Got this e-invite below from Az of Azrael's Merryland last week. I was hesitant to attend for two reason. First, I thought Az invite was a mistake and was intended for another Joy Blogger. When Az confirmed this invite was meant for me, I still had reservations whether to go or not because I am a loyal client and supporter of an imported flip flop brand.
I do not know much about Caribbean Footwear so two days prior to the event I checked their FB page. I still didn't get much information except for photos of their slippers.
On the day of the event, I made sure to be an hour earlier at the venue, Red Mango in Greenbelt 3, to get the best seat as I was curious to learn more about this flip flop that is foreign to me.
I was super early at the venue so I got to interview Denise, Caribbean's Marketing Manager. I was shocked to know that Caribbean is a local brand, yes it's proudly Pinoy made! I was even more shocked at how affordable this 'tsinelas' is! Imagine spending around less than two hundred pesos for a nice pair as compared to imported brands that ranges around a thousand pesos or more! It's a plus wow that Caribbean Slippers has cute and cool designs that matches any outfit.
Other facts I've learned about Caribbean Footwear:
1. Cutting edge design supports balance and comfort
2. Finest strap as it fused elegance, creativity and durability
3. The mid-foot curve enhances posture and foot alignment
4. The sole provides ultimate protection and stability
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| The adage "early bird catches the worm" is so true, because I won this great red pair of Caribbean for being the earliest bird, err, Blogger to arrive at the venue. |
Although the Marketing peeps of Caribbean told us about their flip flops durability, comfort, etcetera, etcetera, I didn't just take their words. So, for three consecutive days, I test drive the 2 Caribbean slippers - the red pair I won as early bird and the green pair as take home goodie for Bloggers.
Day 1:
I was out of the house the whole day to cover two events, Earth Day Jam 2013 and the opening of a new store Nurture Nook. Plus, I had a date with my sister, err, daughter.
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| With Earth Jam performers |
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| At Nurture Nook, checking baby products |
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| Spa date with Julia |
Day 2:
From Mandaluyong to San Juan, to Quezon City.
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| With Ms. Jasmin and Ms. Divine |
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11am, my kids' card distribution
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| 8pm, indoor swimming at Ace Water Spa. |
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| 11pm, uwian na from Ace Water Spa. |
Events, events!
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| 11am, Xenical' s Rock The Fat Away at Holiday Inn, Makati |
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| 4pm, Mommy Mundo's Momtuition at Rockwell Tent |
My verdict: I was able to pull it off wearing tsinelas to events, which I don't normally do. For that I give credit to Caribbeans stylish and fashionable design. Secondly, Despite the long hours of driving and walking through all those events I went to, di nanakit ang mga paa at (maiikli) kong binti. And lastly, masasabi ko di naman pala kailangang mahal ang sapin sa paa para maging komportable ang paglalakbay.
But hey, don't take my word for it, go get yourself Caribbean's Urban Safari Summer Collection and experience the comfort I felt for the past three days.
To say that your life is busy is an understatement Joy. Perhaps one day you could write how you started to get blogger invitations and events so we could all learn from it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings !
Hi Sarah! Sige, I'll try to post about that next time. Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeletelovely design gurl i want to have those its cheaper but chic, where i can buy those lovely slipper?
ReplyDeleteHi Zen! It's really chic and cheap pa the price. Available in SM, Landmark and other major malls.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and comfy yet affordable slippers! It's a best slipper to wear once you have a super travel adventure this summer! Very good cover ninang, take care anyways!
ReplyDeleteyes, Jam. you should get one of these slippers!
DeleteNice and comfy yet affordable price! That slipper is best to wear when you want to do a travel adventure this summer and any season of the year. Very informative write-up ninang! Take care anyways!
ReplyDeleteNice..nice joy! Cge will check at SM at buy din aq ng ganyan. Lam mo n like ko ang tsinelas..
ReplyDeleteWow! I will try these slippers! Bagay sa summer. And for busy moms like us...comfy,no-fuss and lovely to look at! Thanks for sharing, OJ!
