Dear Manolo: When In Monaco...

Dear Manolo:

I've been invited on a fabulous two-week trip to Monaco at the end of October, and I need some shoes. Normally, I'm a high-heel girl, but I'm wondering whether I'll end up hobbling around by the end of the trip. Are there any cute (possibly preppy) mid-heels that are comfy? — Katie

MANOLO SAYS, Ayyyyy! Now is the best time to visit the Principality: The weather is quite pleasant, the summer crowds have left for the season, and Prince Albert is still the balding bachelor on the prowl.

Of the course, if you plan on doing any walking in the city, which is the easiest way to see Monte Carlo, you will need the most comfortable of the shoes.

Indeed, it is difficult to pretend that you are the glamorous Princess Grace Kelly if your feets are feeling like querulous Irish scullery maids after the hard day in the kitchen.

And since it is Monaco, you will also require shoes that have some stylish flair to them.

Thus the Manolo suggests this mid-heel suede cut-out pump with the patent trim from Belle by Sigerson Morrison ($339, Zappos.com) as being something that is, at the same time, feminine, attractive and very practical.

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