Manolo says, here are the few links which may perhaps amuse… Nude Shoes for Brown Girls. Zombie Stompers! I love the way I feel when I’m tossing bobbins.

Manolo says, if you are looking for the entertaining discussion of matters fashionable, philosophic, and pop cultural, the Manolo suggests you visit the Which Is Good, the brand new blog of his internet friend Eliza Wharton.

Manolo says, sometimes the fashion blogosphere delivers up something wonderful…

Manolo says, our friend Glinda addresses the controversial parenting article written by the Chinese-American crazy lady. But what strikes me about the article is the strident nature of Ms. Chua’s superiority. And in a sense, I suppose she is correct in saying her parenting style has produced results. Her daughter has apparently played piano at Carnegie Hall, which is a wonderful accomplishment. My son, on the other hand, has played the tambourine (badly) for an audience comprised solely of his baby sister. So I suppose she is at least one up on me there.

Manolo says, here are the items from the Manolo’s web snob friends… W Stiletto Jungle is shopping sale-priced Jimmy Choo shoes — over 140 styles, all 20% or more off. It’s Razzie time! Allie is Wired has the best of the worst movies of the year. If you’ve got things to do, like Bag Snob, and cannot be slowed down with a heavy load on your arm, then the Crossbody can be your new best friend! This Instant Depuffing Roll-On Gel at Beauty Snob is awesome because you can apply the gel without your fingertips irritating that sensitive region. Coquette…

Manolo says, our friend Christa Terry gives sound advice at the Manolo for the Brides, on how to compose yourself for the photos. How many times have you come across what would otherwise be a beautiful wedding photo… were it not for the fact that the bride is doing her best runway model impression? Personally, I love to mug for the camera, but when I try to play it serious, I end up looking constipated, not sexy or edgy. And I know there are others like me out there, who just can’t pull off the stern, smoldering look that is…

Manolo says, our friend Twistie is discussing the lovely art of ribbon embroidery… …the art of taking lengths of ribbon and sewing them decoratively onto a background. I love ribbon embroidery. It is quite attractive and historically important.

Manolo says, the twelfth day of Christmas approaches, which for many peoples of the Manolo’s acquaintance means it is time to take down the Christmas tree. Our friend Christa, at the Green Manolo, has some of the suggestions… Put it in the trash? No way, that’s for amateurs. Recycling the Christmas tree? Now that’s what I’m talking about.

Manolo says, they keep on giving…. In this Western ski village where the skies are not cloudy all day (sometimes there is snow, too), Mr. Henry has been having fun teasing his adored consort each time the ski-bum waiter addresses her as “ma’am.” But today the little dude-boy addressed Mr. Henry as “sir” – not once, but three times. Cheek!