Manolo the Columnist
By Manolo the ShoebloggerManolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post.
Dear Manolo,
Summer is arriving soon and I’m eager to get me some new sandals. I want something super fun and flirty. Please help.
Jill
Manolo says, as the old medieval song goes, “Sumer is icumen in, lhude sing cuccu!” which may perhaps be best translated as, “Summer is a coming in, sing the cuckoo crazy loud song,” to be traditionally accompanied by the frenzied naked dancings of joy in the nearest meadow. (And to be later followed by the close inspection for hidden lyme-disease bearing ticks.)
Yes, perhaps the Manolo’s interpretation of the 13th Century Middle English lyric is imprecise, but the sentiments expressed in his version are exact, as who could not possibly be filled with joy at the arrival of summer after the long slushy dark winter of cold despair.
Summer is here! You are happy, and your toes, which were confined in the stout boots of unloveliness, now wish to run riot in the warm open air.
Wonderfully, this season you can reward your long-suffering toes with the beautiful and festive adornment they deserve, for the bejeweled thong sandals are very much of the moment.
Here is the Frey from Betsey Johnson, the beautiful pink sandal with the fancy embellishment.
May 9th, 2008 at 8:53 am
I’m not a fan of flats myself but these are simply gorge. You can’t get more fun and flirty than BJ herself. Great choice! And they come in different colors also.
May 9th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
How auspicious that the Manolo should mention this song! Today at the National Zoo’s Guppy Gala, our SCA group (we of the crazy homemade poulaines!) will be running a maypole for the kids, with words adapted from “Sumer.” Alas that we did not have the Manolo’s superfantastic translation earlier! :)
May 9th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
YAY! Thanks for mentioning our little baby! I love your blog, keep up the good work! ;)
xoxo
Celine
(Titan Industries, footwear licensee for Betsey Johnson Footwear)
May 9th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I love Beverly’s blog! She must be a riot to hang out with…
May 10th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I am having fun imagining those with brightly painted toenails.
May 10th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Hot pink in the summer makes me long for a vacation on a tropical beach…alas I’m too busy to travel this summer. I will just have to buy the sandals and daydream about watching the sun set on a beautiful beach with cocktail in my hand!