JAN
2011
04

Gruesome

The Manolo asks, somewhat hopefully, if you push the red button on the lapel, will it self-destruct? P.S. Via the Celebitchy.

JAN
2011
04

Burberry Bucklicious Platform Ankle Booties for the Tuesday

Manolo says, the Manolo cannot say exactly why, but the Manolo finds these leather and suede Burberry ankle booties oddly compelling. Perhaps it is the au courant, militaristic, puttees-and-combat-boots look that the Manolo is responding to. On the one of the hands, the five inch heel is outrageous, but, on the other of the hands, the khaki leather with the straps and buckles is familiar and Burberryish, something that would certainly go with the iconic trench coat. Meanwhile, the black version of this shoe does not particularly move the Manolo to appreciation. Yea, or nay, dear internet friends, yea or…

JAN
2011
04

What the Manolo Is…

Manolo says, it is Tuesday, time to see what the Manolo is… Eagerly awaiting the publication of… Reading… Listening to… Watching… The Manolo has decided that his literary education has the Penelope Fitzgerald shaped hole, which he will now attempt to fill by reading several of her novels in the quick succession.

JAN
2011
04

Moonstone

Manolo says, at the Manolo Jewelry, our friend La Petite Acadienne discusses the importance of the moonstone. In India, moonstone is regarded as a sacred stone. It is believed to bring good fortune. And really, couldn’t we all use more good fortune in 2011?