cue the angels: j crew’s starlight flats make an appearance!

Believe me when I say I curse the day that I breezed by the J Crew Starlight Granite ballet flats in late December. Pausing, I slipped on a sample and was smitten with the graphite glitter shoe on my feet. The delicious toe cleave, the way the deep grey picks up light, and the way in which a pair of shoes can make an outfit infinitely special — I promised myself to return and scoop up the flats after the frenetic holiday season.

Little did I know that the flats would sell out across the country. When half of America is a size 7.5/8, snagging a beloved pair of shoes proves to be a considerable challenge. Ever since the disappearance of the Starlight, every flat felt inferior. A pale comparison to the bewitching original.

Today, on the hunt for the perfect, curve-contouring LBD for an upcoming Barbie fete, I nearly screamed when I saw the Starlights ($125) on display. I snatched up the shoe and was thrilled to snag it in my size. The flats run a bit big, so keep this in mind should you want to make the ultimate splurge for your feet.

Although I wasn’t able to locate the flats online, check with your local J Crew store for availability. And while browsing, I tried on a delicious cashmere sweater (EXPENSIVE WIN) and a too-big, paltry prom number (FAIL). I didn’t leave with either, but I love sampling new stock.

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