Daily Deal:  Receive a FREE pair of flip flops (a $10 value) for purchases of $25 or more at E.L.F.

August 17, 2009 05:59 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in daily deal, flip flops, online deal, elf

The Deal:  Get FREE Flip Flops with any purchase over $25 at e.l.f. Cosmetics. Use coupon FLOPS

The Lowdown: For any order over $25, use coupon FLOPS upon checkout and receive a FREE pair of adorable flip flops worth $10.

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Flip-Flops = Fatal?

August 17, 2009 07:52 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in flip flops, fashion news, fashion accessories

What: They say ignorance is bliss. And that’s definitely true in this case. Two brave journalists put our favorite summertime footwear - flip-flops - to the test. They each wore a pair of flip-flop for four days straight, in notoriously dirty NYC, and then took them to a lab. What they discovered was pretty disturbing. It seems that fecal bacteria and E. coli are the least of our concerns - while these bacteria showed up on the reporters’ (scary) sandals, it’s the “Staphylococcus aureus” that really worried everyone. This germ can not only make you sick if it enters your bloodstream, but kill you. Yes, indirectly, your flip-flops could kill you. So, if you’ve got a cut on your foot, maybe wear close-toe shoes the next time you’re out and about?

What They Say:

The $3.50 flip-flops harbored approximately 18,100 bacteria of the five most prevalent varieties found. (Unsurprisingly, the pair that made the trip to Coney Island and stopped off in the public restroom had roughly 13,900 more bacteria.)

What We Say: We’re not sure what the actual odds are that you’ll die from wearing flip-flops, and we’ve still got some questions - does the quality of the shoe have any effect whatsoever on the amount of bacteria it picks up? And how much grimier is NYC compared to other cities? Regardless…we’ll have a little trouble slipping on flip-flops for a while.

Photo by Fuschia Foot

Okabashi Reveals New Feel-Good Flip Flops

February 21, 2009 01:00 PM | Comments (2) | Posted in shoes, accessories, new trends, budget fashion, flip flops, okabashi

What: Okabashi, which specializes in comfortable, everyday, “grandma” shoes, has announced new, ultra-comfy and ultra-cheap flip flops for men and women. Look, if Hush Puppies can become stylish, why can’t these shoes?

What They Say:

“The new 2009 Okabashi Splash and Surf flip flops feature a new, curved heel for fashion and summer fun versatility - accenting everything from beach wear to casual wear - while retaining the uncompromising comfort, support and a massaging feel that customers expect from Okabashi.”

What We Say: Some of us live in flip flops all summer, and even try to get away with wearing them in the winter, so it’s important that a) they feel good and b) they last a long time, or go for real cheap so we can buy lots of them. At $14.99, these Okabashi flip flops may just cover all fronts. Plus, what other flip-flop brand offers a two year warranty.

Have you donned Okabashi shoes before? If so, what’s the verdict?

$1 Old Navy Flip Flops

June 27, 2008 07:30 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in summer, old navy, bargain, flip flops, Old Navy

“THIS SALE HAS ENDED”

What: Yep, you read that correctly. Tomorrow, Saturday, June 28, Old Navy flip flops are one dollar. The sale is ONE DAY ONLY so head to your local Old Navy with lots of singles.

What We Say: Word has gotten around quick about this sweet deal so we suggest you head to your local store early so you’re not left with a small selection of colors and sizes at the end of the day. Old Navy has, without a doubt, cornered the budget flip-flop market because of the huge variety of colors and sizes. They’re cute basics that are affordable enough to buy new every summer. We’re getting up early tomorrow and purchasing pairs in every color of the rainbow.