Object Of Desire
Lanvin printed ballet flats, $327, at net-a-porter.com
Reason #1
With women lined up to fork over an arm and a leg for one of Alber Elbaz's creations, these Lanvin ballet flats are actually a relatively good deal considering the dresses and jewelry can cost up to four times the amount.
Reason #2
We all dream of wearing designer clothing once and a while – so why not actually do it with these sensible, but stylish designer shoes?
Reason #3
It is rare that an item hits all the right marks like these flats do – they are comfortable, versatile, and easy to wear, yet are also unmistakably "Lanvin" with a fabulous blue/purple hued print straight off the Spring 2009 runway collection.

















