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Flip Flops For Your Final Fling

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:50:20 PDT

I actually live in flip flops year round, but even if you don't, you are still going to need a pair for your final weekend of Summer, which is coming up faster than you want to believe.

Here are a few for you to consider:

You really can't go wrong with a pair of Reefs. I have two pairs, both of which I have had since college. They have been literally everywhere with me over the past 10 years and they are good as new. Well, maybe not brand-new, but you get the idea. You can buy them here for $19.95

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read more Another great option are Havaianas. They are super comfortable and come in all kinds of fun color options. I also have a pair of these and I love them. A little softer on your foot than the Reefs. I have not had them for ten years, so I can't attest to their longevity, but so far so good. Available here for $10.95. For a daytime outing, not necessarily the beach, these Jack Rogers Navajo Sandals are everywhere this summer. Available here for $79. and finally, I had to include these cute preppy flip flops from J.Crew. They are $22.50, but 20% off if you buy two pairs. Available here.

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:30:05 PDT

It was an early 9 a.m. showing during London Fashion Week, but we're sure no one was dozing off during Mary Katrantzou's Spring runway show. The season's bold prints trend couldn't come at a more fitting time for the designer known for her signature bold graphic patterns. The collection, based off of Katrantzou's nature-versus-nurture theme, was exemplified through bold floral, bird, and coral reef prints splashed on structural one-shoulder and asymmetric dresses made in modern high-tech fabrics. Printed pants and colorblocked blazers provided even more partywear inspiration; as did the bright lipstick and metallic shoes provided by Christian Louboutin. We can't wait to see which celebs will wear her designs on the red carpet. More details from the vibrant collection below.

Trends: structural print dresses, asymmetrical hemlines, printed trousers.
Colors: red, orange, blue, green, yellow.
Key Look: we loved all of the short printed dresses.
Accessories: a colorful array of metallic peep-toe sandals by Christian Louboutin.
Who Would Wear It: girls who crave unique prints with a twist like Keira Knightley and Diane Kruger.

Modern Family's Ariel Winter Offers Up Green Earth Day Tips For Kids

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:15:04 PDT

Ahoy mate! Fans of Disney Junior's new Jake and the Neverland Pirates know that Captain Hook and Smitty are often up to no good, and this week is no different. On Earth Day (April 22), the animated series is offering up a show designed to teach tots about our endangered coral reefs, featuring a frequent guest voice on the show, Ariel Winter (better known as Alex Dunphy on our favorite parenting show – Modern Family).

I spoke with the teen star about her involvement in the episode and she offered up some tips for introducing kids to environmental awareness. See what she had to say!

LilSugar: Tell me a little bit about Marina and what is happening to her character on the Earth Day episode of Jake and the Neverland Pirates.
Ariel Winter: I voice Marina the Mermaid. She’s the cheerful and bright fishtailed mermaid in Mermaid Lagoon. Our Earth Day episode is titled "Save the Coral Cove" and it’s where Jake and the crew save Marina the Mermaid and Sandy the Starfish’s underwater habitat when it’s threatened by Captain Hook – he’s searching for sunken treasure in the Coral Cove.

LS: Was it your idea to involve your character in an Earth Day story, or Disney’s?
AW: It was all mutual. We all said we need an Earth Day episode so kids can learn they need to be green and help the environment. I think it’s really cool that I get to be part of the Jake and the Neverland Pirates Earth Day episode.

LS: What’s it like voicing a mermaid? I take it you didn’t do much research in the water!
AW: It’s funny. I’m Ariel and everyone always thinks I’m named after the mermaid. It’s pretty cool to voice a mermaid because when you see her on the screen she’s so adorable and she’s got like the big blue eyes and the big fishy-tail. It’s just so cool because she’s just got an amazing aura and she just wants to help and she’s always there for Jake and the crew. I didn’t do a lot of underwater training through!

Keep reading to see Ariel's Earth Day tips for kids, and how the Modern Family set keeps green.

Come Party With Me: Valentine's Day - The Look

Tara Sharp — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:42:14 PST

For a truly romantic dinner for two this Valentine's Day, create a regal, Moroccan-inspired setting with luxe gold and red details. Set the mood with this Red Sea Reef No. 20° Candle ($50) and Jodphur Red Lantern Candleholders ($15), then pour some vino into these gold-rimmed glasses ($28). Use Le Creuset's heart-shaped casserole ($160) for the herbed potato gratin and DWR's Hungry Bowls ($175) for the arugula salad with blood oranges and fennel. To shop the rest of the look, click on the above images!