Manolo's Shoe Blog

OCT
2008 13

Stuart Weitzman Boots for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday and you are back at your desk, slaving away for the Man, nonetheless completely grateful that you still have a job. But, such is the nature of the scrap metal business (now properly referred to as non-ferrous metal recycling) , which flourishes when all the rest of the economy is going down the drain. Yes, your office is sometimes filled with pieces of salvaged copper tubing and oddly shaped chunks of chrome, but otherwise the work is pleasant, the pay is good, and your boss is gruff but fundamentally kind. And then there is Aidan,…

SEP
2008 26

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, One of my best friends is getting married for the second time in October, in what she says will be a “simple wedding” of “only 100 guests”. Of course, I’m to be one of the bridesmaids, and the dress—knee-length in a subdued pumpkin shade—is especially unflattering. The good news is that we can buy our own shoes? Please help. Marie Manolo says, it is the old story, your best friend is getting married for the more than first time, and you are supposed…

MAY
2008 15

The Weitzman Gladiator Sandals

Manolo says, this week the Manolo has been thinking much about the gladiator sandal trend, to the point that tomorrow his column will be dedicated to the topic. However, today he wishes to show you these, the Gladio from Stuart Weitzman, which are undoubtedly the most delicate gladiator sandals ever made.

MAR
2008 13

It’s Delightful, It’s Delicious, It’s Delovely

Manolo says, here you see above one of the most appropriately names shoes the Manolo has ever seen, the Delovely from the Stuart Weitzman. Simple, elegant, charming, de-lovely!

FEB
2008 23

The Million Dollar Shoes

Manolo says, it is time again for the Academy Awards, and thus also time for the shoe designer Stuart Weitzman to unveil his annual Million Dollar Shoes, which this year will be worn to the ceremony by Diablo Cody. The “Juno” writer, a former stripper, has been chosen to wear footwear designer Stuart Weitzman’s million-dollar shoes to the big event at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The “Retro Rose” shoe features two Kwiat diamond roses, fixed to 1940s-style beige metallic T-strap high heels. More than 1,800 Kwiat diamonds weighing 100 carats were used to make the roses and 400 of…

FEB
2008 18

President’s Day Special Shoes

Manolo says, here are the two shoes that properly celebrate the Day of the Presidents. Above is the Washington from Betsey Johnson, shown here in the color of the silver dollar George Washington threw across the Potomoc River. This is the Lincoln from Stuart Weitzman, the shiny-penny-colored driving moccasin.

FEB
2008 12

Shoes for the Foot Disaster

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’ s internet friends has asked the Manolo the question. Dear Manolo, Please help! I’m beginning to think I’m on an impossible quest. I’m about to start a fabulous new job, and i just found out I have a cracked sesamoid bone in my foot. Which means I have to toss my entire collection of gorgeous stilettos and fun wedges, and start from scratch. According to my doctor, I must only wear flats with rigid soles. And, they must be wide, in order to avoid adding any additional pressure on the afflicted area. In fact,…

FEB
2008 08

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Valentine’s Day is coming next week and my husband is taking me out to a romantic dinner at a very expensive restaurant. I’ve got my little black dress, but I need some shoes that are suitably sexy. Please help. Janice Manolo says, Ayyyy! It is the Day of Valentine, one of the most potentially dangerous and depressing days in the entire calendar. Those who do not have the beloveds are cast down into the pits of gloomy morosity. While those who do have…

JAN
2008 31

Shoe Trends 2008, Part 3

Manolo says, above you see the handsome dark navy and cream, mary jane pump from the Marc by Marc Jacobs. And yes, the Manolo has already announced that 2008 will be the “Year of Color“, but as is so often the case, there is the counter trend to the main trend, running in opposition. So, for the example, the vertiginous platform heels of the last spring were countered by the Torey Burch ballet flats. This year the counter trend to the colorful shoes are the shoes which combine white with black (or navy and cream, or other variations). Here are…

JAN
2008 21

Stuart Weitzman for the Monday

Manolo says, here is the simple, elegant, evening sandal from Stuart Weitzman. What more is there to say, except that it is indeed most gorgeous!

DEC
2007 21

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I’m going to my mother-in-law’s for Christmas, and I know that I’ll be receiving the gift of clothing I don’t want. Last year’s present was a holiday sweater with snowmen and reindeer. As a reward for my good and uncomplaining behavior I plan on giving myself something special later. What would you suggest? Anita Manolo says, this is one of the eternal questions, how to deal with unwanted and unattractive gifts from those we love and/or must tolerate? Oh, how many times has…

DEC
2007 18

Stuart Weitzman Spring Trunk Sale

Manolo says, so it is not even officially winter yet, and already you are sick of the snow and the cold and the slippery ice on every surface, to say nothing of the incessant playing of “Silver Bells”. So, what must one do? The Manolo suggests visiting the Stuart Weitzman Spring Trunk Sale at Nordstroms, where you may look at the beautiful shoes from the Stuart Weitzman Spring Collection, 2008, and imagine that the first crocus has just emerged, signaling the return of warmer weather, and gorgeous sandals. By the way, if you have the gigantic wide foot, these beautiful…