GURUS THE ECO-FRIENDLY FLIP FLOP

What makes a good flip flop?                                        SENT FOR REVIEW

For me personally I want a flip flop that is comfortable to walk in literally all day and makes me look forward to putting them back on. The foot bed can NOT be EVA foam. If you want a flip flop that is going to last and not become warped and concave in the heel area steer clear of foam cheap-o flip flops. Everyone loves something that is cheap and almost close to free, but $1 flip flops like those offered at Old Navy or even a local Dollarama will not be doing your poor feet any justice. Don't get me wrong I am guilty of taking part in buying something because its so cheap, but you quickly see the difference and how fast the product breaks down.

I discovered Gurus online the thing that immediately caught my attention is the unique style and the nice range of colours. Gurus flip flops are based on the 5000-year-old Indian tradition which is the sandal called methiyedi (meth-ee-yed-ee) which was worn by Mahatma Gandhi Philosopher and leader of the Indian independence movement. Originally methiyedi were crafted from wood,

 but now a days you can get a pair like Gurus made in a more modern design and sustainably sourced from biodegradable rubber trees hand harvested from Gurus family farms. So every time you purchase a pair of Gurus they will plant a tree in its place.

I do love the concept of Gurus and I think they look so fun on the feet. The day they arrived I wore them right away and had a few people ask what they were and had said they were "cute". 

I think for me I may need a bigger size or even get the mens to accommodate my sausage feet

The foot bed is comfortable and absorbs a good amount of impact as your walking. I do see these being very practical for people who have maybe a more slender foot, which I don't. So because my feet are not only wider than the average woman, but also thicker I found the rubber button that sits between my toes was not completely comfortable the whole time I was walking.

 I do like the added feature of the strap across the top of the foot which adds to the flip flops stability. I found they stayed on my feet fine maybe because they are chunkier but have read some complaints of them slipping on some people's feet. 

Gurus are available for men, woman, and children PRICES RANGE FROM $30 U.S TO $40 CAD

CanadianEcoMom final thought - I think Gurus has a bright future ahead. In time I hope they will consider adding elements such as wide and slim fit for varying foot structure.

THANK YOU PREM FROM GURUS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY OUT YOUR PRODUCT

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ANIMAL ON MY ARM JUICY COUTURE CHEETAH DAYDREAMER TOTE

 HI EVERYONE

I  thought I would do a bit of a different post today just highlighting my thoughts on animal print and its come back for the fall'13 season. This happens over and over again especially over the years I have been around. One minute we all love it, then we hate it because it's not trending, but yes I do realize there are those who just are at "all out war with animal print" as a whole. How can we tastefully work it into our outfits without it being clichéd as "Uber Tacky". Also I will give you my thoughts on my Juicy Couture Cheetah bag.

 

I find the easiest way to incorporate animal print in to you wardrobe is by using it as a statement piece and do so with one or two items do not go beyond that. If I see someone decked out entirely in animal print the first thought to my mind is "Peggy Bundy" from the old tv show "Married With Children" and I am sure that is not the message you want to convey (or it might be?) ;P

 

I think items like rings, earrings, necklaces, scarves, hand bags, wallets even gloves can work. I think SOME shoes can work, NOT all. I have seen some pretty bad animal print shoes. You want it to look animal print not like your wearing the carcass on your foot or on your arm.

The one item I absolutely loath for animal print is big faux fur car coats or hats (thinking of Janine from Ghostbusters right now). Its fine if its say a black trench coat with a small trim of animal print, same with a hat, but not the entire thing.

 

For me personally I don't LOVE animal print, but I do like it on occasion when fashioned the right way. However don't let me catch you wearing animal print harem/ Mc Hammer pants you may end up with barf on them, that's just me.

 

Now for the Juicy Couture Bag. I want to love this bag, but it's flawed in some ways in my eyes.

 

I love the shape of this bag only when it's stuffed like this and retaining it's shape, but I don't carry a lot in a hand bag so that ruins it right there for me

The Lining is pretty but the reality is with prolonged use it will get dirty and will take on a nasty grey hue that is unavoidable. The zippered compartment is well made and the heavy brass zipper pull is a strong highlight.

The heart shaped J is nothing more then a mirror which for some may be useful and is cute, but I don't imagine myself reaching for this much, nor have I ever since having owned this for over two years now.

The leather and brass detail for me was one of the strongest selling points with this hand bag, because I find this to be a classic look for hand bags.

I am never much of a fan of large monograms or a lot of monogramming on bags especially Louis Vuitton's  signature look for their collection, which I often find is visually a distraction from appreciating the design of the overall bag itself. However due to the cheetah print on this bag its not as noticeable in person, plus I do love the Scottie dogs as I am Scottish and this is pleasing to me. Normally I find monogramming of large proportion often just screams "Look at my bag, look at who I am carrying" and I find that tasteless. I actually quite prefer "Understated Elegance" and people who are more humble of their wealth and belongings. It's fine to be proud, but not arrogant.

This BOW has got to go, this is the biggest disappointment of this entire bag. I am in no way a girlie girl at all so this may have been the worse possible choice for me purchasing this bag, plus the fabric is a low grade linen and there are better options out there.

 

Lastly the bottom of the bag, do you know what the problem is???

To me any good quality, higher end bag especially when the price is reflective of it should always have feet. So the fabric, leather, etc is not being ruined by rough surfaces.

Especially when the grossest practice I see women doing is resting their handbag down on a public bathroom floor then take that same bag back to the table in a restaurant and plop it right up there where the food it "RANK" to say the least. Also why would you perhaps spend $200 to sometimes thousands of dollars on a hand bag only to abuse it that way.

 

So in case your wondering as well why this bag looks in great condition for how long I have had it? Well I seldom carry it. It doesn't go with a lot of my clothing choices, nor my lifestyle. Also I have very serious back problems that hinder me from carrying much. Once this bag is full it weighs a lot which is another huge draw back for me.

 

So there she will sit looking pretty in my closet, but she may come out for a walk or two with me this fall for a change.

 

TO CLOSE TODAY'S POST EVEN IF YOU LOVE TO WEAR ALL OUT ANIMAL PRINT HEAD TO TOE AS LONG AS IT'S MAKING YOU HAPPY THEN THATS ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS RIGHT??? PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT DON'T PREFER IT TO THAT DEGREE... WELL WE CAN JUST TURN OUR HEAD AND MIND OUR BUSINESS;)

 

LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS IF YOU OWN A HANDBAG FROM JUICY COUTURE AND HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT OVERALL???

 

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO