Manolo’s Shoe Blog

Manolo says, our friend Never teh Bride has selected what she believes are the five most inappropriate songs to play at the wedding, and added horrific pictures by way of illustration.

Manolo says, our own Miss Plumcake has been interviewed for the long article on the rise of the “Fatshionistas”, the super fantastic big girl!

And as always, she makes the Manolo laugh out loud.

“One of the things that makes me insane is that somehow the fashion industry decided there can only be one fat chick receiving favorable media attention. We’re fat, we’re not the Highlander. There can be more than one,” says Rhiannon Gammill, an Austin, Texas-based writer who now blogs for Manolo for the Big Girl. “I want the woman who can say ‘This is who I am, you don’t have to like me and you don’t have approve of me, but I’ve been to this pony show before and this time I’m getting what I want. I’ve got one voice, two chins, and more style than should be allowed by law and I’m not apologizing for any of it’ and then, I don’t know, puts her cigarette out on her arm.”

Please, you must go read the whole thing.

Manolo says, our friend, Mr. Henry, denounces the doughnut, while singing the praises of prunes.

Manolo says, our delightful friend Raincoaster is teaching the class in blogging by Skype!

Start from scratch and learn to post text, video, audio, and images. Includes basic copyright and blog etiquette, intro to sidebar widgets, categories, custom headers and design, and what on Earth to put IN the blog. Also where to find technical help. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a fully-functioning WordPress.com blog with several blog posts already up.

If you are interested in becoming the blogger (and who isn’t?) then this will be the opportunity to learn from one of the best and most amusing bloggers on the interwebs.

Manolo says, our dear friend Miss Plumcake has delivered an epic post on the fiercest of fashionable ladies, Elizabeth Regina!

Parliament learned the hard way you do NOT mess with a woman who has a highly trained attack ermine.

Go, immediately and behold England’s Gloriana!

Manolo says, the Manolo reminds you that there is much to amuse at the Manolo for the Home blog.

Manolo says, the erudite Mr. Henry tells us all the history of the noble caper.

Manolo says, the Manolo has just received this very sad email from the sister of his internet friend The Debutaunt.

Dearest Manolo,

Alas, I must share news that is sad. Your internet friend, The Debutaunt, recently lost her battle against leukemia.

On behalf of her family, I want to thank the Manolo and your readers for the support given to her in trying times. Debby wrote a final blog post when she knew she was going to die as a way of reaching out to the various internet friends she’s made over the years. I felt I should forward it because it has meaning to me, and I figure it may have meaning to others who cared about her. The Manolo can find it here: www.debutaunt.com .

Even in the end, when she was confined to the bed, she still remained superfantastic. I think the both of us watched just about every episode of “What Not to Wear” because Bravo was one of the few channels worth watching at the hospital. Half the fun of that show is commenting on when we disagree with Stacy and Clinton, or believe the haircuts were change for the sake of change and not flattering. The fashion is much better TV to watch in the hospital than the news.

Grazie molte,
Steph, Deb’s sister

Please remember Deb and her family in your prayers and thoughts, and please also remember that Deb’s 9-year-old daughter will need our help in more concrete ways.

Manolo says, this week, our friend Spirit Fingers gives us the most delightful Hermes based puzzle ever!