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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1949.
WEEK-END WOMANSENSE
FOOTWEAR FROCKS GO NATIVE
FASHIONS -for this year's Ascot
R
June.
TOES WILL BE A FOCAL
POINT in autumn foot- by EILEEN ASCROFT wear, judging from style
EMEMBERING thi predictions. The square
fate of the few ankle toe, which is enjoying some
length picture frock! popularity now, should be in the rain at Ascot last popular this autumn because
with year, I am pleased to hear of its adaptability tweeds, suits and tailored that "afternoon dress-with hats" is the official dress ready to wear. Variations of the square toe are mak-required by Indies entering ing an appearance, too, in the Royal Enclosure this the perfectly square toe on well types, and in the flat, tapered square toe in dressy patterns. Also forecast is the Flatiron, a walled toe trimmed to a point which reflects the pointed toe with ʼn raised appearance. More toc news is seen in a turned- Up toe presented by one Paris designer which is In-African prints in rich tended to shorten, the ap- pearance of the fool,
BOOT TYPES and spat offect footwear should have Creater success with the advent of a shorter hemline, Many designers felt thul shoes that hit the akle or ride high had an un-
the flattering tendency to make klok shorter when worn with Jesik skirts, Tize
slimmer. shorter skirt may give these high-riders boost. Uneven hemlines, panels and swathed effects in skirts shoulth create a demand for footwear that is sleek and uncluttered, And the Inspiration for many new designs.
also
Аксол
models, already being shown in the shops, gre prelly and practical Printed cotton volle (Lan- cashire' manufactured) 19 featured in our collection,. tttractive all-over de-
signs.
Many have been Inspired by native und West Javanese
reds, greens and yel- lows; others are Puls- toy destins in unusun! colour combinations.
The volle is light and drapes well, and models are in- ed, which gives them a pleasant hrm appearance. Included In coltecilon few. charming styles- for
the
larger woman. In sina!!
1h15 are
ת !
pre-
misty Pastel
or navy and white, checks, with smooth biplines and cun- singly pleated skirts.
haLs, Original Ascol sented by Czech designer Franz Welsskopf, Include an enchant SKINT TRANSITIONS fucking bonnet in pink gros grain, attention on foulwear. Perugia's with blue and pink hyacinths satu pumps featured in Paris and pink vell, and a large moss endlections with Dior's short green felt with double brim
new under-
and pink cabbage roses tucked pointeri 100%
In between. the back trimined with rose leaves.
evening gown had
100
JA
Very pretical for the summer
washablo toque in cris],
soft white pique straw, with draped crown and side trimming
slung heels Th heel curves gently from the instep of the foot and rives the effect of a lower heel height. High pointed releels the The dripping Flatiron Inc. panels call attention to footwear.
of blue and white taffeta ribbon. TANNERS predict that pri- Here is a new designer of moder mary colours for mutumn will be hats who combines reasonable black and dark brown in suede; prices will original ideas. Every wine tones, some navy and gray,hat Is individually designed for Not to be overlooked, however, the woman who will wear it, and blue colour, is made by hand in French is the misty new which is particularly good with materinls. brown and is a natural comple- ment to furs.
ccl
Michari Serard, newly elect
member
10
the
"
Sleek Simplicity
Herbert Bundheims
By PRUNELLA WOOD
THIS is the silhouette
which spells 1019 in capital letters, the most popular skirt and neck- line we have, one which well-dressed women turn to when they see it, on a friend or in a shop.
Lots of women hate front fullness on skirts and decline Dior with thanks because of it. They can have their sleck, well-dicted mid- riffs, plus the, wide and open neckline with this model... here shown in navy blue shantung and ready for late day doings. The buttons aro covered with self-fabric, and the skirt has box pleats behind. The dou- ble fold collar comes to a kerchler point behind.
SENORA PERON BUYS
TWO FROM PARIS
FROM PARIS Belty Wilson reports thatiSenora Eva Peron has just received two glamorous evening Howl from French designer Pierre Batman. They were selectail for her but a Parlaleune friend.
Bore nl-the-shoulder strici, on white at allver face, mounted on shaded rose-coloured fully, with a very low-cut bodice made of flowers out from the lace pattern sith sprinkled with brilliants. The other is in write tulle, with roses nestling in the draped necklines of tic-pale-nink antin ulice. Scattered orer the white tulle skiri are cipoose į feathers.
of shining in
be used on
Tem
Ten Incorporated Society London Fashion Designers, puris that his clients are order- ing dressy suits for Ascot in more and tie silk; also alpaca (an unusual material made from goat's wool, generally used for lining men's Jackets).
