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WEEK-END WOMANSENSE
Charming
In Rags
HOLLYWOOD..
ENE Tierney, whose hus-
GENE when
signer, thinks a woman can. look charming in rags.
FIRST FASHION NEWS AFTER
THE EMBARGO
LONDON. HE embargo has been lifted at last; here are the first photographs She hopes America's men of the line launched by Lon- won't chant this opinion at don designers'
in their their wives. It would ruin January collections. her husband's business.
topcoat.
peen
over a suit or a dress which is seem at Arat glance.rather ob- the one essential function of any scure. That the Rubber Board should choose, to put on A A day dress for townwear is mannequin parade would seem But ro- "must" for every wardrobe, even more unlikely. The ensemble pictured here is cently, through the work of the fashionable in every aspect the Rubber Board, we have straw booter, with its rolled some of the latest developments brim, the diagonal line of the in the use of rubber, in the form
of lastex, for women's clothing. The essential points to noto buttoning, which is balanced by "I wouldn't want hus-about this line are the natural the one hip pocket, the white bands to quote
me, when shoulder line, the nipped-in pique collar and, cuffs, and, the their wives complain of have waist and the curved hips. Ex- dolman aleeves.
travagance and excentricity, are ing nothing to wear," 'sho definitely out, and the result is a simple, elegant line which said.
will, we hope, sailsfy all the demands of women.
:
However, Miss Tierney, who is one of
best- the world's dressed women on and off the "screen, la setting out in her next picture to prove that se can look lovely to Glenn Ford clad in an old burlap bag.
The two models shown Here, both by Victor Stiebel at Jacqmar, illustrate this excel- alemnly. His topcoat. of soft re- versible lambswool with brushed finish is in grey,
ich has been presented colour which
*There's not a sable, sequin nor a diamond In my wardrobe," she mid. "Only inackinaws, coarse home-spun woollens, mannish parts, not slacks-and pioneer ginghams."
This is a definite comedown for the
green-eyed Kinmour star. In the last four years her husband and clollies designer, Oleg Cassini, has lavished more than U.S.$100,000 on her film costumes. That included U.S.
.$24,000 for "The Razor's Edge," U.S.$35,000 for furs alone in "That Wonderful
Urge," and US. $30,000 for diamond studded, billowing tulle in "On the Riviera."
Her Intest 20th Century-Fox eple, "The Secret of Convici Lake." Cassini refused to touch with a 10-foot neodle, how.
ever.
to
"He said that if they want- ed me to looft like a used bur- lap bag, to leave his name out of it; he has a reputation preserve," Miss Tierney said.
socking In justice to wives new wardrobes, Miss Tierney pointed out that she sees no especial virtue in, wearing old clothes. If that's all she has, most she intends to make the
them, though. -United
of
Press
in its varying tones by ail de- signers. Interesting detalls are the neck-hugging collar, and the line of the front which fastens hem. in scimitar curves to the
On suit skirts there has been a noticeable lack of Kares Or gathers, but coats have frequent- ly been designed, as this one here, with fullness below the waist. The wide, deepsot sleeves provide ample room for wear
Some
Where
Stars Come
Diana Lynn is a stellar pro- perty of Universal-International co-starring with Ronald Reagan In "Bedtime for Bouzo." Be- fore entering the films, Diana Arst scaled, pounded and podalled her way to fame as a youthful Los Angeles concert pianist.
Jeanne Crain, обе of 20th Century Fox's finest young stars, in Take Care of My Little Girl," is a little girl born not far from the studio's gates.
Gay Separates
A full-skirted topcoat in soft
dark groy reversible
lambswool with a brushed finish in two shades of grey. Neck hugging collar fastened in scimitar curves to the
waist and hem,
Victor Stlobel has preferred flowers and fruits, (or even onions), rather than jewellery, for wear with dresses and suits. Mimosa was placed at the neck, or in the pocket, and this dress Is decorated with two white pique apples.
!
