My friend Jennie read my bit about Sugar Shoes, and she insists I write about another fabulous flip-flop: Mella. Jennie is so devoted to these shoes, she has five pairs! And, she’s right, they’re great. Mella’s signature flip flop has a tiny terrycloth strap. Jennie has pink, black, and navy with a red sole. They also come in a cute patterns like owls, and they’ve just come out with velvet! According to Jennie, the brilliance behind Mella flip-flops is that they never, ever rub her feet…even on the hottest days and after hours and hours.
Smith Bros, 3661 Walnut St., 215.387.4772, www.smithbrosjeans.com
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