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1928.
WOMAN'S
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FOR THE UP-TO-DATE. WARDROBE NOTIONS.
THE LAST WORD IN WATCHLES
Some people do not care
wear
A watch and yet would often be
NOVELTIES FOR THE BEDROOM.
There is hardly a woman among glad to have one with them. Their us who, if she had a perfectly fred need is met by the new watches, choice, but would elect to own -oblong in shape, fiited into cases one of those delightful fitted of silver, shagreen or leather, ne-wardrobes wherein there is a cording to your tasto, which are place for everything. Everything .guaranteed damp-proof, dust-in its place would be our golden proof and shock-proof, and may rule, we feel, if only-
But
be carried in the handbag or along many of us will never own auch a with your sports kit.
treasure, and so we look with
The watches have clear faces extra Interest upon the many and luminous figures and are al-wardrobe accessories that eko put together adapted to the needs of ordinary cupboard room. traveliers and the adventurous as
Shoes, for instance, The bot-
well as to those of the woman who tom of the cupboard, is by no la merely disinclined to wear a Watch on her wrist. The ends of means the ideal place. For there the case which meet over the they take up a lot of space and watch for safely when it is pack-collect quite a lot of dust. Short ed, can be partly drawn from it, of a proper shoe rack, quite the so that it stands and becomes almost convenient way of keeping little clock.
Drawn thread embroidery in long lines gives a distinctive note to a linen frock of palest green, suitable for tennis, or even for more dressy occasions, There is a narrow belt of white suede with two buckles
finish it,
ABOUT FLOWERS.
YOU MUST CHOOSE A BACKGROUND,
to
huus is by means of one of the new shoe tidies, which is meant to be suspended inside the door of wardrobe or cupboard. It in made in pretty cretonne, and has eight compartments for separate shoes, so that four pairs aro stored in ench tidy. The shoe in treed, and then the toe part in- serted into a' section. Just the heel is left exposed.
Dresses and Conte, *f Dresses and conts that are kept on hangers undoubtedly need somie protection over the shoulders, for that is where they rub against other articles in the wardrobe, and where dust da likely to settle. For this purpose some large trans- parent envelopes made In strong paper are specially useful. Tho cover just fits over the hanger, and la provided with a
centro hole, which allows the hook of the hanger to be pushed through.
Hats are bulky things to store -even our small cloche variety.
The natural expression and manner displayed by the model on the left are the chief re- quirements in a marinequin. In the centre is seen an American rinnequin, who pases in a very dif ferent manner from the French girls. The girl you see at the right is posing in what a
famous French couturier calls "a typically American attitude" :
A novel method, and one that is SWEETS AND THE SKIN.
tidy and keeps out the dust, em ploys a wire frame, 'covered with eretonne, with two shelves inside and a flag in front of each shelf, so, that it is easily lifted and the hut taken out. The whole iden is rather like a small meat safe, hat the pretty cover makes it quite possible to hang it upon a hed-
By a Beauty Specialist.]
a "muddy" or greasy skin, eften
* DAYTIME JEWELS.
THE VOGUE FOR SEMI- PRECIOUS STONES.
our chiffon frills.
COAT LININGS.
FANS IN FAVOUR.
THE LATEST FASHIONS.
THE NEW HATS.
.
AUTUMN MODES ON PARADE. MOSTLY ON THE SMALL SIDE.
All the great French dress As long as the shingled hoad houses have now outlined their remains in fashion, hate cannot programme of autumn fashions at change very much in shape, but the parades of new styles that have they can, and they do, change in been taking place since the last material, colour, and trimmings. days of July, and the armies of The largo hat is making a bid trained buyers who have attended for favour, but it is only with a are taking stock of the, now sea-picturesque dress that a large bat
looks well.
son's modes.
Their task is no easy one. The The short, slim skirt calls for "collections," as the series of now a small hat, and looks almost models are technically designated, ridiculous with a big one. A wide are not only larger than ever, but brim and a short skirt do not make the number of firms taking part! haa Increased enormously.
good marriage unless it is a stage marriage. The chorus, "giri may wear them together, but only when she is dancing and singing
All the world-famous houses which have become, known as the Paris headquarters of Fashion have had to be visited, and their as such. Not when sha la living.
the life of the ordinary woman, models reviewed by the experts, Most of the new hats than, are who, in addition, must keep a vigilant oye on Interesting new-small. They have smartly turned back brims and crowns that are, comers. Reputations are made with startling regularity, and it be-moderate and very much ornamen- hoves the trade buyera to be on the ted by flat, trimmings incrusted look-out for now goniuses who may into the foundation, unexpectedly mould forthcoming modes.
Famous Creators."