ReplyDeleteAte Chel, the next time I get another one of Caribbean, I'll give you one.
DeleteYou had at this post! Did you see my new pair of black with gold strap of Caribbean that I wore at ace water spa? I was so envy with you and bought at once at Landmark. Now I am a proud owner of the most chic flip flops at a very affordable price!
ReplyDeleteNuts, you have na...bibigyan pa naman kita, kaso size 5...e, 7 ka diba? hehehe
DeleteI like the designs of your flip flops. ill check these new babies. thank you so much mamu. Ü
ReplyDeleteI like the designs of your flip flops. I'll check out these new babies. Thank you so much for introducing this to me mamu.
ReplyDeleteThis is so mura, go get one Betchay...
DeleteHi Joy! Gonna get those chic tsinelas for summer! Thanks for d info! Go Pinoy!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Mayeen! Thanks for dropping by here.
DeleteWow! These slippers look cool and comfy! Considering it's price and design, it will definitely get a big chunk of market share from those expensive flipflops. Will surely get a pair for myself!
ReplyDeleteHon, I know how much you like flip flops. Kaya add mo na to sa collections mo.
DeleteHi Joy! Such nice flip flops, great for summer escapade! Chic na, mura pa! Gawang Pinoy pa bongga! ;-)
ReplyDeletenice flip flops...
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, thanks for the visit and comment...
DeleteLove the slippers and the designs! Oh-Em-Ghie! :D The slippers look good on your feet =))
ReplyDeleteLove the slippers and the designs !!! it looks good on your feet =))) AMAlike it !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pearl! You're really gonna like it. Go tell your mom to buy you a pair or two na.
ReplyDeleteI love wearing flip flops especially in the summer. :) Those are cute!!!
ReplyDeleteWhew, these look different.
ReplyDeleteNice colours...they surely would jazz up any summer outfit.
ReplyDeleteThe photos were all so revealing. You were able to cover so many venues in one day. That's a good testimonial to your energy and the durability of your Caribbean sandals. BTW, they were so stylish that it did not seem to bother you going to all those places with just a pair of sandals. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.
ReplyDeleteYou really wear the slippers on most of your featured events here and It just fit your style and it seems comfortable. I just wonder if men can do it likewise.
ReplyDeleteNice MOOOODEL ng Carribean!
ReplyDeleteNice colours...they would surely jazz up any summer outfit. Do they have overseas retailers?
ReplyDeleteNice one Mommy joy... I will buy one for my wife. nice collection of Carribean..
ReplyDeleteNice one Mommy Joy... I will buy one for my wife. I love this collection of Carribean..
ReplyDeleteLooks nice:) How much is it? and where are the other stores?
ReplyDeleteLooks so comfy nga and you could wear them anywhere pa. Nice!
ReplyDeletelove the flip flops... great for summer .. I wouldn't mind attending events too wearing slippers if it is as great as yours ^_^
ReplyDeletedo they have slippers for the boys?
ReplyDeleteI must have a pair!
Thanks, Divine Diva for the visit!
ReplyDeleteYou really used those flip flop slippers on your featured events and It looks great and seems comfortable . I just wonder if men can do it too.
ReplyDeleteYes, Mac, men can wear flip flops in any occasions din. It all boils down to confidence, confidence...
ReplyDeleteThose slippers are really nice.
ReplyDeleteang cute nman ng tsinelas bgay sa paa un red color.
ReplyDeletewhile un white... mganda rin! :-)
I love to wear flip-flops everytime I'm meeting up with my friends and malling. I like the stylish design of Carribean Urban Safari Summer Collection.
ReplyDeleteNice wear, Miss Joy! Love them all. super bagay sayo. I'll also take your word, kase alam ko kung gano ka kasipag maglakad. and if you say hindi sumakit ang binti at paa mo, gusto ko din niyan!
ReplyDeleteYou sure brought your Caribbean footwear everywhere! :) Nice!
ReplyDeleteGood to know that it is indeed a local brand, its very stylish and competitive to foreign brands.
