APR
2010
27

The Maxi-Dress Moment

Manolo says, unless you are perhaps living in the cave in the Hindu Kush, you will be aware that one of the better trends of this season is the maxi-dress. Here is the single shoulder, beautifully draped, Theo Maxi-Dress from Joie that will have you looking like the Pallas Athena! And, for the shoes, pay no attention to what the model is wearing, you, of the course, will require sandals of great simplicity and unusual beauty. Sandals such as the Blaze from Elizabeth and James, which have imbibed the spirit of classical antiquity, and yet suggest not the placid classicism…

APR
2010
27

Pucci Sandals on the Sale

Manolo says, blogospheric controversy makes the Manolo sad. Emilio Pucci makes the Manolo happy! Beautiful Emilio Pucci sandals selling for nearly 50% off of the usual price makes the Manolo ecstatic!

APR
2010
27

Things that Greatly Irritate The Manolo

Manolo says, people who do not give credit were credit is due. The Manolo has just noticed the following post at Jezebel: How to Accept a Compliment. Kate Harding points out a skill that often escapes even the most accomplished women: accepting compliments without self-deprecation. So how to acknowledge your awesomeness without being an ass? Naturally, the Manolo’s interest was piqued by this post and the link to Kate Harding’s site, for the Manolo knows that his own Miss Plumcake covered this very topic early last week, with her post, Five Great Lessons from Finishing School: Pt 2 Merci Mercy…