Havaianas Craze: Gotta HAV 'Em!

Although I know I own more than enough pairs of slippers than I really need, I don’t think I’ll ever tire of designing my own slippers at the annual Make Your Own Havaianas event. I’ve had candy-colored pairs, nautical ones, and neutral designs. In some years, I made pairs to give away to BFs (haha!) and BFFs. I know, I know, it’s a guilty pleasure. But, I’ll justify and say that there’s really something about owning your own unique pair of slippers that makes beach trips a lot more fun and fab. Plus, it’ll make your slippers recognizable, especially when you leave them on the shore while you take a dip in the water.

Check out my pair this year against the white sands of Malapascua, Cebu (will tell you more about my awesome trip later on). I took my pair out for a sunset stroll, and I loved how the pop of pumpkin color made my slippers absolutely sun-perfect.

Here, some of my time-tested tips gathered from years of MYOH events. 

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1. Canvass for the styles and colors you really like. Use the color charts and style wheels to imagine how your very own pair of Havaianas will look like. Once you see the style you want, queue up ASAP. You can always change your mind while in line.
2. Choose a neutral colour combo. I realised that of all my Havs, the pairs I use the most are my black-gold/brown-gold/silver-grey/cream-gold combos. Somehow, the neutral pairs are easier to match with my general wardrobe. To get more mileage for your slippers, get a pair that’ll work well with your closet. But, if you’re feeling experimental and want a dose of summer color (like I did this year), grab a pair that can go well with summer finds in your closet. That way, you can guarantee that you’ll wear your  pair for long. My new pair goes well with all the warm tones in my closet. Plus, anyone knows that I absolutely love gold!
3. Brand it! I like putting my name on my Havs. I’m lucky to have a short nickname, so it works out fine. Grab pins that are cool and quirky to express your own personalized style. I’m in love with this year’s aviator pin! 

If you’re planning to hit the Make Your Own Havaiana’s 2012 event, do sotoday (May 14) at the Rockwell tent. It’s the last day! Get creative and grab yourself your own customized pair…or get your mum a pair of slippers as a belated Mother’s Day gift. :)