SlotFlops sandal review

As a mother, beach-goer, swimmer and traveler, I’m always on the look out for products that offer good value and serve a functional purpose – in other words, I’m a value shopper.

Recently, I came across a clever new product that is affordable and the ideal Mother’s Day present under $25.  SlotFlops are flip flops with slots designed to carry credit cards, hotel keys and identification at the beach or pool.

SlotFlops for the traveler

SlotFlops at the beach, pool or on a cruise ship

As a world traveler, I have learned to pack and travel light. Nothing goes in my suitcase unless it serves a need. Flip flops are ideal to wear at the beach and at the pool. Unfortunately, credit cards, identification, money and hotel keys are often needed during trips to the beach and pool, but who wants to carry a purse, wallet or backpack with money and ID left behind when you venture into the water? SlotFlops are the answer to this travel dilemma.

SlotFlops for the security conscious

SlotFlops are an innovative and secure way to carry credit cards and ID in the sole of the sandal.  SlotFlops can be warn at the bar, on a cruise ship, at the swimming pool or on the beach. They are also good to carry in your purse, suitcase or backpack when those cute high heels are killing your feet.

SlotFlops, affordable footwear for security-minded travelers

SlotFlops for men

My husband thought the SlotFlops were a cool idea. He did ask if the SlotFlops included a bottle opener on the bottom of the sole.  I gave him a mini-opener that is able to fit in the slot!  Problem solved. SlotFlops come in several colors and sizes for both men and women and may be purchased on the website or at Brookstone.com.

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SlotFlops retail for $24.95. Check the website for details.

Where to Buy:

http://www.slotflops.com

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SlotFlops shoe review written and pool photos by Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip, Travels from Northern California. SlotFlops flexible sole photo courtesy of ArchPort. ArchPort supplied me with these SlotFlops sandals for review.

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Lands’ End Swimdress, swim suit review

Let’s face it, not everyone was born with the body of a Sport’s Illustrated swimsuit model. Some of us have more curves and wider hips than swimsuit model Kate Upton and need a little help with a slender suit. But the process of buying and finding the most flattering swimsuit doesn’t have to be agony. I found my Lands’ End swimsuit online.

Lands’ End swim dress

This Lands’ End women’s plus size swimsuit is actually a swimdress. The paisley print one piece swimdress is designed to flatter the plus size shape, offering a swimsuit and cover-up in one, with a slimming design. For the active traveler, I found this swimdress to work well from the spa to the swimming pool, to an ocean kayak experience. It’s actually designed well enough to wear in a casual resort restaurant without a swim suit cover-up, as well.

Swimsuit comfort and function

Designed of 55% Lycra Spandex and 45%  nylon material, with tricot drape and skirt over the swimsuit, the Lands’ End Swimdress offers a soft cup bra for the full-figured woman. I liked the shirred, crossover bodice that creates a slimming look and the fact that the fabric provides UPF 50 sun protection to help prevent skin cancer. After kayaking in the Pacific Ocean, I rinsed the salt water out of my swimdress and rash guard. Turns out, the swimdress was quick drying; an appreciated feature for the luxury traveler who doesn’t want to travel with wet clothes.

From swimming at the pool, to canoeing or kayaking, the Lands’ End Swimdress is a winner. Priced at $104.97, the Lands End’ swimsuit combines function and fashion for the luxury traveler. In partnership with Sears Stores, Lands’ End products may be returned at the store or online.

Where to buy

Lands’ End

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Nuu-Muu dress for exercise, travel, swimsuit cover; a review.

If you are an active adventure traveler, you need travel clothes to match your travel style. On a recent trip to Maui, Hawaii I found myself going from breakfast to yoga class, to the spa and then to the swimming pool.  While I love wearing the soft, white, fluffy robes that the luxury resorts provide, sometimes I feel a bit under-dressed going outside of my room – and my comfort zone, in a robe. It’s always a little awkward riding in a hotel elevator with my robe and flip flops, no matter how cute the shoes!

Nuu-Muu travel dress

When the folks at Nuu-Muu asked me to review their exercise dress I had the perfect opportunity during a visit to Lumeria Maui in Makawao, and Travaasa Hana, both luxury resorts on the Hawaiian Island of Maui.  I confess that I was concerned how the dress would look on my curvy body, as opposed to the fit models shown on the website.  Fortunately, the designer markets the Nuu-Muu as fitting “real women’s bodies.”

The Nuu-Muu is made of a soft and breathable, moisture wicking Polyester/Lycra blend and comes in many colors and sizes. I chose the basic black X-dress; simple and flattering. For petite young things, the dress may be worn alone or with leggings. I wore my Nuu-Muu exercise dress with yoga shorts and was very comfortable from standing poses to yoga mat work. The sleeveless dress has a pocket in the back of the dress for slipping in a hotel key or holding money. I didn’t use the pocket, as I was lying on my back for some of the yoga class.

Nuu-Muu exercise dress

I felt comfortable wearing the Nuu-Muu at the restaurant for meals, as well as using the dress as a bathing suit coverup. As the Nuu Muu looks and feels like a dress, it is ideal for resort restaurants with a dress code that do not allow bathing suit cover ups.

From bike riding to tennis playing or exercising, the Nuu-Muu allows for a wide range of motion, combining fashion and function. The Nuu-Muu X-Dress retails for $70. Check website for additional products.

Where to buy

Nuu-Muu

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Nuu-Muu review written and photos by Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip, Travels from Northern California.  Nuu Muu supplied me with this dress for a travel apparel review