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SMALL INCOME has a moan which is really entirely due to herself. A four-year old hus- band has complained of his wife's appearance, His remarks ara cruel and unjust, according to the injured wift, who writes that the income is very small and does not allow for three, or more, new dresses a month. What to do?
EVIDENTLY YOU do not make your fashion life important, and it should be. Even the wife, with a very small budget, studies and thinks about clothing and style. Your meming duties, taking the baby for a walk or going to the motion pictures at night, are these activities dull or do they give you a thr? You will be surprised how clothes can make every day doings interesting. The smallest comings and goings can be tumed into gay adventure, Clothes can make your eyes sparkle and bring forth gay conversation.
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THE BRIDES OF MAY SCHOOLING
AND JUNE
YOUR PAPPA ISN'T the "Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo!" But when you surrest May or June" wedding. maybe he wishes he were!
"If you are planning, in the couple of months to Court, putting a white veil on your head, rathering
of flowers, and walking down an aisle on your father's
armful
arth,
It is not necessary that the accessories be terribly expensive. White weddings are definitely the "fashion" this year. It need not be full of pomp: charm is all that you need, and this is carried out in your costume and the bridal accessories.
DO NOT WORRY, I would urge The 1939 bride wants а tiny him to exercise enough for his waist, long sleeves, and frequent health's sake and, beyond that, ly a high neck-line.
The dress
Big Thoughts For Little Costs
FOR BEAUTY
Successful achievements may set an inspiring example. But. good looks remain woman's most satisfying triumph.
The question is, are women born with beauty? Read on and you will understand that it is hard work to be beautiful. How can you look more attrac- tive? "What is the matter with your looks? Such handicaps which four out of five women have to overcome, are faulty diet, sluggish circulation, and poor posture. Take care of these points and beauty will bloom.
It is possible to be revamped
The lines below are addressed to from head to toe. You can achieve a
would not think it necessary for must be dainty, feminine and de- him to go beyond his own im-llcate with priceless hand-work the ladies having "clothing bud-lithe figure, erase a double chin or puises toward artistic creation. Let And parasols and prayer him be as different as he wishes, for bridesmaids round
COTTON
books
out "the
so his personality and talents may picture background for the bride. grow unhampered by confusions and restraints. He sounds very level-headed and, no doubt, puta his surplus energy in his piano or painting. We all let off steam, so to speak, in our own pecular ways.
•
BUSINESS GIRL is making a fine salary, However, she thinks the should think about marriage seriously. Three men are to be had with a "yes;" a smart solicitor, a steady, con- scientious man of 30, and a widower with two sons. This young lady asks which would make the best husband?
the And,
and
gets." .
The suggestions and ideas given 10 riot calls of fashion for the coming summer month, and none of them require heavy bailing into the bank account!
White, very white, Is colour for your wedding.
Gingham suits, very new and. is the material. Your whole weding washable. don't lift your eyebrows now, cotton chic with the happy saving of be ding party will be in yards and Vestee, pure white, goes to the yards of white, white cotton like neckline of a dark dress. On ex- spun sugar.
tremely hot days it may be remove ed and the low neck is then filled with masses of coloured beads, Mittle
Gloves, white of course, with their
palms, crocheted tops, polo-
they launder beautifully. very
Blouses and evening ones we speak of-buy two for wear with one long, full evening skirt, "a bright one and a subdued one.
B
In Paris, both Balenciaga Lelong are buttoning tight bodices up the front of brides. Balenciaga's is naise gown of white satin, 1880, with long sleeves, neck-line, and tiny collar. Lelong's is of white maire, worn little cap of white feathers, very dat, on the back of the head.
with
high
a
Neck-lines often have exquisite lingerie or old-fashioned guimpes.
