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WOMAN'S CROWNING
GLORY
And How She Can Preserve It
How lucky are all the women with the auburn huir-and how unlucky they usually think,,they are! Nothing looks lovelier than auburn hair, with the brightness of polished copper in its waves, but it must always be bright, and the way to keep it so is by using the right shampoo and rinse.
The best medium for keeping the colour in Titian hair henna. This
obtained "can be very reasonably from the hair. dresser, or you can make it up at home. If the hair is naturally," bright, and you just want to keep It so and preserve the colour, a Anal henna rinse, after the or- dinary shampoo, is sufficient.
For this add two tablespoon- fuls of henna leaves, which have
spoonfuls of vinegar to a pint of warm water are the right pro- portions."
The purest shampoo and a per- oxide rinse are the platinum blonde's salvation If she wants to keep her hair that lovely very fairness. "If the hair is naturally this almost white fairness, a' mild rinse with three tablespoonfuls of
hydrogen peroxide of
ope
to pint of water, used after a pures shampoo will keep it to this co- four...
Platinum Blondes. Take Warning!
If you like to use a home-made shampoo, the egg one described 'for "ordinary" blondes is best: If your hair has been made plati-
do not experiment with brighten- ing ridses at home. Ask him to advise you. as to shampoo and rinse, for you can then be sure no disastrous chemical action will take place between the bleach the hairdresser used and the rinse he will advise,
been steeped in a pint of boilingnum blonde by 'your hairdresser. water. to warm water, and pour this over the head, rubbing it through the hair with the Angers. If the hair is darkened consider- ably. stronger measures are ne- dessary. Mix a small cupful of Egyptian herna powder with boiling water until it is creamy.
Wet the hair thoroughly, then pour this cream over the head and rub it through the hair. It can be left on from five to ten · minutes, according to the shade. of red "you want. Rinse off and shampoo again.
To Make Hair Stivery White
What a pity the gracious dig- alty of white hair is so easily and spolled by yellow patches streaks. But fortunately, to over- come this trouble and make the hair silvery all over is not a dim- cult matter....
There are special shampoos.and rinses on the market which spe- cialise in this, or an excellent rinse can be made at home by adding a few drops of French. blueing to about a quart of warin "water. Use a-piece of cotton, wool to apply this liquid to the streaks which are especially yellow, and... then pour the remainder over the head."
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This is a final rinse, and the hair should first be washed "with pure Castile soap. Camomile must specially invented to help blonde to keep the sunlight in her hair. She can use a camomile shampoo, or any other shampoo followed by a camomile
rinse. For this take about two ounces of camomile flowers and steep them In a pint of boiling water. Use this tea as a final rinse.
An egg shampoo is excellent. for the blonde. Beat up three or four eggs, and after wetting the hair thoroughly with tepid water... rub half the egg well into the hair and scalp. Rinse this off and repeat the performance with the rest of the egg Riise again. and use the camomile already 'mentioned.
Please be sure to use lukewarm water for the shampoo, or you' will have a sermbled.egg mixture on your hairi
Preserving Those Raven Black Tresses
Raven black hair is something to be proud of, especially if there is never a sign of rustiness. Elut what a business it is to o keep away that rusty look unless you use the right shampoo and rinse.
A coal tar shampoo is the best, and this should be followed by a blue ringe, which will give the fascinating blue blackness. Use the same blue rinse as described for white hair." and you will be delighted with your cap. of raven blackness.
women come under
So many the heading of "brown-haired," women who remember being call- ed "mousey" in their childhood. But now we do not allow "mouse" coloured heads. Sham- poos and rinses alter all; that. Any pure Shampoo may be used on a brown head-there is a soap- less one which is especially nice.
If you have brown hair with fair lights in it. cultivate them by using camomile or lemon" juice. To make the rinse, ada the juice of two or three lemons to a pint of warm water, and Dour this over the head. This makes only hair beautifuly fluffy and soft, d
But perhaps your brown hair is Inclined to have reddish Hghts? A very pleasing effect can be obtained by brightening them up with a vinegar rinse. Two-table-
When sampooing bleached hair. it sometimes becomes sticky. Use very cool water and work the shampoo into a lather quickly, and will have no bother, at all.
Dry Shampoo For A Quick
Clean Up
A dry shampoo is a 'boon when your hair needs a quick clean up and If It is greasy both dirt and grease will be got rid of. The easlest way to apply a dry sham- 200 is to fill a small sugar sifter with the powder.
Lift the hair and sprinkle it thoroughly underneath as well as on top. Leave for a few minutes.. clean Use a then brush out. brush and you will And the waves deepened and shining.
If you want a more thorough shampoo but still do not want to disturb the waves. usc spirit shampoo. A don-inflammable kind can be bought and is ideal for taking away on a visit. Finally, al- ways wear a net over your head at “ night, if you would preserve your wave indefinitely. A few comba in the waves will lengthen their lives.
If you do not like the professio- nal looking hair net, although there is nothing better, you could keep this for really serious hair setting, and at night tie over your head, turban fashion.
a piece of tulle or chiffon to match your alghtle or pyjamas.
