Magic Shoes….

by Retro Chick
March 29, 2010
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15 years ago

Remember this?

Following on from last weeks post about being a Princess I was suddenly reminded of this advert for Clarks shoes that massively influenced my childhood desires to be a Princess. It also, I suspect has something to do with my unshakable belief that new shoes are the answer to all life’s problems.

I actually had a pair of Clarks magic shoes with the key in the heel. No one else cared, but when I put them on I really thought I was a Princess.

Every girl needs a pair of magic shoes. Shoes are more than a covering to stop the rain getting in, they’re a statement.

Magic shoes are different for every one. I’ve always been a killer heels girl and the ability to walk, and function in stupid shoes is a matter of pride. Sadly, I also have flat feet, and I’m finding I need to wear lower heels on a daily basis now, but for special occasions my magic shoes are high, spindly, and ridiculously frivolous.

I know chunky Clogs are pretty much the only thing to wear on your feet this Summer, but I’m still lusting after these lovely dainties on the High Street.

Cing Purple Court – £80 Faith

I love the 80s twist to these classic courts, with the fin back and the offset platform. Plus for some reason I just have a “thing” for purple shoes.

Petra Peep Toes – £65 Boutique @ Topshop

Another colour I have a soft spot for in shoes, red. I like that these are lady like peep toes, but with some understated studding and snakeskin. Grrr.

Nude Patent Bow Court – £20 New Look

I am reliably informed that all I need for legs that look as long and delicate as a baby deers are a pair of nude heels with a platform. True or not these are still gorgeous.

Silver Rose Slingback – £54 Schuh

More peep toes. I just love them for warmer weather. The massive dramatic flower on these is just perfect for feet that make a statement.

Head Over Heels Corsage Peep Toes – £65 Debenhams

The colours! I love a feminine, delicate shoe in an unusual print, and the zip corsage is just gorgeous.

header image by jamelah

13 Comments

Intrinsically Florrie March 29, 2010

Now why weren’t any of the Clarks shoes I had when I was little magical?! Hehe, I did have a pink pair with 3-d flowers on I adored though.
Hooray for fabulous shoes! 😀 The right pair really do make you feel amazing.

Florrie x
.-= Intrinsically Florrie´s last blog ..Being a lady =-.
Rebecca March 29, 2010

Oh my, I’d completely forgotten about these!! I didn’t have a pair but really, really wanted some. You’ve brought back memories I didn’t realise I had!
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..The smell of Spring =-.
Becca March 29, 2010

Oh I longed for a pair of magic shoes!!!! I don’t think I ever had any, but I wanted them with every fibre in my 8 year old body!

And as for heels, I adore them, can’t walk in them, but don’t care, I have a pair of red **** me shoes and I adore them! Every girl should own a pair of red shoes.

I think the stripy ones are my personal fave on your post!
Hayley March 29, 2010

I begged my mum for so long for a pair of the magic shoes, never got them 🙁
I love the red shoes though 🙂
.-= Hayley´s last blog ..Giveaway! =-.
Natalie March 29, 2010

I had a pair!!! Burgandy patent ones in fact, and like you, that’s where the shoe addiction began!!! OMG I wish I had a picture of them 🙁
Good Girl Gone Blog March 29, 2010

Ah! Those New Look shoes are absolutely stunning. I might just have to check them out on my lunch break tomorrow 😉
.-= Good Girl Gone Blog´s last blog ..Puppy Passover =-.
Maddy March 29, 2010

I’d prefer to be sporting one of these dainty heels over teh chunky clog any day. The red pair is so fierce! Look the snakeskin detail!
Fi March 29, 2010

I think I’m too old to have remembered that ad. My magic shoes were a vintage pair of black slingback winklepickers that were passed down to me by my mum. Unfortunately I loved them so much I wore them to destruction.
perfectlytwistd March 29, 2010

I love the last pair!!!

I got some seriously yummy shoes today
Piper March 29, 2010

The red pair is so fantastic! If not a princess, then at least I could pretend I was dorothy in those 🙂
.-= Piper´s last blog ..{breezy photos} =-.
PinkBow March 29, 2010

oohh so many pretty shoes, i think the [ale pink new look are my favourites… they don’t look like they’re from new look!
.-= PinkBow´s last blog ..Corners of My Home (Dressing Room) #3 =-.
katie antoniou March 29, 2010

Can’t believe you found this, I was literally JUST thinking about this advert the other day. I wanted these shoes more than anything, but they didn’t fit my feet properly.gutted.
Lucy March 30, 2010

I love shoes. I really, really do.
I love all types of shoes, but, i just cant wear those pointy, heely, lady-like ones, on the basis that I am not graceful, (i walk like a man in heels) I have chunky ankles AND the skin on my legs never tans and has the colourings of un-cooked sausages. all white and purple and blotchy.
Curses to my legs!
However, i have a major thing for round-toed flat shoes. like T bar ones, and original Kickers shoes (not the boots though, they dont do anything for a large ankle)
I’m also loving the 80’s revival trainers ATM. but unfortunately am so skint I cant even go look at them cos it makes me so depressed. boo-hoo.
Love the article though 😉