OCT
2009 08

Madonna and Guy Ritchie for BMW

Manolo says, the news that Guy Ritchie has had the few mildly unkind words to say about Madonna has reminded the Manolo of this forgotten advertising moment. Several things will immediately impress you. First, this is, without the single, solitary doubt, Madonna’s greatest acting achievement. Secondly, it is probably Guy Ritchie’s greatest cinematic achievement, certainly in his top three. Thirdly, who knew Madonna had this much humorous self-awareness about her own image? P.S. From the Manolo’s internet friend Moe Lane.

OCT
2009 08

Ayyyy!

Manolo says, if you are not following Raincoaster over at Ayyyy! you are missing out on some of the best celebrity based humor on the interwebs.

OCT
2009 08

Bucklelicious ChloÃ©

Manolo says, for the past week or so, the Manolo has been day-dreaming about these expensive zipper and buckle boots from ChloÃ©. Daydreaming, because, although they would be perfectly wonderful to wear with the shorty knit dress and the bare legs, the Manolo has been considering other, less conventional combinations, something that could be both chic and unusual; such are the reveries of the Manolo.

OCT
2009 08

The Art Shoe: The Mojito by Julian Hakes

Manolo says, the Era of the Art Shoe continues! Here are the details. It may be hard to believe but this bizarre orange peel shaped-creation is actually a high heel shoe. British architect Julian Hakes used his engineering skills to design the bizarre ‘Mojito’ footwear, named after the lime-based vodka cocktail. Unlike a traditional shoe the Mojito doesn’t have a foot plate – but supports only the ball and heel which Mr Hakes says is perfectly functional and makes the wearer feel like she’s walking on air. The 36-year-old said: ‘People say “how does it work?” but you can see…

OCT
2009 08

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Megan Fox. Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend Klee who was the first person to correctly identify this week personage of note (the personage who is not, in the opinion of the Manolo, all that).