until the 1st of June, Havaianas Philippines is having their Make Your Own Havaianas 2009 at Rockwell Tent.

With nearly all the hues of the covetable Havaianas collection available as your palette, there are hundreds of possible combinations of soles and straps for Men and Women, in the popular Top and Slim styles.

Also available are different pins for embellishing your masterpiece, from sleek Swarovskis so you can unleash your inner chic to Lifestyle Pins so you can show off your inner soul. Lifestyle pins range from peaceful Yoga poses to funky, vintage tellies.

This year, Make Your Own Havaianas will also be offering an artistic treat by giving you the chance to parade your Filipino pride with Culture Pins featuring symbols of our unique and colorful heritage, such as wide-eyed Tarsiers, vibrant vintas and much more.

Advance happy mother’s day to all the moms all over the world!

As a treat, Havaianas Philippines is having a three day 15% off that started today. What a nice treat!

Again, (advance) happy mother’s day!

There are new tones out in the market from Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Seeds Collection and I wish I waited for these collection before I got my own pair.

Summer is looking good with Ipanema’s Gisele Bündchen Seeds Collection

Make sure you look good wherever you go this summer with Ipanema! The Brazil-based maker of fashionable, funky sandals and flip-flops is this season premiering the earth-inspired GB Seeds Collection, named after Gisele Bündchen, the world-famous Brazilian fashion icon and environmental activist widely considered the world’s top supermodel.

The GB Seeds Collection by Ipanema draws inspiration from the wonders of nature. The collection comes in a wide spectrum of the colors of nature, in metallic and non-metallic variants. Each pair features unique design touches including forest-inspired prints on its soles and a metal spiral button on the front sandal strap symbolizing “the seed of life.” Apart from being a stylish little detail, the emblem is also meant to inspire the wearer and others to care for our ailing planet.

With a collection of 5 unique styles in new various earth-inspired tones, you are sure to find a sandal perfect for your summer plans, whatever they may be.

On the beach or in the bar, the GB Seeds Collection by Ipanema will make you look good wherever you walk.

Ipanema is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by ELRO Commercial and Industrial Corporation. Ipanema GB Seeds Collection for women are available in SM Department Stores, Shoe Salon, Chocolate Clothing Company, Red Alert, Landmark, Freeway, Planet Sports, Crossings, Brent and Chloe in Pampanga, Stand and Stride in Cabanatuan, Chimes Davao, 25th Avenue Square Naga, and Basix Bacolod. For other boutiques in the country, see the complete list at www.ipanemaphils.com.

*Photos courtesy of Ipanema Philippines

Dear Havaianatico,

You might have heard about the recent U.S. voluntary recall of select kids styles due to a pigment used in the decorative paint on the sole of some of the flip-flops, which may contain lead in excess of the U.S. federal standard. Because you are one of our valued friends, we’d like to update you and provide you with first-hand information from Havaianas Philippines.

Because the safety and well-being of our customers and the public are our first priority, the Philippine distributor, Terry SA, has in an act of good faith, extraordinary caution and diligence, pulled out all the kids styles – even those not covered by those recalled in the U.S. – from the selling floor. This is why you probably have not seen any kids styles in our stores right now.

But nevertheless, we would like to assure you that as footwear, our products offer no health hazards whatsoever. The recall was specific to the U.S. and there have been no reported injuries or incidents in any country where Havaianas is sold, including the Philippines. We are confident that very soon, we will be able to introduce all new stocks of our kids styles, that have now been produced using organic dye and are fully compliant with any of the strictest international standards.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may call our hotline at (02) 8958744, and we would more than gladly provide you with the information and assistance that you need. You may also visit the website at www.havaianasphilippines.com/exchange

Thank you very much!