Comments on: Manolo at the Politics Central http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sat, 17 May 2008 06:16:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Ninjarina http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-54283 Ninjarina Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:25:30 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-54283 Manolo, you are wonderful. As a former politics student (I got my BA, yay!), I have seen my share of smart, yet poorly dressed politics/law professors and students, lawyers, and politicians. So many of them would benefit from the joy of superfantastic suits and shoes. Just b/c we work in a joyless, soul-sucking profession doesn't mean we don't deserve to look good. Manolo, you are wonderful. As a former politics student (I got my BA, yay!), I have seen my share of smart, yet poorly dressed politics/law professors and students, lawyers, and politicians. So many of them would benefit from the joy of superfantastic suits and shoes. Just b/c we work in a joyless, soul-sucking profession doesn’t mean we don’t deserve to look good.

]]> By: Victor http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-53117 Victor Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:51:10 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-53117 Dani, that is one among many of Ms. Rice's outfits that make her one of Washington's best-dressed women. But man oh Manischewitz, did it make people stand up! And Melissa, I feel your pain. I, too, work in Washington, just 2 blocks from the White House. May I ask: It seems flip-flops have been slowly fading out and are being replaced by heels, especially slingbacks (at least in my corner of DC). Have you noticed a trend, also, or am I just dreaming? Dani, that is one among many of Ms. Rice’s outfits that make her one of Washington’s best-dressed women. But man oh Manischewitz, did it make people stand up!

And Melissa, I feel your pain. I, too, work in Washington, just 2 blocks from the White House. May I ask: It seems flip-flops have been slowly fading out and are being replaced by heels, especially slingbacks (at least in my corner of DC). Have you noticed a trend, also, or am I just dreaming?

]]> By: Dani http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52976 Dani Sun, 27 Aug 2006 18:53:16 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52976 Victor, you must be referring to Condoleeza Rice's photo while wearing high-heeled black boots, dress and matching flyaway ankle-length coat. I think the soldiers had to salute to keep from whistling- those boots really were made for walkin'. Victor, you must be referring to Condoleeza Rice’s photo while wearing high-heeled black boots, dress and matching flyaway ankle-length coat. I think the soldiers had to salute to keep from whistling- those boots really were made for walkin’.

]]> By: Deborah http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52761 Deborah Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:56:00 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52761 Manolo, your article was brilliant as usual. I look forward to more. It may be the only political column worth reading. It will certainly be the most intelligent. Manolo, your article was brilliant as usual. I look forward to more. It may be the only political column worth reading. It will certainly be the most intelligent.

]]> By: Anonymous http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52090 Anonymous Sat, 26 Aug 2006 01:12:18 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52090 You have forgotten the seventh Earl of Cardigan, who had an infamously bad career as an aristocrat and military officer, but who had several strange chance encounters with the fashion world thanks to the Battle of Balaclava. He invented the cardigan, and other troops at the battle invented the balaclava. You have forgotten the seventh Earl of Cardigan, who had an infamously bad career as an aristocrat and military officer, but who had several strange chance encounters with the fashion world thanks to the Battle of Balaclava. He invented the cardigan, and other troops at the battle invented the balaclava.

]]> By: Gina http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52083 Gina Sat, 26 Aug 2006 01:04:45 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52083 A few weeks ago, I saw mention that Alexander Haig (he must be over 80 by now?) would be appearing on some sort of news show. No kidding, I thought to myself, "I wonder if Manolo will happen to catch this and if there will be a good enough view to assess his attire." I recall that, back when he was secretary of state, Haig's suits fit perfectly and he had some excellent shoes. A few weeks ago, I saw mention that Alexander Haig (he must be over 80 by now?) would be appearing on some sort of news show. No kidding, I thought to myself, “I wonder if Manolo will happen to catch this and if there will be a good enough view to assess his attire.” I recall that, back when he was secretary of state, Haig’s suits fit perfectly and he had some excellent shoes.

]]> By: Melissa http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52037 Melissa Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:49:09 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52037 Love it! If you can influence politicians to dress better, Manolo, it would be worthy of the prize of the Nobel. :) (Seriously. I live in DC. I know these things.) Love it! If you can influence politicians to dress better, Manolo, it would be worthy of the prize of the Nobel. :) (Seriously. I live in DC. I know these things.)

]]> By: jj http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52011 jj Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:18:08 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-52011 It is worth noting that the Marie Claire this month has a spread on beltway fashion. It is worth noting that the Marie Claire this month has a spread on beltway fashion.

]]> By: Victor http://shoeblogs.com/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-51931 Victor Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:47:02 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/08/25/manolo-at-the-politics-central/#comment-51931 That, sir, is fantastic. I've always wondered what your take on political fashion would be. I can<i>not</i> wait for the first Condoleeza Rice vs Barbara Boxer showdown! That, sir, is fantastic. I’ve always wondered what your take on political fashion would be. I cannot wait for the first Condoleeza Rice vs Barbara Boxer showdown!

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