Spring has finally arrived, and we're going to pretend that it's already warm outside so that we can talk about all of the fun fashion we've got ahead of us. And one of my summer wardrobe MVPs is a pair of strappy-heeled sandals. Why? Well, aside from looking chic AF, they're also uber-versatile. Pair them with midi dresses, lightweight trousers, or cute skirts, and your outfit will instantly look that bit ~fancier~. With all this in mind, it might interest you to know that I've found the perfect pair of affordable strappy heels that look designer but cost less than £50.
The shoes in question are from Marks and Spencer, made with a leather upper and finished with a statement square toe. These heels are a case of love at first sight so, naturally, I had to have them. This is the part where I'd usually share pics of me repping the style, however, despite our current weather denial pact, it's not quite warm enough to get my toes out juuuuust yet *and* also, nobody needs to see feet pics on here - so we're just gonna skip to the review, yeah? Fab.
On arrival, I was impressed with the quality, and relieved that the heel height wasn't too high for more casual occasions. In the name of providing a completely fair review. I would say that, for those contemplating purchasing a pair, these aren't the most comfortable shoes I own (but, then again, perhaps this is the case for any tiny sandal straps?). Would I walk a mile in them? No. Do I still love them? Absolutely.
As for colourways, these shoes come in a range of hues, my favourite of which is ivory. The off-white shade and matte finish makes these bad bois look much pricier than they actually are.
Having said that, if black is more your vibe then they also look pretty slick in the darker shade.
The stock levels are still very good but I'm predicting this will change after the first beer garden-worthy weekend in the diary, so you might wanna be quick.
Happy shopping, folks!
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Natasha Harding is the former Fashion Editor (Digital & Print) at Cosmopolitan & Women's Health UK. Working in fashion journalism for just under ten years, she’s covered over 30 international fashion weeks, hundreds of red carpets and religiously scours the runway every season to create the brand’s bi-annual trend report. Joining Cosmopolitan back in Australia, Natasha moved to London a few years ago and is now the resident expert for celebrity style and industry news, fashion features and e-commerce. Follow Natasha on Instagram
