THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
SATURDAY,
APRIL 23, 1927.
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ARRIVED THIS WEEK
ARRIVED THIS WEEK
ON SALE EVERYWHERE
This fuffy frock hús a clover side drapery suggesting the bouffant lines of great-grand- mother's punnier, though it is careful to keep the lithe slim- ness su chic in fashions of to- day. Silver and rhiffon orna- ment the waistline. The deep front Vends in a shallower V
at the back.
ARTIFICIAL JEWELS.
REAL GEMS NOT NECESSARY.
Personality in dress is easier to achieve through jewels than in the selection of gowns and hats, according to Dorothy Francis, one of the leading American prima donnas.
"I have never cared," she admits "for 'arly clothes-this going about in poster smocks when smart wamen wear black, and in cloth of gold turbans when the French untrimmed model ja the hat of the day, may cause you to be looked at. but not with envy. Parisian Standards,
"In all ny travels over this coun- try and in the capitals of Europe, I always find that the smartest wo; men here to the, Parisian stand ards in cut and line, and obtain Their, individuality without losing their chic."
ever
It is easier to be well jewelled to-day than
before, Miss Francis believes, beenuse to-day we wear jewels to give a note of colour, or an accent of glitter, and carry out a general scheme of decoration instead of merely adding diamonds to an already complete costume, Just because we can flaunt them.
Taste a Criterion.
"This." she points out. "has re- moved the prejudice from the arti- ficial Jewel, and has made work raanship and faster the criterion. If the desired effect can be achieved through imitation stones, there is A sophisticated wo- no objection, man will always be superior in dress to any, ornamentation she may adopt.
There was a time when it was considered very had breeding to discuss money, Put that was long ago. Now the other extreme holis good. We discuss Very
Exquisitely Cheap. freely housekeeping finance. "Sapphires and emeralds are, to schedules of carefully-compiled my mind, the loveliest of stones, accounts being given in detail and jad; and amber the least ap
WOMAN'S
WORLD
One of the frocks of shaded fringe. Belt und underslip are of sutin.
LEMON MERINGUE PIE.
An evening' dress with skirt of pleated silver doth and velvet. The blouse is of brocaded lame.
ABOUT MILLINERY.
The most definite thing about the new hats is that they follow, with little exaggeration, the exact Ferve of the head, even to the
sweep at the nape of the neck.
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Dinner gown with black satin buiero embroidered in shades of pink and rose.
BATIK CHINA.
DAINTY DESIGNS.
That England has always excelled in the art of making beautiful pot tery is proved by the wonderful legacies we have from the past. But that their modern successors are worthy to follow their tradi- tions is without doubt.
"The arrangement and selection THIS WEEK'S RECEIPE. of jewels is an individual study. On a blonde what is more decora- tive and lovely than pearls? She it also lovely with a note of crystal.
11⁄2 cups sugar, 14 eps boil ramique gold. A brunette, just because she is more obviously the ing water, & tablespoons cornstarch. jewel type, should always be care-1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon tul how she loads herself with Eurico, 2 eggs, 5 tablespoons igmon
juice, grated rind of three-fourths Soft straws, which comply with parklers.
lemon.
these regulations as far as the Thoroughly mix together the shape goes, are treated to much cornstarch, sali and sugar, and add indented crowns as the only de- to the boiling water, stirring con- coration. preciated. Corals and turquoises stantly. When thick, transfer to
Flower-covered toques One is not ashamed of being hard and many of the comparatively a double boiler and cook at least
Add the Purien and shown by some modistes. They up. Rather is it considered the cheap stones are exquisite in colour ten minutes. thing" to do things on reonomi- nd contributes a distinct quality lowly stir this into the egg yolks, are of the pudding basin variety Then add the with a little posy of flowers, on to different types. In the arrange slightly beaten.
In the mean one side. cal lines. No one will deny that mont, colour, and in workmanship mon juice and rind. there is little money .te apead of jewels, there is enough study to time, the pastry should have been On an in-
lace Thick guipuré propared and baked nowadays, and that spending to occupy a lifeline."
Miss Frances hats collected jewel-Serien pie-plate. When this erast endless attractions to us. gain the greatest satisfaction to lery from all parts of the world, is almost brown enough, it should shown in bands on a oneself is far wiser than indulging and nothing delights. her more be pal in the pic-plate, the cool fill coloured felt, a black moire ribbon flowers. in expensive display to impress than to wear the oriental ring, ing poured in and the whole covered binding the brim for effect.
bracelets and chains, purchased in with a meringue made by beating strangers and to deceive friends. Algiers to humour an exotic mood, the egg whites stiff, adding a few Machine-stitched flowers are Indeed, so really "smart" is it to She has many rings, mere circlets drops of lemon extract or juice, and new decoration. They are bright
the be "hard-up" that those with of stones that she wears pushed two tablespoonfuls of powdered by coloured, and they take money now hesitate to admit to down no further than to the second sugar. Bake in a moderate oven, place of the conventional ribbon,
She also for about ten minutes longer. point-an oriental fad. being comfortably off!
hus bands of diamonds or pearls
AN ENGLISH BEAUTY,
Miss Evelyn Layo (above), is one of the hundred English beauties who dra going to the United States to match their 5,10mP6, Pola engstest anħoss wirmar is to have stardom in the
TEN FASHION COMMANDMENTS.
1.-ine tucks in geometricat design will be seen. covering or decorating both jumpers and
skirts.
2.-The contrast between blouses and skirts will be as de- finitely marked as ever.
3.As a change from the all- round effect, fullness will be kept strictly to the front of the new skiras.
4-Beige and royal blue are this season's idea of a smart com- bination.
5. Two fabrics are still count- ed smarter than one. A crepe frock is allied with jersey. Silk is employed with crepella. Tweed is used with suede cloth.
