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This very feminine looking
ensemble consists of a ruled,
· Frock antí ext of black chiffon printed with large red roses. The coat is sleeveless, but the dress has the popular long sleeves fashion demands,
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Most of us struggle through life with the conventional fire senses, but occasionally someone contes along with a sixth the clothes Melee. Gloria Swanson, for in- stance.
jade and pass for a necklace. Dis counting its utility it would grace any throat.
POINTS ABOUT HORS. D'OEUVRES.
Hors d'ouvres are meant to stimulate rather than satisfy the appetite, therefore they should boj quite snjall and consist of some-i thing tasty and very appetising.
They may be served in small individual dishes of silver, china or glass or in a special hor) d'ouvre 'dish on which soveral different kinds can be arranged.
Thoy should be as cool and fresh as possible, be daintily served and not have the uppour- ance of having been much handled.
Some, such as oysters, prawns, &e., are Horved "au naturel;" others, such as caviaro, are ninde) up on little croutes pr " canapes" of various kinds.
Parsley, watercress: gherkins, pieces of tomato, hard-boiled eggs, &c., are all suitable for decorat- ing purposes,
Thin brown bread and buttor or small pieces of dry touts may by served separately.
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Oystersrolives, anchovies, sar-
To the left is another economical trifle. The economy «lies' in the fact that it may be used for n dines, smoked salmon, funny, bracelet us well as necklace, there fish, salted herring fillots, prawn, by saving the expense. of two shrimps, various kinds of savoury
She has what women prize above beauty, brains, wealth or a sweet disposition-the whility to give her with magnetic surely the styles But withan a month cropped articles. The raw materials are sausages," foie gras" and vege- clothes that glamour that evades that will later become most popular. heads had replaced the more fem most of ús no matter how far we go When she returned from Purïsa inião bobs from .Maine into debl.
few months ago, with a nar hus- Culifornia,
diamonds and pearly-loads of table salads are some of the most to them.
popular hors d'œuvres, Another of her designs is shown
By adopting a new style she can band, and u new title she was wear While in Paris, Gloria turned, at the right, formed simply of em- cunse a Sartorial revolution or a ing her hair in the now close cut her attention to jewellery. Since eralds cut into pear shapes and reform over night.
that hadn't taken well in America, she had always designed her nice smooth pearls, with a tassel She is the product of no part being generally considered too frocks, why not design her of emerals und pearls. The chokers Georgotte crepe in high colours,cutar dressmaker, milliner or masculine and too ugly. particularly laing and king blue hairdresser. She has always de•
Terrible," was the general com- the results may be pluinty seen.
jewels? Forthwith she did and she wears with the tassels at the side might just as well be worn is very popular for lingerie.. signed her own costumes and unrn" ment of all who saw her and re-
directly in' front, except that she them in her can way. She keeps membered her shining brands and.” In the contro photograph you see prefers them at the site and this Jahead of the crowd." Out of now- complicated hairdresses of a few how gorgeously a simple lipstick seems to indicate where they will be
here in particular she can draw to seasons pijo."
thay be disguised with pearls and worn this season,
Flowers formed of feathers in bright colors arg a novel trim; ming for the now, folt hals,
The lines to this gown of while yeorgette eren are simple enough, but the wide band of wool embroidery in bright colours and the fringed hemline make it very striking illusion makes the oriental and unusual. A scarf of black
looking turban, one end of "which is wound about the throat and falls over the shoulder.
BEAUTY SECRETS OF FAMOUS BEAUTIES: 4.
TWO VERY DAINTY GOWNS,
Above dre pictured
two of the new Autumn evening gowna,
AFFÈCTATION AND BAD FORM
Protension and affectation are ¡the antithesis of good form. The little mannerisms which the young girl is apt to mistake in
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horself for cxpressions of her
personality" develop inth affor
tations which are often irritating,
and always foolish.
The pose of boredom is one which is too often ill-advisedly assumed by the girl who thinks Fit makes her appear more exper. ienced and interesting."- She deliberately cultivates an air of weary tolerance where other people frankly expross their pica! sure. Before she is aware of it, she not only creates the impres sion that sho is rude and dispa- raging, but finds herself left out In the cold, while her friends turn to those who show a rendier and warmer interest in wha! goes on.
