The heatwave’s here – Uggs be gone! It’s time to free the feet. Nothing says summer’s coming like kicking the boot habit and slipping on a pair of sandals. How will you style yours this year?
I love Spring. As the daffodils burst into flower and the first bees start buzzing in the air, my fashion taste buds start to tingle. Having spent the last five months encased in boots, skinny jeans and parka, it’s such a joy to leave the coat behind in favour of a knit. Most of all, I look forward to liberating my toes.
As every woman knows, the foundation of any outfit is the shoes. My much-beloved LK Bennett thong sandals finally died a death at the end of last summer, so I am firmly in the market for some new open-toe shoes. There are some beautiful heeled sandals around, but they’re all a bit high for the school run. I do like a bit of height though, as long as the heel’s not too spindly. Falling flat on my face in the playground while chasing down my toddler is not a great look.
Cue the espadrille wedge. Look at these babies from Cara.
Walking on air
They have everything I want in a shoe this season: a heel to give me a bit of a lift, but with the wedge to keep it comfortable. The most gorgeous soft suede. An ankle strap for stability so I don’t stack it in Aldi. And the perfect neutral shade to go with pretty much everything in my wardrobe (though they also come in style classics navy and black, so I was torn which to choose).
Best of all, when I tried these beauties on, I almost sighed with delight. The insoles are specially designed for comfort, and boy do they work! With the whole shoe being incredibly light, it’s like walking on air.
What about you? Are you in your summer footwear yet?
My School Run Style, Spring / Summer 2015: It’s All About The Wedge
These beauties will also be perfect for the June wedding I’m going to!
Disclosure: I was kindly sent the ‘Susan’ espadrille wedges by Cara for review; all words, images and opinions my own.
They are gorgeous Jess! I love them! You look so beautiful in everything too – I especially love your cullottes, and have long admired your gorgeous yellow dress (I remember you wore it at BML and I coveted it! ☺)xx
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Ooh I’m loving those! Wedges are so much easier to walk in than other heels! Free those feet! 😉
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Thanks Jo! Yes, I agree – they look quite high, but I really couldn’t believe how easy they were to walk in. I’m well chuffed! x
Oohh I love love love these! They may occidentally be mine 😉 Looks like you can wear them with anything which is perfect for me! #TriedTested x
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They look gorgeous! I love the colour.
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Gorgeous shoes and styled very well, you make a fab model. Love the denim dress xx
Not A Frumpy Mum recently posted…The Most Precious Gift Of All
Thanks Jo, I felt a bit of a wally but it was fun! x
They look gorgeous! Love how you’ve demonstrated how versatile they are, too x
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Thanks Jocelyn, yes I’m so pleased how they open up loads of possibilities in my wardrobe. x
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They really suit you. It’s been so nice to be able to pack the winter boots away. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
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Thanks Kate, I’m totally in love with them!
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Oh I love these! And how amazing do you look??! Wow! I cannot wait for my foot to heal so that I can wear shoes again!!! x x x
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They’re lovely, Jess. I agree, it’s fab to be able to ditch the boots and get the sandals out. Those espadrilles really will go with everything, and are a sensible height for everyday. Fab photos, you look great in all the outfits and I especially like the blue dress xx #fashionfriday
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Thanks Leigh – that dress was actually a friend’s – the one who was taking the photos, because they one i brought round was a tad too short! I’m really pleased with my hard-working new beauties!x
Oh you look lovely! And look at them pins?!!! AMAZING! Those shoes are fab as they aren’t too high! x
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Aw, thanks Em! It’s the heels that make the legs! x
being a mere 5’2 I am all about the wedges and I love these they look perfect for the summer!
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Thanks Tracey – yes wedges are great for adding a bit of height without hurting your feet.
So pretty. And very versatile! I love a wedge!
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Thanks Elfa, yes me too!