Manolo says, the Manolo has started the new outlet for the short things that catch the attention of the Manolo: Manolosphere: The Tumblr. P.S. The Manolo has finally updated this post with the correct linkage to the Manolo’s new tumblr.
Manolo says, it is Monday and you are furiously attempting to find suitable gifts for the most difficult person on your list, your mother. What does one get for the woman whose chief entertainments seem to be working at the soup kitchen and attempting to run down pedestrians in crosswalks? “That is a woman in a hurry,” says your husband Gary, half-admiringly, as your mother squeals tires away from your home on Saturday, “and she’s probably going to kill someone.” But, you were not paying attention. Your mind had already begun to wrestle with the eternal problem, what to get…
Manolo says, say it very slowly with the Manolo… Jimmy. Choo. Nova. Glitter-Covered. Peep-Toe. Pumps. What more needs be said?
Manolo says, Christmas is about to crash upon the shore of your life like the giant rogue wave, and you have not yet completed your list. Happily, the humble shoeblogger is here to help with the few last minute stuffers for the stockings. Young Man, Aged 17 to 30: “What is this?” You: “A Timex Core Easy Reader Wrist Watch” Young Man: “A wrist what?” You: “A wrist watch. It’s like a man bracelet that tells you what time it is. It’s very retro.” Young Man: “Cool. Like something one of those old time dudes, like Brando, or Sinatra, or…
Manolo says, here are some links to interesting things at the blogs of the Manolo’s web snob friends. Stiletto Jungle thinks the Vince Loop Scarf is an investment-worthy accessory. Allie is Wired has a first look at Nicole Richie’s gorgeous wedding. Bag Snob has a super cute clutch for New Years and will be useful for weddings and special events for years to come. Beauty Snob has found one of the richest and most protective lip balms around. Coquette loves the ethereal beauty of Natalie Portman on the cover of Vogue. Fashion Pulse Daily shares top fashionable and tech picks…
Manolo says, it is the season of parties! You need party shoes! Behold, amusing, spangly, ankle strap pumps from DSquared2 for your parties! The Manolo’s work here is done.
Manolo says, and now the Manolo asks you to reimagine the movie Dr. Zhivago P.S. The price is right for Christmas giving!
Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo Do you have any super fantastic holiday shoe suggestions for those of us who are very pregnant and are therefore having to stick with flats this year or risk falling into a snow bank? Anne Manolo dances, All the pregnant ladies All the pregnant ladies, All the pregnant ladies, All the pregnant ladies, All the pregnant ladies, Put your bellies up Up in the air, you just threw up Got the queasy stomach Wear them flop flips, but now you bout to trip…
Manolo says, at the risk of sounding perhaps too commercial, allow the Manolo to ease your shopping burden by suggesting that you look at some of the shopping guides put together by the Manolo and his Manolospheric friends. Deals for Crafty People on Your List Manly Gifts for Manly Men The Gift List for the Beauty Lovers in Your Life. 10 Easy Holiday Gifts for the Home Green Gifts For Everyone on the List 10 Green Gifts Under $10 La Petite Acadienne’s Fantasy Chrismakwanzikah La Petite Acadienne’s Reality-Based Chrismakwanzikah Manolo’s Super Fantastic Gifts for the Men! Classic Toy Recommendations for…
Manolo says, just in time for the final round of holiday parties, the aptly named Enchanted from Beverly Feldman!
Manolo says, why is Nicole Kidman dressed as the sexy nurse, and why is that samurai wearing the silk parachute pants?
Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Chelsea Handler! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend LemonLament who was the first to identify this week’s personage of note.