Mrs Vincent Sheran, wife of the author, suggests a way of cooking fish, such as herrings. mackerel
trout... stuff them with black olives and cook in olive oil.
und
the
sun
evenings.
tonic,
10
non-greasy face, arms legs and back, which filters the sun rays and encourages a gradual, harmless tan... a new hair pre- paration that you comb through the hair after bathing; it en- courages the curl to return to
your set.
Complaints Dept.
Why do so few manu- ☆
facturers give American shoe fittings? Many English women have the long, slim foot, which requires an American-lust| shoe, and find the British lastsi too brost for the length and; lacking in support. This lack of is spoiling many women's feet, as well as giving that extreme discomfort. Ine
Anna Neagle, this year's top star, keeps her hats from blow ing off by stitching a tiny comb inside the front to clip to the hair.
Mes Dick Crossman, just re-enterprise turned from America with her MP husband, tells American men are wearing non- Iron nylon shirts. Nurses' uni- forms in the States are also made uf nylon.
Tanners
Sunshine and early holi- days bring a new set of ke-up problems.
Useful tips include ... ţ
A smooth
| protective, cuvering in pale, medium or deep ton, which stays on l water and prevents the skin burning... waterproof lip- sticks and mascara_for_bath- ing an eye cream to counter- act the little, fine lines caused by strong sunlight.... a cream 10 stop 1 sunburned hose
HELEN FOLLETT'S BEAUTY SHOP
Correct
Martha flyer, RKO Radio Star
Posture
CORRECT posture is by a vitalising effect upon health. Co
no means one of the An It permits better circulation of the blood streams, it imparts minor qualities in the com- colouring to the complexion.
With position of beauty. splendid carriage, an other-
By holding the body properly wise plain woman becomes one is less likely to suffer from distinctive and is lifted out fatigue. The desk worker and of the ordinary. It seems a typist must keep this subject in pity that this subject dues not receive more attention from the average woman. It is a sad fact that a person with perfect posture is sel- dom seen.
mind.
Never let the spinal column Ho sinele. By pulling it up you ull in the abdominal muscles and, by that contraction, you to the are likely to hang on youthful waistline. When the waistline thickens, the youth- ful shape has disappeared.
With the
proper
tha
Teachers of physical education are stressing stance as never be fare. Well they might, as teen-
post, agers need help and encourage weight is so distributed that no ment along these lines. Tell undue weight is thrown on any the sweet young things that find group of muscles. Ti column carringe makes for style and that makes up the body is com- and posed of pelvis, feet, le, y ab- smartness of appearance, maybe they will listen.
domen, chest and head. keeping the spinat column One should learn to stund ut stretched full length, the chest ease, have a graceful and cor- lifted, head on the level, you bal- reel way of walking. One will will enjoy perfect body
the alert have better chances
ance. You'll have of feeling peppy because good posture has look.
These shine-models-are-i snede or patent leather (avali-) J abar in American foot lillings)
-London Express Service)
New White Muskrat
Developed
By LLOYD SCHWARTZ
DREEDING of a snowy white Maryland muuskrat muta- lion that is not an albino as been
accomplished by the United States fur animal held
Na slation on the Blackwater Don Wife Refuge near Carn- bridge, Maryland.
The development, which in a few years conce
conceivably could add
10.
Forehead Lines Evil
facchead is justine in ex- 10 Live resistance to the fingers. posing itself completely Apply it with a rotary motion, unless the hair ne is graceful, working along the furrow from
one side to the other. the skin surface free of wrin- kies. The noble brow that does not qualify is now taking unto itself some hirsute decorations, cute lille bangs, plain or
even
cur-
cut:
ly, cut straight across or maybe un the bits. These fringes very well with the short
will they sort of belong. You
single an occasional curl, known in the yore-time as a beau, catcher. They should thai. never have been called The reat beau catchers are girl's pretty eyes.
#
Time does little damage to who
women
There are definite complica- tions, however, to mass produc- of the white Maryland hun
A cont, muskrats, which, in probably would look a lot like
The major obstacle is foreheads, but ermine,
with- breeding to cannot express surprise that controlled achieve the goal relatively out lifting their eyebrows inflict Those Httle aliches quickly does not appear to be plenty.
running from temple to temple feasible.
the are self-made, and more's pity.
