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WOMAN'S
WORLD
OVER THE TEA CUPS.
(SPECIAL TO THE
"TELEGRAFE" BY "JOAN")
London, March 22, coming of wraps! during the warm & not long ago tried out a plny call- Here is a chic idea for a new
weather as we did last year and od "les Bound" at a Sunday Show. Spring tailored suit, consisting of the year before that. The gown She has that Intangible yet indis- a dainty little coffee-coloured lacu underneath the cloak is mid-pensable asset-personality, and. no one cares if her voice le as gilet. These are easy to make and night blue georgette with the un- just take away the severity of the even hem which is in for another slender as her charming figure, so linen tailor-made by introducing long run. Perhaps it would belong as she just stands and singa the feminine touch. Tucked geor- more accurate to call this a "petal" her songs with irresistible point. gette would look equally dainty,hem, because the real uneven hom
The Street of Adventure. but the lace Idea seems more po- these days means a dip at one
Having been otherwise occupied, pular at the moment,
side or the back, whereas these points are quite regular in their only just caught the end of the irregularity, if you get me. Call argument, which originated, I be- it what you like, however, but Ilieve, in Lord Birkenhead's state- should advise you to add such a dress to your holiday dance frocks, The waist line is nearly normal;
Next we have an evening cloak which is designed in anticipation of warmer weather, when the ubiquitous white fur ones will disappear. Incidentally, I am amazed at the number of otherwise well-dressed women who have plunged into white fur this winter, because it is not an easy thing to wear and by no means suits every- body Miss Fay Compton, ina shelt pink georgette gown, sur- mounted by an ermine cloak which throws up her magnificent red. gold hair, is one side of the picture; but quite another side is. Madam from the suburbs, looking a little tousled, and wearing white cloak which, instead of being a beautiful covering for an equally beautiful frock, merely
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The harmony of spring accessories: Milady heje wears & necklace of triangular crystals and a bracelet of amethysts, rhinestones and black enamel set florally in silver. Of black. chiffon, gold lace and tiny flowers in pastel shades is the large evening handkerchief of black chifon she le ddmiring, Inset, d swirling marcavite kerchief pin of rhinestono with a fade centre.
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Accessories are, in many instances, the focal point of a costume. This year accessories need more care in thelg selection than last year. Just because clothes, are becoming dressier, a woman must exercise more restraint in the indispensable extras she buys to go with them. Too ornate a taste in accessories will ruin the most beautiful ensemble.
ment that women writers are not up to the masculine, standard-or words to that effect and caused Miss Sheila Kaye-Smith and 'vari- ous other women novelists and poets to join issue with him, and so I do not know all the points mado by both parties. Anyway, why trouble to argue? Why this mania for bringing overything down to figures? No matter what the figures are, I am glad there was one woman who could write as George, Elliot did, and I do not think it matters much that men are writing what is technical ly known as Tripe" all the world over, There are always the Walpoles, Shaws and what-note to redeem them! And this reminds me that I have been reading what I consider one of the best novels written by woman in the last twelve months--"The Plough," by Our sketch this week is of that Naomi Jacob (Thornton Butter versatile and popular. actress, worth). Statistics about women Miss Gertrude Lawrence. She writers do not lessen one's enjoy- made a great reputation for her- ment of such a masterly piece of self as a comedienne in the Char- work as this book, and I recom Jot Revues two or three years ago, mend you to read it at once, even and then she went to America, if you have to buy it! There it where she seemed to break all little or no plot, and it deals with English records; so much so that Ave important years in the life of there were rumours that she a boy of the upper middle classes wouldn't come back. However, from eighteen to twenty-three, she did, and we have been enjoy taking in the War period, and ing her performance in "Oh, Kay" treating it with exceptional clarity,
To-day is shown a French import that is lovely for evening wear at His Majesty's Theatre. There both from a technical and psycho in every indication that Miss Law-logical point of view, considering rence will do what so many mus!- that the author is a woman fashioned of triangular cut crystale and of a new length, just a cal comedy stars have done you want a perfect vamp and little more than a choker..
Bracelets now grow individual. The well-dressed woman a cloak and a branch out into the "legitimate" perfect minx described by s
Shown' to-day is one of the new bracolata, Amethyste and may be thrown across the shoul- ugliness understood by the word shawl, and I expect it portends for unmusical) comedy and drama, woman, you will find them in "The prefere a single wide bracelet to many slender ones." ders a la Carmen. It may be "raincoat." To-day we have not that we are to see quite as much,because she has said that she is Plough," which has beautifulrhipestones are delicately. Bol in a floral pattern In gracious silver- with black enamel traceries here and there to enhance the laciness tied tight around the thront, or merely rainconts of perfect cut of the Spanish shawl-most be. looking for a "straight" part, and moments in addition,
of the ornament. Four jewelled flowers atard but around the wrapped to reach the ears. Often, and rainbow hues, but also spe-
bracelet as witnesses to modern skill in jewellery.