According to the Incorporated Society, this has been a highly successful season. The collections have been attended by a record number of buyers. And from them
there come only
compli ments and bouquets. Many of ther
hrve
commented that Parls, produced nothing that out chene Gonion designs. Watching
the
follow collections the week collections, the London they had the Impression they had seen it
It already-In
London. Largest bouquet
of
that
came from the American who
Newest models in corsetry, lingerie, beachwear and mackin- tosbes were displayed. The uIBO of lastex has brought about something like a major revolu tion in women's clothing. More and more it is doing away with the need for bones not only in corsetry, but in strapless sun- suits, and swimsuits.
Next was shown a selection of raincoats, brightly coloured to cheer the dullest of rainy days. Rubberised materials, such as crepe, nylon, taffeta and brocade were
displayed, all guaranteed the be entirely unaffected by roin. The rubber in no way stols the normal effect of the бро! material
the swimsuits
to
shown, the most popular style was one-piece and strapless; here, the use of shirred lastex entirely replaces the necessity for boning.
Several new and extremely practical uses for lastex were Goticed, All shoes worn were. low-cut courts. These had clos ticised backs which will retain a close fit even after
ter considerable wear. Then there were the jumpers with elasticised bands at the neck and cuffs which pre- vent loss of shape in washing; socks for sportswear with elastic tops; tennis shoes with Jastex aroh supports, and soft felt hats with backs which kept them on in all winds.
A day dress in black and white shepherd's plaid sult- ing. The bodlon buttons crosswise to follow the dispens! ize of the hip pocket, White pique inset cuffe, an upsland. ing white pique collar that fastens with a small bow from which grow two white pique apples. Both models are from Victor Stiebel at Jacqmar.
Emergency Treatments For Relief Of
Toothache
Severe
By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D.
TOOTHACHE may vary from If the pain in the tooth is dull a dull ache to the most excru- and constant, it comes, as a rule, cinting pain, and it may represent from inflammation of the tissues actual damage to the teath or be surrounding the tooth, but the produced by other conditions. It pain is felt in the tooth itself. always demands the attention of The inflammation may have been
There are various
dentist, but in many cases due to some injury of Ho
there must also be emergency treatment if dental services can- not be obtained at once.
In all cases, the pain is felt in a tooth. However, this apparent localisation of pain is often deceptive. Though it may be due to infection or decay of these tissues, it can also come from somme disturbance of the nerves of the face.
Damage to Tooth
Discoveries Of Miss Lupino
birth- dis-
with Miss
Sally Forrest, whose place in San Diego, was covered by Ida Lupino, made her film debut in "Not Wanted, and recently co-starred Clairo Trevor under Lupine's direction in Filmakters
Fast and Beautiful Hard, Her beauty and tolent promptly was rewarded with a long-term contract from Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer.
Miss Lapino also discovered the Male Powera. 19-year-old who nadve of San Francisco,
"Out-
which may be painted on gums to relieve the pain for the time
tincture of aconite and ing dinc such as one contain-starred in Filmaker tincture of fodine.
Infection in the tissues in the mouth or even in the sinuses of the nose may lead to pain which is referred to the teeth.
An Injection Sometimes, the physician may want to give the patient an Injection of penicillin to help If the ache is due to damage to control the infection until the the tooth self, the pain is services of a dentist are obtained. hailed Michael of Lachor of and is started and made, worss relieved by sedative drugs, such | (tho usually sharp, occurs in attacks, Of course, the pain may also be new member) 28 the London". This is surprising, as by heat or cold. The pain is as espirin but, in most cases, the collection did not include usually worse at night, and the relief is phly temporary and not evening dresses. But his im-affected person usually can tell complete. maculately tailored subs, (in just what tooth is causing
zilk for formal wear), among the most successful all suits shown.
were trouble.
the
Until the services of a dentist can be obtained, it may be The connection between the possible to all the cavity with a Big Ten and the Natural Rub-paste made up of zinc oxide and ber Development Board would foll of cloves.
A person with a toothache should not dose himself with these sedatives or hope that the condition will clear up without any other treatment. Infections which are allowed to persist may lead to serious disorders,
went on to added stelar rnge, glory as Roxanne in Stanley. Kramer's production of "Cyrano de Bergerac now is on the list of HKO'S young contract stars.