Should happen that you the suspect that lines are on way, get busy with the con- tents of o cream jar. Find on emollient that is heavy enough
Frown lines call for a special movement. Pince the thumb at lower end, first Bnger af upper. Hold the Anger stationary, Iron. upward with the thumb.
2
When powdering or using Inundation cosmetic be sure to place it close to the linir line, but not beyond 11 Women who love the panenke application, ushig a shade dorker than their skins, often show pallor there, a condition that does not
make for facial'neatness.
our
a
Getting back to bangs, frat subject; you can apply wave set lotion, form two or three lines with the fine teeth of the comb and you'll have a fringe with a pretty undulation. Or, you con form several pin curts, combing them out in a soft fluff. If the bang is heavy, one can resort to metal curters. But don't leave them on 100 long: if you do, the hair will be frizzy.
Successful Home Shampoo
A moved. If
Average Weight
REAL beauty problem faces has not been thoroughly re- halo is bound to be gummy and olly.
an appealing new and moderate-
According to Dr. Dozier, prived fur to these now avail- breeding of muskrats ander con- able, has been tiisclosed by Definement has proved
top dini- Herbert L. Dozier in n paper prepared for the Journal of cult, too expensive and too un- Despite the most Mammalogy, published by the certain.
All careful attention,
of the American Society of Mam-
while mutants at the fur animal malogists. Dr Dozier is direc-
field station were gradually lost tor of the fur animal station
through disease, Bghting during] where the experiments were
accidents, attempted matings, conducted.
and and predation by hawks The hew Maryland white, Dr Dozier's name for the hitherto owls. unrecorded
mutation of the muskrat, ranges in colour from
cause of her trouble may be But the Government experl-
activity a beautiful maltose gray to an
of The almost snowy white. Unlike the
ments have demonstrated that excessive It has dark eyes and is. albino,
the white muskrat can be deve sebaceous glands in the scalp ar, Independent in origin loped, its average weight being what is more likely, careless and genetically distinct from 225 pounds or slightly higher shampooing, the pink-eyed albino.
then a 2.23-pound average re- "Nothing
quite
comparable w
corded for 4,357 brown, adult previously been recorded," cor has
muskrats of both sexes trapped Nutional Dr Dozler asserted.
on the Blackwater the mutation, In the new
Wildlife Refuge in 1941. Largest young are a dark Maltese gray of the white mutations was
the
andl with
throat, sides
3-pound, 3-ounce female. white. As they underparts
If the new Maryland while of sufficient develop, the colour becomes
were thought to be of lighter so that about the sixth economic importance, Dr Dozlar be might month they are silver-gray. The salt, its occurrence
selective five- by increased
VC colour continues to lighten with age.
trapping of the marshes where
ordinary it occurs, pelting Brocding Maturity
op viduals and releasing the light- "As breeding maturity
observers, pronches, they become varying coloured animals ns breeders. degrees of smoky-white," Dr Dozler explained. "By the start the general
Π
If she washes her hair every ten days-and week or every makes a rousing good job of it, chances are her head will not freshly look as if it had been
will be apart from its buttered. Every shaft will have glued hoursInstead of down to the scalp, and the en- tire growth will behave in an agreeable manner.
To the ordion of most realise that to remove
a com-
The self-administered sham poo is seklom successful be
women CRUBO few girls and bination of atmospheric dust of the second breeding year wild muskrats is a mahogany
are entirely brown ranging in Intensity from and sebaceous oil is no quick professional mutants
task. All theso whlie, except for some dark pale reddish brown to a grayish time
brown or blackish brown dor- hend-washers are not infallible. vibrissne and a small area
sum, the underparts distinctly if there are grey deposits on smoky black hairs situeled to
The lighter In colour and with a no the, teath of the comb or the ward the tip of the nose.
lost nearly
demarcation often quite bristles of the brush one should tall and feet Inve
know that the champoo agent all trace of pigmentation."
of
sharp.
There has never been a time when cosmetle shops, had so
on dis many shampoo agents play. With fewer tinglets and less finger waving, a large num
to ber of women who used
doing their own tress-renoval- inrch to the beauty shops are ing. Let them learn how to do it properly.
If a liquid soap is used, it must be frictioned to a stift lather. Three applications are not too many; each one should be followed by a rinsing of fairly hot water flowing from a bath spray. Cream shampoos will sometimes work all right with n eingle application buat, if the hair is heavy and shoulder length, it is better to have two. As with soap, rinsings should ba prolonged.
In between shampoos, or when you have a cold, use à dry shampoo,