G-Separate belts are smarter than those attached to the gar- ment, although most jumpers and frocks have a belted waistline.
7-Collaricas necklines Are preferred.. They may be either V-shaped or square; the opening in front being wider than the one at the back in the latter case.
8. No frock is without a cardi- gan or matching jackets of some sort.
9. The bloused silhouette is still apparent in afternoon modes. 10. Three-piece suits with coats no longer than those as- soclated with tailleurs are to be
worn.
that are worn over the hand, form- ing a diagonal line of stones ncross the hand.
Her Theory.
"My theory of dress is this," she concluded: simple frocks, prefer- ably of black or white, in excellent. quality and line, then à careful and studied arrangement of such jewels and ornaments as contribute to the individual type and stress the co- lours that
are most becoming: then a hat that is as near up-to- the-minute as you can have it. In- other words, I believe in conform- ing to the mode, or to the individu- Lality. na: vouswill, but with reser-
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THE CHARLESTON.
MUST BE ANALYSED.
Gillerss
Rajah
CHOCOLATE
PREPARED IN SWITZERLAND
ON SALE EVERYWHERE
"Sorry, I can't Charleston," he said as his partner launched into a Few side steps when the band proved very provocative, "I'm too old," he demurred.
"How old?"
"Thirty-eight," was the reply. "Sure it isn't eighty-three?" she scoffed. Then with a change of tone. "Nevertheless, you are going to do the Charleston--the flat, ball- room variety. Even my father does it."
As a matter of fact, for too many middle-aged people-more particu- larly men-are afraid to attempt the Charleston. They think it locks intricate and too, vigorous. If they would analyse the dance they would cease to think it involved but it must be analysed and the basic movements thoroughly under- stood before that change of opin- ion comes about
Simultaneous and Different' Movements.
The Charleston consists of doing three things simultaneously.
1. On the tres raise and lower.
2. Turning toes in and out.
3. Transferring the weight from:
one foot to the other.
All these are to be combined, but not all at once. When, incidentally, 1 and 3 are first combined, the step is rather like what the pantomime principal boys used to do when marking time as they sang their patriotic and marching songs.
A frock of beige stockinette for "Miss Sixteen,"
Why Gramophone Music is so . Useful. The gramophone is excellent to
Much Practice Required. As each of the three specified movements must be completely mas- tered and then combined gradually, there has been no popular dance Provide the music for the novice for a very long time which has because the speed can be set slow, needed so much home pratice as the and as progress with the steps im- Charleston has. It is not a dance proves the speed can be increased into which the slow-couch can be stages. A firm support is a very pulled into form" by his or her great help to the beginner, who na turally will have difficulty with the balance. partner. The tango, for example, lins steps that are not difficult. Its success is mainly built up on style and on practising a good deal with the same partner. In the Charles- ton the initial effort must rest with the performer. The partner can- not help to anything like the d possible in, say, the waltz.
As Proficiency Comes.
It is several months since a Bond- street beauty doctor with New York connexions was advising practics of the Charleston for producing however, slimners. Remember,
Batik work on silk is beautiful, but when it is transferred to china it becomes even more lovely. All the fine lines and nuances of colour are faithfully reproduced on the
A Cause of Disappointment.
that the dance is not for those with
looking at
Probably the chief cause of dis- wealt hearts. As proficiency comes China, so that it is difficult to re alise that one is an unyielding surface, so soft is appointment over the Charleston for the dancer finds, however, that the the effect. The blues and the an elderly dancer is owing to the steps are less tiring because less presents mauves are the most attractive of fact that he or she does not take bodily work and effort are needed, It is all, perhaps, and one longs to fill sufficient little rests when learning the ballroom Charleston being matching such a batik bowl with spring the steps. The ankles will prob- mainly footwork.
Again, however, remember not to ably ache or there may be an ache The modern vogue for raised de-above the knee at the beginning. Be attempt too much at a time when signs in table ware is pretty illus warned and don't try to do too learning, and to take little and fre
quent rests between each effort. trated in many of the new tea nets, much, A-set of fine white china with a border design of flowers takes the lower motif as inspiration for handles and knobs where it is re- The result is produced in relief. indescribably dainty and makes a very pleasing change from the lain, unpatterned ware which has 1 cen in fashion for some years now.
band which we are learning to do without Sometimes they are worked in silk, at others in darn ing wool.
Dorothy Francis wearing somB of her "pergonality" Jespellery,
SHIMMERING CLOAKS.
GLAMOUR OF SHELL & SEQUINS.
Glittering evening wraps are re- turning to fashion and among those seen in the theatre foyer at a recent first night was one which looked as if it were manic. from myriads of glittering golden fish scales.
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Actually the cloak was covered with many hundreds of scientillat- ing sequins aewn closely together, the lining and the big ruched col- lar being of soft leaf-brown prinne velvet.
The fish scales effect is becoming prominent in various ways among clothes of the moment, sometimes produced by the use of sequins and sometimes produced by clever manipulation of thin shell sub- stances. So long as the necessary ahimmering Iridescence is obtained the
does woman of fashion not mind.
Following the famous golden coat of mail jumper witli which a wealthy woman surprised Paris recently, the fish skin jumper made its appearance A month ago.
It was fashioned from shot silver tissue and thickly sewn with se- quins, producing a most natural "acaly" appearance.
Sequin sewn tonies are also be- ing worn over allvor sheath-like frocks in the evening, the "daby": look being accentuated in some models by the addition of narrow
QUEEN OF MARDI GRAS.
Miss Mildred Brown, la queen of this year's Mardi Gras
in New Orleans. The 1947 celebration is the one hundredth an observance of the fate day. Miss Brown is one of the soOBOM 2: