Flexflop Blog

Kid Spas On The Rise

Stacey Kirsch — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:00:56 +0000

You enjoy a nice manicure and pedicure so why wouldn’t your kids? Kids spas are on the rise according to an article in the Lake County News-Sun. Apparently, kid spa “pedicures and manicures utilize ME! Bath’s ice cream-flavored polishes, so kids can have nails that smell like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or papaya nectar. Hairstyle themes run the gamut from “rockstar” to “princess” to “mermaid luau,” and hair extensions or a tiara are included.”

The only thing to top of your kid spa day would be a fabulous pair of flexflops in your favorite terry cloth color!

Read the full article here.

Kate Middleton To Wear Flats!

Stacey Kirsch — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:00:53 +0000

None of us would be shocked to see a bride or groom walking down the aisle on their wedding day in flip flops or flats (especially those of us at flexflop!). As the Huffington Post recently reported, none other than Kate Middleton soon to be Princess Kate, has also chosen flats as one of her “four” pairs of shoes. Those of us here at Flexflop have tried to reach the soon to be princess and suggest a pair of flexflops, perhaps the bridal line, however, (sigh) we have had a hard time tracking down Kate. She seems to be extremely busy, as any bride is before the big day. The flats are said to look like slippers and be “covered in multiple layers of silk, and heavily embroidered,” Yvonne Yorkel writes for the Huffington Post.

Photo: Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty Images

Royal Bride Catherine to Wed in Embroidered Flats [Huffington Post]

Fish Pedicure – A new craze?

Stacey Kirsch — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:30:54 +0000

Did you ever think you would hear of a pedicure involving fish? Well, apparently in the UK a new chain of pedicure stores has opened which involve just that, pedicures and fish. According to an article written by The Crawley Observer, “Fish spa pedicures involve people allowing Garra rufa fish to eat dead skin from their feet. But concerns have been raised that infections could be spread through open wounds.”

Other sources have noted spas in Northern Virginia and other states introducing fish pedicures on their menu for as little as $35.

A new craze or just plain crazy? Read the full article here and you be the judge.

Kim Kardshian At The Spa

Stacey Kirsch — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:56:47 +0000

Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the spa. The photo reveals Kim getting a mani pedi in preparation for her upcoming song debut “Turn it Up.” The celeb clearly uses spa days as a relaxation tool before her big day! ContactMusic.com reports that the celeb will donate profits from her single to charity.

Photo credit: www.contactmusic.com

Read the full article here.

Flexflop (flexflop.com) is seeking a Social Media Intern who will contribute to our social media initiatives.

Stacey Kirsch — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:06:32 +0000

Flexflop (flexflop.com) is seeking a Social Media Intern who will contribute to our social media initiatives. This is a real opportunity to showcase your skills, build your resume and show what you can do with a brand.

* Monitor all social networks/pages including Twitter, Video, Blogs, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Twitter
*Assist with video series “behind the scenes”
* Start a conversation and find creative ways to engage people from the different markets/industries in which we distribute our product.
* Maintain inquiries and requests across all social networks
* Develop creative ideas for campaigns sky is the limit!
* Shoot and edit short videos about the product
* Create written content for the blog and including interviews

Qualifications
+ Must be available a minimum of two days per week from home or our office. Hours, location, and duration of the internship are flexible. Must check in for a meeting at least once a week.
+ Must be able to bring laptop to internship.
+ Knowledge of Twitter, Facebook, Blogs etc. and other platforms proficiency – a must.
+ Video, editing and animation skills are a plus

To apply for this position, please send resume and a short intro on why you would be good for the job and availability with Social Media Intern in the subject line.

Spa Spotlight: Le Petite Retreat Day Spa

Stacey Kirsch — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:46 +0000

Are you looking for the perfect place to get away with your beau on Valentine’s Day? Then we’ve got a special treat for you!

This week’s Spa Spotlight is on Le Petite Retreat Day Spa in Los Angeles, Calif. Co-Owner Ron Kustek gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes LPR Day Spa the perfect Valentine’s Day destination, all year long.

Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Location: 331 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 466-1028
Website: http://www.lprdayspa.com

FlexFlop (FF): What inspired you to enter the spa industry?

Ron Kustek (RK): Lysa Kustek and I were inspired from our extensive travels throughout Europe, and the spa experiences we encounterd. Finding there was nothing like the kind of escape experience one finds and enjoys in the high-end European spas, Lysa and I created Le Petite Retreat day spa in Los Angeles, with a vacation-resort-getaway feel, instead of the clinical treatment centers like other spas.

FF: What has been your greatest success as a spa owner thus far?

RK: For over 10 years we have helped thousands enjoy massage, facials, and especially couples treatments together in LA – plus we’ve had over 20 marriage proposals, and countless other celebrations! We’ve tried to remain truly personal and accessible in creating our strong following and great reputation, and know that we’re not the spa for everybody!

FF: What is your spa’s recipe for success during tough economic times?

RK: Success is delivering an experience people can’t get elsewhere, at a competitive price. There are so many discount spas hurting to attract any business they can, and those who are just deal seekers are often not very well behaved when at the spa, and sometimes don’t appreciate the hard work that a masseuse or facilist has to do. Many spa-hopper-dealters treat therapists and service staff as ‘lesser-thans’, which we don’t tolerate.

FF: Are there any trends on the rise that you’ve considered incorporating into your services?

RK: We’re always looking for not only new treatments, but those that are interesting and effective.

FF: What feelings and thoughts do you want people to go home with when they leave your spa?

RK: We want people to remember forever their great memory – either their own, or the memory they shared (and remember to return!) Not everyone can spa every month, so feeling like you’ve been heard, and taken care of, and that you will always remember ‘Le Petite Retreat day spa’ — which is why our mission is our motto: “Feel The Experience”.

Celebs Look to Beauty’s Bestseller for Latest Lines

Stacey Kirsch — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:40:11 +0000

Traditional media outlets are catching on to the latest fad among celebrity A-listers: nail polish endorsement.

We’ve been updating you on this new trend for the past couple months and it’s going to be covered on ABC’s “Nightline” tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET.

Celebrity names from Sarah Jessica Parker to Kim Kardashian have been a staple at perfume and makeup counters for years, but now some are lending their popular brands to nail polish lines, including singers Katy Perry and [Justin] Bieber. The move has proven to be an enormous success.

Buyers flushed with “Bieber fever” cleaned out the pop star’s polish collection from Walmarts around the country in less than two months after his line launched in December 2010.

Continue reading this story at ABC News

Katy Perry Nail Polish Collection Demo by OPI

Who will be the next celebrity to launch their own nail polish collection?

Kobe Bryant Gets a Mani Pedi

Stacey Kirsch — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:23:39 +0000

Photo credit: TMZ

Add Kobe Bryant to the list of superstar male athletes who’s not ashamed to get his mani-pedi on. TMZ notes that Bryant visited a nail salon last week.

Could this be the extra little somethin’ players need to become a 5x NBA champion, 13x NBA All-Star, and 2x NBA Finals MVP?

Kobe hit up a nail salon in Newport Beach, CA for a little mani-pedi action last Monday — the day after his Lakers lost a tough game to the Boston Celtics.

Continue reading this story at TMZ

Spa Spotlight: Rituals Spa and Medical Aesthetic Center

Stacey Kirsch — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:00:31 +0000

Looking for the best spa in your city? Want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes while you’re getting a facial or massage? Ever wonder what it takes to actually own a spa? We got you covered.

“Spa Spotlight” is a new, weekly initiative we’re embarking on to highlight spas around the United States. We’re going to feature spas in major cities like New York and Atlanta, and smaller cities like Guilford, Connecticut.

In fact, the first spa we’re highlighting is located in Guilford, CT!

Rituals Spa and Medical Aesthetic Center staff

Rituals Spa and Medical Aesthetic Center
Location: 4 Water St., Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 458-7727
Website: http://www.rituals-spa.com

Rituals Spa and Medical Aesthetic Center is a full-service day and med spa that offers a variety of treatments. From anti-stress, deep therapeutic, and sports massages to acne removal and botox treatments, they do it all.

Want your teeth whitened? They can do it for you. In desperate need of a mani pedi? They can do that for you too.

Their staff includes a doctor who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, two aesthetic nurse specialists, and several massage therapists, nail technicians, and make-up artists.

Do you want us to feature your favorite spa?

Send an e-mail to flexflop@gmail.com with the subject “Spa Spotlight” and tell us the name and location of it.

Royal Wedding: Secrets From a Fashion Designer

Stacey Kirsch — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:09:15 +0000

Photo credit: NY Daily News

The grandest wedding in decades is just a few months away. Fashionistas around the world are on pins and needles, waiting to see who Kate Middleton selects as the designer of her wedding dress.

Could it be the late Princess Diana’s old friend Bruce Oldfield?

Twelve weeks from today, all eyes will be on Kate Middleton as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for her royal wedding.

The waiting ended and the wedding dress revealed, seamstresses the world over will be frantically making replicas.

For now, however, the big secret everyone wants to know is who is designing that dress.

Continue reading this story at ABC News