FEB
2011 10

Shoe Love: The Pop-Up Book!

Manolo says, the publishers of this new book, Shoe Love: In Pop-Up, were kind enough to send the Manolo the review copy, and all the Manolo can say is, Super Fantastic! This is the perfect sort of the book to give to the person who loves the shoes and enjoys the whimsy, which is the very apt description of the Manolo and many of his internet friends. It is visually witty, enjoyably well-written, and reasonably priced, under $20, and so it would be the excellent little something-something to send to someone in need of the cheering up. Of the course,…

FEB
2011 10

Things That Make the Manolo Laugh: Shelley Duvall Saying Hello

Manolo says, it is the outfits!

FEB
2011 10

Whose Shoes Wednesday… The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Betty White! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend, Robyn, who was the first to correctly identify this week’s personage of note.

FEB
2011 09

Taylor Momsen: Modern Role Model

Manolo asks, remember when the young starlets wished to look like the high-class courtesans?

FEB
2011 09

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

FEB
2011 08

Donald Pliner on the Sale

Manolo says, now is the time for the end of the season shoe bargains, for the example, there are many good deals available on the shoes of the Donald J. Pliner, such as the stiletto-heeled, ankle-strapped sandal, the Nenet, which is selling for nearly $170 off of the usual price, the savings of almost 50%! These shoes have the grommety, rocker aesthetic that the Manolo finds most amusing, the look that would be the stylish counter-point to the platform-wearing crowd.

FEB
2011 08

What The Manolo Is…

Manolo says, it is Tuesday, time to see what the Manolo is… Reading… Watching… Listening to… The Manolo had such hopes for the Luke Wilson, but….

FEB
2011 07

FN Shoe Star, Episode Three

Manolo says, third episode of the FN Shoe Star is not available for your viewing pleasure, which you may see here. In this episode, the six finalists were chosen from the twelve original contestants. The six were who were picked were: Rachel, Hyojin, Shannon, Matthew, Keena, and Maggie. Last week, the Manolo made his guesses about the finalists (Rachel, Matthew, Hyojin, LaQuonia, Nicole, and Christina), which as you may see were only 50% correct. Other than the announcements and the attempt to humanize the designers by trotting out their friends and family, not much else happened. And so, we eagerly…

FEB
2011 07

Fendi Colorblock Platform Sandals for the Monday

Manolo says, it is the Monday, and you are back at your office fighting the good fight, although it is difficult to concentrate on good-fighting, when you are suffering the ill effects of your neighbors, Jimmy and Joan’s Annual Super Bowl Blowout. Each culture has hedonistic practices specific to itself. Some, like the French, are hedonistic in matters of fine wine, and elegant pastries, and the affairs with the wives of governmental ministers. Others, such as the Germans are hedonistic in matters of sausage and beer and the oom-pah music. Unfortunately, for the Americans, the American version of hedonism is…

FEB
2011 07

Road Warrior, The Musical

Manolo says, the Manolo predicts that it closes within the week.

FEB
2011 04

Manolo the Columnist: Lilly Wedge from Lilly Pulitzer

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I make my living as a wedding photographer. I would characterize my style as less traditional and more journalistic, which means I try to blend in somewhat with the guests, and move around a lot. When the weather warms up, Iâ€™ll be doing a lot of outdoor wedding on lawns and cobblestones, so Iâ€™d like a find a good wedge heel shoe, but one that looks classy and would go with my usual outfit, a silk shantung pantsuit. Please help. Anne Manolo says,…

FEB
2011 03

Elefante Handbag from Arnoldo & Battois

Manolo says, it is not often the Manolo features the handbag, but sometimes the object is so striking and unusual that the Manolo cannot resist. Such is the case with the Elefante handbag from Arnoldo & Battois, the two young Italian designers. This shape is so out of the ordinary, so organically pachydermish, that it literally made the Manolo do the double take when he came across it. It is not exactly beautiful, but rather it is arresting. And, no, it is not for every taste. Such the item would most likely only work for the bohemian, downtown girl. It…