Summer Frocks "Say It With Flowers"
Garden prints in a riot of colour are still helping the summer frocks to say it with flowers. Colours, grow bolder and are set on darker backgrounds, like the deep blue iris or the rich purple pansy motif on black. The dark colourings are elegant and slimming. The new red is called "minium" and con- tributes its spash of vivid hue along with Asistic yellow and the new bright green that is between" grass and emerald. "Minium" is rather lighter than lacquer and "Asiatic" is a very intense yellow.
Leather buttons and leather- thong fastenings are among the new invasions and fastenings can' be as original as you please_white hands gripping each other down the centre front of a" navy coat. for example.
You may meet at the races or in the Bois several smart women who appear at first sight to be hat- less, with grey, pink or mauve hair, but, on closer inspection you will And they are wearing skull caps of 'soft plumage like waved tresses.
Green face powder gives the fashionable paleness for daytime modes and Anger nalis are "decorated with tiny panels of prightly lacquered red races in "diamonds" or "hearts," all the nails following the same design.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1934.
London Fashions
Woven Lingerie is usually bet- ter for sportswear than the crepe or satin or georgette varieties.
This year there a lovely new turquoise colour for silk or silk and wool pants and vesta. . There are several new versions of the pantle belts which appeared Jast year, for the benefit of people who want. for the time being, to discard stockings but not every kind of support.
Sportswomen who have experi-"" enced the comfort and benefits of the built-to-measure founda- tion garment will like a slightly different version of this for stren- uous exercise.
The top part is made in exactly the same way, and the general principle is the same, but the hip portion is much shorter, so that phere is complete freedom for rid- ing, tennis, golf, and so forth. This second model is also a sound cholce - for wearing with dinner pyjamas and tea-gowns.
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All-in-One
But apart from this, there are quantities of ready-made stret- chable belas and all-in-one gar- ments for the sportswoman, and brassieres in several different shapes, materials and colours.
You can have a mesh belt in turpuoise to match the new vests and panties, if you like, or in the same peach or pink as their re- lations. You can have brassieres in flet net or very fine peach net, in broderie anglaise or in lace.,
When these are to be worn with short hip. belts, it is a sound plan to choose one of the shapes which have a fairly deep diaphram por- tion. Theoretically, this is not so slim; but, in actual fact, the slen- der are so very apt to sit hun- ched in a bunch in between tirnes that a little reminder about the undesirability of bulges above the waist does them no harm,
There is no question but that for many people a thin, dark dress looks better in London, even on a blazing day, than a light coloured one; but the touch of white or pale blue or pink gives it charm and a freshness which is easily renewed.
The Touch of White Pique (in white and sometimes with coloured stripes) 'and organ-- di are still the most used fabrics for the purpose. The organdi is sometimes "edged with fine lace, or kilted pleatings, but the open work or embroidered or broche or gandies need no trimming beyond- a finely rolled hem or very nar- row binding.
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Hata have been matched by scarves, bags, belts, muffs, and gloves, and now they are being matched by collar.
The major part of the hat (not) very much, in any case), is in a rather coarse brown, straw. The shape is a shallow and tilted sai lor. The lining is of brick red taffeta stitched with brown.
An amusing collar, which stands straightly across the front, and back of "the neck, and behaves Hike a bit for a few inches downi the front, is also in brick red taffeta stitched with brown;
Madam, You Will Walk
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In Velvet
Velvet will be the leading dress material for. the, autumn season; and one of the most important discoveries In recent years in the dress world has been made in connection with this Queen of Fabrics.
This is the discovery of a pro- uncrushable cess for making velvet, and, it will revolutionise the whole of the fashion trade.
"It is as great a "and" as the discovery of how to make cotton velvet unerushable, which has so widely, Influenced the production of cotton goods.
An International authority in the dress trade sald, recently. The discovery of the process "of
making this new velvet is a most has been important one, and made after many years of re- search work."
Stand Any Test "The material will stand any kind of test, and will emerge un crushable. It can even be rolled up like a corkscrew and yet be unscathed and uncrushed."
The cost of uncrushable velvet will be no more than 30s. extra for a dress of the best quality of unerushable velvet."
For the anturan a new deep jet black is to be fashion's favourite as regards elegance, although the uncrushable velvet will be obtain- able in a wide range of colours.
Mayo's
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HONG KONG
Baguio Curios
the Latest fa Luncheon Sets Bedspreads
and
Curtains.
Inexpensive Straws.
READY MADE-AND TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL TASTE.
South Arcade,
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Gloucester Bldg..
Good Wool · Bathing Costumes at $7.50 Beach Pyjamas (2 & 3 Pieces)
China Buildings
at $5.00
(Opposite the Hong Kong Hotel).