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This straightline cont of blue brocaded silk is trimmed at the
collar and cuffs with coque
Feathers in grey and blue tonce Feathers are having an un- prce dental Loguo apare usually combined Kihith "light"| weight silk, or with chiffon or. georgette,
FASHIONS FOR THE HOUSE.
Porelain pigs on gold stands with holes in their backs, make uncommon ash trays, while elùm-- sy china ducks hold the matches. There novor soemate be an; ond
t boautiful baths. Now they are being sunk into unpolished tiles. | which are ornamented with those brightly-coloured and glazed. Wasiting basins are treated in the KALNIO WILY,
Sheets, once so conventional] now change regularly in fashion. Black is the rage at the moment, complete with hangings to match. To Foliove the sombreness fasci- nating bedspreads are oftored fashionod completely of clipped cock's feathers or swansdown.
Victorian designs are appearing; on the latest linen tea cloths. Bas kets of weird flowers are the only ornamentation on some, while co- [loured cloths adorned with bro- dorio anglaise are button-holed with black silk. Very exponsive are the teacloths of linon hom- stitched with inlet strips of exact ly matohing crepe de Chino..
If you keep birds there are the gayest cages. These are usually very large, allowing the captive plenty of space, Scarlet, canary, for cobalt are most effective col- ours, and extraordinary little sil-
Tho Cultivation of a "charac teristic attitude or gesturo in bound to become an affectation, and an obvious one at that. Stu- diod movements of the hands, bociuse the owner, happens to possess nicely-shaped ones, or some good rings; the prominent display of a neat ankle; tho disposal of valuable, furs so that their worth and amplitude are excuse with women of the affec-houettes are enamelled on to the not to be mistaken; a fidgety ted typo. They cannot do this, roof. Even the bars are painted, arrangement and rearrangement or must.really have that because, also the porches and water pots. of toilet details, and all such they tell you, they are not very. A "knick-knack" bag for the actions for the express purpose of strong, or have another of those boudoir is a long-felt nood. They drawing attention, are affueta dreadful headuslies they are are made of odd lengths of mate- tions which reach the stage of always so liable to. And all with rial, and caught into tremendous bad form
a strained, sweet little smile ask-frills, from which peeps a dainty Some affectations take anothering for your sympathy.
little,puppet's head. line. We have all met the woman Tho born-and-bred gentle- Glass fountains playing in who persistently introduces what woman, however, is above these odd corners of the room are amus she callsia French accent" and things, which aro phrases into her tonversation, the pretensions whereby extreme the most original designs obtain- actually ing many people who search for And, that other, who couldn't youth and the social aspirant able. Two of the most entranc drink her toa without a slice of endeavour to draw attention to ing seen were a slightly shaded lomon in it," or "never touches themselves and raise interest. glass statue of Bacchus carrying white bread and butter," and Unfortunately, however, they grapes on his head and shoulders. allows her hostess to adjust choose methods which they can These. he was squashing, so caue- matters for her benefit in the least afford to useing a constant stream of water midst of a tea-party.
The most charming and clover into the basin below. The other The assumption of "norvos" womon are always, natural, that was a lake and fishos with a ml- and poor health is a favourite is the secret of their attraction. niature waterfall.
BY CHARLOTTE AVENS,
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IN SKY HIGH."." Since fashion decrera, straight lines, it is beslutely necessary to fight any tendency to round shoulders if you wish to be chic.
I have several exercises that I swear by. These aru afmet specifically to beautify the shoulders. One is the simpla one of rolling the shoulders backward, trying to squeeze them together. I do this many times a day, particularly if I feel rather low and am inclined to stamp and droop.UNG
Another favourite exercise that relates me us well us exercises my shoulders is walking about with my units blasp-' ed behind my head with my elbows wide upart. Fains walk as much as I can tu the open air; breathing us deeply an possible all the while all three promote good health as well. as beauty.
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