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1850 & 1912 INSPIRATIONS
Military Line For Hats
Three Groups
IN THE WORLD OF MILLINERY, the military trend will be pronounced, and because of this hats will neces- sarily be modelled on more severe lines. The doll's hat, so - popular now, will be sacrificed on. fashion's, pyre, and from the ashes of this mode will rise hats which swing back to 1850 and 1912 for inspiration...
THUS, HAT FASHIONS can divided into three groups—
be
The military version for dress
and sporta, occasions:
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Early Victorian styles for late afternoon and cocktail wear;
And those which bear the stamp
of 1912 for tailored town hats.
s To Tempt: WITH
the
SIMPLICITY ‹. keynote, they are concentrating on making hats elegant and be coming. It is essential that every hat should be perfect, as 14 wartime, most women feel they must practise economy, and it is only when tempted with an al- juring style they will be per- suadet to buy.
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Sports hate have high crowns, slightly, set tapering medium-wide brims.
At the cocktail hour gay and fanciful above
trimmings will be mounted on 1850 hats. Three of the new shapes for late afternoon wear are depleted above
This theme was portrayed In á deleitfully female kät "with a high soft fuby red suede crown which Inked Derfectly with a clouded naYY folt brim. The only trimming was a narrow band in match- ing felt
Long Snoods:
Military Trimmings:
SOMETIMES" a suggestion at the military influence is given to bats through the trimmings: Buch a trimming shaped into a THE LONG HANGING SNOODS! small red velvet shield banded in featured on hats of the. Bean; gold braid was applied to a navy Geste
type...are
„particularly and mulberry thres-commered felt suitable. When the winds blow the toque.
Heavy cording is another wearer of one of these hats will nave no stray. "Wisha of hair to medium which supplies a military cose with..
www.air to felt hats. This is shown in
To illustrate the smartness of a wide-brimmed black felt hat this style, model has been with a softly upturned brim back designed in navy felt combined and front the entire brim being with a faxe blue silken crepe edged with a heavy white cord
anood,
The felt to fasloded into a tiny wedding ring shape, with the smood aweeping low at the back to conceal all the hair.
The effect of the cording 18 strengthened by two cards across the rough white straw crown, linking: "together the back and front of the brim.
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She bought a little frock one
morn,
It was 'all a frock could be, But ere night fell, it was useless,
For 't was out of date, you
scę.
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WHILE the versè quoted is an exaggeration, it is never- "theless indicative of the ever-
changing whirl of fashion.
Like all seasons before 1, this summer tod, brings us new styles "new colours and above all, new lines. This latter point is em phasised in the excitingly modern version of "grandanamma's hour glass silhouette.
18-inch Waist:
Poor Grandmamma! What agonies and tortures she must have undergone to retain her eighteen-inch waist! How she must have wept in the privacy of her boudoir over the eccentrici.
ties of her dictator-Dame
Fashion,
But in spite of these priva- tions, and although she didn't realise it at the time, Grandma In her day, bequeathed pos:
Round The Shops
This
WARMER DAYS AHEAD! seems to be the line taken by Hong- kong's millinery establishments in their displays for the week. Of course, one can never be certain of the weather in this Colony-it has Its well-known whims and fancies but layin, in time for the sunny, summer warmth is definitely the trend of the fashion houses in the city.
....
And so it is!-From anappy sports wear to delectable light and airy morning, afternoon arid evening frocks, Hongkong's modistes are vying with each other in "showing "off" their wares-to please the
young and the er "riot so young Aertex Blouses:
To speak of warmer days means" something cool to wear-cool, yet attractive so as to give that touch The of femininity and charm. Aertex Blouses which Lane, Craw- ford's are displaying are the most smartly fashioned articles of wear that anyone could wish to see. And what a delightfully varied selection to choose from. The most pleasing shades are there-White, colours, bright and sober and in checks, and in every size too. A visit to Lane, Crawford's Ladies Salon should not be overlooked-but there, as that is ever likely to happen, knowing the womenfolk on their shopping Jaunts as we do! Straws for. Spring:
Frocks for sunny days iust, naturally, be accompanied by ap propriate head gear, and Mayo's, in the Arcade, appear to have hit a new high in the most wonderful straws to adom milady's head- whether that head has a bunch of gloriously curled locks or with the hair done up in the more severe styles. Mayo's offer to turn these Hats out according to the tastes of their clients, but their selection of the of ready-mades consists
smartest models. Those who are in the habit of acquiring their head- gear" first, win and some lovely afternoon dresses to match these straws really smart models design- ed in strikingly coloured silk crepes and other spring materials. Sharkskins Batkí
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Hourglass Figures Fashion's Latest Decree
tefity with one of the most charming and reacious fashions yet recorded, the triumphant return of the hourglass figure.
