Happy Havianas Day!

The sun has finally arrived and so have hot summer trends. The sunny summer days, the warm still nights, summer is that time of the year when everybody seems to be smiling. So, put all your boots back in their boxes and take out those open toed shoes! The name on everybody’s lips is Havianas.

Gone are the days of strappy blister inducing high heels because thongs (yes thongs) are the latest fashion accessory. The funky, stylish and even sexy thong is almost everywhere: from the office, to the shops and the first date. Haviana’s can be appropriate for any dress, pants or even skirt you want to wear.

Once upon a time, it was considered trashy to wear things outside your front door, but now, women, men even kids are wearing Havianas out. They can dress and outfit up or down.  At the office, women arrive in high heels, but as soon as they sit down at desks, out come the Havianas. Take a walk along Collins Street, Melbourne, Oxford Street, London or even Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in the summertime and count how many people are wearing Havianas. You’ll definitely be amazed.

I recently went to a bar in Ivanhoe (Melbourne, Aus) for some after work drinks and was amazed to see how many women (and men) inside were wearing Havianas! “They’re a dressy thong” I overheard one person say, and that’s exactly what Havianas have become: a dressy thong.

Now, this may be jumping the gun, but I think a fresh white pair wouldn’t go astray underneath that famous white dress… Wear them to add some class to a pair of trackies or shorts or even as a comfortable shoe to wear while you shop and shop and shop…

Created in 1962 and meaning ‘Hawaiians’ in Portugese it was the Japanese ‘Zori’ sandal that inspired the Havianas. So why are these thongs so comfortable? It could be the 42-year-old secret rubber formula which makes the Haviana smooth, flexible and long-lasting.

Havianas come in different styles and colours and you’re sure to find a pair that you’ll fall in love with. Thongs aren’t just for the beach savvy but also for those who prefer the indoors!  Just jump on their website www.havianas.com.au for everything Havianas related! And in the meantime here’s some tips on how to wear your Haviana’s.

1. The Casual Havianas
Wear  top Havianas them with  skinny leg jeans (think Bettina  Lianao) and a casual T. This would be suitable to wear to lunch with the girls. For that fresh summer’s day when you feel like taking a stroll through the park, the top metallic Havianas would be perfect with a strapless ,mid length dress.

2. The Dressy Havianas
A pair of dark Havianas (black or brown) would be suit a fitted blouse and loose pants for that busy day in the office or if you’re meeting that important client for lunch, Havianas go well with knee length shorts and printed top.   But, be careful – no one wants to see Havianas with an Alex Perry creation! 

3. The Everyday Havianas
Printed Havianas are great for wearing around the house with shorts or ¾ pants and your favourite jumper or top. They’re also great top wear to the pool or beach!

With that in mind, it is important to remember that shoes really do enhance any outfit. I like to make my footwear the centre of attention including my Haviana’s!  However, if you’re a tad modest and prefer matching shoes and outfit, then Havianas will definitely have a colour suitable for that green, pink or blue skirt you have tucked away inside your wardrobe.
 
You can find Havianas almost everywhere these days and you can buy them online at http://www.instyleswimwear.com/havaianasswimwear.asp

Buy and browse through their collection on their website www.haviana.com and don’t forget if you’ve got any fashion questions at all – then AskBronny !