LET'S TALK ABOUT FLIP FLOPS

Ipanema Flip Flops

Some people swear by Havaianas. I did too, I cannot count how many pairs I've owned--until I met the Ipanemas. You know what makes these special? They're really comfy, they're designed by Oskar Metsavaht A.K.A Osklen, they're simple and chic and yet the best part is that, they're waiting for you at the Fasano hotel-for free!

If you want to see all the Ipanema models- here's the link: http://lojaipanema.com.br/

Now, let's samba.

La Gerente

THIS ONE IS FOR PETRINA: A POSTCARD FROM RIO

Agua de Coco bikini

I can't believe its been 7 months since my last post. I sincerely apologize 7 times for it.
It's so disrespectful to call this a blog when I know bloggers work 24-7.
If it helps to redeem myself, to say that I have been busy is an understatement, but I have about 600,000 DELTA miles and 30 something stamps in my passport to prove it.
Anyway- let's move on-quickly-cause time is money, especially here in Brazil.
Yes, I'm in Rio, in Ipanema to be exact, some things never change- but boy so much have changed since the first time I came here 12 years ago. Back then, you could get a beer for a $1.00, Havaianas for $5.00 and bikinis for $10.00-tops. Those were the days my friend, we ALL thought they'll never end....and now it seems so far away. If you find a bikini for $10.00-here's my number, so call me-maybe. I know you wont. But its ok, because for $45.00, which is still nowadays quite affordable, I was able to get this gorge JLO meets Versace piece in Agua de Coco. www.aguadecoco.com.br. And let me tell you, it fits like a glove and I feel just like Gisele-Bundchen that is- of course.

Obrigada,

La Gerente.