To celebrate International Women’s Day we asked the awesome ladies here at Havis HQ to share some of their best life advice!
Amy – Visual Merchandising and Graphic Coordinator
What advice would you give your younger self?
If someone makes you feel yuck and sad inside, they aren’t a good friend and you deserve better.
Strap your knees when playing netball!
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Top, but have been converted to the Max style.
How do you like to style your havaianas?
I pair my Havi’s back with anything, a true 90’s era girl! I do love them with my blue jeans, white shirt and Top brown/white Havaianas.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
Egypt! 50 degree heat, my friend and I wore them everywhere!
Eliza - Operations Manager
What advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t try to grow up so fast. Enjoy your childhood and your free time.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Top strap!
How do you like to style your havaianas?
I have a girly style so anything with flowers or crystals for some sparkle.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
Hawaii – havis were the perfect shoes for walks along the beach.
Gina – Outlets Manager
What advice would you give your younger self?
Kindness matters.
Rock your uniqueness.
Dream like a superhero.
Havis related questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Top strap in all solid colours for every day!
How do you like to style your havaianas?
Havaianas go with everything!
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
Definitely has to be Barcelona.
Gissela – Finance and HR Manager
What advice would you give your younger self?
It is AMAZING to be tall.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Slim strap always.
How do you like to style your havaianas?
With lots of colour, always wearing them with something bright.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
Portugal, they were super comfortable to walk around in all day.
Hannah T – Ecommerce and Digital Marketing Manager
What advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t get too concerned about what other people are doing and what other people think about you. Just follow your curiosity and see where that takes you.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
I’m a top strap wearer for sure!
How do you like to style your havaianas?
I’ll be wearing them with wide leg pants and jeans for this season.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
India! It’s such a beautiful country with amazing people and it’s absolutely boiling so wearing a lot of flowy clothes with havis.
Hannah O – Financial Planning & Analysis
What advice would you give your younger self?
Travel while you’re young! You have less responsibility so make the most of it by travelling as much as you can.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Top strap!
How do you like to style your havaianas?
They’re so easy to style with everything, from resort wear outfits to work wear! You’ll always find me in my havis.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
It has to be the Philippines!
Melanie – Digital Marketing Executive
What advice would you give your younger self?
Trust your gut instincts – they’re right most of the time. Also get out of your comfort zone more – that’s the best way to grow, everything is worth a shot.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Before working at havis I was a dedicated slim strap wearer but have been recently been converted to top strap thongs! They’re just so comfortable.
How do you like to style your havaianas?
They’re the perfect pair of shoes to finish off any jeans and a cute top outfit. My go to currently is my pair of top brown thongs, so easy to style!
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
Thailand! I have vivid memories of visiting the beautiful beaches and islands wearing my havis for the whole trip.
Nicola – Head of Brand and Marketing
What advice would you give your younger self?
Be yourself! You are not going to be everyone’s cup of tea and that is totally OK.
Hold on and enjoy the ride. Life should be for all the experiences, not the material things. Oh and be kind to your parents, they only have your best intentions to guide you through those awkward teenage ages.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Oh that’s a hard one, I’m a top strap havi’s wearer but recently I’ve been loving the slim square range.
How do you like to style your havaianas?
I love styling havi’s with pretty much everything and anything but the go to look would be box tee with baggy jeans or a cute mini skirt.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
I don’t like overpacking, I like to keep thinks uncomplicated on holiday to save the brain power so Havis are pretty much the only shoe I take on holidays. Sounds boring but I don’t think anything beats a trip up the east coast of Australia enjoying those long summer days.
Nush – Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator
What advice would you give your younger self?
I would say never doubt yourself, things will get better. Keep listening to your gut feelings.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
Top strap is my favourite at the moment.
How do you like to style your havaianas?
I like to mix and match, my style is very colourful and I love wearing prints so I change up the havis I wear depending on my outfit.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
It has to be Brazil! I loved visiting South America.
Jess – National Sales Coordinator
What advice would you give your younger self?
Be smart with your money whilst you're young.
Quick Fire Questions:
Slim strap or top strap havaianas?
TOP
How do you like to style your havaianas?
I have a few go to pairs, I have an indoor pair, a fresh pair for going out and a yard pair. I make sure they go with everything I am wearing.
Favourite place you’ve holidayed with your havaianas?
Fiji for my Honeymoon!