Fashion: Havaianas and the Matryoshka Design Principle

My sister Joni and I have always had a thing with Matryoshka dolls (also known as Babushka). When Gucci launched the Babushka laminated bag, older wicked sister had to have it. She did. I am more frugal but I appreciate Russian culture and the Matryoshka paradigm too.



Hence, these Havaianas Slim Matryoshka. oh-ha!

They are equally inspired by the mysterious dolls. But more than the inspiration, I always love Havaianas because I get away with them everytime. The brand is a license to wear tsinelas/ flipflops everywhere and anywhere, don't you think?



I remember in DLSU, we had a rule that you can wear tsinelas as long as they are worth P300 above. Okay don't get my diploma back, that could be one of those urban legends but I always hear it at Gate 2. I could wear these to school everywhere everyday, I have a two year old pair of Havaianas and it's boggling why it still looks brand new.



Lookie at the small Matryoshka doll embellishment, so lovely and cute :) Every girl deserves a pair!



With Russian inspired prints topped with a doll embellishment, the Matryoshka line will have everyone talking.

Mine also came with a real set of Matryoshka doll. FYI, the Matryoshka follows the principle of an onion. Notice how when you peel off the outer layer of an onion, a similar smaller onion is inside. Now you know.



Here is my 10 month old boy playing with the FREE doll <3



And my feet who have not tasted a pedicure for weeks look acceptable with Havaianas.

Get all dolled up this summer! ;)

Meet Ginga - The latest in Flip Flops!

You know what's good about all the flip-flop craze and new brands popping out? It's giving us girls the license to have more relaxed comfort and getaway with wearing flip flops just about anywhere :)




I am guilty of this (and also on wearing Crocs everywhere)especially when I have no time to decide what shoes to wear. They are just so easy to go with and fun to wear with all the colors and prints available.

For popular casual footwear brand Ginga, pronounced as jinga (which literally means to rock back and forth or to swing like the fundamental movement in capoeira), flip-flops aren’t just for summer strolls and beach getaways. They are the perfect footwear for the rainy season—they are comfy, stylish, durable, and easy to clean and dry. No need to worry about drenched shoes and dripping socks!




I personally like white colored flip flops but they get dirty easily. I will try with my new pair of Ginga if they are really easy to clean. White flip-flops are just so feminine just like a Barbie doll's slip-ons. The photos above are just some of Ginga's designs that I personally like and think that you would love to :)

Pininho Holidays!

A fresh watermelon burst, a playful babushka doll, a bling bling dollar sign and a colorful rainbow. Welcome the arrival of the latest Holiday installments of Pininho exprossories!



We loved them on our flipflops and this is the time to share the gift of having fun with Pininhos :D

The new styles will be available starting December in flip-flop stores or place your orders now via pininho.multiply.com for only Php 220-250.

Our favorite, the dollar bling bling!

Pininho - Glamourize your Havaianas!

Right now, we are going gaga for accessories - bib necklaces, cocktail rings, and vintage bangles. You'd think you have it all but na-ah! Until you get this Pininho pins for your favorite pairs of Havaianas.


True Love? and Skull with Bones, I'll take the second one!

Pininho pins come in several designs, material, and color. I suggest going for the gold ones for that ulta-chic and classy look. Love this skull and bones diamante :)



Super helpful when you are aching for a new pair of flip-flops but are tight on the budget. Imagine, you can use different Pininhos for the same pair of havaianas.

Pininho pins also come from the makers of Havaianas and you can simply use the punch to create a hole in your havies. For more information, visit http://pininho.multiply.com/ to view all styles and learn how to order.

Ipanema's Plataforma has New Colors!

At the Ipanema Walkathon, I got for my mom this Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Seeds pair:



This is called Plataforma, and she loves it very much. I also like how thick the soles of Plataformas are, not to mention it came in White and Gold combination that is very classy. The Ipanema Plataforma is great specially now that it's starting to rain. With this, you can still enjoy wearing flipflops but you have elevation in case the road gets wet, yes?

Now the Ipanema Gisele Bundchen Seeds Plataforma also comes in Pink and Purple:



Check out the nearest Ipanema stands in your favorite mall as they also have new exciting colors for other designs :)