From the Editor: Introducing Francesca’s Fancy Flops

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. While I’m usually dreading the Arizona summer heat, I’m always looking forward to shedding my bomber jackets and leggings and slipping into crop tees and denim cutoffs. This summer I have one more thing to look forward to, rhinestone flip flops by Francesca’s Fancy Flops. Upon learning about Francesca’s Fancy Flops I was  blown away by not only the stunning designs but also by the care taken in producing each shoe. Robin Curtner, owner of Francesca’s Fancy Flops, was kind enough to answer a few questions for me:

Carbon Magazine: What is Francesca’s Fancy Flops exactly?
Robin: Francesca’s Fancy Flops is a business made up of dazzled rhinestone, crystal and incredible flip flops. Almost all of our flops are handmade and handled with extreme care. We design fancy flops to match prom dresses, bridesmaids’ colors or your favorite outfit. If your customers do not see what they are looking for, they can always request a custom order. We also have rhinestone and crystal accessories to match your every dazzling need!

CM: What is the story behind your company name?
Robin: Francesca has always been one of my favorite names. The name Francesca means free in most Romance languages. In addition, I loved the name Fancy Flops, but it needed something else to make it ring. Thus, Francesca’s Fancy Flops was a perfect fit for me.

CM: I heard that a few celebs have been spotted in your Fancy Flops, can you tell us who?
Robin:  Ambre Lake (Actress, model and television host), Renee Graziano (MOB Wives) and Jamie Paul (Jazz singer) to name a few.

CM: I know you’re an advocate of a few charities. How does Francesca’s Fancy Flops give back to these charities?
Robin: From the beginning of fancy flops, I wanted to make sure I gave back. I am a strong believer of Karma and believe in returning the love and good to get in life. I searched for different non-profit organizations in need. We currently support Breastcancer.org, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and Costal German Shepherd Rescue. We give back by donating proceeds of the purchases of fancy flops and hosting fundraisers.

Look for the full article featuring Francesca’s Fancy Flops in our upcoming April/May 2012 issue.

And now for some fun…

Contest time!

We’re giving away two pairs of Francesca’s Fancy Flops, in fact these are the exact pairs that will be featured in our magazine.

1. In order to win you need to be both a Facebook fan of Carbon and of Francesca’s Fancy Flops. For easy liking you can click these links here:
Carbon Magazine: http://www.facebook.com/carbonmagazine
Francesca’s Fancy Flops: http://www.facebook.com/FrancescasFancyFlops 

2. Come back here and create an ensemble using the Polyvore editor below featuring your favorite pair of Fancy Flops. The pair of flops that you use in your ensemble will be the pair that you will receive if you win. Make sure you click “show bgnd” after you’ve added the fancy flops to the outfit. You may do two entries with each pair in the hopes of winning both. Publish your entry!

3. Send us a message on Facebook or an email to let us know that you’ve entered. It’s as easy as that! Our favorite ensemble that incorporates the Fancy Flops will win!


Important notes: Red rhinestone Fancy Flops are a size S/M. Purple flower Fancy Flops are a size M/L. Entry period will close on April 5th. Winner will be declared on April 6th and notified via Facebook messages or email. Winner must be a Facebook fan of both Carbon and Francesca’s Fancy Flops… we will check! You may submit as many entries as your heart desires. Winner(s) must live within the continental U.S. Flops will be mailed to winner(s) within 5 days of receiving mailing addresses.

Good luck!



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