AUG
2007
16

Marabelle

Manolo says, here is the Marabelle from Michael by Michael Kors, which the Manolo likes because it is has the sophisticated shape and yet retains the certain sexy edginess with the square studly decorations. Also, the Manolo is currently (for the next two weeks) all about the patent leather.

AUG
2007
16

Manolo’s Thursday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few links which may perhaps amuse… If you thought the Reva rage would calm down once the summer ended, think again. They just make your feet and ankles look weird and are not flattering to anyone. Trouble is, ‘ombre’ is not exactly purse-string friendly and thus far, I haven’t seen a lot of ‘ombre’ happening on the high street. And says, Cleary, look for the ballet-flat trend to continue into the fall and winter. “We’re going to keep seeing them,” she says.

AUG
2007
16

Readings from the Book of Hasselhoff

Manolo says, daily readings from Don’t Hassel the Hoff. Today, pages 198-199. Rod Steiger was a solitary figure; he would take his lines and go off on his own. Eventually, the director would get fed up with waiting for him to reappear. He’d say, ‘There’s only one person who can control him and it’s you.’ So I would find Steiger and say, ‘Are you ready, Mr Steiger?’ He would scream, ‘Who the f— are you to f—— come in here and f—— tell me what to f—— do!’ I’d say, ‘Are you finished, Mr Steiger? I’m going to give you…

AUG
2007
16

The Friends of the Manolo are Exceedingly Talented

Manolo says, and indeed most super fantastic!!!. P.S. You, too, can be indeed super fantastic!

AUG
2007
16

Hot August Nights

Manolo says, What to wear to the August movie premiere? Hat. Scarf. Coat. Jim Brolin.

AUG
2007
16

The Dipwit

Manolo says, this platform peep-toe pump from Stuart Weitzman is not unattractive, indeed, it has much to recommend it. Unfortunately, this does not include the name.. But, as the readers of the Monolo know, the shoe designers sometimes go off the rails when naming their shoes.