JUN
2007
14

Rene Caovilla Flats

Manolo says, so beautiful, so costly, so perfect for the most splendid of occasions.

JUN
2007
14

The Acosta Review

Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend the writer Marta Acosta, author of the Milagro de los Santos series comedic vampire books, has the few words to say about the Manolo’s new short work, The Consolation of the Shoes. The 48-page story is delightfully absurd, but it is far too affectionate to be considered a parody of Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy. (I’d call it an homage.) The writing is deft and graceful, a pleasure to read. I’m dying to know the true identity of this writer and hope that he will publish a novel soon. […] I’ve narrowed him down…

JUN
2007
14

Manolo’s Thursday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few links which may perhaps amuse… Could it be that ‘moccasins’ wouldn’t exactly be the first word you’re looking for when trying to describe these shoes? Displaying a flesh-colored hand… So, do I think the skull is worth fifty million pounds?

JUN
2007
14

The Nokes Review

Manolo says, the Academics have finally gotten their hands on the Manolo’s short work The Consolation of the Shoes, here is part of the Professor Nokes’s review. The honest truth is that I thought the whole thing was a hoax. Manolo the Shoeblogger had, supposedly, written a book called The Consolation of Shoes, an obvious parody (homage?) to Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy. It even had an introduction by the deliciously over-the-top character Herr Professor Doktor Boethius von Korncrake. Then Manolo sent me a *.pdf copy of his book, and I’ll be darned if it isn’t a real thing: a book-length…

JUN
2007
13

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, Liberace!!! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend the Kerri who was the first to correctly identify whose shoes.

JUN
2007
13

Bo’em for the Wednesday

Manolo says, here are the cute thong sandals from the Bo’em, with the unusual and attractive shell decorations. If you were fifteen, these could be worn with the currently fashionable shorty-shorts. If you are not, the perhaps the flouncy white sundress will do.

JUN
2007
13

The Revolutionary Costume

Manolo says, Little Edie meets Madonna! Thanks to the Gala, who is fast becoming one of the Manolo’s favorite bloggers.

JUN
2007
13

The Vanessa

Manolo says, here is the Vanessa from the Al-Amirah, the chic slingback sandal with the suede stripes. Perfect for the Sunday brunching!

JUN
2007
13

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

JUN
2007
13

Build the Outfit, Update

Manolo says, once again the Manolo is impressed by the level of creativity and attention to detail shown by his internet friends for the Manolo’s weekly Build the Outfit contest. Look here is the shoe, the Lala by the wonderful Al-Amirah, around which the outfits must be built. As the regular reader of the Manolo you of the course know perfectly well what to wear with these shoes, but your timidity has prevented you from joining the Manolo’s Super Fantastic Forums and posting your entry. The Manolo says, do not be afraid. The Manolo Super Fantastic Forum is the friendliest…

JUN
2007
12

The Disco Scream

Manolo says, five-and-the-half inches of mirrored ugly, and exactly the antithesis of the qualities the Manolo was praising yesterday. P.S. Many thanks to the Manolo’s friend Lindsey, who notes that they look bad even on the model.

JUN
2007
12

Manolo’s Tuesday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few links which may perhaps amuse… Pierre Hardy (I would marry his shoes if it were legal) Rich in their minimalism, Gianvito Rossi shoes’ four-inch heel is the thinnest gold heel supporting an ambitious arch, strapped to your foot with two black lines. Could it be that I’m pining for the days of my own wedding planning adventure? No way, Jose.