, we consciously make decisions to reject or embrace any and all things about ourselves that could be seen as less than perfection (by others). 
Given the appreciation towards the concept of beauty, it's still interesting to see the omission of curvaceous figures on it's runways. In the past few years we've seen an uprising of shows geared at women (and men) who are on the curvier side of sylish spectrum.
Like their "traditional" counterparts they too have a knack for promoting and displaying beautiful clothing and concepts, which begs the question why the seperation?
Why can't the two come together and be seen on the same runways at the same times? Is it too soon to think that this could happen. 
Whether it's the ease in wearing a maxi dresses, the soft feel of linen or the simply chic touch of a cute sandal, Summer can definitely mean playtime for a curvy fashionista. 
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FitFlop Electra, $59.90, zappos.com
USA Today reports that Justin Shroyer, an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, studied over 100 flip-flop wearers to uncover patterns in their feet and leg movements. While presenting his findings at the American College of Sports Medicine's annual meeting in Baltimore this week, Shroyer explained some of the key problems with these shoes. Namely, he discovered that by trying to grip and hold flip-flops in place, people work the muscles in their shins much harder than when they’re barefoot. He said that shortened strides while wearing flip-flops can also strain the lower legs.
"The more the shoe conforms to your foot, the better off your foot and leg will be," Shroyer told USA Today. "If it's loose, your foot has to work harder to keep your flip-flop on." He said that more structured flip-flops with deepened heel cups and defined arches can remove some of the stress from your feet and legs, but that a sneaker is still preferred when doing extensive walking or activity.
Orthaheel Wave Sandal, $54.99, orthaheelusa.com
Sole Platinum Sandal Sport Flips, $69.95, yoursole.com
When it comes to brands, some are better than others. Those ultra-affordable Old Navy flip-flops may be appealing and available in every color, but your feet will pay the price if you’re doing much more activity than sitting around at a barbeque. Dr. Sutera lists Crocs, Clarks, Born, Teva, and Birkenstock as acceptable brands for light to moderate use. For a higher end option, Dr. Positano is impressed with the offerings from Tory Burch, Chanel, Prada, and Bally. Here's a complete list of flip-flops given the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
Even with a comfortable flip-flop, you should limit your use to no more than a few hours of wear. "If you’re hanging around the pool or going to the beach it’s fine. They’re not going to kill you," says Dr. Positano. "Where people get into trouble is when they use them all day, walking around, and standing for a long period of time." The worst scenario, perhaps, is what Dr. Positano refers to as the "Disney World fracture." "You have a person who’s already walking more than they’re accustomed too. Pair that with foot gear with no support, and you have the quickest way to arrive at the vacation from hell. Trips are ruined because people develop stress fractures, knee problems, and hip and back problems."
When in doubt, Dr. Positano offers up some simple but important advice: "The bottom line is wearing flip-flops is no different than wearing three-inch high heels. Be sensible. Know how to wear something and when to wear it."
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