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.

Walking in Style at the Ipanema Walkathon @ The Fort

2:00 PM at The Fort yesterday, people were already present and lining up to register for the Ipanema Walk the Green Mile Walkathon. The crowd included young people, parents and kids, and even models and actresses.

Everyone donned their favorite walking outfit and all I could come up with was this:

The Ipanema Walk the Green Mile Walkathon official shirt, black shorts, Ipanema baller ID, and a pair of Ipanema Thong Fem. Early birds were given the official Ipanema Walk the Green Mile Walkathon shirts, yey! :)

Models including Raya Mananquil and actress Karla Humprey definitely knew how to walk in style with their own pairs of Ipanemas and remain glamorous under the summer's heat.

Prior to the walkathon, some attendees took the time to shop at specially discounted Ipanema flip flops and Haribon Foundation shirts at their respective tents.

Patxi Elizalde leads the Walkathon with family and friends

The Uganda band had an easy time walking and playing music with their Ipanemas on . Thanks to them everyone enjoyed energizing music while walking "the green mile".

The walkathon ended with a rewarding cocktail at Le Souffle and an Ipanema fashion show. Who knew walkathons can be this fabulous right?

Congratulations to Ipanema and thank you for getting everyone to stand up and walk for the environment.

Mallxercise with Fitflops

Flip flops companies have gone more aggressive in marketing as soon as the summer season kicked in. This is good news for shoppers as we are presented with creative and fun activities like walkathons or being able to help a cause by shopping.

The latest flip flops brand that is coming up with an activity is called Fitflops. I've researched about it and learned that it's called Fitflops because it helps ladies tone their leg muscles and get more exercise just by wearing these sandals. It has a patented multi-density microwobble board mid-sole that tones the bum, legs and thigh muscles with each stride. Great invention, yes?

Walk Star Aqua

On March 28, if you are one of the first 20 persons who purchase a pair of Fitflops - you will be entitled to join their Mallxercise session around the Powerplant Mall where ladies would be taught how to walk properly while visiting health and wellness boutiques. There will also be fun activities like a scavenger hunt where you can win prizes! :) A limited edition “Aurelia” gladiator-style FitFlop will be up for grabs. See you there!

Ipanema - Gisele Bundchen Seeds

Signed by an Angel, Gisele Bunchen autographed Ipanema flip-flops

Be the girl in Ipanema this Summer! Not the place, but the flip flops. I told you there are lots of summer fashion shows going on and last Thursday, Ipanema launched the Gisele Bundchen seeds. You read it right, our favorite Victoria's Secret Angel and the world's top-earning model.

Ballet Philippines presented the Gisele Bundchen collection through an amazing dance number that made the audience feel the freedom and comfort of wearing Ipanema flip-flops.


Here are Style and Relax's personal picks from the collection:

The Thong Fem is simple but the golden straps make you feel like a goddess from Athens stepping on the sand.

The Sand Fem in green, but I'd like to call it emerald. If you still love the gladiator feel last season, this Ipanema pair is for you. Doesn't the emerald color look elegant? Like wearing gem stones on your feet.

Feel tall and have sexy long legs with the Plataforma Fem. This pair is in white and gold, again like a fallen goddess' foot wear.

Wearing Ipanema GB Seeds not only means luxurious comfort and style but helping the environment as well. Ain't that a great model attitude? Each Ipanema pair you purchase contributes to a lush green forest, your feet will bear fruit - seriously. Also, ELRO - the exclusive distributor of Ipanema flip-flops has partnered with Haribon Foundation and will have an environmental walkathon on March 21, 2009 at The Fort.

In size 8 Thong Fem in gold

Ipanema flip-flops are now available at Shoe Salon outlets and department stores. I saw a standee being flocked by shoppers at SM Makati! Grab your own pair now :)