Comments on: Manolo the Columnist http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:00:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Tracey http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-566296 Tracey Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:17:17 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-566296 Hey....these shoes are tacky and Oh Deer is a no go! They are cheap and uncomfortable! Its not worth it! The brand focuses on knocking off from other REAL designers instead of creativity and what all us ladies look for COMFORT! Save your money for the real thing ladies!!! Hey….these shoes are tacky and Oh Deer is a no go! They are cheap and uncomfortable! Its not worth it! The brand focuses on knocking off from other REAL designers instead of creativity and what all us ladies look for COMFORT! Save your money for the real thing ladies!!!

]]> By: SpaceCat85 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565123 SpaceCat85 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:30:11 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565123 These Mary Janes have the same heel height, but they have more padding and an adjustable strap: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/28003105/c/72.html" rel="nofollow">Born Brit</a> I have a couple of pairs and usually wear them to the office with some low-key stockings and either an A-line or pencil skirt. The downside is that they could look heavy on someone with thin legs vs. the Oh Deer shoes above because of the thicker heel & sole. These Mary Janes have the same heel height, but they have more padding and an adjustable strap:
Born Brit
I have a couple of pairs and usually wear them to the office with some low-key stockings and either an A-line or pencil skirt. The downside is that they could look heavy on someone with thin legs vs. the Oh Deer shoes above because of the thicker heel & sole.

]]> By: Prof. Fabulous http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565093 Prof. Fabulous Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:26:46 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565093 This professor got a good chuckle out of the Manolo's jab. One-sided conversations happen even in the most interactive of classes, and on occasion, even the most dedicated students (and professors) wish to be elsewhere. This professor got a good chuckle out of the Manolo’s jab. One-sided conversations happen even in the most interactive of classes, and on occasion, even the most dedicated students (and professors) wish to be elsewhere.

]]> By: dangster http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565078 dangster Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:22:36 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565078 I too agree with BethGirl. I love Mary Jane shoes, but since Mary Jane shoes are typically associated with young girls, these would not be a great choice to wear to a job interview at a "conservative" place. They're just not grown-up enough. Now if these shoes didn't have the strap (and thus making them not Mary Janes), these would become a rather tasteful heel good for "conservative" job interviews. I too agree with BethGirl. I love Mary Jane shoes, but since Mary Jane shoes are typically associated with young girls, these would not be a great choice to wear to a job interview at a “conservative” place. They’re just not grown-up enough. Now if these shoes didn’t have the strap (and thus making them not Mary Janes), these would become a rather tasteful heel good for “conservative” job interviews.

]]> By: Kate Cavendish http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565065 Kate Cavendish Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:27:52 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565065 Dear Manolo, Perhaps your pal Docktor Professor Herr von Korncrake (I think I added an extra title?) is used to having one-sided conversations with college students, but some of us actually are appreciated by our students, who even seek us out for a real dialogue! All best, Prof. Cavendish Dear Manolo,

Perhaps your pal Docktor Professor Herr von Korncrake (I think I added an extra title?) is used to having one-sided conversations with college students, but some of us actually are appreciated by our students, who even seek us out for a real dialogue!

All best,

Prof. Cavendish

]]> By: JaneC http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565037 JaneC Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:12:21 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565037 I don't know why dentists get such bad press. It's probably because there are a few bad dentists, and because people put off going until they have some horrible problem that is painful to have fixed. I have seen my dentist twice a year ever since I've had teeth, and with the exceptions of the six or so times that I needed procedures other than cleaning and a check-up, it's always been--well, not pleasant, but not unpleasant either. My dentist is cheerful and gentle and keeps notes on my chart of personal things like where I go to graduate school and what field I'm in so it at least looks like he remembers me (I know he probably doesn't, but the illusion is comforting). I have to agree with bethgirl about the shoes, though. They are lovely, but might be a little bit young for the tastes of conservative hospital staff and "über-conservative" dentists. Something a little more grown-up would be better. I don’t know why dentists get such bad press. It’s probably because there are a few bad dentists, and because people put off going until they have some horrible problem that is painful to have fixed. I have seen my dentist twice a year ever since I’ve had teeth, and with the exceptions of the six or so times that I needed procedures other than cleaning and a check-up, it’s always been–well, not pleasant, but not unpleasant either. My dentist is cheerful and gentle and keeps notes on my chart of personal things like where I go to graduate school and what field I’m in so it at least looks like he remembers me (I know he probably doesn’t, but the illusion is comforting).

I have to agree with bethgirl about the shoes, though. They are lovely, but might be a little bit young for the tastes of conservative hospital staff and “über-conservative” dentists. Something a little more grown-up would be better.

]]> By: jj http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565021 jj Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:49:52 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565021 Ooooo... those are lovely, sensible interview shoes! And why the bad press for the dentists? I love my dentist. He's hot, he's friendly, he's skilled enough to fix the horrible, painful work done when I was a poor graduate student with no dental insurance, and he keeps my smile looking lovely. It's impossible to be super-fantastic without beautiful, healthy teeth! An excellent dentist is a thing of beauty, as much as a pair of Manolos. Cheers to the Marie, and good luck in your chosen field. Ooooo… those are lovely, sensible interview shoes!

And why the bad press for the dentists? I love my dentist. He’s hot, he’s friendly, he’s skilled enough to fix the horrible, painful work done when I was a poor graduate student with no dental insurance, and he keeps my smile looking lovely. It’s impossible to be super-fantastic without beautiful, healthy teeth!

An excellent dentist is a thing of beauty, as much as a pair of Manolos. Cheers to the Marie, and good luck in your chosen field.

]]> By: bethgirl http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565019 bethgirl Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:31:30 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/12/07/manolo-the-columnist-109/#comment-565019 I must respectfully disagree with the Manolo. I normally LOVE Mary Janes and these have a great shape. However, they definitely don't speak "conservative" to me, more "funky little girl." I'd go with something more like these (though I know perhaps they are cheap, the look is good - so something similar of better quality would be suitable): http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/26269324/c/3.html or these http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/29381048/c/2986.html or these (franco sarto for the poor girl) http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/29167842/c/8317.html Also, after reading the review of Manolo's suggestion on Zappos that rated comfort at 1 star, with no arch support, I have to think that a health care professional, on her feet all day, probably would regret this purchase. I must respectfully disagree with the Manolo.

I normally LOVE Mary Janes and these have a great shape. However, they definitely don’t speak “conservative” to me, more “funky little girl.” I’d go with something more like these (though I know perhaps they are cheap, the look is good - so something similar of better quality would be suitable):
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/26269324/c/3.html
or these
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/29381048/c/2986.html
or these (franco sarto for the poor girl)
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/29167842/c/8317.html

Also, after reading the review of Manolo’s suggestion on Zappos that rated comfort at 1 star, with no arch support, I have to think that a health care professional, on her feet all day, probably would regret this purchase.

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