Lisa’s post on Sturdy Summer Perfection the other day reminded me of this window in London — I think it was Selfridge’s, but I could be wrong. It was a very warm day, perfect for the kind of Havaianas I’m used to. I was surprised, though, to see that I could also pick up some rain boats with the same built-in cheeriness. Who knew?
Did you?
You are so cute! I had no idea they made rain boots too:). Thank you for the reference.
Those are my kind of rain boots. I love whimsy in rain boots.
That is Selfridges – and I have seen the Havaianas wellies before. They do espadrilles too, with the same sole as the flip-flops.
They look like some serious puddle jumpers and not just for kids! Big kids can splash too!
Selfridges do great windows, but I have to confess I don't like ginky books! I like mine to be 'real' so I wear angler's boots bought from an angling shop in Scotland, not as naff as Hunters but the real deal nevertheless. If that makes me a snob so be it!
Lisa: Well, thank you! (blush, blush)
Susan: Me too — although I also have some sympathy with Alison (Indigo16)'s position — see below . . .
TNMA: Thanks for confirming. I wonder if you've seen them before because the large London (and Britain) market is as/more likely to buy wellies as flip-flops — we are too, of course, but we don't constitute nearly as desirable a market.
Hostess: No kid-ding! (especially nans/grandmas out with their wee ones)
Alison: I love your expressions! Ginky is def. a new one for me. Naff ditto. And I respect your position re the real deal boots, but can be tempted to the silly stuff myself. . .
Havanianas, like other makers have to expand their offering; the bots are fun- did you buy a pair? I do not find Hunters naff but then I've worn them them for 40+ years and I'm probably out of it… But 20 year olds in Hunters with fake tans, bad hightlights and bum-hanging-out shorts? Naff.
Duchesse: I didn't buy a pair, but was mainly interested to see an example of exactly the phenomenon you''re describing — the market expansion.
And having met Alison, I know she'd not think your Hunters naff at all, but would be referring to the way they get worn by all and sundry as the latest cool thing.