The Long Lived Fairytale of a Shoe

Shoes are often considered the most important accessory that will complete your look and are considered to define a person’s personality. So…does this mean that if I wear children’s shoes that I get to ACT like a child too?!?! SWEET! …ok, not that sweet. I am a young professional and would like to be perceived as one…at least some of the time! ;) Clean, presentable shoes are a must in the business world and I have some tips on how to keep them shiny and new.

Here are a few tips on keeping your glass slippers fit for a princess. Prevention is key, kiddies:

• Invest in high quality shoes to reap greater benefits. Sounds simple, but not always the case. Cinderella of Boston shoes can be hit or miss on this one, so be careful.

• To make leather shoes waterproof, you can coat them with boiled linseed oil. Do this three times, allowing to dry outdoors between rubbings if possible.

• Let your shoes air dry out in the open before storing them away. This allows the sweat time to evaporate. You could also try sprinkling baking soda inside shoes to absorb smells.

• You can prevent patent leather shoes from cracking by rubbing them occasionally with petroleum jelly, milk or olive oil. Storing patent leather shoes in a warm place is always a good idea, as cold can cause them to crack.

• Dust and polish your shoes regularly with a good quality shoe polish. Cream shoe polish is perhaps the best that your leather boots and shoes can get.

• Are your gold or silver evening shoes looking a little tired? You can freshen them by wiping them lightly with cotton wool dampened with soapy water. Once dry store them in dark tissue paper to prevent tarnishing.

• A good way of preventing shoes from becoming scuffed is to spray them with hairspray and the polish won’t come off so easily.

• New shoes can often cause blisters. To solve this problem, rub the back of your new shoe with soap. This will soften the leather making the shoe a better fit.

• When the shoes are kept in an organized way, it tends to increase their shelf life. Wooden shoe storage boxes are the best way to keep your shoes organized, however my closet is tiny like me, so I don’t really have this option. I opt for the “sit up pretty” method. I have attached a pic of my closet set up.

Moral of the story is to take care of your shoes the way you take care of your car. A little maintenance means more mileage for struttin’ your stuff in your fav kicks.  Stay tuned for my next blog where you can find the best spot in town to mend your glass slippers!

SHOE OF THE “WEAK”: From http://www.pretty-small-shoes.com/
A classic, high quality choice.


KILLER STILETTO HEELS - $183 + s&h + tax