In Reply to: Ipanema thongs, Divia, Passport Boutique posted by carofire on Monday, 1. October 2012 at 05:14 Bali Time:
I'm not sure of the name of the shop selling the Ipanema thongs, it was on the LHS of the road North of Bintang. It only sold Ipanama & one other brand of thongs so it's easy to spot if you're walking along the path on that side of the street.
Devine Diva has an outlet shop on that same side of the road, and also another at Jl Raya Kerobokan/the top of Jl Laksmana. If you'd walked right to the end of Jl Raya Seminyak and continued around the corner past the local market you'd come to it - before you get to Perlu & Joy Jewellery on Jl Laksmana (also on LHS of the road).
Passport also on the LHS coming from Bintang (I stuck to walking the LHS except when I crossed over to Bali Zen, as it's too hard crossing back & forth with the traffic). They will be moving in the next few months, either to Jl Padma in Legian or possibly Jl Kunti in Seminyak. Website is www.passportclothingcompany.com and email is info@passportclothingcompany.com. They have a shop in Australia - in Noosa (but apparently prices are more exxy than in Bali).
The designer is smart (as is her saleslady) - they listen to what their customers like/don't like & make adjustments to the designs accordingly. The styles are VERY flattering and straps are wide enough to cover bra straps etc. They also have some layering pieces (fitted mesh or jersey tops to go under dresses, leggings etc).