ooh là là, les chaussures!

spotlight on la redoute, sort of a french lovechild of spiegel and chadwicks, with infinitely better style and value. vive la france, indeed.

here are my picks from the four shoe categories: heels, casual, boots, sandals. the rest of the catalogue's worth peeking at, too.

favourite heels

Suede Ankle-strap Wedges, $69.99
LAURA CLÉMENT. The essential wedge captured in plush suede, rounded out with a slim ankle strap. Impressive 2½'' heel. Leather lining and padded insole. Man-made sole. Medium width. Imported.

favourite casual

"Daisy Patch" Suede Ballerinas, $44.99
Soft, suede slip on is abloom with daisy appliqués complete with bronzetone centers. Padded leather insole. Man-made sole. Medium width. Imported.

favourite boots

Twice-buckled Velvet Boots, $59.99
Buckles once at the top, again at the ankle. In a plush velvet, 15" tall. Silvertone metal buckles. With a fabric lining and padded, synthetic insole. Man-made sole. Medium width. Imported.

favourite sandals

Strappy Sandals, $34.99
LAURA CLÉMENT. Slim straps radiate across the toes, then buckle around the ankles. In a textured, leather-look synthetic. 2 1⁄2'' heel. With a leather lining and padded insole. Man-made sole. Medium width. Imported.