MAY
2005
31

Thongs of the Master

Manolo says, once again Manolo the Shoeblogger he is humbled by the simple perfection of the Maestro Manolo, the Manolo Blahnik.

MAY
2005
31

Frashion From the Inky Deep

Manolo says, nothing makes the man more hot for you than the colorful, breast-revealing squid costume.

MAY
2005
31

Kenneth Cole on the Sale

Manolo says, the Manolo he has recommened this simple but elegant boot from the Kenneth Cole before, but now it is on the sale, reduced over 50% to below $100 of the American dollars! Truly it is the mighty bargain.

MAY
2005
31

What the Manolo is…

Manolo says, it is the Tuesday, time for What the Manolo is… Reading… Listening to… Reading… Watching… Several of the internet friends of the Manolo they were surprised in the last week when the Manolo noted that he was listening to the Outkast. “Manolo,” they said, “how can such the cultured person as you listen to the music of the rap, and the hop and the hip?” To this the Manolo he cannot but reply that the Manolo likes what the Manolo likes, and that he has learned, over the years, to not fight himself with regard to his artistic…

MAY
2005
30

Tim Gunn Interviews the Jay

Manolo says, from the Elle Magazine, here is the gentlemanly Tim Gunn interviewing the Jay McCarroll! The first two design challenges established Jay’s point of view—funky, artsy, and edgy, with a splash of “f–k you” spice. But those challenges were not about real clothes. How would Jay perform when actual wearable clothes were the expectation? The third challenge, to design a dress for Banana Republic, would tell all. Jay took a major leap by creating a dress I can only call exquisite—the silhouette, proportions, and construction details (including an homage to the Chrysler Building in the form of an accordion-pleated…

MAY
2005
30

Berry, Berry Good

Manolo says, the color of this vintage-seeming shoe from the Anne Klein it is called the “berry”. Despite the fruity name, there is to this suede shoe the richness that appeals to the Manolo. Is it not reminescent of the beautiful, deep colors of the paintings of the Early Renaissance from the city of Sienna?

MAY
2005
30

Hello, Sailor

Manolo says, perhaps this would look enticing after many months at sea.

MAY
2005
30

The Advertisers of the Manolo

Manolo says, the Manolo he must express his most heartfelt gratitude to the advertisers of the Manolo, the peoples who help the Manolo bring you his humble blogs. He is most especially thankful for the artist DeeDee9:14 for her support. If you have not visited the virtual gallery of the DeeDee you are not seeing the sort of minimalist art that the Manolo he would be most happy to hang in his own abode.

MAY
2005
29

Comfortable in His Celebrity

Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend the Catherine she has reported back to the Manolo about her evening in the presence of the greatness. The charity event was a great success. David Hasselhoff could not have been more gracious and giving to the charity (Make-A-Wish). He spent much time talking with people, posing for pictures (like the one I’ve sent you….the one with he and I came out very blurry…the woman taking the photo for me was smashed!). He whipped up enthusiasm for the auction and I can’t tell you how impressed I was with his graciousness and unselfish behavior.…

MAY
2005
29

The Strappy Sandals in Neutral Color

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s many internet friends has asked the Manolo the question. I have been graciously given a few coupons to use at Zappos.com But they are the “act fast or expire” kind. So armed with my new bonus of $70, I would like to find some neutral (bone, taupe, tan,bronze) strappy sandals. I can probably put a few extra dollars onto it (70+150 or so) but am wondering which of their lot is 1) not matronly 2) not too high 3) fashionable so I wonder, if the Manolo of the Shoeblogs.com would be so kind as…

MAY
2005
29

The Jay

Manolo says, look it is the Jay McCarroll! The Manolo he loves the Jay! He is the wonderful, sweet, talented young man. However, like many of the designers who dress the others well, he does not know how to dress himself well. Yes, he is doing better than the last we saw him when he had the caftans and crochets, however, the Manolo he would still love to give the Jay the over-making.

MAY
2005
26

The Blog of the Hollywould

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s internet friends has pointed out to the Manolo that, like the Beverly Feldman, the Holly Dunlap of the Hollywould shoes has the blog! Manolo says, Manolo loves the shoe designers who blog!