Manolo the Columnist
Manolo says, the latest column of the Manolo, it is available for the downloading at the website of the Express of the Washington Post.
The topic it is the wedding on the Vermont lawn.
0Dear Manolo,
I’ve been invited to a friend’s wedding in Vermont. The ceremony and the reception will be outdoors, on a lawn and I’ve been advised it will be “semi-formal”. Please help me.
Brittany
Manolo says, what could be more possibly romantic and New Englandy than the outdoors wedding in the Vermont. Such natural beauty, such interesting peoples!
Indeed, one imagines the reception with the hairy Birkenstock-wearing guests clomping over to the cheddar cheese fountain, their dogs next to them wearing the semi-formal bandanas, and mira! There is the bride! Is she not stunning in her couture L.L. Bean gown?
Of the course, all is not perfect in this Northeastern paradise, especially if the Brittany she must herself traipse over the typical Vermont “lawn”, the word which in other places might better be translated as “the pasture”, or perhaps, “the swamp”.
Thus the shoe of the Brittany must have the stylish wedge heel, so as to prevent the sinking. And it must also be somewhat sturdy, as maybe later there may even be the “barn dance” featuring the Phish cover band.
Here, then is the Tassel from the Cynthia Rowley, the handsome suede wedge in the light green that will look good no matter what the Green Mountains bring.
Comments
Aniankha 18 years ago
hi manolo! i’m a spanish girl and i love your shoeblog! its fantastic! Who is your favourite shoes designer? where are you from? what about spanish shoes designers?(no blahnik, please,haha)
See you soon
(sorry for my english, i don’t speak english very well)
shiloh 18 years ago
the suede wedge in the swampy settings? Is this wise Manolo, as the suede is most difficult to clean.
If not for fear of mud and muck of the lawns of New England, the tassel by cynthia rowley are very suitable and most handsome.
Julia 18 years ago
Those are beautiful wedges, indeed. However, Vermont has more than just crunchy hippies! My cousin got married outdoors at a gorgeous resort in Stowe, VT. Mist was rolling all over the grassy hills. It felt like Brigadoon. Everyone was beautifully dressed, and the brunch reception involved mimosas and waffles. So outdoor weddings in Vermont need not involve cheddar cheese and Birkenstocks!
Rebecca 18 years ago
There are hairy Birkenstock-wearing wedding guests outside of the Great Northwest? I always expected Vermont to be more refined, sort of like the movie White Christmas.
I agree with you (naturally), definitely nothing but wedges.
Lisa 18 years ago
There is definitely a large contingent of the Birkenstock Brigade in Vermont. Agreed about the beautiful wedges too. They are gorgeous and just perfect for the outdoor soft turf where a thin heel would just sink in.
kim 18 years ago
What a great recommendation. I can also vouch for Cynthia Rowley shoes being uncommonly comfortable, so perfect in that respect as well. As always, the Manolo, you are the genius!
Cat 18 years ago
Manolo! The Hasselhoff, he is injured!
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/431172p-363418c.html
(Scroll down to “The Hoff’s Close Shave.”)
ellen 18 years ago
Suede+outdoor hahahaha what a delightful sense of humor the Manolo has!
jenny 18 years ago
Yeah…gonna side with those who envision these suede wedges bespattered with mud and rife with grass stains before the ceremony even begins. I’m afraid that the only worse materials would be either pale satin or white nubuck.
Wedges: great. Light color: okay, as long as it’s wipeable. Darker wood or leather heel: priceless.
the amy 18 years ago
cheddar cheese found :)
Manolo he is such the card.
furlagirl 18 years ago
Beverly Feldman shoes are now available in London – I saw some fabulous ones at Russell and Bromley on Oxford Street this week, and girls were buzzing excitedly around them
ushie 18 years ago
The Ushie, she went to a lively outdoor reception. A suit of armor to fend off the larger of the horseflies, and big wellies that can be worn and then thrown away as one drives home, are necessities for the outdoor wedding/reception.
Victor 18 years ago
I’m not a huge fan of wedges (they seem to anchor the foot to the ground instead of allowing it to soar gracefully above the ground), but those are sexy.
AngieDawn 18 years ago
These are great wedge shoes! Good job!
vermont bound! 18 years ago
Manolo–I have been invited to the very same wedding! My question for you: what is the proper footware for the male Vermont wedding guest?!
Stephanie 18 years ago
I just laughed out loud at the ‘Phish cover band.’ It’s funny because it’s true.
However, I also have to express reservations about wearing light-colored suede shoes to an outdoor wedding during an extremely rainy summer. Something more mud-repellent would be a smarter move.
billie 18 years ago
i can only gasp in lustful desire at the sight of those….and i’m not even a girl. i think they’d be perfect for nearly any feet. make any girl feel like a goddess