The fashion trend involving flip- flops is fascinating. Besides pools and
beaches, flip-flops can be found at churches, offices, malls, and at schools.
Flip-flops not only are worn but have found their way into home and garden
decorating. Flip- flop picture frames, clothes hooks, and candle holders are
popular items for home décor. Flip- flop wind chimes are found in gardens
everywhere.
National Public Radio has called flip-flops “the perfect anti-footwear” and
some refer to them as thongs or pool sandals. But whatever you call them, the
primary goal is comfort. Flip-flops, named for the rhythmic slapping noise
heard as the sole slaps against the heel while walking, mold to fit the feet of
the wearer.
Embellished Flip-flops
Flip-flops are not just plain anymore but are embellished with sequins,
beads, ribbons, rhinestones, leather, lace, artificial flowers, and bows.
Brides, especially those having a beach wedding, can find white flip-flops with
pearls. You can even design your own flip-flops using various craft items or a
Flip- flop Fun Kit for $18.00.
At Flip-flop Trunk Show, you can find enough flip-flops to wear a different
one every day for over a year and for every budget. Juicy Couture flip-flops
with pink hearts sell for $40 while a Lady Lanelle with over 300 Swarovski
crystals sell for $145. You can find fancy flip-flops such as Gucci’s high
heel, gold chain thong which is priced at over $500. Old Navy has the standard
rubberish thong in various colors and designs for around $3.00. Dollar stores
sell them for $1.00.
Edible Flip-flops
And not only are flip- flops wearable, but now one can eat them as well. M
& M’s has a new recipe for flip-flop cookies. Talk about inserting
flip-flops into mouth!
So slip into your flip-flops, grab a flip-flop cookie and your flip-flop key
chain, pass-by the hanging flip-flop wind chime, and climb into your flip-flop
car! Oops! That has not been created yet.