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YOUNG things bave accepted with delight a fashion: that seems made for beauty and wardrobe wealth on a budget, the, fashion of evening separates. Emily Wilkens, famous: designer, of junior-sized clo (done a smart series of festive separates, 'an for in- stance, this black velvet bodice and beaver - brown. ontiniskirt: This colour, twonomie is one of the amariest colour, notes of the " forward-futting: Jape
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EYE-ING FACTS
Correct grooming of lashes as well sa eyebrows is Im- portant. Learn to use mascara and you'll be surprised what
■ difference it makes in the beauty of your eyes.
By HELEN FOLLETT › of the black crayon that usually
of her eyes. Blue is a favourite with some brunettes, in fact blue
than any
other is used more colour. There are faint greys,
but they havo nover been popular. Mauve and violet are happy selections for the white-
AT last women realize that ces too heavy an effect, the attenuated eyebrow, tweezed Eve lashes respond to a little haired, especially those with down to a mare skeleton of its attention. Mineral oil makes thin, fairly transparent skins.
15 not an them grow and imparts lustre, Green shadows boral dormation,j. atue of beauty. Actresses Any ritation of the lids will give accent to the flaming thatch, on redheads know that a lot can be done with have a deplorable effect upon just as green frocks are partic- pressurprise, them as there are a delicate ularly, becoming. You will find eyebrows to or irritation. If the forehead growth, inclined to moult. Styes adimitars are just about ob- are, a menace. The infection canine shades, but be wary of them. They are likely to make into the tissues, Literated, are not help to the actins job much destroy papillae. from which ing you look as if you had just had
is emerge.
The emaciated. "Line: does flotat grooming of eyebrows
a good cry.
Don't be envious of the inch-
Improve the appearance of the gyes as will the more normal d lashoe will do much to: pattern. Also,
proper place immice, the feminine countenance, the for the eyebrow is along the wyld and attractive. If you use long eyelashes flattered by the frontal Bond
not above it as blue eye sindows, you can apply beauteous movie star. They are happens when the growth is a dark blue mascara to your often not home grown.
niucked along the lower border inston Thar trick should be The lashes should be bathed The impulse to do this has gone indulged in only on the grand, eztofully twice a day, Brst with on to the bitter end, and it is dressed up occasion,
7-2
Now clothes complements,,
By GRACE THORNCUFFE
clothes thon with cold. warm water a wonder that there is an eye-
This simple treatment brings a brow left to carry on. That a
reaction of the blood streams, bosuty whimsy of this kind. should endure for more than Lis uniting must be light and upon which the growth lives. twenty genes in berkocilabdrag., 10 delicate, Start at the inner cor- | On cosmetic counters you will
the least,
"
ner, don't let the pigment con- and ofniomis that are used by tikus, beyond “the far point of bouticians. A simple homo ep- the cycbrow. The kao should be plication is mineral oil. Friction fainter an sit, seconds toward the it in at the point where; the "M- you would being your eyebrows, dark along the lahes, lahos emerge from the flesh. bacle to a malusal auto, soply. The girl wah the golied skin They like this off and, If it gets minered oil every night of your will be pabenoos by, bronze into your eyes, "no damage will
give the little fuzzers a shadows. She should touch her be done, it simont with the Lamall lips sits a penall of neturtium and hì you have for this or chang
hey: will develop 3 a
You will also flodi lash curlers
- for sale, 19:28. Inatrumande, with blonde with Dale skin rubber rollers that clamp onto wil select a your wingers, tilt them uproarth careful" that It and stretch them, – After-purlig, WHIL MIO CORQUE apply your meOCHER,
fabrie
SHOWN here is a trio of new complements. The blouse is of peart pink tissue faille, with collar, cuffs and yoke all stitched in deeper pink. A black velvet string to under the collar adds to the demure charm of this preity shirt.
The pearl buttons tone with the The dusty pink double woven cotton gloves look and feel justBks doeskin. The deep gauntlet cuff decoratively, in Manting rows, Rosy belge amooth leather is Aufød for the dap bag det
detailed with an adjustable shoulder, strap. The entire bag, inckading: the push though flap closure is of Towner, and it is black douth or Linens AH
beautifully with brown, black,