ReplyDeleteNice feature!
good to know we have our own brand,its a definitely a must have!
ReplyDeleteLook nice and confy....its about time to patronize our own product.... ill get 1 for sure! GB:)
ReplyDeleteThe designs are nice, and the price is quite affordable. I'd love to try Caribbean footwear, too!
ReplyDeletefor girls only?
ReplyDeletesooo, cool and nice wear for everywhere, I have a pair its comfortable for our feet! love it talaga.
ReplyDeletenice flip flop its perfect!
ReplyDeleteI am a slippers fanatic, those two pairs are really very nice, surely I'll be checking on it at the mall near us and of course will buy too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm buying those! :) Love it!
ReplyDeletecool :) they should export those flip flops sa US para ma try namin :)
ReplyDeleteThe slipper designs look pretty cool. Local brand ba. =)
ReplyDeleteThe designs look pretty nice. Local brand pa. Will be on the lookout for these. =)
ReplyDeleteFlip Flopping everywhere~ ლ(ಠ_ಠლ)
ReplyDeleteFlip Flopping everywhere ~ ლ(ಠ_ಠლ)
ReplyDeletegusto kong itry.. :))
ReplyDeleteWow! I cannot imagine how affordable that pair of "tsinelas" is...
ReplyDeletelet me try that one too...hope andito na xa sa cdo :)
ReplyDeletefit to your lovely character
ReplyDeletenot much of a flip flop user but i did enjoy reading your adventures with one hehehe... I miss spartan hehe!
ReplyDeleteHi Tita Joy! I super miss you but thanks to this blog I somehow know your whereabouts. You're so fab with even with your busy sched. Hoping to see you soon. Take care always! Love ya.
ReplyDeletenice that you found them comfy to use the whole day, nice colors too. Love the pic with cookie monster!
ReplyDeletenice that you found it comfy to use the whole day. Nice colors too. Love the pic with cookie monster.
ReplyDeleteThose flip flops are a scene stealer :). They look so fab! I want a pair too. They're perfect for the summer.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Just in time for summer!!!
ReplyDeleteAng CUTE ng tsinelas mo! lalo n yung red... I loved wearing flip flops {^_^} ... and it's so nice to know na its Pinoy Made! Thanks girl for blogging it!
ReplyDeleteAng Cute ng Tsinelas mo! Lalo na yung kulay red. I loved wearing flip flops... and it's really nice to know that it's Pinoy Made pa! I'm gonna buy it for sure... Thanks for blogging it Girl!
ReplyDeleteYou're so busy Joy! Lately, tamad nako umattend ng mga events!
ReplyDeleteThe slippers look nice, i thought imported at first glance. I just hope the print and the rubber would last years, just like our favorite imported brands.
How cute! I love flip flops! Wish I didn't see this post coz now I want one hehehe. Others shop for shoes. Ako I'm a sucker for flip flops hehehe
ReplyDeleteI wanna try those cute slippers. ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic pages here!.. it's really an Occasions of Joy..
ReplyDeleteBy the way here's the link of the Summer Bazar by Tintin Bersola.. to be held on May 23 and 26, 2013 at the Filinvest in Alabang.. Thanks Kuya Ver
http://bloggersassociationphilippines.blogspot.com/2013_03_01_archive.html
I love it! Will def try Carribean's. Flip-flops is a must-have this season! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love to have one. I'll buy one soon. Take care Ms.Joy! :)
ReplyDeletesample sample sample,gandang pangregalo!!
ReplyDeleteKelangan talaga naka pose ang legs....hehe jk....hI joy!!! Miss u! See you soon!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I wish I have one.. Para magamit ko sa Mt. Pinatubo Explore and Boracay this coming weekends..Miss you Darleng. :)
ReplyDeleteI am encouraged to buy that tsinelas for myself at para sa loved ones.
ReplyDeleteBusyng-busy ka Ms. Joy pero nakakatuwa halatang-halatang nag-eenjoy ka rin.
Godspeed.
it looks very comfy tita :) perfect sa mahabang lakaran :)))
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