AUG
2007
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AUG
2007
22

Kay Sera by Nicole Brundage

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Manolo says, here is the Kay Sera from the young designer whose name you must learn and remember, the Nicole Brundage

The Manolo absolutely loves this shoe, both in the black patent leather and the natural chestnut color. It has the beautiful and understated line and is the sort of shoe worn by sophisticated ladies of good taste, and yet, it is not unsexy.

The Manolo suggests that this Nicole Brundage is the shoe designer to whom you must pay attention, as she has the true talent.

P.S. More from Nicole Brundage.

Vitajte v Manolo’s Shoe Blog!

Manolo says, welcome to the new Slovakian internet friends of the Manolo!

Now, will someone please tell the Manolo what this article is about?

AUG
2007
22

The Ugly Crocling

Manolo says, here is yet another article on the rise of the consuming evil that is the Croc, this time from the Christian Science Monitor.

Foot comfort, apparently, appeals to a broad demographic. Fans include celebrity chef Mario Batali, actor Jack Nicholson, and country-music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Recently, President Bush was photographed sporting black Crocs, which he paired with black socks and shorts. In nations as diverse as Israel and Iceland, 1 in 4 people own a pair of the shoes.

The Crocs phenomenon is not purely a love-fest, however. Detractors abound, and they aren’t diplomatic with their diatribes. On Manolo’s Shoe Blog (http://shoeblogs.com/), Crocs are termed “the hot trend in footwear for the lazy person.” And on ihatecrocs.com, Vincenzo Ravina and Kate Leth devote an entire website “to the elimination of Crocs and those who think their excuses for wearing them are viable.”

Ask Mr. Ravina why he finds Crocs so objectionable, and then take a breath. “They are exceedingly ugly. They are chunky, luridly colored, perforated, and overall, an eyesore,” he replies. “They are to your eyes what second-hand smoke is to your lungs.”

Ravina, a college student from Halifax, Nova Scotia, scoffs at testaments to the comfort of Crocs. “My bathrobe is comfortable,” he says. “But I don’t wear it to the supermarket. You have to respect other people’s aesthetic.”

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Even in Boulder, where you can buy Crocs at the grocery store along with celery and soy milk, there’s something of a backlash. “I don’t have any friends who wear Crocs,” says Rachel Losowski, a style-conscious senior at the University of Colorado. “They’re just really bad. Really weird.” As for claims to their comfort, she winces. “When I go out, I want to look nice, not comfortable,” she says.

Once, she was out with friends and saw an attractive male heading her way. Then she spotted Crocs on his feet. “I said to him, ‘I thought you were cute, but then I saw your shoes!’ ” she says, laughing.

Well done, Ms. Losowski!

This ridicule and scorn are exactly what the Manolo has begun to advocating as the proper response to the wearing of the Crocs.

Join the Manolo in speaking out against this abomination. Do not let your friends buy these shoes, and shun anyone who dares wear them on the street. Our greatest weapon is social pressure which much be applied liberally and forcefully.

It so sad that it has come to this point, and yet, the Manolo fears that we have not yet plumbed the depths of this depravity.

AUG
2007
21

Redirects to the Spam Sites

Manolo says, it has been called to the Manolo’s attention that some of the Manolo’s visitors, while attempting to reach the website of the Manolo, have been redirected to the spammish spam sites where they have been assaulted by the spammy ads.
Mostly likely, these sites were of the ErrorSafe or the DriveCleaner varieties, more of the terrible nuisance than the outright disaster.

The Manolo believes these redirecting ads were being served to the Manolo’s site through one of his ad partners.

If you are one of the unlucky peoples to whom this has happened, the Manolo apologizes to you profusely, he is very sorry, indeed, for this trouble.

AUG
2007
21

Patent and Suede from Delman

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Manolo says, her is the unusual and attractive shoe from the Delman, one that would be suitable for wearing into the place of employment. And yet, even as these shoes are suitable for the professional wearing, the combination of the patent and the suede gives the shoe just the right quantity of fashion drama.

AUG
2007
21

Readings from the Book of Hasselhoff

Manolo says, daily readings from Don’t Hassel the Hoff. Today, page 117.

Patricia and I spent our first romantic night together at the Heia Safari Ranch outside Johannesburg in an African-decor bungalow. That first night in camp one of the guides mimicked the mating cry of a wildebeest. Next day, we drove around the safari park in a little hire car. When we saw two wildebeest, I couldn’t resist trying out the mating cry. Patricia roared with laughter but one of the animals looked up and headed straight for us.

‘Wow — this mating stuff really works!’ I said.

We wound the windows up and I frantically tried to start the diesel engine, but before I could get the car in gear the wildebeest had rammed his head into the bodywork again and again. We made it to the park’s entrance and while the gatekeeper was letting us out a passing ostrich ripped off the radio antenna.

The Word of the Hoff!

P.S. Previous daily readings from Don’t Hassle the Hoff.

What the Manolo Is…

Manolo says, it is Tuesday, time to see what the Manolo is…

Reading…

Watching…

Listening to…

The Manolo found that this Knocked Up movie was quite funny, but ultimately it did not speak to him in any meaningful way.

First, it is shambling and indulgent sort of movie, one which needs the tightening hand of the stern editor to speed things along.

Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the matters which are treated in this movie (how to grow up and take responsibility) should be principally of concern to the late adolescent, not to those of us who have already long passed such milestones. But this is the problem with the recent cinema, no? The majority of movies are not made for the adults.

That said, the Manolo has been greatly enjoying the Loudon Wainwright’s soundtrack of the movie.

AUG
2007
20

The Porcelain Wellies!

Manolo says, the Manolo loves these witty vases. Perfect for the house in the county.

AUG
2007
20

Reincarnation!

Manolo says, ayyyyyy! It is the 19th Panchen Elvis!

AUG
2007
20