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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Get the Boot
Yesterday, after five days of derecho-induced darkness, the power in my neighborhood was finally restored. The first thing I did, after turning on the air conditioner, was boo...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Commercial Appeal
My older sister booked a plum role in a local commercial and is heading to New York City to film it. She’s bringing me as her plus one so I need something that’s stylish y...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Hot to Trot
I need a pair of really fun sandals to wear, something to help me get through the D.C. summer. I should mention that I’ve been told I’m a bit quirky. —Delilah Manolo say...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Nice Bootie
I have been accepted to study naturopathic medicine. I do have a quandary unrelated to how on earth I will afford the tuition: I want to rock my scrubs with some killer shoes....
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Getting Warmer
Now that warm weather is here, I’d love to start wearing sandals again. What’s stopping me is my very unattractive bunion. I need a cute, boho-style sandal that will hide ...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Trail Blazers
My husband and I are ditching our jobs and taking a year off to travel through Southeast Asia. It will be hot, messy and we’ll be on our feet all day. I will die if I am for...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
A Fashion Dubai
At the end of June, I’m going to Dubai for a conference. For the meetings, I’m going to be in business attire, but afterwards, I plan on dressing up and hitting the malls ...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Frugal Flops
I’ve been invited to spend Memorial Day weekend with my boyfriend’s family in the Hamptons. The trouble is, I’m a poor working girl. Can you please recommend some summer...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Educated Shopper
After four years of hard work, I’m finally graduating with a degree in Renaissance Studies. I already have a job lined up. (Yeah me!) Can you recommend a pair of shoes for t...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Lawn Wear
For Mother’s Day, I’m planning a brunch in my backyard for Mom and some family. I need flats to go with the simple sundress I’ll be wearing under my apron. No thongs, ...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Heels that Work It
I was recently promoted to an important job that requires I be presentable for the public. Because I work in a place with long hallways, can you recommend shoes that allow me ...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Made-for-TV Footwear
My mom is going to appear on a local television show and is bringing me as her plus one. I need something that is casual but also comfortable. — Eliza Manolo says, the Manol...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Professional Pumps
I am a tax attorney in a formal office. I work with charming elderly gentlemen who might drop dead if they encounter a naked toe at work. However, spring is passing towards su...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Boots Were Made for Weddings
In May I’m going to Montana for the wedding of my niece. Although the ceremony will be at a church, the reception is billed as a “barn dance.” Should I show up in wester...
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Dear Manolo | Fashion
Holy Heel
This year, the whole family is going to New York to spend Easter with my in-laws, who are wonderfully sweet people, whom I adore. The one problem is that they go to a very tra...







