The Good Buy: Arugam-Bay Flip Flops

What, you might wonder, would one do with beach flip flops in the middle of the monsoons? If they’re Sri Lankan brand Arugam-Bay’s “candy floss” rubber thong ones, then you might wear them to wade through puddles without worrying about water damage. Alternatively, you could take them along on a weekend trip. Either way, you might not be able to stop yourself from buying just one pair, because they’re made in nifty colour combos of neon orange with yellow and blue, hot pink with blue and green and fire engine red with hot pink and blue. Rs900 each. Available via Thebeachcompany.in.