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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1928.
WOMAN'S
Cotton and linen costumes grow distinctive. Hand-work bea ufifies the periwinkle blue one- picce Track af novelty cotton at the left. Double tiers of pleats give fullwess to the green-white polka dotted voile frock, topped by a linep rost, centre. Next in a brown und white printed "Tinon with unasual elboro and kip rules,
THE WORST OF BEING YOUNG.
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THE COIFFEUR.
WHILE YOUR HAIR 19
GROWING.
FRILLS, FADS AND FOIBLES.
THE SMALL GIRL'S WARDROBE.
footwear were never mors attractive] than they are now.
There was a Children's Dress Parade the other day in a certain important saton,
[By a Woman of Twenty-Five.]
Thank goodness that, at twenty-
Many women who are growing! five, I have done with wirl youth their hair after having had it Clothes for the Little Folk assume a very wearing and unpleasant shingled, find it so awkward to importance quite out of propor- period! The frequent claims of arrange during the growing period tion to their size this season. In women, in speeches and newspapers, that they have it cut off again. fact it has been declared that a to be considered "Still Young
This is a pity, as there are severni frock for Miss Eight years-old tray Thirty-five" (or, forty, or fifty, or
ways of overcoming this dimculty, easily, cost as much as one for her whatever their age may ix) sem The first singe, of course, la the mother. This is an exaggeration, Incomprehensible when one recalls, honestly and unsentimentally, what long "bob" this is a pretty of course, but the fact remains the on uncomfortable time youth really fashion, and very becoming to diminutive freeks; coats,, hats and
If the hair la most people. Bad 1 the choice, I would not gonturally curly, It can be worn in through early youth again for any this style for a fairly long time, thing on earth, and I do not believe but if it is straight it soon looks that many sensitive, people would. too long. A permanent wave at Youth, without the sense of prapor- this stage is great help, as it the more than enables one to wear one's hair tion which is adequate compensation for its loose for much longer time than pausing, is always at the mercy of one could otherwise. circumstances, so that mental pin- prieks can blacken the whole world, and they frequently do: there is, apparently, no alleviation for dev. astating young sorrows that seem eternal and overwhelming at that period, trivial though they may be in retrospect; and above all the shy agonles of calf-love, so poignant at the moment and 80 half-forgotten, are quite indescribably painful.
I know, from the reminiscences of others, that this particular kind of youthful suffering is normal
hair Brush the
constantly upwards from the nape of the neck, as this will help to prevent the ends from showing under a hat at the back.
When the hair has grown a little more it can be worn curled over a pad at the back of the neck. This should be about eight or nine inches long, and no bigger round than one's Anger. Pin it firmly i behind each car, then comb the hair over and tuck it in behind the pad, securing it with one or two in girls. inexperience lets one small pins. Fluff the hair a little down humiliatingly at eighteen or in front of the ears and pin it therabouts, and there is the terrible lightly to the ends of the pad, feeling that one slight slip and ding it well forward over the everybody in the room will be
fears. nudging their neighbours, whisper-
A Simple Way. ing, "My dear, did you see that?
Porhaps the best way of all is ahe used asparagus tanks upside down: 1 must tell So-and-ao; to arrange the hair without any artificial aid, keeping it close to they'll be frightfully amused!
There are people I know, who the back of the head, thereby pre say that their school days were the serving the shinte silhouette, and, it much happlest they have known. The neidentally, making only explanations I can offer are easier to wear the small-fitting that (1) they have very short hats of the moment. Here is a memories, or (2) they were not simple way of obtaining this effect. went to girl's public school, or (3)
it was revela-
tion, not only of the amount of dignity one small person can ae- quire, but also of the charm and daintiness of that small person's clothes. One tiny mannequin showed us how attractive a Bille navy blue doth coat and skiri can look on a fine morning! The short akirt, kiited, and worn over a daint-! ily embroidered blouse of white] organdi, was accompanied by a hip- length coat cut rather low in front to reveal quite a goodly expanse of the immaculate whiteness beneath.
Then wo were permitted to ad- miro a general utility dress in na- tural coloured fabric rather like fine canvas in texture. This was gaily worked in silk cross-stitch round the hem, numerous bright the em- shites appearing in broideries. The upper part of the frock was
smocked with similar: silks, the smocking being carried well down the back and front to: suggest a deep yoke. Little Blueves were similarly smocked; so were the tops of the important pockets on each ide of the skirt.
