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"  Flip-flops are a lot of things to a lot of people: loud (after all, their name comes from the very sound they make); practical (especially in gym showers or after pedicures). But fashionable? That&amp;#039;s not the first thing that comes to mind. Havaianas, however, tell a different story. Since making their U.S. debut five years ago, the 50-year-old Brazilian thongs have become the Manolos of the beach. Designers like Issa London, Missoni, and Michael Bastian have all splashed the rubber, rice-patterned soles with their prints. H.Stern even encrusted a pair with diamonds. Now, MC&amp;#039;s fashion director and mother of two, Nina Garcia, takes a turn as designer, patterning mommy-and-me pairs in classic leopard spots. The best part? Ten percent of the sales of the collection will be donated to Baby Buggy, a nonprofit organization that provides children under the age of 12 with essential items and educational services. This Mother&amp;#039;s Day, simply slip on a pair and start making some noise. The Goods: The Havaianas for Baby Buggy collection ranges from $19 for kids to $26 for adults. Available at Nordstrom and us.havaianas.com The Cause: Ten percent of the sales of the collection will be donated to Baby Buggy, a nonprofit organization that provides children under the age of 12 with essential items and educational services. The Deal: Available at Nordstrom and us.havaianas.com on May 1. This Mother&amp;#039;s Day, simply slip on a pair and start making some noise. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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