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FASHIONS AND FANCIES

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1927.

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Designs of Intricate Charm and Unusual Appeal Are Seen in the

Fabrics That Will Create Both Daytime und Evening Ensembles

Among the collection of fabrics |sortments. The pale shades asunily that are assuming important roles appear as a background for the in the Springtime ensembles are to brighter shades which form the be found woollens of extreme light-designs of the patterned silks. ness and fineness of weave which Stripes are also seen in startling compare to the fine silks. These colour combinations. They appear featherweight woollens appear in in both silk and the wool jerseys new versions of the Kasha family and are most often used to create and will create many of the smart the blouse' of the jumper frock. est Spring outfits. Included in this There are occasions when stripes group of woollens are taslíkasha, are used for the skirts, but these mouslikasha. Indikasha, Tollika- are smaller and are used with a sha and Dialikasha. The lightness blouse of plain colour and frequent- and fineness of these woollen mous- ly add a tie, of the stripes to carry Relines are their outstanding fea- out the contrast. Lures. The weaves differ slightly from those of other sensons, and they are seen in an interesting col- lection of colours.

Crepella is another fabric much used for Spring costumes. It is scen in its erstwhile weave and in many varíntions. which come from the parent fabric.

In heavier fabrics there are to be found materials of twisted weaves, These are used to fashion the more tailored models for Springtime.

Fancy weaves include plaids, tiny flowered designs, spotted pat- terns and other odd designs and

mixtures.

Many of the new woollens com-

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Dorothy Mackaill, appearing in First National's "Just Another Blonde." has selected an interesting and complete Spring wardrobe com- posed of the new woollens an 1 silks of such infinite variety and appeal.

from the mauve phase through which mest young girls go. They and all about them to the ex- no longer want it, in their dress

they like clusion of any other colour, hut it in their bed-room, although the light in a mauve room is unkind to many complexions. This most attractive thing the mauve scheme je the mauve

bine the plain and fanciful types lingerie. Most people retain a pre- and appear with silk threads trac-ference for white sheets, but there ing various designs. Mixed fabrics is a demand for the coloured linen are seen in abundance, and there for the room in which no white is a wide range of colour. Faded must be visible; even white towels rose, belge-champagne and apricot are being superseded by coloured are three new favourites of the

onea, which are having a great Spring collection. As a whole, the

sale. Coloured blankets are also very light shades are

used, having a big vogue, and are very Different coloured threads stand attractive, the finest quality being out in the new fabrics in square bound with self-coloured ribbon. designs, polka dots, flecked effects, Both towels and blankets in a deep floral or Greek patterns or various primrose shade, bordering other patterns.

orange, are being sold in great quantities,

In the new silke, versions of silk crepes are seen in great variety. Printed designs and floral patterne are much in vogue, while in the plain shnden there are colours of enchanting beauty. All the shadea of blue appear in both silks and +57 Jens. Pale biscuits. cream. pale pink, greys, variations of beige, pale greens, yellows and ieds 'all are seen in charming as-

THE CRAZE FOR COLOUR.

To lie in bed knowing that all the bedclothes-shects, blankete, quilt, and cover-tone with one's

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The spring season will again make bountiful use of all the lovely patterned fabrics that Paris has inspired in her selection of mater- ials for the frocks that mark the season's chic.

Printed silks for spring and sum- mer are lovelier than ever. They come in a variety that leaves a choice wide enough to suit nny taste. Printed silks in checks. plaids, floral and woven offects in dark or vivid colours for street or sports and in delicate colours for afternoon dresses are a feature of the new mode.

Printed pongee with hand block- ed designs in rich colours is a new and interesting choice for sport dresses or conts,

their shadowy designs are featured Imported chiffons, exquisite in in all the fashionable tinta, while georgettes and crepe silks also ap pear in patterns of extreme beauty and charm.

Whilst entire frocks of these printed patterns are to be found, another use of checked and floral patterned materials is seen in the trimmings used on a plain fabric.

More and more it is noticed that the newest frocks are using differ- ent fabrics to fashion their smart silhouettes. The two-piece frock. continuing in its popularity, uses plain and figured. materials with smart results. The one-piece dreas uses raffles, jabots, collars, cuffs and edgings of contrasting mater lals with equal appeal.

Yola D'Avril, appearing in the First National film, "Orchids and Ermine," weara a simple afternoon frock in two pieces that features plaid trimming. The skirt is shirred into a pleasing fullness while the blouse gains distinction through a plaid jabot, collars and cuffs, as well as a trimming of plaid on the pockets.

The

embroidery to decorate household The use of coloured applique and linens must strike the housewife heart-of-hearts, prefer the stiff and There are people who, In their who la replenishing stocks, bought starched look of the white table- before the war. The touch of cloths, but buy mats because they colour is unfailingly introduced believe them to be cheaper. somewhere. Nottingham, the great coloured linens. It is even send- Ince centre, is doing very well with prices of tablecloths have. hot- ever, come down enormously, and an Irish damask cloth which was Ing lace-trimmed goods to America, 49s. 6d. five years ago is now 27a, which are selling well in spite of 6d. Another point that the house- the high tariff there.

wife will discover during her shon- ping is that fashion is against rigid methods in the home, and that an alteration of styles has a decidedly refreshing effect on the mind. It is the one at which a cheerful note is the simplest paychology that, after a period with table mate,

Plain coloured linen breakfast cloths have proved very successful, for of all meals breakfast. with the day's work and worries stil! ahend,

nightdress, and that even the car- is most needed. Art linen mats,

pet and curtains are in the headorned with coloured fruits in tablecloths look nicer than ever. shade, is supposed to give the appliqué work, help to decorate a and vice versa. The name applies modern woman enormous satisfac- table, and the Italian embroidered to the bed-room.

mats are still exceedingly popular bedspreads, trimmed with appliqué Artificial silk tion. Almost any soft shade ex-

All Ince mats in imitation Brussels and the new wadder quilta covered cept green is popular for this bed-

are dainty and show up the grain in shot artificial ailk, are both in- room scheme, though primrose, pastel blue and old rose, are among

of a good table, while art linen expensive and charming to the the most successful.

centres edged" with imitation

eyes, and if they are changed fair- Brussels are almost as nice.

I frequently, one tires of them

There are many women, more- over, who never altogether escupe | Continued at foot of next column, less readily.

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