Manolo's Shoe Blog

JAN
2011 24

The FN Shoe Star Begins! Episode One!

Manolo says, the Manolo is excited to see that the first episode of the second season of the Footwear News Shoe Star is now on-line and available for all of his internet friends to view! If you loves the shoes and the Project-Runway-type, reality-shows which mostly place the premium on actual design talent rather than witless drama, then you will enjoy the FN Shoe Star, which is the web-based reality show, sponsored by the Brown Shoe, in which the young aspiring designers compete to become the FN Shoe Star. And now, before the Manolo makes his comments, he encourages you…

JAN
2011 24

Jimmy Choo Cutout Suede Ankle Boots for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday, and you are back at your desk thinking that now is the winter of your discontent, not made glorious summer by these Jets of York, and all the clouds are lour’d upon your house. But then that is what you get for being the fan of professional football…the months’ long build up of excitement and hopefulness, ended by the bitter disappointment of being tossed from the playoffs just before the Bowl of Superness. Unless, of the course, it is your team that has won, in which case, it is exaltation and joy and wedges of…

JAN
2011 21

Manolo the Columnist: Ramona from Aquatalia by Marvin K

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I will soon be on my fabulous, romantic getaway in Italy. Yes, I’ll be there in the frigid and possibly wet days of February. Can you suggest an comfortable, stylish, and waterproof boot to keep my tootsies happy? Corrine Manolo says, how wonderful to be going to the Bella Italia in the depths of the American winter, which by the time the Manolo’s friend arrives in Europe will be into its seventeenth straight month of below-freezing, snow-covering, icy-sidewalk-slip-and-falling fury. Thus, the comparative warmth…

JAN
2011 20

Fat Foot Week

Manolo says, all week long, our friend, Miss Plumcake, is discussing the trevails of having the big lady-feets and the troubles of finding the shoes to fit them. Yet, like a baby in a tumble dryer, I can only ignore your cries for so long. You want wide width shoes, you’re gettin’ em. All week long.

JAN
2011 20

Queen Ida

Manolo says, Queen Ida, because it is the middle of January and the world looks gloomy, therefore we must brighten our day with song.. …and because we hope we can still be this super fantastic when we are in our 80s.

JAN
2011 20

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Eva Longoria! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend Toni (Not Parker) for being the first to correctly identify this week’s personage of note.

JAN
2011 19

French Toasting

Manolo says, our friend, Erik, has posted his special secret recipe for the french toast.

JAN
2011 19

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

JAN
2011 18

Mirna from BCBG Max Azria on the Sale

Manolo says, who among us does not need the simple-but-attractive metallic sandals for those occasions when the little bit of snappy style is required? And who among us does not appreciate the sale, especially one that reduces the beautiful shoes more than $80 off of their usual price?

JAN
2011 17

The Worst of the Globes of Gold!

Manolo says, in general, it was hard to find much serious fault with the outfits that this year graced the carpet of red at the Globes of Gold. However… Did the Peg Bundy sew this herself? . No one wishes to say anything bad about America’s Most Wronged Sweetheart, but all the Manolo can think is, where is Sonny, 1967 Cher? . It is the elderly Mae West! No, it is just Christina Aguilera, fallen from the great height and landing with the splat in early drag-queen middle age. .

JAN
2011 17

Valentino Patent Leather Platform Sandals for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday and because of the holiday you are likely not back at your desk, which is the good thing, as it will give you the chance to finally take down the Christmas tree. Yes, you know you should have taken down the tree more than the week ago, right after the Day of the Three Kings at the latest. And you would have, but, your family traditions include the great reluctance to drag the old Christmas tree out to the curb until it has shed the last of its needles and looks very sad. This tradition…

JAN
2011 16

The Manolosphere Week in Review

Manolo says, here are the few of the best things from the previous week in the Manolosphere. From Manolo for the Men The Comb-Over . From Manolo for the Big Girl While yes, it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed, being too hip for the room is a pit into which even the most seasons fashionista –and I’m including myself– can occasionally fall. . From Manolo for the Brides I love love love handpainted bridal shoes – especially custom jobs that fit in with the wedding theme or have some special significance to the bride and the person she’s…