There are a few head-dresses being worn; short vells, ribbon
MY HARD WORKING GAL co How far would movieland get you remember: "Man's love is of without its fashions? And to bring man's lite 2 thing apart; tis the subject right home-what did woman's whole existence." Now, you do about your hair. and have you lived up to that in your perky frocks when your husband thoughts and analysis? Life would was courting you? You know per-probably be a good deal more snoods and enchanting bonnets in tectly well you never preened your-tranquil with that steady, connet, Orange blossoms are plenti. self so harri in your life! There scientious" fellow, and you would. ful even to a full bouquet both for are a few energetic women whoj not feel a martyr if you ever had the bride and bridesmaids. keep on with fashions throughoat to renounce your professional work their life and the crowd of world for him when, say, motherhood ladies howi with envy! Facts comes along. spotlight the reality of smart dressing:
Life would be more exciting with the ambitious solicitor, but, no The business woman, the actress, doubt about it, you would have to the gal out to catch a man. play second fiddle, unless you are everyone of them are fashion-con- quite strongminded, and that would scious. "Chve yourself a little shake involve a tussle, I'd be a 'little and open your eyes wisely to what wary of the widower, with his you wear. There is promise and penchant for "getting the best of magic waiting in every dress and a bargain." But I really don't slipper you put on-if you just think you are in desperate love know to do it! Take a hint from with any of them! your husband, pay attention to your wardrobe and save yourself future tears and worry.
DOUBTFUL IS 23 YEARS old. she bas two proposals of mar... riage, the first is from a keen, educated man and with his proposal he points out several traits in her character needing a “change. The other man, younger, is of simple tastes sad not as forceful, The young lady has been carried away by the older man and does not know exactly what direction to fol- low.
OLD
NINETEEN YEARS - wants something. useful and helpful to do in this world, A small position occupies part of her day, there is no housework to do, and she is a bit weary of the usual daily rounds with friends.
PICTURESQUE ENSEMBLE
OT
daisies
A very pictuesque ensemble can be made of white organdy. white dotted swiss, with in huge quantities for a wedding bouquet and a toque of the same the veils dispensed with. on the back of the bride's head.
If you are going to be a
boul-
fant bride, then a dress with 60° yards of white marquisette would be stunning. Over the curly hair wear a short tulle vell. la tiers, caught at the nape of the neck like a peruke,
two
For this bouffant white bride. mixed white flowers are newer: than a concentration of one varle- ty. "Lilies-of-the-valley," gar denias, white roses and white tulips are striking and effec- tive.
even
If there are lace brides in the lace family tradition, there are tunics and peplums over pleated
Also, clever lace- chiffon skirts. aprons and lace colis.
TO SHAME. YOU I AM printing your letter. And I hope you are not a Chinese Miss, because if you are you need a good lecture. Have you ever given a thought to the seven The latest in bride's bouquets refugee camps in Hongkong and are smaller and concentrated with Kowloon? Everyone of them could a light shower; azales, combined use your services if but one or two with orange-blossoms and white hours a week. Have you
ever single violas, or azalea with the thought of visiting the sick in the soft butterfly orchids and Hilles of-the-valley. And, of course,
spray of flowers or some fruit?"
YOU CANNOT MAKE yourself Over to fit requirements of the charity hospitals and taking a older man Do not get paniky and rush into marriage which will bring you misery. If you should adopt the form of a different religion and other beliefs to please him you would find that deep in your hostel and take them for an out- heart you believe just as you ing? What about knitting for the
you must carry bouquets very
J
fabric
a dowager's hump, clear up a sal- low skin and acquire a new paisa along with: a new make-up and coiffure.
POSTURE WORK
prescribed by a physician, will re- Dally mat exercises and a diet,
duce you in all quarters of the Agure. Correct posture work takes the sag out of "the chin-line and the sway out of the back, besides raising the bust, lengthening the walking in front of mirrors and neck and increasing the height.
even going up and down. stairs with a block on the crown of your head, produces poise and balance.