The colour scheme of this taffeta's model is Chinese bluo and grey; the deep tucked berthe is in pale prey georgette with ting cuffs en suite, and the buttons which fasten the quant little bodice are Chinese blue enamel.
CHIFFON SQUARES.
A REVIVAL OF THE KERCHIEF.
COLOURFUL RAIN- COATS.
FOR THE RAINY SEASON.
proclaims that the wearer's hus-certainly higher than usual, and a band has depleted his bank glittering buckle is an essential balance in the cause of domestic part of the scheme. peace. This does not mean that you must not wear ermine or bleached cat unless you are a beautiful actress, but Il does mean that you want to think twice about it unless, all the conditions are suitable, and remember how much more effective and economical a reversible Chiffon velvet is for ninety-nine women out of a hun- dred.
Vanity Street.
But we have strayed from the original cloak which prompted the foregoing little homily. It is of silver broche and was sketched at It may be knotted about the how to laugh at the weather. You will see that it is a
This season has brought a re- vival of the 'kerchief, which may One of fashion's most clever ro- be worn in as many ways as there cent achievements is to teach us are temperaments.
throat Wild-West fashion.
It
com-
one of the most recent dress shows. Radiant colourfulness now atands, where once was the drab promise between
It is worn knotted about the wrist,cial types of accessories with or the elbow. Not infrequently, which to fortify ourselves against it is drawn through the belt.
the misery of a rainy day, Many women like to have a large
Crepe-de-chine, satin, velvet, coloured handkerchief trailing and gabardine-all waterproofed from the pocket of fopcoat or sports frock. Others carry an ample square of hemmed chiffon in the hand. They let it drop in the lap, pick it up, drape it over one shoulder, take it off again, twist it around the hand. way of a woman with a "kerchief may be as expressive as the way of a man with a cigarette.
The
Shingle Hair-pins... Some women use fine hairpins to keep their shingles trim. But or dinary hairpins have a way of slipping out of short hair. The best hairpins are those which will obligingly cross over at the points, preventing this mishap. They are made of a non-inflammable material resembling tortoiseshell and are extremely strong, yet of feather-weight,
·Above fa pictured a dainty
litile coffes-coloured lacs gilet which takes away the severity of the linen suit without lessen ing (it's individually.
BRIGHT COLOURS.
MODERN EVE'S JUSTLE.
are but a few of the fabrics used to-day for raincoats. Novelty With the exception of three or fabrics finished to represent lizard four dressmaking firms who al skin, calf skis, and snake skin are ways show late in the season, all to be bought.
the new models for spreg and Ollaking appear in the whole summer fashione have been gamut
of colours--black, red, shown. green, purple, amber, blue, and We know that skirts are to be brown, and even white.
short, within reason, that tailor- Trimming the raincoat with con-made coats and skirts have come trasting colour and material is an hack to their former popular posi- iden that turns it immediately into tion. That boleros are still worn, a smart ensemble-and one that that the jumper and plented skirt will keep its smartness despite are the right things for sport, and the weather. Though plain, bright that the power of the 'ensemble" colours are liked in all the new idea is as strong as ever. raincoat fabrics, the vogue for The waist-line is said to have trimoning is growing, with the re-risen definitely. It has on many sult that they look more than ever dresses and is seen in some tailor- like a carefully planned ensemble, ed coat styles, but it is not by any and less like a protection from the means a settled, unalterable rule. elements.
There are plenty of dressmakers: who continue bo make dresses and sports suits with a low walat-line. One beautiful model uses water. Indeed, when you have been to proofed fabrics resembling aliga-sce 20 or 90 collections you rub tor skin.
your eyes and wonder how it is Another, of fabrics in platinum about any one style or detail, effect, is lined with scarlet crepe There are dressmakere who are de-chine, with tiny checked collar making skirts which almost touch and cuffs in silver and scarlet. the calf of the leg, and have a Buttons are greatly improved belt set at normal above the hips. on newer models. The bone ones and slightly drawn in. This is a have been superseded by covered return to the old-fashioned figure.
in matching fabric.
There are others who deliber- Others, in brightly coloured gala-ately swathe the hips and drag lith; have buttons of the same down the draperies to fall diagon- material.
ally. In no single instance is a "Rain ensembles" of coat, hat, rule in fashion kept so diligently and umbrella are now sold. One that it may not be broken. coat of rubberiaed fabrics has a But, yes, there is one. It is the
buttons
Rain Ensembles.
hat and umbrella in plaid to match question of materials.
its ailken lining. Conta of change- Fashionable drasses have to be able satin fabric are matched by in one or other of the materials hat and umbrella. The details of of the season,
the last named match the buttons
THIS WEEK'S RECIPE.
A NOVEL TART.
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Be Sure They Harmonize.
Accessories for daytime are getting away from the "sats" ides" of last summer when bag, puras, scarf, Bracelets, shoes and so on all were as identical in pattern and colour as possible. It is smarter now to harmonize things rather than to have them all just alike. Of course the catch in that is to make sure everything. dóss "harmonize."