A Party Frock.
A party frock in a lovely pale shade of pink organdi next appear- ed. Frill upon full frill composed Arrange the hair in front as the skirt which stood out like a they are just sentimentally lying. usual, but separate a strand of ballet dancer's, while the wee bodice was quite well moulded to the figure. A posy of mixed gar- den flowers perched on the should or and from this fell a shower of narrow velvet ribbons in varicus delightful pastel shades. Truly a delightful special occasion dress
A-sleeping suit in ivory.trena do ching, the jumper top having embroideries in colour to match the loose boudoir.
wrap which completes the act.
for any small girl.
Ifats were extraordinarily pretty,
too. There were satin models: one
WORLD
|MILK FOR THE BATHER, THE REIGN OF TULLE.
[By a Beauty Specialist.]
AN ILLUSION OF YOUTH.
The fullness of most evening dresses this season seems to be an
The girl sea bather who values her complexion will make use of a aimple yet well-known beautifier accepted fact, The slim line has milk. If during the day-especial-disappeared into the background ly after aca bathing-abe clanna for a time, and a distinctly feminina her face with milk, it will counter touch is favoured once more. The act the, effect of the salt and leave bunched and ruched and radiating the skin soft and smooth.
form of skirt has captured the ball- room. The curious thing about it Many a bathing enthusiast has a all la perhaps not so much that delicate skin which begins to red-Dame Fashion has vetoed straight- den almost immediately. Thess, but that as has lighted on effect may be quite pleasing to her such a flimsy fairylike substanco at arst as outward evidence of the us tulle. It is a glorious opportun- fact that the holiday is doing her ity for the youthful, perhaps good, But if neglected the less than for the would-bo's, for the appearance may be the reverse of effect of tullo is to create lusion- of sprightliness of pretty. Every woman will find it the illusion useful to apply a protective lotion youth. before bathing, but the woman with a delicate skin should never fall to do so.
In the Shop Windows:
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some
A danco dress! Especially if it Son air does not improve the be a first dance dress it brings with complexion. The tiny particles of it the illusion of being some one salt which are in the air dry up else, not just the everyday, person the natural oil of the skin and get with a monotonous round. The mo- embedded in the pores. The re-ment of transformation is all the sult is a stiff, uncomfortable feel-more rapturous when one is no long- ing, and when the skin is naturallyer a mere dulnty maiden, but an off,
a dancer,
a princess from dry, the top layer of skin flakes off. fairy tale, created out of few yards When one is young this condi- of that gossamer thing called tulle, tion rights itself more or less, as It would have been so easy to des- soon as the cause is removed. But pise tulle. An impossible rival for for women in later life it may brocades and shimmoring Batini prove the beginning of lines and But not so.. Tulle is the command. Shop windows display yards and of discolouration of the skin.
yards of the delicated tinted mater- There are two ways of dealing ial. Dressmakers contrive. falry with this dificulty. One is to use garments folded and bunched and a heavy make-up, no that the salt pouched with streamers and bows does not penetrate to the skin. and graceful uneven hema. Tulle The other is to remove the salt is indeed a revelation in graceful- from the face na soon as possible. ness. It lends the idea of lightness The latter method has to be re-to the wearer, & tripping on the peated once a day, preferably atlight fantastic too becomes a reality night. Clean the face with a good when one is clothed in a modern told cream, wipe off the first layer billowy gown. of oroam as soon as it feels gritty. and apply a fresh lot.
Clarys
Liklier
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An evening model in black charmeuse and black lace looks wonderfully attractive, 03 do most black toiletten. Here the bodice is draped to the front and dipped at the back, following: the line of the modish skirt,
in soft beige with streamers of THIS WEEK'S RECIPE.
nigger brown velvet ribbon falling
from the plain band that encircled
the crown; another in palest pink,
with black velvet streamers and a
cluster of shaded pink rosebuds at the back i
COFFEE CUSTARD,
Make 1⁄4 pint of very strong The great joy about kiddies' coffee (clear). When cold stir frocks is the fact that a good model into It 4 pint sweetened milk, boat is easily copied by the mother or up two fresh yolks of eggs ard "Nanny" who is clever at needle mix with coffee and milk. Put work. Hats, also, come well with-into a fag and stir over fire until
thickened. Serve In the scope of the average home slightly. milliner.