The brim may bo turned up at the back, at the side, or in the front. The great idea is to achieve a joli profile. You must be able to look at the hat from all
Among the notable fashion crea-points of view and find that it tors who have presented their suits the face under it.
autumn models are such firms as
Worth, Molyneux, Paul Poirot, Cal. lot Socure, Patou, Jeanne Lanvin, Paul Carct, Germaine Lecomte, Drecoll, Martial et Armand, Doeuil- fet Doucet, Lucion Lelong, Bechoff, Premet, Agnes, Redfern, Mary Novitaky, and the young Engilsh newcomer to Paris, Norman Hart- nell.
:
Each house has its distinctive novelty, but at the same time there Is a general trend indicated. A tour of the chief displays has al- ready established certain definite points.
Skirts-Long enough to cover the knee. Uneven heme for even- ing.
Waistline.-Remains stationary except in a few cases where it is a trifle higher,,
for
Fabrics. Great vogue for vel- For years fans have been. Some schoolgirls go through a very trying time, for they gra
The favourite stone for evening banished, but now they aro com-veta, plain and patterned. English dually lose their pink-and-white
Are so many varieties to choose artificial silk fabrics. string, linked together with a fine from. Huge complexions and are inflicted within Paris is the clear crystal. Aing into their own again. There tweeds much used. Greater use of waving ostrich Coats-Evening wraps to suit silver chain, is a wise choice for plumes, in brilliant colours, tipped uneven hem lengths. Cons room, wall. There is a square accompanied by apola. shape which accommodates two
Hate-Bonnet
Beret Sweets will often ruin a girl's the woman who has a limited in- with black very modern these daytime show more drapery,
brims, small ones that our own hats, or circular form which takes complexion. Brend, which does come for dress. It can relieve the or three hats.
not help matters once the harm in neckline of the black dinner dress, grandmothers would have delight- crowns. Revival of velours,
Colours Much black and white, For those who occupy a
call be cup-done,
substituted by and can add a frivolous note to od in. Some have cafved mather
of pearl handles, othera are Beige shades still to be worn. boardleas bedroom the same wire Swedish bread.
fashioned of beautiful old lace Wide range of blues, including frame idea is applied to a portable The trouble often starts with a wardrobe, inalde whose cretonne greasy appearance round the nose, Pearls are still fashionable for inset with small pictures on slate, stoel, and deep cornflower,
vanilla. walls quite a number of dresses chin, and forehead. When the the woman who cannot afford parchment-just the right accom- Greens, both light and dark, groy, may be hung.
grensiness first appeurs the face alternatives. A string of cream- Travelling wardrobes of cre- should be washed in hot water coloured, uneven bends should be tonne, each fitted with its own set every night, 'using a face glove. | included in the jewel case, of hangers, covered in cretonne to Lather well with a good medical they can be worn at lunch, dinner match, are made in different sizes sonp chosen for its properties and or lea.. fer frocks and for jumpers, or for not its perfume. Rinse off all the children's clothes. They fasten soap with cold water. with press studs in a 'manner If this treatment dries the skin which ensures that they shall do not use the soap for a night or be dustproof, and shall not have two: Avold using face creams. an untidy appearance in your room.
Holly Leaves For Hets.
One-Sided Hats.
Black satin is used to make a We who are fond of flowers An early Autumn hat which smart hat very suitable for restaur- take great trouble in their ar would be equally suitable for ant or smart afternoon wear. The rangement and the choice of vases winter, days is made in fine pale crown da made from strips of the to suit their Individual charac- green felt, the only trimming satin sown to give a latticed effect, teristles, but quite as important is being a narrow wreath of holly and the brim is cut in an original the background against which berries and leaves stitched to a jananner, very narrow at one side they are placed.
dark green ribbon, with a twig of with a deep point at the other, To show their vivid beauty, holly placed just under the brim giving the, wearer a rather rakish flowers of brillant colouring need at one side.
appearance. plain walls of unobstrusive but sympathetic tint. Soft grey, big- cuit, pale green, or primrose yel- low lend the best effects.
Dark panelling, or a rich, dark curtain make perfect backgrounds for, roses, which seem to demand luxurious surroundings. Sweet peas, on the other hand, prefer simplicity, The darker the back ground for white flowers, the bet- ter.
A mirror on the wall just above a table is a g at opportunity to devise some beautiful flower groupings. A mass of lovely col our finds repetition, and every pretty blossom is duplicated.
Another effective device is to stand glass rose bowl filled to overflowing with gay blooms on s circular mirror laid flat on a table, This makes a particularly unusual centra for a large round table.
When the autumn foliage takes on the rich reds and yellows of the Beason, use clusters of leafy bran- chos in tall vuses as a background for shorter vases and bowls of and asters. chrysanthemums Ferns and brackon also lend them. solves as a natural background for grouped vases
Lighting 18 another considera-1 tlon whore flowers are concerned. Never put them in dark, complete. ly sunless corners. But they will quickly wither. If left in a window exposed to the sun.
"The stencilled handkerchief is suggested by the smartest milliners, who completely cover the crown of small hate with it. The brim, which' is of crinoline, is tucked and droops at
either side.
