Manolo’s Shoe Blog

Manolo says, Ayyyy!

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

Manolo says, the Manolo absolutely loves everything about these red Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals with the sparkly crystal decorations on the toe ring. They are the very definition of the super fantastic. However, the Manolo must admit that the price made him briefly blink.

Manolo says, it is Tuesday, time to see what the Manolo is reading…

Reading…

Watching…

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What is amazing to the Manolo is how well Sunset Boulevard holds up, more than fifty years after its production. And repeated viewings at various points in the Manolo’s life have only served to push to the very near the top of the Manolo’s list of the favorite movies.

Manolo says, after much deliberation and equivocating, the Manolo has finally selected the winner of his latest Build the Outfit contest, and it is the Amanda, who submitted the fun and sporty outfit featuring the Banana Republic top and the William Rast straight leg jeans to go with the blood orange Tsubal Zibals.

Here are the Amanda talking about her choices.

Ah, the Tsubos. I own Tsubos myself and am a HUGE fan. I cannot think of a better shoe for shopping on the Madison Avenue in the NYC with the gaggle of girlfriends. So comfortable, so stylish! This outfit would be my choice for such the activity.

The color choice of red, it reminds us that fall is coming around the corner. But the white on the tote says that yes, I love the summer and I embrace it!!!

The tote, it was chosen to tone down the wildness of the shoes and the accessories, as well as to carry the spoils of the shopping spree.

My favorite item in the outfit (aside from the Tsubos, of the course) are the beautiful dainty glass earrings (note how wonderfully they match the colors in the shoes!). In this ensemble, the sharp and sassy girl could transition from the Bloomindales to the drinks at the Tao with ease.

For the Manolo, however, it was the choice of the newsboy cap which caused this outfit to fulfill the requirements that it be for the sporty girl, who also has the “somewhat charmingly oddball manner.” Yes perhaps this hat was not to everyone’s tastes, but the Manolo thought it was cute and very Soho.

And now the Manolo must thank his friends at the Tsubo, who have graciously provided the prize, one pair of the Tsubos, to be sent to the Amanda for the job well done!

Manolo says, Jack Nicholson wears Crocs!

Manolo says, here are the few links which may perhaps amuse…

In this everyman disguise he glides unnoticed past average citizens who do not suspect his secret life as an arbiter of taste and fine things.

The Simpsons, Linda Evangelista, and various designers Illustrations by Julius Preite

The bands come in four sizes and are made of a thick, comfortable, stretch foam material (like a diver’s suit) bordered in seatbelt material for strength.

Manolo asked, whose shoes?

Manolo answers, the Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham. Was there ever any doubt?

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

When the Manolo saw the picture in this morning’s news feed, he immediately knew who it was, as only one person insists on wearing such over-the-top-shoes at any opportunity, however inappropriate, or whatever the cost in personal foot pain.