We love Brazil because… Part 2

Gorgeous Beaches – many countries have beautiful beaches, but if you are looking for a very diverse range, styles and type of beach I can’t recommend anywhere more than Brazil . Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world and hundreds and hundres of miles of beaches. In the north east in places such as Joao Pessoa the beaches have gorgeous white sand and turquoise sea. Not only are they perfect for sunbathing they are also good for  scuba diving.

In the north east it has the beautiful relaxing beaches but if it’s a party you want then it has to be Ipanema and Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro. Both of these beaches are world famous due to songs being written about them and if you visit them you won’t be dissapointed. The scenary is amazing and they have an amazing vibe. If you are lucky enough to visit one you need to get yourself a pair of white flip flops to show off your tan.

We love Brazil because…. Part 1

Brazil is known for being a fun loving party place and there are many reasons for this. I’ve compiled a list together of the things that I think make Brazil such a great country;

Annual Carnival – no country parties like the Brazilians. Every February for the 4 days before Ash Wednesday, Brazil starts to party. Everyone in the country has time off work and spends the days and nights holidaying with family and friend, eating copious amounts of barbeque and partying in the streets. Carnival is celebrated before the start of Lent, so whilst in the UK we celebrate with pancake day the Brazilians have a huge party.

Check out the Brazilian black flip flops here.

Peacock Havaianas

Peacock Havaianas

Peacock Havaianas

Pretty Peacock Havaianas are my personal favourite style of Havaianas. They are slim Havaianas, have a gold or silver strap and then a gorgeous pattern on the sole. They have a pattern of the peacock feathers and the colours, so they are very bright and vibrant.

The great thing about these Havaianas is that they work for the day and night. You can wear them on the beach and in the sea and you can carrying on wearing them into the night as they look great with an evening outfit.

Fit Havaianas

Fit Havaianas

Fit Havaianas

If you aren’t good with flip flops and find your feet falling out of them, Fit Havaianas are the ones for you. They come from the slim range so have a slim sole and straps but, unlike most flip flops, they have a strap at the back so your feet are nice and secure.

These Havaianas are great for things such as a nightclub or festival as you won’t lose these in a busy place.

Slim Havaianas

Slim Havaianas

Slim Havaianas

Slim Havaianas have the great looks, style and quality of Havaianas plus made even better as they have a slimmer sole and strap to give it a more elegant look.

The slim range was originally just the plain coloured Havaianas but they now have Slim Havaianas in a range of styles such as Peacock and Slim Season.

Classic Brazil Havaianas

Brazil Havaianas

Brazil Havaianas

This style of Havaianas symbolises the brand is probably the most recognisable. They were started in 1998 and the design was created for the World Cup and they’ve gone from strength to strength since then. This style has a brazil flag on the strap, as well as the word Havaianas. In the middle of the sole of the Havaianas there is a white, blue and yellow stripe.

If you are looking to get your first pair of Brazil Havaianas these are the ones that you need.

Top Havaianas

Top Havaianas

Top Havaianas

One of my favourite styles of Havaianas is Top Havaianas. This style has the strap and sole the same colour and they are a simple but great looking Havaianas. This is one of the first styles created by Havaianas and is is still going strong.

If you would like to get some good value Top Havaianas visit Flip Flop and Away to check out their range.

Swarovski Havaianas

If you thought Havaianas couldn’t get any better you would be mistaken. It’s now possible to buy customised Havaianas with Swarovski crystals on the strap. There are a wide range of styles that are available with these crystals and they make a gorgeous flip flops. What’s great about them is that you still have a comfortable and durable product with Havaianas and then you get an extra bit of style with the Swarovski crystals.

They come with just the one crystal for the subtle look or crystals all the way along the strap and with summer coming they are set to be a must have item for 2010. Visit Flip Flop and Away to grab yourself a pair of Swarovski Havaianas.

The History of Havaianas – 1998

It’s been suggested that 1998 was the year that Havaianas changed to a world known products, and it was down to Brazilians love of football. in 1998 it was the world cup in France and a new style of Havaianas was created for the event. A Brazil flag was added to the strap and the colours of the Brazil flag, yellow, green and blue were added through the sole of the shoe. This created a easily recognisable styles of Havaianas.

Unfortunately it was a good year for Havaianas but not such a good year for the Brazilian football team as they lost 3-0 in the final to France.

You can still buy these Havaianas in a range of colours including black havaianas, which are available at Flip Flop and Away.