Manolo's Shoe Blog

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2011 30

Manolo the Columnist: Stefanie from La Canadienne

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear the Manolo, I would like to ask for your expert advice and opinion. I bought a pair of tight-fit blue jeans and I need a nice pair of brown or black kneehigh (or a bit lower) walking boots that are comfortable, orthopaedic, and at the same time stylish to wear with them. I want to wear them for years and years and still love them. Olivia Manolo says, this word “orthopaedic”, it is to the shoe connoisseur what the garlic-dipped crucifix is to the…

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2011 29

The Return of the Chopine

Manolo says, clearly, we are in the late-decadent phase of our culture… The Strass Wedge from the Alexander McQueen, which looks remarkably like the 16th century Venetian chopine.

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2011 26

Alexandre Birman Strappy Denim Wedges for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday and is it just the Manolo, or has the entire world gone cuckoo nuttybar crazy? Look! Beautiful and interesting shoes… These strappy denim wedge sandals from the Alexandre Birman are the sort of shoe that you would perhaps at first scorn, thinking to yourself, “Denim? Where would I wear these,” Only months later, while sitting at your desk daydreaming about things more personally consequential than your job, you would realize that they were the most popular shoes in your closet, capable of being worn more things than you could ever have imagined.

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2011 23

Manolo the Columnist: Jerico from Vigotti

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column from the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, When I first wrote you, I was but the tender age of 14, entering high school and unsure of my shoe choices. Now, as I enter my senior year of high school I am in need of your help once more. I need a shoe that tells the incoming freshmen, I rule the school but I will still take you under my wing and show you the roller coaster that is high school. A summer’s worth of nannying and future babysitting appointments make…

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2011 22

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Amy Poehler! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend, the Long Island, who was the first to correctly guess this week’s hilarious celebrity of note.

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2011 21

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

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2011 20

Manolo Blahnik Suede & Raccoon Fur Boot for the Tuesday

Manolo says, it is Tuesday, and you are back at your desk, and the Manolo is finally getting around to welcoming the new week with the short essay. Yesterday you were saying to yourself, “what gives with the Manolo, he’s usually posted one of his Monday stories by now.” To which the Manolo would reply, of the course the Manolo was not available! Yesterday was the International Talk Like the Pirate Day! The Manolo began the celebrations early, and by the time he thought to post his Monday story, the spirits of the day (both abstract pirate good cheer and…

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2011 16

Manolo the Columnist: Tilly from Kate Spade New York

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I will be traveling to a wedding in Rome at the beginning of October. This will be my first trip to Italy, and needless to say, my first experience at a Roman wedding. While the issues of dress and such are important, I have the feeling that my choice of footwear will be paramount. Can you help me with a fabulous, stylish shoe that will fit in appropriately for such an occasion? I will note, the wedding will not be taking place in…

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2011 15

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer!

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Patricia Richardson! Sadly, none of the Manolo’s internet friends was able to identify this week’s televised personality of note.

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2011 14

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

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2011 12

Splash Peep-Toe Pumps from the Christian Louboutin for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday and you are back at your desk, and already the Summer of 2011 is fading into the rearview mirror of your life, growing smaller with each passing second. Of the course, given what the Summer of 2011 was like, this is not necessarily the bad thing. Indeed, if you could, you would jam your foot down onto the accelerator of the life-mobile, spewing gravel and little chips of asphalt into the face of the Summer of 2011, as you sped away. But you cannot. The great tragedy is that life is not the car your…

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2011 09

Manolo the Columnist: Paramour from B Brian Atwood

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Thanks to the double dip recession, the earthquake, the hurricane, and my usually slack ways, I’m a little late getting my fall wardrobe ready this year. What’s the hot color for this season? I need something that will make me feel better about life in general. Please help. Bridget Manolo says, frankly, the Manolo is ready for the 2011 to be over today, so dismal has it been thus far. But then the 2012 is not looking so good at the moment, either,…