First Thoughts:
Alternatively, the hourglass ime is equally successful allied with the sleek sophistication of the clinging ROWD
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For The Matron:
At first thought, this fashion is For the matrón a new note is repellent to most of us, for the added, that of controlling the very idea of a pinched-in waist superfluous inches and at the same and what went with it, is not to the moulding the waistline into be entertained. What of our ten-near-18 inch proportions and a nis and golf? What of our swing-rounded squareness at the hips. ing in the ballroom and our skat-- Another designer has created his ing at the rink?
models by using à strong, alry 'net elastic to attain his object. The tailored cut of these garments has its own quota of work to do in con- trolling the figure.
But umes change and fashions with them, till today, an hourglass gure does not mean" swooning in the ballroom, refusing creamed "chicker: "at the dinner table or the administration of smelling salts to quell an attack of the vapors at the movies. It means instead that all these pleasures may be enjoyed to their fullest.
This snug, nippèd-in effect at the waisthna pwes its reintro-
·daction' Into" society - by famous designer of foundation garments.
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Comfort & Line:
have
Lacings and fastenings been entirely eliminated and are donned by the step-in method,
The "pretty" trend which predominates so many of our "new season's fashions mani- fests itself in other articles found in the collections. Refreshingly New:
Refreshingly new is the advan- cement of Dirndlettes-waist de- aning belts with brassiere bodice and flared panties attached.
or or-
In designing these very new types of corsets, an eye has been The "pretty" note which is also kept on the most important things | carried out in a Bodice Bra ex- required by the women of today. presses a femininity and softness Comfort and line were the two ob-junfamiliar to the slim lines of jects which the creator set out to corsetry. Created for wear under achieve; as can be witnessed, he the lovely transparency has succeeded beyond the scope of gandle and lace blouses which are Imagination
so much a part of summer, they Weighing only a few ounces.
are made of nude embroidered these figure reformers are not only, volle, with uplift bustline.
fad of the moment, but have quaint little basque and ribbon 'come to grace smart waistlines for threaded face straps complete a as long as smart women wear duty addition to summer under- frocks that mould this fecal part wear,
of the anatomy, Several Types:
There are several types of cor- sets and corselettes included in these collections. Important among them are the "waist pinchers."'.
Designed for the very youthful figure only, some of these amusing garments are 8-10 inches in depth. They are cut and atted in such a way as to transform a modern miss into an 1839 debutante,
Worn beneath an evening gown of old world charm with fully gathered skirt, it would be difficult to imaginé á more de- lightful figure??
SCARLET and BLACK JERSEY 13 pred là June" Fréisser's din- her dress, which she wears with * heavy gold-metal belt, which ties in front with a sash of the jersey. The gathered skirt fea tores slit pockets and the tailored blouse has short sleeves, padded shoulders and plain round neckline, which is highlighted by links of gold. The M.-G.-M. starlet completes the dinner ensemble with black and gold sandals.
A
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1940,
·FOR WARMER DAYS.
BIG SELECTION
OF
AERTEX BLOUSES
IN
WHITE, PLAIN-
COLOURS AND
CHECKS-
ALL SIZES
LADIES' SALON ·
LANE, CRA FORD, LTD.
FOR A PERFECT PORTRAIT
CALL IN AND SEE
STUDIO DE LUXE
PEDDER BLDG.
THE WAY TO EASIER HOUSEWORK
If a white ring or like blemish. TO PREVENT THE SUN has not actually injured the finish FADING "MULTÍSTRIPED by penetrating too deeply, it can CANVAS SUN BLINDS, DECK sometimes be removed by rubbing CHAIR COVERS OR BEACH sparingly with a little camphorat- UMBRELLAS OR TENTS; soaked öll. Use a soft cloth just mois- the canvas for one hour in a terled with the oil, and go over the spot with light straight strokes; mixture made as follows: Grate two medium sized pota- follow at once with vigorous rub- bing with a clean dry cloth. Re- toes, cover with quarter a cup, peat treatment if necessary. of salt dissolved in half cup of vinegar. Allow to stand for placing a cieah thick blotter over half an hour, then strain.
If the ofl does not work well, try
If the blinds are already made the spot and iron the blotter with a warm iron. This will often re- and hung, paint the mixture on
as the both sides with a large brush and blatter is warm, stop ironing and
move the spot. As soon allow to dry thoroughly before let it cool Repeat if necessary. rolling. Treated in this way. Remove all such spots B5 2000 25 striped
will canvas
be proof against fading by the sup
A Handy Shoe-Rack:
If you have in your lumber- rooman ölü öld-fæïkloned towel horse it is simple to con- vert it into a very useful ahos
possible.
4th FLOOR.
Washing Dainty Lingerie
IT IS ALWAYS WISE to make a boint of washing your daintiest clothes at home. If you can. Provided you use" the proper things, they are easily washed, and certainly home-washing prolongs their
life.
