Blahnik

To be clear, "Manolo Blahnik and the Tale of the Elves & The Shoemaker," isn't a biography of the Spanish shoe designer.

Blahnik Fashions a Signing Jen Wieczner 2011

But in case you were wondering, Mr. Blahnik will not be reading the book to any kids of his own anytime soon.

Blahnik Fashions a Signing Jen Wieczner 2011

However, Hilary Swank, Juliette Lewis and Denise Vasi did stand out in colorful dresses and Manolo Blahnik rocked some mean pink loafers.

Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman & Hilary Swank: Out & About On Tuesday Night (PHOTOS, POLL) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

Rather, it is the second installment in Camilla Morton's series of "fashion fairy tales," with all illustrations by Mr. Blahnik himself.

Blahnik Fashions a Signing Jen Wieczner 2011

It could be the case that most readers of chick-lit (or thrillers, or Star Wars media tie-ins, or whatever) want the best of both worlds: they want irony and philosophical depth and cutting social commentary in addition to speedboat chases and Manolo Blahnik shopping sprees (or whatever the aesthetic trappings of the chosen genre are).

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Also, celebrity stylist Estee Stanley turned us into Fendi and Manolo Blahnik fiends.

Meredith Barnett: The Coveteur Founders Dish on Their Favorite Closets -- and Whose They'd Most Like to Peek Into Meredith Barnett 2011

You know the ones, platform pumps, boots and sandals, stilettos and peep hole wedge sandals from designers such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Miu Miu, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Dr. Steve Rosenberg: Time to Put on Your Dancing Shoes and Party! Dr. Steve Rosenberg 2011

You know the ones, platform pumps, boots and sandals, stilettos and peep hole wedge sandals from designers such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Miu Miu, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Dr. Steve Rosenberg: Time to Put on Your Dancing Shoes and Party! Dr. Steve Rosenberg 2011

Also, celebrity stylist Estee Stanley turned us into Fendi and Manolo Blahnik fiends.

Meredith Barnett: The Coveteur Founders Dish on Their Favorite Closets -- and Whose They'd Most Like to Peek Into Meredith Barnett 2011

Olujemibayo Agunloye Manolo Blahnik giving an autograph at a book-release party "Totally truth, no fantasy there," Mr. Blahnik said of the book's description of his early life at a release party last week.

Blahnik Fashions a Signing Jen Wieczner 2011