I've been eyeing this pair of Miu Miu Studded Bow Ballet Flat in gesso + bianco, size 36 (similar) from Barneys since last fall. Retailing for $450, this patent leather ballet flat with elastic throat and gold-toned stud and bow detail at cracked patent leather cap toe and heel is just a gorgeous combination of femininity and practicalness -- in other words, perfect for me! :)

When Miu Miu boutiques had their holiday sale this past year, I could not find this color combination anywhere! Sales associates all told me that they only had these ballet flats in black/cream or the blue/cream only came in the heels version. So began my waiting game for Barneys' sale. After checking their site every day for weeks, I actually did a double take when I saw them selling for 60% off! Luckily they still had my size left or I would've beaten myself up for not snatching them up sooner :P