You must be careful, how- ever, not to use hard water or alkaline soap. Rain water, if available, heated so that the hands can bear it comfort- `ably, is best,
Alkaline in soap acts on the lime which is in all water and leaves a lime-scuta which sticks to the threads of, fine fabrics and takes the sheen off.
Arrange Your
ALL
Flowers
simple
old-fas
And here's a cure for scratches! A long deep scratch will often dis- appear when rubbed with a paste made of linseed of and as paint colouring. It is, of course, neces- sary to match the colour of the wood as closely as possible. After Told-style towel horse is a brisk rubbing go over the sux-flowers, such as stocks, walkowe, made with a double row of rails, face with a soft cloth alightly look well in Inexpensive earthen- so all that is necessary is to saw moistened with linseed of, and ware jars and bowls. Bee always about an inch off the front legs to finish up by buffing the desk with that your jugs or jars are tall made the whole thing tilt forward a dry clean cloth, slightly. The shoe heels will then rest on the back rail, while the toes slant down over the front ralls.
Nall or screw each end of each towel stick to a strong piece of wood about tour inches long-then nail or screw these at a sight angle to the uprights of the towel horse. This will give a double row
of rails,
Pienic Tips:
During the school holidays many families make a practice of having frequent plenics to be having
few tips, which may be helpful when packing the hampft. Make a Wakhing Cover for
1
enough and wide enough for your lowers to get plenty of a
water.
Roses,
carnations and any flowers with pretty foliage and stems, look very attractive In glass, but be sure that you keep the glass and the water clean and clear.
the you have a brass or copper picnic billy and fasten up the side lovely marigolds tea-roses, and sårbe bowl, don't forget how with press studs. This will pre-
Even if you have no towel horse, vet hands and dicle box from all id-colored nowers look in it would be a simple matter to soil from the billy. To keep the them.
make a frame of this description batter firm when plenicking, put Placed against the wall under att into a wide-mouthed jar and
narrow shelving, it could be hid push a piece of ice down the mid-way occasionally there will be no den from view by hanging a gay dle of the butter. The ice will not further bother with blocked sink.” curtain from shelf to floor. melt and the butter will be nice Household Replacements;
Polished Tables:
and arm.
If you use a thermos flask for The replacement ef glags and ten, all it with boiling water and chind when it is broken is an take a small bottle of extra strong economy. This obviates the neces- ten Then each member of the sity of buying a full new set from party can have tea the strength time to time. they like it strong, medium,
That Blocked Sink:
wear
Or
The Yogue in sharkskin has al- ways proved popular and this material is back again in all its smartness at Rivelle's, in the Arcade, Rielle, hát, won X te- `putatlón öf being at all times Teddy with assortments of feminine wear to suit every occasione ti si in formal affair or a highly dignified
Calls for help often come and select function. In her spring |
when scratches or heat or display, Rivelle has turned out the
"water", marks appear on wood furniture. But the beauty of most wonderful creations in arter- noon and evening dresses, Floral
new furniture - can always be prints and sharkskin models there
preserved if 14 is cared for re- are in plent and with a new ship-
suvel av ment due to arrive next week,
Provide guests with coasters for Rivelle can count on having a busy Studio de Luxe was heard racing Iced drinks, and those white zings time attending to her clients, and anthusiastically over what she des« will not appear: Use heat pads as the 1s always determined to cribed as the most wonderfully under hot casseroles and dishes satisfy évělý túste and fancy, there coloured photograph" of herself she and your dining-room table: will should be no disappointnichts any had ever been able to obtain keep shining and new.Watch Etudio de Laixe spécialises in colour for that pottery vase with its un- photography and is in all their glazed base, which may rateh tennis ball will serve very well) to and returned from the lau work, their art is beyond criticism the table and allow molandre to then with about 10 inches of water dry should be kept, and the plan The perfect portrait studio The natural and delicate blend of oak through and leave in A in the sink, place the ball over the of putting all line Studio de Luxe, in the fourth floor colours, with special attention to roaster under the vine din prevent plug ible Preas the cut part of at the bottom of
the ball in and out of the hole un réturned to of Pedder Buildings--has not light and shade electa, combined this marring
til a good suction has been creat-
Bach taken long since their opening to with the careful politioning and attract favourable comment from pólsé of the subject, maat resalt in Hongkong's publft. One of the this bérfect portrait,” Tổ trỹ them many satisfied patrons of the once is to be thoroughly satined,
where. *
Colour Photography:
If the run-away from the ink is blocked it may be pus- sible to clear the pibe by the Cut the top on a rubber ball (a following simple method
the
do much for preventivas how here are a few vares.
soon
The wise housewife will buy her. dinner and tea sets and glassware in a stock pattern, so that when breakages occur the can matching pieces. Régular, atten tion must be given to the line press and personal clothing of the family.
A careful check of articles sent
If the pipes are cleaned in this Bleck
prie
When