Moths
And Dust In The Wardrobe
When winter, clothes are being put away for the summer it is worth while taking a little trou- ble to ensure the preservation of the material and freedom from moths. By far the most effective way of lemoving loose dust from woollen dresses and coats is to go over them with the small brush attachment of a vactum cleaner. paying particular attention to the seams, pockets, and hems
Garden Party Clothes Make Navy of black garments should
A Good Sale Choice
PRACTICAL STYLES FOR A ROUND OF SUMMER GAIETIES
(Special Air-Mail Service)
London, July 11. Most women make an effort to secure one really good: model gar- ment in the sale. *****
the As July and August are months of garden parties nothing will be found more drastically re- duced than the flimsy creations WOZD on these occasions. The "garden party ensemble is not now the sort of garment to be bought for one or two occasions, but is first worn at "dressy" afternoon parties. and later for theatre, cinema, and country dinners.
Smart clothes are not hoarded to-day. Sales possess a new meaning: a3 women search for The models to wear at once. young will be sure to seize upora the figured organdies, or Bró- derie Anglaise in pale colours, cut long and full, or tube-like. They will show back drapery and have a capelet or coatee to wear by night or day. There is but! little difference between the formal afternoon tollette and that for evening wear.
Volles or organzas are ideal for warm days and nights, and can be packed later on for a cruise to warm climates. This is a won-. the derful, sale month, because fashions are distinguished and wearable. For young people there is the quaint picture" note for evening as well as for day.
Older women will make good use of the silk bargains. The black-and-white ensemble (black with white spot or star) is a stand-by in any wardrobe. The white sati, silk or muslin coat worn over the black frock is nat as extravagant as it sounds. Cleaning is quick to-day, and wise dressers will have in addition an- other coatee in all-black.
Lights coats over dark dresser for town have been among the smartest notes of this season, and still more popular and practical are dark coats to wear over 'light
frocks in the country. Everyone. should look out for both phases of this fashion, as the right mo- dels will survive this season. Ong coat or cape can do duty" with many frocks, not forgetting the.. wonderful mediey of accessories in the way of feather capelets, boas and ties.
Many of the more pronounced styles in feather capes will be spe- cially reduced before the sales end, and I would strongly advise a search for fur capes. They will be a feature for early autumn för day or evening, and some exam-"" ples made up of fanciful; less" expensive skins would be a very safe sale purchase. They are an ideal completion to the ethereal garden party model, proving very useful. on late August everiings.
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Fashions that are worth look- ing for in the sales include the shoulder-line, puffed, or Raglan sleeves. or the old bell-style, in- teresting suggestions of bustle and fish-wife drapery, tabe-like lines, cowl-collar and quaint ber- thes and fichus, falling laces for wrist or labot, unusual waist- bands.
sprays.
sashes, floral-trails and
There are some wonderful ex- amples of starched fabrics to be picked up in lace pire and waxed chiffon. These are mostly com- plete with a crisp net cape. These waxed fabrics pack well; in fact it starched, chiffon and laces re- tain their solidity far longer. Wish black fabrics the plain white linen collar or pelerine for day is still smart, while for even- ing the figured or spangled fichu can be substituted.
Frings may be a future fashion, so any fringed model should be secured. Floral designs never go out of fashion. The tiny embrof- dered rosebuds on pastel tafete -have an old-world air; All the very small designs are more fav-
then be freshened by sponging them with warm water to which a little vinegar or ammonia, hás been added. Fabrics in other, col- ours should be cleaned with a small stiff brush dipped in petrol and then rubbed dry with a clean Fur collars which plece of rag. have touched the neck should be rubbed lightly with a cloth wrung out in petrol. This treatment re- moves all grease, and dust, which.. are special attractions to moths.
Dark furs should be thoroughly cleaned with hot bran. "Brush it" to the fur, taking care that the bran is kept heated all the time. Leave the fur for an hour or two. then shake and brush out the bran until every particle is re- moved. Light furs can be cleaned in the same way with powdered magnesia or hot salt. Before cleaning hats the linings and rib- bon bands should be removed and washed. Light felt and velour hats should be rubbed with pieces of stale bread. each piece of bread being discarded as soon as it gets solled. Dark hats should be cleaned with a brush dipped in petrol; the hat should be put
oured than the large. Stft, if we have discovered the perfect ensemble in a large, straggling. colourful chiffon, we shall not err in making it our sale bargain. They are ideal for day or night in a country atmosphere.
brushed on, a towel and
from crown to brim, until no more dut comes.out.
Bath of Petrol Delicate evening dresses should de dipped in a bath of petrol) out of doors, and gently squeezed un- til the dirt is loosened. The rinse
In clean petrol, and put to dry on newspapers or towels in the open air,
Chiffon and velvet dresses are easily washed in a slightly soapy lukewarm water, but on no account should they be rubbed. Squeeze out the water with the hands, but do nót twist or man- gle; these garments also should be dried flat.
If special moth-proof bags are not available for storing, it is best to put the clothes away in akty wardrobe, opening the door wide on fine, sunny days. With expen- sive furs and materials it is worth while going to the trouble of hanging them out in the garden for a few hours now and again.. Much can be spent on moth pre- « véntives; but the greatest enemies of these pests are' alr, sunshine, and cleanliness.
Among those present
AT EVERY REALLY SUCCESSFUL GATHERING
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