Pocketflops Foldable Flip Flops: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 07/31/10 9:52 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Foldable Flip Flops

We live in a busy world, so investing in convenient pieces is a plus. But the trick is to find convenient pieces that don't sacrifice good taste. They're sometimes hard to come by. What do you think: Are these Flock Designs Pocketflop Foldable Flip Flops ($22 each) cute? They come in all sorts of prints and colors — zebra, purple, argyle, paisley — and the fact that they fold in half is way Read more

How to Choose the Fittest Flops


Updated 06/08/10 1:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

How to Choose the Best Flip-Flops For Your Feet

If you're a fan of flip-flops, choose your Summer shoes carefully. I've already gone over the many reasons why flip-flops are bad for your feet: they strain your arches, make your tendons work overtime, and lack ankle support, leading to possible injury. But that doesn't mean you have to ditch the flips entirely. Just look for a more structured sandal with heel cups and sculpted arches that will Read more

Reasons to Ditch Your Cheapo Flip-Flops


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Reasons Flip-Flops Are Bad For Your Feet

As Spring transitions into Summer, my feet crave some flip-flop action. I love to feel the air and grass on my skin, and not have to deal with hot, sweaty feet. Plus flip-flops are so cheap, you can buy a few pairs without breaking the bank. The problem is, pinching pennies with Summer footwear isn't doing your feet any favors. Here are some reasons you should skip the flip-flops and opt for more Read more

Skechers Tone-ups in Flip-Flops: Cool or Not?


Updated 05/11/10 12:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Picture of Kate Gosselin's Abs

A few Summers ago the toning sandal FitFlops hit the shelves here in the USA and sold out almost immediately. The popular shoe claims to help sculpt leg muscles with every step. The FitFlop has inspired many imitators. Last year Skechers introduced Shape-ups, a toning sneaker, and when we asked if you thought they were cool or not, the majority of FitSugar readers responded, "Cool"! Skechers has Read more

Let Your Havaianas Glow


Updated 06/20/09 7:15 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 9 comments

Let Your Havaianas Glow

Once upon a vacation, I was rushing to get back to my room from the lobby. It was dark, I was being attacked by mosquitoes, and needed cover ASAP. Everyone removed their flip-flops and sandals at the entrance, so there were always lonely mates waiting for their owners. I slipped on some flip-flops and raced to my bungalow. The next morning I realized I grabbed the wrong flips. I put Read more

Lil Project Runway Fans Get Designing


Updated 06/11/09 4:00 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Design Your Own Flip-Flops For Kids

Arguing with your lil fashionista about what she wants to wear each day may have gotten a little easier. Your budding Tory Burch can now get her feet wet in shoe design with Lindsay Phillips's Switch Flops ($30). Available in three base styles — black, floral and wedge — the shoes feature a Velcro system that allows tots to change the straps and adornments depending on their mood. The dozen Read more

Jimmy Choo Designs For Elton John


Updated 06/02/09 7:28 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Jimmy Choos Creates Charity Line For Elton John Foundation

Jimmy Choo is fashionably supporting Elton John's AIDS Foundation by creating a limited-edition accessories collection dubbed Project PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). It will include handbags, shoes, and small leather goods decorated with a new signature laminated canvas print showing off iconic Jimmy Choo details like snakeskin, leather, and even a picture of Tamara Mellon from a Vogue Italia Read more

$1 Flip-Flop Saturday at Old Navy!


Updated 05/23/09 5:09 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 23 comments

$1 Flip-Flop Saturday at Old Navy!

I'm letting you know this a day early so you can plan around your fabulous Saturday . . . Old Navy is having its $1 flip-flop sale for one day only. Flips are limited to five pairs per person, that is $5 dollars if you do the math. You get my point, it's Summer, go. Read more

DIY Dreaming: Could You Re-Create This Dog Bed Made of Old Flip-Flops?


Updated 12/03/09 2:57 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 3 comments

DIY Dreaming: Could You Re-Create This Dog Bed Made of Old Flip-Flops?

Regardless of how bad they are for my feet, I can't get enough of flip-flops and own more pairs than I'd care to count up. So, my flipping and flopping obsession aside, when I spotted this super-cute dog bed on TrendHunter, I saw a DIY project in the making for all my old shoes. Stay with me here . . . Since the bed's created by Australian designer Ilya Frieman, I'm not sure where (and if) you Read more