Manolo the Columnist
Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post.
Dear Manolo,I’ve been invited on a fabulous two-week trip to Monaco at the end of October, and I need some shoes. Normally, I’m a high-heel girl, but I’m wondering if I’ll end up hobbling around by the end of the trip. Are there any cute (possibly preppy) mid-heels that are comfy?
Katie
Manolo says, Ayyyyy! Now is the best time to visit the Principality, the weather is quite pleasant, the summer crowds have left for the season, and Prince Albert is still the balding bachelor on the prowl.
Of the course, if you plan on doing any walking in the city, which is the easiest way to see Monte Carlo, you will need the comfortable shoes. Indeed, it is difficult to pretend that you are the glamorous Princess Grace Kelly if your feets are feeling like querulous Irish scullery maids after the hard day in the kitchen.
And, since it is Monaco, and you will also require shoes that have some stylish flair to them. Thus the Manolo suggests this mid-heel suede cut-out pump from Belle by Sigerson Morrison as being something that is, at the same time, feminine, attractive, and very practical.
October 3rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
If I may be so bold, Manolo, as to disagree: I lived 4 years in Rome, where the ‘pietrini’ show no mercy to the walker. A rubber sole is needed here. I had great luck with the brand Sofft, and they have a few preppy-ish styles (caspia, valery) as well as a new maryjane I plan to order….now
October 3rd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Ayyy! I believe the Prince Albert is engaged. Technically single, but not so available.
October 3rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Monaco is also built into a steep hillside, so the uneven cobblestones are often at a a terrible pitch. As always, the key is to bring a variety of shoes- rubber soled shoes won’t cut it at night, at least if you want to rub shoulders with the jaded trust-fund set.
October 5th, 2008 at 12:32 am
I’ve had good experience with the hard stones of Florence wearing Taryn Rose’s Kaelyn wedges:
http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/dp/34330313/c/154172.html
October 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Hey everyone - especially Manolo - thank you so much for your help with this! The plane is leaving on 10/23, so I have a little time left fo purchase a few of your fabulous suggestions! I’m super excited - and a little less nervous now that I have some shoe choices!
March 15th, 2009 at 3:45 am
i love leather shoes if someone was my sugar daddy i would wear whatever shoes he liked on me. love you lots .