30 JULY 1859, Page 10

LADTPS' SHOES.

The fashion for decorating ladies' slippers either by needlework, by figured patterns ox the leather, or other material, or by the insertion of coloured silk or satin, old as it is, has just been materially improved upon. Mr. Leprince, of Regent:Street, has contrived a method of changing the

pieces of coloured satin, as often aa the weareralasises • without in any way injuring the slipper. He makes a little poeket in the upper part of the slipper, under the perforations of the jattaso, into which is placed the piece of coloured satin to be worn. When the wearer Wishes to change the colour, nothing is easier than to withdraw one piece and insert another. A dozen pieces of satin on stiff linings of various colours and shades are sold with the slippers. Tasteful bows and ribbons with buckles may be also as easily attached to the shoes by a simple contrivance and as easily removed. The novelty has for its name the " cameleon