If your posture needs improving. stand with your back to a wall,
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1939. -PAGE 3
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[he latest "Shanter" or with stacks of drill an "Aerter" shirt is quite the things when it comes to style.
"LANE CRAWFORD'S are offering this summer a fine-spun "Aer- tex," almost silky in appearance, and lighter in weight. This new, quality is on the market for the first time and gives à more dressy appearance. These shirts all have
with &
tailored collar, a few have cotton ribbing bright and subdued, there at the waistline. The colours are
May and June are two months in which weddings, birthdays and anniversaries abound. It would seem that three-fourths of the short sleeves world's humans either have pame day or wedding day during the 61 days now passing by. And
&
all this means remembrances plaids oh light backgrounda. gifts of one description of am- other. But take heart, ahopping for such
are
Combine with these shirts a
Items is practically buge 2-foot by 2-foot tissue ging- nothing for the Colony shops ham scarf in live colours, which are full of new gadgets suitable by the way will launder well, and welcome to both the giver This type scarf may be worn at and receiver..
the neck or wind it about head turban fashion.
Accessory Shopping
Very
"Little thinga
counti" true In the fashion picture to-
day. Belts of leather, waxed
the
"Shantex" is a lovely new ma- terial, soft to the skin and smart
in appearance, and can be bought in various colours. Shorts and
Colourful P.M.'s
string, and linen. Clips andalacks hang well made from the ping of gold decorated with shin- fabric. ing bright coloured stones. Vells, every colour imaginable in ious design and lengths. The im- portant blouses and shirts in weaves suitable to different out-
its.
VET-
White, is a "summer tradition However, this summer you can not rely on just white for the costume. Two tones, three, and sometimes four, are incorporated extra-l the frocks arriving for a the days wardrobe, BIVELLE in the Arcade, quick to catch new style trends has just received the
Bolero, at least one bolero, cos feet four inches apart, and make Do you know any invalids, and little above the waistline; it will tume in a dark sheer and cool each vertebrae hug the wall in do you ever call and have a cup of make you demure, eweet, fragile material, with this tie around the that position, with the dictionary mer's new shades and
Bags, leather and linen, in sum- tea with them? What about little and lovely to look at!
shapes. orphans, could you go to their
waist an enormous wide band of on your head to improve balance. Twany hosiery sheer and white grosgrain, the ends tied like
hot If a sluggish circulation is the sheer. Trinkets of bracelets, ear- donkey earn.
problem, tilt your head a foot rings, Charms, that highlight a always do. If you give up your soldiers? On and on I could gone may be detained and asks you Stripes are very new for evening minutes a day, to send a healthy strips of yardage colours varying PM. creations for the coming:
Scarf, a long, wide chiffon one. lower than your feet for afteen tailored frock. Exotic or demure All their place in your heart and I do congratulate you on at least to meet him, thereby avoiding be- Pin it to your head with one of now or blood to your face. This and creating a certain mood at month." you will suffer from a lonelines thinking of the subject and your ing late for an engagement with those new. strong-minded combs. ' not only helps to clear up a sallow | cording to design. which will grow instead of d-willingness to do something about other friends. Otherwise, there are and wind it around your shoulders skin and improve the contours of
family and friends for him you but try a few of these suggestions.
will And that he does пот
∙it.
¡minish. Eventually you will beconte very tired of trying to make yourself over to please this man.
luncheon in a hotel. Then, again,
60
useful
First of all the dresses have Instead of a wrap. not many legitimate excuses.......
the face and neck, but aids in re- MAYOS, in the Arcade, is where zippers which are Shorts-but not singly, they If a man, inviting you out for
ducing hips and legs.
you will and the items mention hot, sticky weather. The colours match: a very full, short skirt.