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Cornellans, stones that were popular in our grandmother's day, have also returned to fashion. A string of chokers is quite in- expensive, and can be worn with practically anything. They look especialy well when worn with the kasha sports suit or the tweed sult. A single-stone cornelian ring is another idon that will appeal to the woman who endorses the vogue of the tailleur. It should, of course, be worn on the little finger.
Daytime jewels can also find a A.crystal place on our hats. dagger relieves a black hat; corneHans look smart en the brown or beige vagabond; while, a dagger of marcasites looks attrattive on anything and will rival a diam.zd pin.
Jade and amber are other stones that can be bought quite cheaply, and can often be found on the "aixpenny tray" at a second-hand jeweller's Collecting these semi- precious stones will be found to be an amusing hobby for tho woman with a limited income, healdes being an effective decora tion for her frills and furbelows,
MORIEL
The toque is often made a very dressy affair by the addi tion of an aigrette or feather“. mount on one side. It droops on to one shoulder, in the fashion made popular by the Duchess of York. Touches of silver on black are very bnurt.
paniment for a' billowy, old-world THIS WEEKS RECIPE. taffeta frock.
ORANGE· · DUMPLINGS.
Furs. Fox, lynx, ehorn lamb, astrakhan, ermine. (some dyed). High fur collars of Medici type,
General trend-Feminine; feel- ing for flowers and bows.
One other important discovery has been made by those who have been at the back of fashion-that it is the back of fashion that mat- ters most at the moment.
Decoration is applied to the back of both evening and day-time frocks rather than to the front This takes the form of panels and bows, jewelled ornaments for oven- ing, taasels and even floral garni- lures which wander down the middle of the back. There ore enormous bows tled at the back of aftergowns, and collars which soar upwards as on the coats or come to a deep point on gowns.
INDOOR FERNS.
MANY KINDS THRIVE INDOORS.
Pleats are never likely to
The lose their popularity. group idea has given place to the all-round pleated skirt, or you may have a series of close pleats in front and the back The higher left quite plain. neckline is noticeable in all the neto fumpers.
FASHION NOTES.
PEARLS AND FURS.
The love of pearls, real and imitation, is still shown by the way in which women hang them in 'rapes around their shoulders,
The fashion of letting them hang down the back, instead of down the front, is still seen, but is not very popular. It seems safer to hang them where they can be seen by the wearer,
Coloured pearls to match the The green fronds of pot ferns dresses are still worn, though the are cool and restful for room de- fashion da of doubtful taste. coration. So attractive is their Earrings are only worn with: delicate tracery silhouetted afternoon and evening clothes. against a window or against a All tailored fashions in tweeds pale grey or yellow wall that it s are worn without jewels of any surprising that more women do kind not make use of them."
The silver Fox continues to be Many kinds thrive indoors, such as the palmiike pteris ferns, the the prime accessory of the smart lacy varieties of the hophrolepis woman da her street clothes. The (the ladder forns), the asptenfums red fox, the brown fox, the blue (the buckler or wood farne), the fox, and the grey dox, all has There are fashions. In coat many dainty adlatums (maiden- followers, E
There has come a new way of Minings, just as there are fashions hairs): As pot plants for a hall
!
Three cupfuls breadcrumbs, cupful flour and sugar cach, capful. margarine or butter, pinch of salt, the grated rind of one orange, the juice of two, lining, or a grey one a lining of
in coats. The idea of the moment or lounge the handsome spreading wearing the fox scarf. The head is for a jacket to have a lining of woodwardias (the chain foras) are of the beast is laid on the back of the left shoulder, the 'lftle' aa paler, version of its own colour. most decorative.
chain catches his left hindfoot. A brown suit may, have a beige
Regular watering and overhead towards the front of the left gill, milk or a little more. One or silver. So that the effect may not spraying of the fronds is one of shoulder, and his tall hangs down two beaten eggs Rub butter, into be dull, tallors now introduce a the secrets of successful ferm parallel to the left arm, as it fails flour, mix well with breadcrumbs piping in a contrasting colour, a growing. Although no fern that at rost
and other things. Moisten with strip of violet or of inde, for in-Is allowed to become dry will The body of the fox is pulled. orange juice, eggs and milk. Pour stance, that follows the entire ever really thrivo, a waterlogged well out on the right shoulder, soil is equally harmful. This is thus emphasising the wide Into eups or small moulds (butter-edge of the lining,"
often due to defective drainage, shoulder-ne of the new mode.. ed) and steam for one hour: Serve with sweet, or marmalade If a black coat has black satin and when it has been remodled The thickest fox scarves are sauce. The latter is just mar inside, and it sometimes has just and the plant repotted, a new lease quite smart, but they should, ba malade diluted, sweetened, and now, a scarlet piping adds a note of life is usually enjoyed by the used with discretion by the woman
of less than medium height, fern. strained.
of galety.