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HEATHER 'KICKS OFF' CELEBRITY SHOE AUCTION

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23 MARCH 2006

Those eager to emulate the fashion sense of their favourite stars can now literally step into their shoes. Heather Mills McCartney helped launch a celebrity footwear auction in London on Wednesday offering fans the opportunity to bid for items that once graced the feet of the rich and famous.

With the money raised due to go to a landmine charity, Sir Paul's wife once again demonstrated her commitment to humanitarian causes, not only standing in as the face of the auction but also donating a pair of her own black stiletto boots, designed by stepdaughter Stella McCartney.

Other celebrity footwear open to offers includes velvet ankle boots donated by Claudia Schiffer and a pair of dancer Darcey Bussell's silk ballet pumps. For the less fashion conscious, there's the chance to get hold of a pair of boots previously owned by footballing sensation Wayne Rooney.

Heather, who lost part of her left leg in a road accident in 1993, has long been a supporter of charity and is a founding patron of the fundraising organisation Adopt-A-Minefield.

The organisers hope to raise over £10,000 for the charity - but Heather doesn't want to stop there. "We have got 80 pairs of shoes at the moment and if any celebrities hear about this, please send some more in," she appealed. The auction gets underway at 4pm on March 23 on internet site eBay and continues until April 2.