By: Glynnis Mapp, TheKit.ca


Nothing gets you set for summer than a pair of new flip-flops or sandals. Brazilian brand Ipanema is here to get you beach-ready with a sexy selection of thong slippers, perfect to match with your new swimsuit or summer outfit--or both!

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Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and Oskar Metsavaht, designer of Brazilian sportswear brand Osklen (also a sports medicine specialist, no big deal) put their fashion brains together for this special collection of sandals. Each sandal in the new Ipanema RJ Spring 2012 collection was designed with comfort in mind.

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Named after the gorgeous Ipanema beach in Brasil, the foot bed of the Ipanema RJ sandal imitates the white sand and when you take your foot out of the sandal, it leaves an impression that looks like you’ve just stepped off of its white sandy beaches. All made with 100% recyclable material, each pair helps support ISA, the socio-environmental institute, to help fight against climate change.

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Insider tip: guests at Hotel Fasano in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo get these chic sandals as a complimentary gift. Now we definitely know where we’re going on our next vacation. Belo!

Ipanema RJ flip-flops, $24 to $35, at Bikini Village and Winners locations across Canada.

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Also on The Huffington Post Canada, our favourite beauty trends to pair with your new summer sandals.

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  • A: All-In-Ones

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/foundation-primer-radiance-P299223?skuId=1382670" target="_hplink">Tinted Moisturizer</a>, Sunscreen And Foundation, Available at Sephora, $40. </em>

  • B: Bronzer

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/guerlain-by-emilio-pucci-terra-azzurra-bronzing-powder-blush-P309508" target="_hplink">Guerlain By Emilio Pucci Terra Azzurra Bronzing Powder And Blush</a>, Available at Sephora, $76. </em>

  • C: Cuticle Eraser

    <em>Instant Cuticle Remover By Sally Hansen, Available at retailers across Canada, $4. </em>

  • D: Deco-Nails

    <em>Revlon Nail Art French Mix, Available at retailers across Canada, $9. </em>

  • E: Eco-Friendly Razors

    <em>Schick Xtreme 3 Disposable Eco Razors, Available at Walmart, Prices Vary. </em>

  • F: Fuchsia

    <em>Colour Intense 288 Intense Fuchsia By L'OREAL, Available at retailers across Canada, Prices Vary. </em>

  • G: Gradient

    <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FIvpWU8Hd4" target="_hplink">Check out this gradient nail tutorial by RacchLoves. </a></em>

  • H: Hair Hydration

    <em><a href="http://www.lush.ca/H'Suan-Wen-Hua/00095,en_CA,pd.html" target="_hplink">H'SUAN WEN HUA</a>, Available at LUSH, $20. </em>

  • I: Illuminators

    <em><a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/high-beam" target="_hplink">Benefit High Beam Highlighter</a>, Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora, $26. </em>

  • J: Jet Black

    <em>Elizabeth Arden Eye-Liner, Available at retailers across Canada, $22. </em>

  • K: Kelly Green

    <em>Pretty Edgy By Essie, Available at retailers across Canada, $10.</em>

  • L: Light Perfumes

    <em>Fresh Rose By Yves Rocher, Available at Yves Rocher.</em>

  • M: Mosquito Repellent (Portable)

    <em>OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellent With A Built-In Fan, Available at retailers across Canada, Prices vary. </em>

  • N: Natural Eyebrows

    <em><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/149/305/Brow-Set/index.tmpl" target="_hplink">Brow Set By MAC Cosmetics</a>, Available at MAC, $18. </em>

  • O: Oils

    <em>Dove Oil Care Anti-Frizz Serum, Available at retailers across Canada, Prices vary. </em>

  • P: Plum

    <em><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/hidden/hidden/duo-eyeshadow/charade" target="_hplink">Charade Duo Eyeshadow By NARS</a>, Available at NARS, $34. </em>

  • Q: Quick-Dry

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/nail-colour-quick-dry-spray-P281413" target="_hplink">Nail Colour Quick Dry Spray By Sephora/OPI</a>, Available at Sephora, $16. </em>

  • R: Rose

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/cheek-color-duo-P146237?skuId=911685" target="_hplink">Stila Cheek Colour Duo</a>, Available at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart, $34. </em>

  • S: Smokey Eyes

  • T: Tangerine Lips

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/color-of-the-year-creme-lipstick-tangerine-tango-cream-P307536?skuId=1388115" target="_hplink">Tangerine Tango Cream Lipstick</a>, Available at Sephora, $22. </em>

  • U: Up-Do

  • V: Vintage Red Lip

    <em><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/L-Absolu-Rouge/1000206,default,pd.html" target="_hplink">L'absolu Rouge Lipstick</a>, Available at retailers across Canada, Prices Vary. </em>

  • W: Waterproof

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/aqua-black-waterproof-cream-eye-shadow-P237500?skuId=1164649" target="_hplink">Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow By Make Up For Ever Professionals</a>, Available at Sephora, $26.</em>

  • X: Xtreme Eyelashes

    <em><a href="http://www.sephora.com/eyelashes-strip-P114418" target="_hplink">Make Up For Ever Eyelash Strips</a>, Available at Sephora, $17. </em>

  • Y: Yellow Nails

    <em><a href="http://www.butterlondon.com/lacquers/3-free-lacquers/cheeky-chops" target="_hplink">Cheeky Chops By Butter London</a>, Available at ButterLondon.com, $14. </em>

  • Z: Zit Zappers

    <em><a href="http://www.my-no-no.com/store_nonoskin.aspx" target="_hplink">No!No! Skin Zit Zapper</a>, Available at selected retailers, $180. </em> <strong>ALSO:</strong> Our friends at <a href="http://main.stylelist.com/2011/03/15/no-no-skin-zit-zapper-hair-remover-devices-i-tried-it/" target="_hplink">Stylelist.com have tried this product! </a>


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