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LouieSummer Footwear - From Thongs to Flip Flops
October 9th 2007 00:01
A gallery of choices
No need to flip and flop making the decision, for better or worse the Aussie thong, now rebadged as flip flops have left the sandy beach long ago. Gauging by response the comfortable, open air cooled footwear of choice will continue to thrive this summer season.
the thong is more than a skimpy bikini
Since making a comeback a couple of years ago, this retro style 70’s footwear has had its manufacture altered from the basic flat rubber sole, u band foundation to be embellished by adornments and extensions of the concept.
The Classic look
bringing out the polish
Still bright, flashy colours dominate the casual designs. Adaptable it seems to any length and cut of pants leg, from mini denim skirts to baggy cut jeans the right pair can be seen on most streets globally.
Let the pimp out begin
Street wear
Flaunting the foot and drawing attention to the toes, somewhere along the line flip flops became a fashion statement. Now complete with “bling” their seems to be a thong for all occasions.
Looking for some class?
From smart formal to sleepwear the slip on ease suits all from the caravan dweller to the mansion inhabitant. Natural patterns like flowers, animals other cute pariphenalia can sit beside rhinestone incrusted attention seekers.
Talk to the animals, walk ON the animals..
Going nuts
The cheap and affordable price of the average pair certainly would be a component to steady sales. But more and more it seems that the versatility of textiles, fabrics and colours is what propels the prolific evolution of patterns and shapes.
eye catching colours
tweeking the original inspiration
Shoe technology too has broken ground in the marketplace with the new topless variety of FF that adheres to the foot from the sole without that sticky feeling. So it seems no matter what the shape, size or mood of your taste such a vast array of selections are available to satisfy even the most unique individual.
Look ma, no wires
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Comment by Michaelie
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I have about a billion pairs - but no 'classy' ones. I think trying to bring class to thongs may have the opposite effect. Like when they made stilletto thongs a couple of years ago. Ick. Tack to the max.
Great post,
Michaelie
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I like "jandals" too, thanks for popping in with kind words.
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Im not a fan of the thong personally, whenever I wear them they always come flying off my feet...I never got past the learning curve.
Totally agree that adding class to teh thong is like adding bling to a flanno shirt.
I appreciate the visit, glad you liked the post.
Comment by the-mothball-cardigan
I think this just stems from my contempt for streetwear.
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Personally I think that the world of modelling is far to superficial for someone without a sembalance of life experience. Aside from negative body image and putting far to much importance on the exterior shell, the sexuality exuded unintentionally in shots is disturbing.
Maybe your mature for your age, you certainly look old enough to be legal and thats probably not a good thing because exploitation is inevitable. Just like exposing children to religion at a young age, the cut throat and empty world of catwalks, magazine ads etc is incomprehensible even for some adults and requires a self knowledge before embracing it.
Obviously I don't know you and am just one man making a blanket statement, so I wish you the best of luck in whatever decision you make....though word of advice, even parents make mistakes
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Comment by Tyronne
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I agree, there is no class in thongs and they drag down any outfit. I don't mind some urban wear but am amazed at how the rubber footwear has been embraced.
It seems that trailer trashy is cool, we live in a Paris Hilton world.
Thanks for dropping in.
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