Affordable and long-lasting: Quince Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flat Size range: 5-10.5, including half sizes Even though they ring in at half the price of the cult-favorite Everlane Day Glove flat, Quince's version is satisfyingly similar, down to the pull-tabs and perforations around the inner arches to help ventilate the shoe
Instead of the traditional heavy satins and silks, they feature beautiful (and sometimes a little risqu!) illusion lace or tulle, often with appliqu, embroidery and bead work, and usually paired with a nude-toned underlay
In 2022, I picked it back up again, made quite a few changes to the construction method and pattern pieces, the result of which was this tiered floral dress, and then eventually (now) the Sapphire pattern
Designed in a solid color with simple blue floral patterns and subtle jacquard textures, it is rich in detail yet visually clean, making it especially suitable for winter gatherings and Chinese New Year celebrations
Golden trims, rosemaling filigree and a fur-trimmed satin cape add to the Frozen fantasy