MAR
2006 07

What the Manolo Is…

Manolo says, it is late on the Tuesday, but here is what the Manolo is… Reading… Listening to… Reading… Long has the Manolo been the student of the history of the oyster in America, and especially of the “sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells” at the end of the 19th century, the idea of which to the Manolo seemed so wonderfully democratic. And so naturally it was with the great eagerness that the Manolo picked up the new book by the Mark Kurlansky. Of the course, what could be more enjoyable than pairing this book with the delights of the M.F.K. Fisher?

MAR
2006 07

Beverly Feldman for the Spring

Manolo says, the spring it is icoming! Sing cuccu nu, sing cuccu!

MAR
2006 06

Carnivale of Couture #8

Manolo says, the Carnivale of the Couture #8 it is now posted at the blog of the Counterfeit Chic. The theme it is the very timely Film and Fashion.

MAR
2006 06

The Awards of the Academy

Manolo says, once again it is time for the Manolo’s ritual denunciation of the stars of the Hollywood who have made the spectacle of themselves during the most celebrated day of the cinematic year, the day of the Awards of the Academy! This year the theme for the clothing it was somber indeed, as the blacks, and the deep blues, and rich burgandies predominated in the auditorium of the Kodak Theater. There were the exceptions, such as the luminous Resses Witherspoon in her most luxurious metallic gown, but in the general it was the evening of darkness. And, then there…

MAR
2006 06

Senex Amator…Oscars Edition!

Manolo says, just because you are repulsive does not mean you cannot catch the beautiful girl. It is all the matter of the bait you are using.

MAR
2006 06

The Three Million Dollar Shoes

Manolo says, finally the Manolo has the picture of the super fantastic, super exotic shoes made by the Stuart Weitzman and worn by the Kathleen “Bird” York at the Awards of the Academy. The Manolo he was expecting something spangly and bling-blingy, but in the stead, these they are wonderfully understated and rich, in the best sense of the word, and mosts luxurious indeed.

MAR
2006 05

Live-Blogging!

Manolo says, Ayyyyyy! The Manolo he is at this very minute live-blogging the Oscars!!!!!

MAR
2006 05

Shoes of the Oscars

Every year the Stuart Weitzman prepares the special shoes for the celebration of the Oscars. Last year it was the shoes made from the jewels owned by the Marilyn Monroe. This year, the Stuart Weitzman will be desinging the spectacular shoes using the gems of the Rita Hayworth which are currently in the collection of the Rita Hayworth’s daughter the Princess Yasmin Aga Khan. These shoes, which will be worth nearly $3 million of the American dollars are to be worn by the Kathleen Bird York. These shoes above, they are also made by the Stuart Weitzman for the stars…

MAR
2006 03

Liveblogging the Awards of the Academy

Manolo says, beginning on Sunday afternoon the Manolo will be live-blogging the Awards of Academy at the Mondo Hollywood/Pajamas Media website. He will be joined in this by the redoubtable Roger L. Simon, himself the former Academy Award nominee, the loquacious Jeff Goldstein, the patriotically pink Gay Patriots East and West, and by the surprise special guest or three. Be certain to tune in to the Pajamas Media site on the Sunday evening, as the Manolo and his internet friends will attempt to bring the measure of levity to the usual Oscar night broadcast of star-studded, self-congratulatory piffle.

MAR
2006 03

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, the Manolo’s most recent column for the Express of the Washington Post it is now available for the downloading. Today, it is the topic it is shoes for the ceremonies of spring. Dear Manolo, Help me! In May Iâ€™m accompanying my boyfriend to the christening of his niece in Denver. This will be the first time Iâ€™ll be meeting his very Catholic, very conservative parents. Shannon Manolo says, the Manoloâ€™s friend she is indeed most lucky to be able to visit the beautiful mountains of the Rockies in the springtime. Do not forget to pack the hiking boots…

MAR
2006 02

Project Runway 2, Finale Part 1

Manolo says, the Manolo he is calling this episode, “Santino Humanized”, in which the joyful, chaotic evilness of the Santino is happily explained away by his having been the ugliest child since Bat Boy! It all reminded the Manolo of the Dr. Evil’s explanation for his malfeasance in the Austin Powers movie. The details of my life are quite inconsequential…. very well, where do I begin? My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium with low grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. My mother was a fifteen-year-old French prostitute named Chloe with webbed feet… etc. By the…

MAR
2006 02

The Next Carnivale of the Couture

Manolo says, the Counterfeit Chic she has posted the topic for the next Carnivale! n honor of the Academy Awards, our natural theme is Film and Fashion — in all of its technicolor glory. So put on your directors’ chapeaux and cue your thoughts on This it is the excellent topic!