JUN
2009 11

The End of the Highest of High Heels?

Manolo says, the Manolo has been predicting the end of the ultra-extreme towering heels for many months now, and at last it has come to pass, as announced by Leon Andre Talley himself. Designers with an obsession for towering torture chambers, often poorly designed for the well-being of the foot, must get a reality check. I, for one, am over the mania for the high, high heel. Too many career women look like a herd of fashion beasts, aping one another in impractical shoes . . . Canâ€™t anyone take a cue from First Lady Michelle Obama, in the elegant…

JUN
2008 25

The Lime Tag Sale

Manolo says, the Manolo’s friends at the Piperlime are having the giant sale this week, with price reductions of up to 40 percent! Here are some of the Manolo’s favorite deals. The beautiful strappy golden sandal from Jean-Michel Cazabat that has been reduced in price more than $200 of the American dollars. The glamorous slingbacks from Delman reduced 40% from the usual price. This exceedingly fun and funky wedge slides from Giuseppe Zanotti, on the sale at more than $300 off of the normal price. Hurry now to see the other exceptional deals at Piperlime.

JAN
2008 30

Giuseppe Zanotti for the Wednesday

Manolo says, here is something new and beautiful from Giuseppe Zanotti. the strappy, high-heeled sandal with the unusual crystal ornamentation. This is perhaps one of the most stunning shoes the Manolo has ever seen from Giuseppe Zanotti, truly among his best work.

OCT
2007 29

Giuseppe Zanotti Boots for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday, and undoubtedly the Boss-Man is already breathing down your neck with his unreasonable demands. What you need to put him in his place is something that is simultaneously beautiful, sexy, and powerful, something like these amazing Giuseppe Zanotti boots. These are boots that say, “do not trifle with me, Mr. Bully, for I am the person of great taste and infinite resourcefulness. Cross me at your own peril!”

JUL
2007 17

Giuseppe Zanotti Toe Ring Sandals…Muy Caro

Manolo says, the Manolo absolutely loves everything about these red Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals with the sparkly crystal decorations on the toe ring. They are the very definition of the super fantastic. However, the Manolo must admit that the price made him briefly blink.

JUN
2007 25

Giuseppe Zanotti for the Monday

Manolo says, here it is the last Monday in June and you are still chained to your desk, working for the man every night and day. But the girl can dream, can she not? And what better way to dream than by thinking of shoes, beautiful shoes from Italian designers in exotic metallic colors, such as these expensive anthracite and gold toe-ring sandals from the Giuseppe Zanotti.

MAY
2007 18

Build the Outfit..The Winner!

Manolo says, there were 53 entries for the Build the Outfit contest at the Manolo’s Super Fantastic Forums. The Manolo jumbled up the entries and randomly picked one name from his hat. And the super fantastic winner was the MiscMama, who submitted the entry which paired the Giuseppe Zanotti geometric wedge sandals with this green purse, the white sunglasses, and this simple Isaac Mizrahi white dress from the Target. As the prize the MiscMama will recive the $100 gift certificate from the Zappos! There were many entries which were quite praiseworthy, look at this one from the Manolo’s internet friend…

MAY
2007 14

Build the Outfit

Manolo says, today, in honor of his new forums, the Manolo is starting the new game: Build the Outfit. The Manolo gives you the shoes, and you tell him what you would wear with these almost-but-not-quite tacky platform shoes from the Giuseppe Zanotti. In order to participate you must register at the Manolo’s new Super Fantastic Forums and leave your reply in this thread. On Friday afternoon, the Manolo will randomly pick the winner from among the participants and give them the $100 Zappos gift certificate!

APR
2007 23

The Shoes for the Navy Blue Clothes

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s internet friends has asked him the question. Dear Manolo: Please help. I am a CPA, and as such, I am accustomed to relying on rules to help me make decisions. I am unsure of the specifics on several shoe rules, so am turning to you, the highest authority thereon, for clarification. I was of the belief that ladies should never wear black shoes with navy blue business clothing. I thought the rule was that navy blue, brown or cordovan were the only acceptable choices for shoe color. Have the rules changed? In addition, what…

APR
2007 04

Giuseppe Zanotti at the Bluefly

Manolo says, the Bluefly has received the giant shipment of the Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and they selling them at the very attractive prices. Also, while you are at the Bluefly, visit their blog, the very amusing Flypaper.

OCT
2006 26

Solvitur Ambulando

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s many internet friends has asked the Manolo the question. Dear Manolo, How do you walk gracefully in a pair of beautiful high heels? I’ve never learned to walk in them because I always thought I was too tall until I started reading your column. But when I try to walk in them or even stand up in them, I resemble an ungainly water buffalo, and it is very hard to stay upright. Please help! Thank you, Kim How does one get to the Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. But in seriousness, the Manolo cannot…

MAR
2006 23

Viva Las Vegas!

Manolo says, the Manolo he has finally recovered enough from his most recent adventures in the City of Sin with the Posse Manolo to at last give the report to his many internet friends. For the Manolo the highlights of the trip they were the new Wynn hotel, with the dinner at the Boulud Brasserie at the Wynn’s magnificent Lake of Dreams. All the Manolo can say about the Wynn is that it is worth the expense. Trust the Manolo, if like the Manolo you are the lover of oppulence, and the demander of obsequious service, you will enjoy the…