ed. Each idea will work in with crabined such as white the evening, does "not respect you
brown DEAR FAITH PRIOR: I have enough to call for you at you head in either at night, pinning ft Velling" and lace-wrap your
SKIN TEXTUEE
several costumes and be the Diak; maroon, chartruese, pink As I see it, what you feel for lived in Europe and spent one home and to return you to that in place with a big metal hairpin.problem, but to reins skin texture, This
Coarse skins, are a frequent right "touch” of smartness, green, black; gold, blue; grey this man is fascination rather than year in the United States and, have home, he is not worth wasting
accessory merchandise is blue, red; decorate dresses love, you are intrigued by his ing been in Hongkong for the last your time on. You will and that soties makes any woman look like tion which flakes off the outer thought out with an eye towards Boleros, long box Jackets,
Pique, in white with black acces-you can use, a granular prepara-mited and the selection well fashion's newest; patterns, six months, I find a condition exis- any man liking you sufficiently a million dollars. Black chapeau, lager. You mix a tablespoon of style and usefulness. dominating personality, but you would soon find it a cause of great bing, only here, I do not under-will be only too happy to call for loves, shoes, bag and belt. ·
trast frocks with circular unhappiness if you gave your life stand. Why is it, or what is it, you, and probably would not think
these grains with a few drops of into pampering and serving film that makes a man extend an in- of doing otherwise. Men who truly colours, they sult perfectly the spread over your face, leave it on:
Sweaters cotton ones in candy warm water to make a paste. sheer frocks for summer mornings bodies having unusual and fat
From $7.95 up you find dainty or pleats, short sleeves, Do not see the inan for a while,/vitation to an evening's outing and respect, and are attracted to cer-inner-skirt dress as they do your to dry, and wash off with cool ron, batiste, sheer stiff volles' have
and afternoons. Dotted Swits, chiftering treatments. go out with others and wait several then suggest you meet him in a main women, do not wish to have
A hat either makes or run been tailored into fashion's latest creations.
the appearance of an afternoon costume. The selection, The "dress-up-hats for sum-limited and you will find a deals mer are reported to be arriving which will be an attribute to-morrow in a varied and large trock Big and little selection.
Remember designs same quite dressed-up with this year have styled a hat to others almost undressed suit every face!
smart simplicity. Air-conditioned Fashion
Shop carefully for your Bu 'mer and you will be one of With the newly designed pleat-"martest turned-out indie ed, shorts of drill;" robens and the Colony's streeta,
years.
has
A MOTHER 18 worried be cause her younger son “effeminate” ways. He has musical and artistle interests and prefers to spend his leisure hours at the piano, painting'or. drawing instead of" playing football, ete with his school Friends.
hotel, at a ferry, station, etc. Is this proper? Maybe I'm Dumb,
them rimning about the streets in evening clothes alone, after dark. ünescorted.
water or a skin freshener.
slacks. (When worki after 7 weigh them down with jewellery:),
Necklaces the simple gold link]
Another thing women need to
· DEAR MISS DUMB: I don't
ones twisted with strings of false learn is the selecting of the proper The man who practises this has pearls go on forever, agree, I think you are quite in-
shade of rouge, Purplish rouge, telligent in attempting to analyse something lacking from his char
Bracelets coral, ang shape, but for instance, which is flattering to this condition. There are various acter and you will notice is sooner big bunches of it at your wrists, fresh young faces, adds years to times when such a suggestion or later. Stick to your ideas, you Crystal is coming back into favour middle-aged ones. For these rod would be proper, if your escort is are quite correct and not so Dumb beautifully cut characters are at- shades with less blue in them are working late and you two are at-
tached to a dull silver link strand. a better choice, tending the cinema, bë may not have time to call for you - and make the theatre on time, or, it is quite proper to meet a man for
(Each week ha this columa FAITH PRIOR answers ques tions of a personal nature sub- mitted by readers of the “Dally Press")
Every one of the above mention It is your fault, and yours only, ex ideas are suitable to certain if you are not attractive and outfits and sad dollars in appear- don't get two glances from a ance to the inexpensive costume stranger!