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Shoes for women today fall into 3 categories: heels, flats and boots, and each category houses an assortment of styles.  Heels include stilettos, platforms and wedges; flats cover sandals, flip flops, loafers, ballet pumps, slippers and plimsolls; boots refer to knee-highs and ankle boots.

Heels have the desired effect of making you look taller, and because they are the prerogative of women, feel more feminine.  Stilettos go well with jeans, skirts or dresses.  Strappy platform shoes can be bought in metallic colours.  The gold shoes tend to suit a person who has warm colouring and who instinctively prefers clothes with a yellow, golden undertone.  Silver shoes are perfect for those with a cool colouring and who look best in clothes of a blue undertone.  Wedges with cork heels are a better choice for day-time wear than stilettos.  For those who like wedge shoes then advantage should be taken of the popular espadrille style with a raffia heel.

Flat shoes can nowadays be bought in a multitude of finishes such as patent, metallic or even fake snake skin.

There are some rules that should be observed when buying shoes and boots.  For example, knee-high boots should not be too tight around the leg as this will not only look un-flattering but will be uncomfortable.  Similarly, boots that are half-way up the calf are not recommended on any shape of leg.

Ballet pumps are a type of shoe that is timeless and although they look right with skinny jeans, it is a different story with skirts and dresses.  The wearer will look dumpy unless tall with long legs.  Nevertheless, skirts and dresses are fine with the flip flop style of shoe which can be worn confidently whatever the height of the wearer.  In particular, jewelled flip flops will add that touch of glamour, as will gold thong sandals. An opportunity to look taller is to wear wedges, which also have the benefit of being easy to walk in.  Flat shoes and stilettos are best avoided at interviews whereas metallic high-heel sandals are an ideal shoe for clubbing. Another good pair of shoes for clubbing is Swarovski Flip Flops.

When leafing through fashion magazines or style books it is noticeable that shoes tend to fall within the categories dealing with accessories, yet they have a major influence on our mood and reflect our attitude to life. For example, at the all-important job interview where stiff competition is to be expected, it is necessary to give the impression of high standards in appearance. It is therefore best to wear a good quality leather shoe of a neutral colour with minimal features. A court shoe that has a medium-sized heel is the ideal option.  Neutral colours encompass black, brown, navy, olive, mahogany or burgundy so there is quite an extensive choice.  The final decision should be a shoe of a colour that will blend with the suit you wear.

If you are unfortunately not offered the job, then care of your shoes until the next interview is sensible.  For instance, if you are caught in a shower of rain and your shoes are wet, don’t dry them next to a radiator or any form of direct heat.  Instead, stuff them with newspaper and allow them to dry at toom temperature.  This will keep the shape. Alternatively get yourself a pair of Havaianas and it doesn’t matter if they get wet.

A walk down the High Street will produce a selection of stores selling shoes, boots and Havaianas flip flops.  All occasions are catered for, whether it is for travel, parties, daywear, gymwear, summer or winter.

If finances won’t stretch too far, then the most versatile colours that can be worn with a variety of outfits are black, navy, nude or taupe.  If buying a nude colour shoe then experience shows it is best to choose one that is more tan or beige than pink.  Nude is a welcome change from black which is a somewhat heavy colour.

If you prefer the bright, memorable, startling colours of shoe, then to achieve the desired effect remember to wear the same colour elsewhere on the body, even if it is just on a scarf or an ear-ring.  Buying seasonal bargains in current fashion colours of shoe only have a limited life, and the white shoe has restricted use as it looks best only at summertime and in warm climates. Choice of shoe should reflect personality and occasion.  However, if you cannot walk normally in a pair of shoes, for instance if the heel is too high, then avoid wearing them regardless of how much you like them.

It has been said that the more colourful the food on our plate, the more tempting it is to eat and our well-being is increased.  Similarly, certain colours that we wear can actually affect ourselves and others psychologically and aesthetically.  They have been termed our ‘colour vitamins’ and where better to see a beautiful selection of colours and pattern than with a set of Havaianas flip flops.

If you were fortunate enough to visit the retail store Selfridges, in Oxford Street, the display of Havaianas flip flops created a stunning spectacle.  The arrangement in a circular design on a wheel-shape stand was both eye-catching and up-beat, and definitely tempting.  Those who have succumbed to the attraction of Havaianas include well-known personalities such as Victoria Beckham and Paris Hilton.

Apart from the exhilerating colours, Havaianas are the ultimate casual footwear for children because they are washable and dry easily; for women who like thinner straps and metallic colours; and for men who value freshness and coolness.

In the summer months the strong impulse to show off our feet is hard to resist. To select from the Havaianas range of flip flop is to be confident in the knowledge that each individual will feel their feet are flattered.

If you have spent time and money on a manicure, then any of the designs with a different colour strap from the sole are suitable because they draw the eye from the footbed to the toes.  If you have small feet then a paler colour choice is best because light colours enlarge or bring out an object, whereas dark colours will minimise features.  Another idea for small feet is to select one of the wildly-patterned designs unique to Havianas.

As a woman, if you have extra wide or large feet, then the unisex style is an optimum choice.  If you have a weighty tread, then there is an unavoidable tell-tale drop at the heel that gives away the age of the shoe.  This does not apply to the Havaianas range.  After 6 months the bounce and spring will still be there.

Considering there are altogether 40 models of Havaianas flip flop, and add to that all the colours available, there is a phenomenal 350 variations to choose from (although all models cannot be stocked at every store).  Furthermore, the standard is so superior that they have been showcased on fashion show runways and noted at high-calibre events.

Most of us are attracted by the authentic comfort and style which is the hall-mark of Havaianas, and are unaware of the fact that the company operate a ‘give-back’ scheme through the generosity of celebrity contributions and donations.  Havaianas are currently building-up relationships with conservation groups in Brazil and have donated to local conservation projects over the past 6 years.  They are a commendable company.

The formula for their ultra-high quality flip flops has been a well-kept national secret.  Now, a total of 80 countries have the privilege of selling Havaianas flip flops and there are 150,000 points of sale alone in Brazil.

It has only been since 1994 that the monochromatic Top unisex design of Havaianas came into being.  Before that time, Traditional models had a white top and straps with a sole in one of five colours and were an everyday, affordable choice for the majority of Brazilians: men, women and children.  But the simple, frugal design of the Traditional style lent itself to the creative touch, as shown when the Brazilian women customised their own flip flops to suit their individual taste.  Furthermore, the upper-class customers were not satisfied with the Traditional style, hence the more elaborate models were created.

The successful global brand that Havaianas has become is due in part to the fact that the rubber recipe ensures the flip flops are as “soft as marshmallows”.

The popularity in the UK is evident when we consider that women commuters are choosing to wear Havaianas on the morning tube to work instead of trainers.  The light weight makes it easy to slip them into a handbag when it is necessary to change in to heels.

The Top 10 for men lists are produced every year to give men a guide to the top 10 items they need. Each book has the Top 10 items of 250 different categories, and Havaianas is in there. The make is by being one of the top 10 items to follow your team. This is because Havaianas have brought out a range for the World Cup.