OCT
2008
08

Square America

Manolo says, the Manolo has recently discovered and become completely obsessed with the website Square America, the site devoted to the American snapshot, as collected and organized by Nicholas Osborn. The shot shown above is from the On The Street , which is described as the collection of, 37 photos taken by the professional photographers who staked out the streets of major cities and tourist spots and took candid snapshots which they would then attempt to sell to their subjects, promising them “Natural pictures of you in motion.” For the most part hastily shot and incredibly poorly printed these photos…

OCT
2008
08

French Sole for the Wednesday

Manolo says, here is the Spirit from French Sole, the perfectly autumnal, wonderfully stylish suede flat for those afternoons trotting about the town shopping for new sweaters.

OCT
2008
08

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

OCT
2008
07

Store Window, Recoleta, Buenos Aires

Manolo says, Ayyyyyyy, nooooooo! The snakes have entered the Garden of Eden!

OCT
2008
07

What the Manolo Is…

Manolo says, it is Tuesday, time to see what the Manolo is… Watching… Reading… Listening to… Eating… The Manolo is now completely smitten with the Argentine pop genius that is Hilda Lizarazu. She has that wonderful quality of defiant vulnerability and intelligence that the Manolo associates with the best of Chrissie Hynde. And her voice, it is so beguiling. But, judge for yourself…

OCT
2008
06

Igor Elbaz

Manolo says, the Manolo is the fan of the designer Alber Elbaz, he seems like the delightful person, even if one must note that he does not photograph well.

OCT
2008
03

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…

OCT
2008
02

The Maestro Agrees With the Humble Shoeblogger

Manolo says, our Maestro, the genius shoe maker, Manolo Blahnik has made the appearance in Beverly Hills, and has granted the press the interview. Naturally, he is his typically delightful and gracious self, dispensing provocatively charming advice. (For the example, he does not like the platform shoes, he finds them “ugly”. ) For the humble shoeblogger, however, this was the section that he found most gratifying. Can we talk about shoe etiquette — when to wear or not wear certain shoes? Like, can you wear satin during the day? Yes, I think so. I don’t think there are rules any…

OCT
2008
02

The Project Runway Updates

Manolo says, as soon as the Manolo leaves the country, to Argentina, the place where the Project Runway does appear on the television, only many months later, the much awaited Season Five contestant drama finally appears, in the form of Retro Girl Kenley’s big obnoxious meltdown. Ayyyy! And the Manolo has missed it! Thankfully, the Blogging the Project Runway stands ready to give the Manolo the secondhand news. By the way, the Manolo is happy to see that two of his picks for the finals, Jarell and Korto have made it, along with Leanne, who has well exceeded the Manolo’s…

OCT
2008
02

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Diane Lane! Congratulations to the Manolo’s own Spirit Fingers, who when no one else can get the correct answer, always does.

OCT
2008
01

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?