Manolo's Shoe Blog

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2012 31

Manolo the Columnist: Lancer Snadals from Jimmy Choo

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, My fifteenth high school reunion is only five weeks away, which gives me just enough time to totally make myself over. Or, maybe not. I’m thinking that instead of doing all that work, I should just get some really great shoes. Please advise. Amber Manolo says, ayyyy! The Manolo likes the way you are thinking. Obviously, you are the long time reader of the Manolo. Normally, the most common thing to do when the Day of Labor arrives, and the high school reunion…

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2012 30

Manolo’s Thursday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few things which will entertain… In addition to liking the sturdy construction of these shoes, Mr. Laurie said he was delighted that they do not set off metal detectors … . [N]obody seems to give two hoots about “proper” hair color any more. . Who could resist temptation like this?

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2012 29

Manolo’s Late Night Bargains: Marni Sandal Blowout

Manolo says, all of the smart, stylish, and very wearable Marni sandals shown below are selling at the 60% off of the regular price! Marni leather t-strap sandals, 60% off! Marni canvas and leather, t-strap sandals, 60% off! Marni canvas, chain-embellished sandals, 60% off. Marni canvas and leather, chain embellished sandals, 60% off! Yes, it is the end of the summer, and so the season for the sandals is near the end, but the Manolo asks, will the summer not come again? And when it does, will you not be glad that you were wise enough to have stocked up…

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2012 29

Whose Shoes Wednesday…The Answer

Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, it is the Sarah Palin! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend, the Carol, for again being the first person to correctly identify this week’s reality celebrity politician of note.

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2012 29

Manolo’s Wednesday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few items which may perhaps occupy the idle moment… Let me take you back to a dark and mysterious time I’d like to call the fall of 1997. . The Duchess’s children thought (and continue to think) that Alfonso is just some gigolo/golddigger. . Unambiguously happy songs like Abba’s Waterloo sound, to today’s ears, “naive and slightly juvenile”, the researchers noted.

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2012 29

Whose Shoes Wednesday

Manolo asks, whose shoes?

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2012 29

Naiya from Brian Atwood for the Wednesday

Manolo says, it is Wednesday morning and you were up and out the door early. Ayyy! Too early this morning, you put on your jogging clothing (retrieved from the back of the closet where they had been collecting mildew) strapped your running shoes (from Millets) onto your feets, and went out for the early morning jog. It was just you and the other crazy peoples who like to stumble around the neighborhood at six in the morning, breathing heavily, sweating profusely, and softly cursing humanity under your breaths. (It was only your moderate speed, those mildewed jogging clothes, and the…

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2012 28

Manolo’s Late Night Bargain: Lace Up Oxford from Fratelli Rossetti

Manolo says, luxurious lace up oxfords for the man, from the Italian shoemaker Fratelli Rossetti, on the sale! 50% off of the regular price, the savings of more than $400 of the American dollars!

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2012 28

Manolo’s Tuesday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few links which will divert your for the few moments… As they sleep, men survey and kiss the women, trying to wake them… . She may not appeal to younger people, musically or socially, however she has certainly caused a stir since the launch of her world tour. . Therefore, we must build things that last, that are made for humans, that respect and acknowledge our condition, that do not make us uneasy.

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2012 28

Would You Wear It? Erdem Floral Print Ankle Boots from Nicholas Kirkwood

Manolo says, here is the cotton, floral-print, ankle boots, the Erdem from Nicholas Kirkwood. Here is the second angle, showing Lucite floating heel feature/thingy/whatzit. On the one of the hands, it is like the modern architectural thought-experiment that has gone awry. (Lucite! Flowers! Block!) On the other of the hands, it is both arresting and fun, which is the difficult combination to manage. So, dearest internet friend, if the money were not the objection…would you wear it?

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2012 27

Manolo’s Late Night Bargain: Willemberg from Hunter

Manolo says, here is the Willemberg from Hunter (the maker of the famous boots), the smart leather flat that would work with your casual knocking about the town wear. And what is this? They are on the sale, reduced nearly 60% off of the regular price!

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2012 27

Manolo’s Monday Miscellany

Manolo says, here are the few things which may perhaps amuse… The sweet relief of not needing to take myself so seriously. . Gentlemen of Style . The first thing I learned in culinary school.