Nockinces in rather short, single strand lengths are the vogue. this minute. Crystal holds enviable eminence Paris is featuring it in every cut and setting.
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For sporta the newest bracelet is of leather links of coloured- leather Quite colourful and nest. And they emphasize snow the differentiation this season makes between sporld and ballroom apparel.
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Shown in the picture to-day is the latest mouchoira huge Line an open tart tin with short evening handkerchief or black chiffon, gold lace and tiny flowers crust pastry, and bake. Spread in pastel shades. The size is the first astonishing thing about even- jam over the tart and cover withing handkerchiefs. They are as big as a man's handkerchief, or even the following mixture:-
bigger. But for daintness and colourful beauty they remind one of clouds lit by sunlight. They come in the loveliest shades.
A Natural Jump.
'Sleve b., of cooked foury potatoes. Melt 12oz. of butter in
a pan, add the potatoes, 2 oz, of, caster sugar, 2oz, of flour, the To jump from handkerchiefs to kerchiefs is a natural thing. grated rind of a lemon, the beaten Kerchiefs this season repeat the geometric patterns of last year, yolks of two eggs, and about half-only more subtly as to colour and line. Or they come flowered, pint of milk. Mix well, add a daintily, spring-like in the small flowers that bloomt thereon. The plach of salt, and spread the mix- plain kerchief, however, gains vogue. A tone deeper or lighter than ture over the Jam. Bake in a the quit an ombre shading of colours that catches all the bones of moderate oven for 20 minutes. adress or evon a striking note of vivid colour with a white frock Whip the whites of the eggs to a these are the characteristics of kerchiefs this season: stiff froth, sweeten, and flavour. The new thing about kerchiefs, is that they are not loved for to taste, and plle over the tart. themselves alone, now. Rather, a vivid kerchief is used as a setting Sift caster sugar over, and return for some exquisite pin. New kerchief pins feature 'crystals, to the oven to brown and act the turquoise, enamel, synthetic ftwels and other fancles. meringue.
AIDS TO BEAUTY.
A West End beauty specialist has a useful "table" of rouge for various complexions and occa aions:-
In the picture above, gleaming against a luxurious silk scarf. with all of spring's greens in its changeable colour, is the newest kerchier, pin. It is of marcasite, in a swirling sunburst design, sot with tiny rhinestones that all lead to the centre which is a large bit of lado.
Batik Painting
should be chosen for the principal tint. Paint the article in patches, the modern cellulose painta putting on the chler colour in large. which are so easy for amateurs to patches and then the other two Suse lend themselves very readily colours in smaller adjoining A rouge of orange shade in to a form of painting that closely patches. Use separate brushes, form is intended for resembles batik effects. All that but do not wait till the colours is required is a set of two or three dry. They will mingle just a little,
cream blondes.
A
weather compromise bea La Paste rouge of a pale rose harmonising colours and a brush but this gives the typical batik
A dainty cloak for the worm tween wrap and shawls
silver broche.
Hat Ornaments." "
shade le recommended for blondes
for evening une
A pasta carmine rouge, is made for the woman with an olive tinge, In her complexion.
A liquid rouge suitable for olly
The new oraments for sportssking is for brunettes, oily skins
To be well dressed the right hats are oblong or round, plaques usually being darker in Colouring
than dry skins.
and buckle on the coat--the hat is materials must be used. strapped and buckled, and the there is line.
Thou of silva, with a silhouette stamp The new line flows ed out of them, so that the felt
A powder rouge in à natural umbrella handle and tip repeats Magonally. That is the descrip shows through. Tennis girls in the button material.
There are many woollens Lenglen attitudes, golf girls, bath-shade is useful for both biondes
and brunettes. with dingonal lines, not many ing girls and so on are shown, so plaids, Small checks are used to are racing cars. make skirts which are worn with
Hency la Wholesome.
tion,
"A new face powder in a de- Hente green shade is appreciated by clients who have a very fresh- complexion" said the beauty
Give honey to the children when-plain coats, A now line is that dernised as to look very youthful ever they ask for it, because this which has appeared with the revi- and slim. natural sweet fa wholesome and val of the 1678 to 1890 fashions. With regard to colours, fashion specialist. This tones down the health-giving, And, if you canno In these styles are flounces favour all the pale greens, bright colour without giving it a "pur- get our home-gown Variety, ask for which din in front to rise and red, lots of navy blue, some beigs | plich' glaw. The bowder is, also the honey which is sent to us from widen behind till they meet the and brown, black, black and whits, used by many cliental of normal Australia. It is not expensive, and waist line. It is the old idea of yellow, and, for evening, all the completion for use in the even is guaranteed quite pure.
polonaise and bustle, but eo mo pastal shades.
for each one. One of the colours effect.
art to this oddly chored green susde purse, kd and edged in golfi" (left), and light green