JUN
2007
22

The Lucky Shoes of the Tony Blair

Manolo says, wise words from the soon-to-be-former Prime Minister.

Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair revealed Friday that he had worn the same pair of shoes to his weekly question-and-answer session in parliament since he became the country’s leader.

The shoes in question — an 18-year-old pair of hand-made leather Brogues that have only been re-soled once — were made by Church’s in Northampton, central England.

“I know it’s ridiculous, but I’ve worn them for every PMQs (Prime Minister’s Questions) … I’ve actually had them for 18 years,” Blair told The Times in an interview, adding that “cheap shoes are a false economy.

The Manolo knew when he saw this picture that the Tony Blair was the fellow shoe lover.

JUN
2007
22

The Making of the Prada Shoe

Prada Ballet Flats    Manolo Likes!  Click!

Manolo asks, how are these beautiful Prada ballet flats produced?

This little movie is like the Holy Relic for the Manolo.

P.S. Many thanks to the Manolo’s friends at the Shoeflyer for this.

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post.

Dear Manolo,

I’m having a big, big birthday this year, and I’m throwing myself a big, big party. I bought a perfect little black dress covered with sequins. I never wear heels, but this dress requires them. So I need festive but comfortable shoes that will go with my fabulous be-sequined dress.

Sarah

Manolo says, it is sad, but once you reach adulthood you can no longer rely upon friends and family to properly celebrate the miracle of your birth.

Thus the Manolo recommends always planning your own birthday party. After all, the chances of being disappointed on the big day are greatly reduced if you have already made all of the arrangements, such as booking the marching band, ordering the roasted giraffe, and inviting the Pope.

The Manolo has long planned his own birthday parties, and his many of his friends now look forward to the two-week-long celebratory “Season of Manolo”, when they gather nightly around their “Manolo Trees”, drinking the traditional mugs of kir royale and singing bawdy songs.

The Manolo recommends for his birthday girl friend the Riogrande by Stuart Weitzman, as being the super fantastic party shoe that marries the sparkly beauty with the practical 2 ¾ inch heel.

Riogrande by Stuart Weitzman    Manolo Likes!  Click!

JUN
2007
21

Recycled Fashion

Manolo says, from the Manolo’s internet friend Brad comes this photo.

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From this angle, with the good shoes, this dress looks rather nice. It is only when you see the other photos in the Flickr stream and read the description that you realize that something is unusual.

This was a project I started this summer. I began by collecting grocery bags, which I cut into sheets and ironed together to form a fabric, and then I used them to sew this dress, with a design loosely based on a 50s housewife style.

As the Project Runway style fashion exercise this dress succeeds wonderfully, although ultimately, it is little more than the unwearable novelty item.

JUN
2007
21

Scenes from Opera

Manolo says, the Manolo has difficulty imagining the dramatic circumstances that resulted in this.

JUN
2007
21
JUN
2007
21

Cuidado! Cesare Paciotti!

Giant Bow Shoes by Cesare Paciotti    Manolo Thinks Ridiculous!  Click!

Manolo says, here to make you chuckle on the Thursday are the ridiculous shoes by the Cesare Paciotti. Yes, all high heels are somewhat impractical, but these cross the line into being positively dangerous!

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer

Manolo asked, whose shoes?

Manolo answers, it is the Iman!

Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend the La Lopez who was the first to correctly identify the celebrity shoes.

JUN
2007
20

Build the Outfit, Update

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Manolo says, already there are many excellent entries into the Manolo’s weekly Build the Outfit contest. If you do not care to enter, you must at the least go look at the entries and see the talented stylings of the Manolo’s many internet friends.

Also, this week, the Manolo’s friends at the Shoeflyer Blog will be doing the judging, and the Shoefly.com has provided the prize, these Repetto ballet flats you see above.

JUN
2007
20

The Shoefly Sale

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Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friends at the Shoefly.com have gracious offered the Manolo’s readers the special coupon deal good for 25% off!

Go to their site, pick out your shoes, and then at the checkout enter the secret code word Manolo and save 25% off of the whole order.

Hurry, as this offer is only good through Friday the 29th of June.

JUN
2007
20

Whose Shoes Wednesday

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Manolo asks, whose shoes?