THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 15, 1938,
A LONDON LETTER
All Is Not Smart That Glitters
FURNITURE CHALLENGES FASHION IN THE TWEED DEPARTMENT
NOW!
You know the old saying. "All A small sequin collar is a grand
is not gold that glitters.”
Well, we'll admit that's true, for the sequins and paillettes that sparkle on both day and evening gowns this season are as varied in hue as the proverbial rainbow.
SOME THAT CLASH There are some that match the dress itself, others that are meant to tone, and sometimes do, and many that go out of their way to clash with the main colour scheme, often with the smartest results.
gold, copp and silver "go” amic- idea on a dark winter dress, and
ably with every conceivable colour. A sequin scarf, belt or contes are other invaluable assets, but I feel like declaring war on some of those riotously lit-up models that I see arour‹d.
A SHEATH OF COPPER
A really lovely sequin dress was one that I saw worn by the Hon. Mrs. Cunningham-Reid one sight
It's a pity, though, when this recently. sparkling vogue runs amuck,
and Just a sheath of copper-coloured
dull dresses are enlivened almost sequins that matched her wonder- like electric signs!
WORTH NOTING
A tablespoonful of common kitchen salt and half a pint of ox- gall in a bucket of hot water will, if applied methodically all restore the colours of a faded car- pet, and also remove any dirt grease marks.
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COVER AND TEHIC
The dress you see her wearing in the sketch on this page divine confection of brown net from news for covers
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Speckled
It is elaborately embroidered with leaves of gold kid, and the full skirt and slim little bodice render one of the best types of dresses for dancing.
NEW WINTER STORY
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scarlet for the same thing chairs with lors de di match.
Tartan cositiste end, per little chair in a 2x wh to be gay but today kad
Mirrors which are subject to steamy atmosphere should be In Pitlochry I met Peter Laing. treated with glycerine. Rub the He sells tweed. I saw some of it glycerine over the glass when it is on a deep armchair in Edinburgh în a
warm and dry condition and and hurried north to see more. begin. polish with a piece of old silk. The chair, let me tell you, was The texture (4 gand tw
loose-covered in Harris. tweed, the crative "in itasić. kind usually confined to coats which medium it is any husbands refuse to throw away. It more than can he said To Keep Aluminum Bright. was checked in grey and Never use soda in it, or for washing with fiae lines of yellow in between.tion it can add Ruptly ad
green other fabrics.
Bed wi it. Wire wool and soap is the
The big chair and a dumpy little tion to very simul sooma best, cleanser. Occasionally boil "fireside" to match made a charm-
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a few lemon skins in the pots and ing grey sitting-room very dis- every trace of darkness will vanish. tinguished.
There was a pale
WINDSOR ADOPÊS T.
grey carpet and long curtains of The Duke of Bedsor plain green tweed of finer weave. ting the Bonnie Price CI Tweed is the new winter story tan, which is bes noves Why should order at Broms in Bather
This tartan is & varia Furniture is Royal Stuart tartar which
A piece of silver paper fitted to for your livingroom. one side of the tablet of soap will coats and skirts have all the gayest prevent wastage when in the dish. designs, anyway?- It makes the soap much pleasanter going to challenge fashion in the sign of Nine gas pu to hold, and it will never "jelly” tweed department. and run away.
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Add a dash of methylated spirits to the water in which you rinse your wash-leather when cleaning windows. They will be easier to clean and the brilliance will last longer.
Many readers want to know how to clean tapestry. There are two excellent methods which can be re- commended. One is to apply petrol (which must, of course, be done in the open, away from any light or flame) with a small brush or piece of flannel, and allow dry in the open air. The other method is to rub in powdered magnesia thoroughly and evenly with a clean cloth, and remove it a few hours later with a stiff brush.
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SITTING TO THE CAMERS
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woman photographer in New York gives thúc ex advice to those about to have their portraits £sken. that in order to get the best results, you should:
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"Smile with your eyes and moisten your H. This the eyes intensity and makes the mouth look softer
"Never wear fussy frocks, though a sesall daiņa effective.
"Never have your hair done a new way by a new haird the same day. This makes you feel self-conscious and unna
“Use eye-shadow and lipstick if you are in the h doing so, but no rouge, as this makes hollow-looking che
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"When the photographer has got you posed there w several seconds before the actually takes you, so don't lo to the lights. Keep your eyes closed, as this prevents a s ed look in the eye.”