JAN
2013 11

Manolo the Columnist: Pamela from Via Spiga

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, At the end of March, Iâ€™m going to Los Angeles to attend the wedding of my college roommate. The problem is, Iâ€™m an East Coast girl whoâ€™s not spent much time in Los Angeles and my roommate is a native Californian who now works in the film industry, so Iâ€™m not really sure how to dress for this. Please help. Catherine Manolo says, it is true the people of the California they are not like us! They drive their four-hundred-thousand dollar Lamborghinis to…

APR
2010 07

Vernal Shoes For the Poor Girl

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s internet friends has asked the Manolo the question. Dear Manolo, I love to look at the expensive sandals on your site, but I’m just a working girl and shoes like that are way, way, WAY out of my price range. It would take me months to save up enough to buy those shoes, as much as I would be thrilled to wear them. So, what must I do? Can you find me some nice spring sandals for under $150? Your internet friend forever, Brianne Yes, it is true, the Manolo loves to show you…

OCT
2009 23

Manolo the Columnist: Elise from Via Spiga

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I need a bit of extra help. I’ve been living in Central Asia for the past 6 years, so I’ve been out of the fashion loop for awhile and don’t know what’s in style. I have a great denim pencil skirt which I could wear with slides over the summer, but what to do now that itâ€™s cooler? I tried it with boots but it looked like I was wearing Wellingtons and a gunny sack. Don’t worry, it’s not a long skirt. At…

JAN
2008 18

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, A very fashion forward friend of mine asked the question yesterday, “With regard to shoes for this spring, is beige the new black?” I said I would consult the Manolo who is the only person I trust to have the correct information about the shoes for any season. Deborah Manolo says, there is no “new black”. Black is black and it shall never be replaced as the most essential color (or non-color) in the wardrobe. This is not to say that there are…

OCT
2007 23

The Rogue from Via Spiga

Manolo says, the Manolo woke up this morning in the mood for the good pair of the pirate boots, and by “good” the Mnaolo means sexy, but not overly costumey. And behold, here is the aptly named Rogue from the Via Spiga, the pirate boot that does not make the Manolo want to walk the plank.

FEB
2007 08

Boots for the Restaurant

Manolo says, one of the Manolo many internet friends has sent the Manolo the question. Dear Manolo, My husband and I are invited to a company dinner at a restaurant. The dress code there is business casual. I have this dark chocolate knee length dress with an empire waist that I plan to wear. The dress is quite playful and youthful looking so I am thinking about pairing it with a pair of knee high black suede Via Spiga boots (Forde is the name). I am just wondering about whether this would be appropriate for the dinner party. I am…

SEP
2006 01

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Naturally as this it is the Day of Labor Weekend, there is only one topic that can be addressed. Dear Manolo, Iâ€™m from South Carolina and my mother would die if I wore white shoes after Labor Day. Charlotte Manolo says, it is that time of the year again, when the Manolo, like the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, is required by custom and tradition to emerge from his burrow and opine on the wearing of the white shoes after the Day of Labor. As in the…

MAY
2005 24

Shoes for the Graduating

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s many internet friends has asked the Manolo the question. Manolo, I need some quick advice. My graduation is in a week and it was suggested to the girls that for shoes with our robes, we wear, “sort of, like, modern, dark-colored business pumps.” Oh, God, was my immediate reaction. I’m a big shoe person, but I tend more towards colors and unique styles. I have just one pair of black shoes that I wear with pretty much any outfit that requires more classic, black shoes. I’ve had them for years and they’re fairly outdated.…