glasses with whipped cream. ̧ ̧·
G. Y. F.
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In Rainbow Colours.. And what cunning devices are In used to display its charms. black It has many devotes.. A full skirt, drooping like the pointed petals of a lily, has a close-fitting bodice of gold Tame, Another with
folds narrowing circular
the waist wards
ic touched the with
embroidery, gold bodice
charming arrange- ment of similarly embroidered folds made on a gald foundation. Or black and red; An under-dress of black, slim and straight, has a dar- ing covering of red tulle embroid ered in rainbow colours and edged with plair material,
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There's a better selection
LANE, CRAWFORD'S
LADIES' SALON
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A couple of years ago the Dodge twins, of Los Angeles started playing in vaudeville and cinema turns, Now they're the stars of the. Folies Bergero in Paris, They are Betty (left) and Beth
BEACH FRIVOLITIES.
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THE LATEST ACCESSORIES.
There are
sun bath on the sands, These are made of thick bath towelling in a variety of lovely colourings, encrust- ed with futuristic designs that har- monise with that of the bathing dress or with its wrap.
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Many houses are showing charm- ng sunshades of printed silk or
to
beach
accompany pyiamas or made to match the ab breviated coat that le now all that in considered necessary to slip on over the bathing suit.
Light-coloured models are as While accessories in Paria are favoured as black, especially for the inconspicuous and reduced to a very young. A pale blue gown has minimum, those for the seaside are a flounced skirt entirely of tulle, various and amusing. joined to a ruched bodice of velour all kinds of attractive "frivolites" chiffon in the same shade. A that now form an essential part ofcretonne printed taffetas with a pink back the seaside wardrobe which most ground boaste, a huge bow of tulle women are now preparing. - - · drooping from the left shoulder to below the skirt. One very youthful model in white and gold lace in fit for any princess. Bodice and skirt are of flowing tulle, the former with a gold lace border, and the springy kirt veils two large roses disposed unevenly among the folds. At the waist the red velvet petals of a third gleam in all their glory."
No Wonder it Holds Sway. For the uneven hem tulle lends most other itself better than materials, Length may continue to be an illusion with the, edging of transparent tule, but, no, one can deny the charm of a delicate laven. The der crepe-de-chine so made. skirt is ruched at the waist, and, wider than most skirts in these days of width, it carries embroidered clematis sprays at even intervala towards the hem. The flowers, embroidered in deeper shades of lavender, add to the richness of the material. A similar spray on the left shoulder repeats the design on the upper part of the dress, while the broad tulle hem makes the skirt! a shade longer than le usual.
So tulle holds away. Tulle.alone, tulle with velvet and silk and lace, yards and yards of tulle. The transformation of age, the illusion of youth-H. F. Dickson..
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The Sports Dress," The sports dresses this season The dressmaker are important. uses for them fabrics and com- pbinations which are notable, even in a season in which materials are so important, through their variety and beauty,
the piece of hair, on either side of
For sports clothes, the Paris hair across the crown of the head the head upwards and outwards' in couturiere has chosen materials fanficient to cover the back of the each of the slides so as to simulato with freshness, and out-of-doors, hend when brushed down), and pin a curl across the bottom of each quality. Jersey thin, medium, It temporarily out of the way, car. Pull the
alightly heavy ribbed, and woven with silk, Now part the remainder of the Lowards the checks from the front appears, also the heavy basket and hair at the baelt of the head, down ends of the slides. Brush the re-toile wenves, and novelty woollens, the centre, and comb it down-maining hair lightly over the back in diagonal and square weave, wards towards the ears, Next, of the head to hide the parting. Several jumpers worn with little, take two very narrow alldes, about and turn it undef at the nape of straight, belted hip-length coats two inches long (those atted with the neck pinning it neatly in are of very thin jersey, hand-
painted. small teeth are the best), and roll posion.
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The beach outfits become so com-
Beach shoes are charming and Some women plicated it almost requires a trunk varied in design. for itself. Mary Nowitzky has do have them made in linen In twe signed all kinds of accessories to shades, matching the colours of There in waterproof crope do chino,, also accompany her delightful bathing their bathing costume. Others are softs and beach Pyjamas. are rugs on which to lounge for the in lovely colours..
A charmingly informal, little dress for the debutante,
It is made of shell pink georgette, trimmed with kilted frills salf material, and belled with mother o'pearl.' 'A mother,
-io/pearl-buckle-fastens the fichu on the shoulder.