Havaianas teams.

When I was little, my mum always used to buy my brothers and me a pair of rubber flip flops for the summer. We'd love them and couldn't care less whether or not they were the fashion. Today they are still my basic summer footwear, but I have to confess that I have become a bit of a flip flop snob as I only ever wear Havaianas'. My Brazilian friends are to blame for this. They introduced me to the brand over ten years ago and I have been addicted ever since. So I am excited to see this limited edition of designs featuring some of the competing Fifa World Cup teams. You'll have to hurry if you'd like to get yourself a pair as they will only be on sale for the duration of the tournament (but in men sizes only, boohoo).

Click here to view the Havaianas teams commercial (in Portuguese).

Mujirushi Ryōhin.

For ages I had been looking for a plain pair of slippers (not very exciting, I know) but never could I find anything simple, cheap, and solid. As there aren't that many stores near me, it had been a while since I had shopped at MUJI, hence forgetting how wonderfully simple all their products are. I did find my slippers, and several other extremely useful bits and bobs for around the house. My eyes were captivated by the deliberate minimalism of each design. Just imagine: how much complexity of thought is necessary to achieve such simplicity? And did you know that MUJI was the abbreviation of Mujirushi Ryōhin, which means No Brand Quality Goods in Japanese? Check out the online shop for more plainness extravaganza (UK or FR).

Shoe addiction, what's the cure?

©LaFranglaise

A very funny article in today's The Guardian about how celebrities are completely over the top when it comes to buying shoes. Read the full article here on how Fashion Statement proposes a seven step remedy for these "shoeperstars".

Maxi & Mini.

photo ©LaFranglaise

These boots are made for walking.