Manolo's Shoe Blog

MAR
2012 08

Diane von Furstenberg for the Spring

Manolo says, it is wet and gloomy today where the Manolo is, but that has not stopped him from thinking about the imminent arrival of the spring. Soon, soon, soon, the weather will break and we will be plunged into the most clement of all seasons, when the birds bloom and the flowers sing, when the young lady’s fancy turns to thoughts of shoes! Here are three shoes from the Diane von Furstenberg which will help you usher in the new season. If you are especially brave, maybe you will break out the shorts, in which case you will need…

FEB
2012 24

Manolo the Columnist: Vivian from Kors by Michael Kors

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, At the end of the month, I’m taking a series of exams, the final portion being an hour long oral defense of what I wrote in the written exam concerning marriage in Rome, Latin poetry, necromancy, magic and the Goddess Hecate; (in multiple essays, not just one). It’s very frightening, as I am just a shy and lowly undergraduate. I want to WOW my professors in the orals, but I need the confidence that can only be gotten from fabulous shoes (on a…

SEP
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.

SEP
2011 02

Manolo the Columnist: Just A Little Knotty from Lilly Pulitzer

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Labor Day is this weekend, and I’m confused about the rule that prohibits the wearing of white after that date. Where does it come from and why should I pay attention to it? Miranda Manolo says, it has been two or more years since anyone has asked the Manolo about the white shoes and the Day of Labor, the fact which the Manolo takes as evidence of the final death throes of this old rule. Its origin lies in the ancient history of…

JUN
2011 03

Manolo the Columnist: Willie from Diane von Furstenberg

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, This summer I will be on a faculty fellowship at an Ivy League university, where an ambitious film actor is also pursuing one of his 11-or-so literary PhDs. What kind of footwear can I wear with my floaty dresses that will at once announce “serious academic” to my colleagues as well as “important ingenue” in case the actor’s looking for a fresh co-star? Kate Manolo says, to paraphrase the immortal Dorothy Parker: seldom cast as actresses, are the girls who wear glasseses. Despite…

MAY
2011 05

Lilly Pulitzer Knotty Wedge for the Thursday

Manolo says, the Manolo is feeling especially in the pink today, and so what better way to express this happiness than with something fun and flirty and especially joyful, like these wedge sandals from the Lilly Pulitzer, the Just the Little Knotty Wedge. Perfect for your Saturday outing to the yacht club for lazy late brunch!

MAR
2011 30

New Elie Tahari Wedges for the Spring

Manolo says, earlier today, while the Manolo was sitting in his usual cafe, enjoying the kir royale and the most beautiful spring afternoon, he could not but help notice two young women nearby who were wearing the shorty skirts and the Uggs. “Please,” bethought the Manolo, “you are both 27. You should not be dressing as if you were waiting for the Justin Beiber tickets. And it is spring, which is not the season for the Uggs!” “So, Mr. Dandified Smartypants,” retorted the girls in the mind of the Manolo, “what should we be wearing?” “Beautiful spring wedges from the…

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, I’ll be doing a lot of outdoor wedding on lawns and cobblestones, so I’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,…

NOV
2010 06

Fancy Wedge Heels, Take Two

Manolo says, the Manolo has bungled the answer to the question about the fancy wedge shoes for the outdoor party. But, the internet friends of the Manolo proved ready and able to gently correct the Manolo’s error by providing the much better solutions to the problem. The Manolo’s friend Vizia suggests the following. Also–Pour La Victoire Evening/Bridal has dressy wedges. I’ve never bought or worn any, but my niece is considering the brand for her wedding, ie….http://www.zappos.com/pour-la-victoire-bridal-and-evening-cordelia-black-satin This is the marvelous alternative! In the second comment the Manolo’s friend Laura friend further develops the theme with more of the good…

OCT
2010 01

Manolo the Columnist: Panama 2 from Geox

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Now that my youngest child is in school, I’ve decided that it’s time to ease myself back into the work force by substitute teaching. Unfortunately, my usual footwear for the past few years has been sport sandals and tennis shoes. Can you recommend some stylish, yet comfortable shoes? Anne Manolo says, the Manolo can think of few more difficult jobs than that of the substitute teacher. It is like being the lion tamer forced to enter the cage armed only with the feather.…

SEP
2010 01

The Lady Politicians’ Shoe of Choice

Manolo says, it is the Kate Spade Wedge! Despite the three-inch wedge heels on her black patent leather shoes, after hours of walking, Ms. Saujani, a former hedge-fund general counsel and a successful political fund-raiser, seemed as calmly cheerful as she did at the outset of the day. Finally, as we returned to her office, I asked: About those shoes? “They’re the Kate Spade wedges,” she said, sagging slightly, as if she had only just then been reminded that she had feet. “They’re these politician-woman shoes.” She had gotten the tip from someone who worked for Hillary Rodham Clinton. They…

JUN
2010 18

Manolo the Columnist: Denny from Delman

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Because I’m the new girl in the office, I’m not going to get take my vacation until the very end of August. In the meantime, I’ve got to stick it out at work, here in the city, in this sweltering heat. At least my boss is cool with open-toed shoes and sandals, which means I can find some relief for my poor, swollen, sweaty feet. Please suggest something that will make me feel better about my predicament. Kate Manolo says, it is summer…