1929-04-13 — Page 8

THE CHINA MAIL,

WOMEN'S

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1929,

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FANCIES

Frills of Yesterday,

Study in Blue and Brown

This straightline cost of Navy kasha, trimmed with kolinsky fur, is said to be the smartest thing for Spring. A Navy felt hat, appli- qued with modern designs in lighter blues, gives a deft touch. A duli blue frock of crepe several shades lighter than the coat is worn by this inndel. Note the smart treatment of the sleevesi

MODERN PARTIES BRILLIANT HOSTESSES OF LONDON TOWN

WELDING FORCES

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"Modern parties, if they do not brilliant happen to possess hostess, can become depressing and gloom-ridden functions," said Miss inter- Margery Lawrence in an view with n "Daily Mail" repre sentative. We were discussing this question in the novelist's: study, which was hung with ber own sharply defined pictures and à vivid piece of Chinese embroidery."

"A good hostess ought to be a welding force. We guests do so Think very little for ourselves.

of a Victorian party: Congregated in the drawing-room-which we may rightly condemn as itself be- ing a rather gloomy apartment-

could play the were guests who

their little piano and warble arias for one another's delectation. That made things easier for the hostess. To-day, brought up on gramophone and wireless, we are unable to contribute to the eve- ning's entertainment except by talking.

"Myself, I like nothing better than a party where there is good talk. I should like to see a revival.

18th century salon,

Burt

of the such partier depend perhaps more than others (for a good hand can make a good dance) on the per- sonality of the women who give them.

In Desultory Groups

"I went recently to a party to which many interesting people, with plenty of ideas and the gift of discussing them, had been invit- jed. But this. like

several others, split up into

desultory, ill-assorted groups and somehow

atay there. managed to hostess seemed to lack the per- sonality to pull the whole thing together, to make the guests talk.

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For Wear Now

The fashionable check walking suit in black, grey and white check with coat eiged with black braid. Note the mar nish effect of the hip-pockets, and the return of the "tucked-in" blouse, a new feature with present day modes. The alill Atting black felt hat a style that still retains its popularity completes a chic costume-Specially designed by "Nirette," of London,

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LONDON FASHIONS

THE "THREE-PIECE;" VOGUE OF IVORY

A WEEK-END PROBLEM

Gay colours in weave and wool- stitchery

per- are pleasant and missible in the real country ward- robe.

Although such dress factors may sound quite simple, the quez- tion of packing exactly the right thing in the week-end case is never really easy. Behind the jolly colours, correct cut, and suitable fabrics there must exist the subtle knowledge of detail. It is most rare to discover the woman who can eliminate half of her first. selce- tion; so often too many "extras" spoil the dress-scheme.

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Yet there must be exactly the right accessories to complete the sports outfit, the general travel, dr motor, ensemble, with the neces sary dinner and dancing dresses, and possibly smoking-suit boudoir-wrap as well.

Simplicity should be aimed at, and recollect that simplicity of the beat is always expensive! The "best goods in smallest parcels" is an old-world maxim that certainly aplius to the "Friday-till-Mon- day" packing!

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Jewels will be taken for the week-end party, and the best only, be it a string of pearls or a sports. necklace worn with travel kit. The diamond chain; corsage plece (real or Imitation) and bracelet should be packed. Such trifles do not take up much room and have the knack of suiting most evening baule may toilettes. An exotic

to complete the also be put in

fantastic wrap. smoking suit or A metal trinket or so can be part of the woo ensemble.

Other important accessories in

sports shoes, wool clude the

Thrills of To-day.

Hostessing in the Modern Mode

Everybody who's anybody now receives her guests in hostess pajamas. And what could be more appropriate than the above en- semble, consisting of three-quarter length cloth of gold jacked trimmed with luscious sable; blouse of Nile green, girdled harem fashion, and topped off, as it were, with very ample trousers of emerald green transparent velvet.

stockings, and a couple of gay tails to complete the day, evening, the cigarette and vanity-case in

wool sockettes.

The belt of kid or leather can or sports enserables must present carved ivory, some of which are de- have metal buckle to match a strap fresh front, or as smart accorated with lovely reproductions on a tweed or felt cessories they will prove a dismal from Peralan and Chinese works of failure. says Hon. Mrs. C. W. art. Enamels are treated in of the same sports hat, that in its turn matches Forester in the "Daily Telegraph." similar fashion, and suggest some

A fur-tie may

exquisite colour schemes. neck-tie or scarf. be preferred for the regulation "tailleur" of tweed, cloth, or serge.

Ivory

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A gay and pleasing three-piece

For real sports clothes, the nar-

"Not that a hostess should, as the older novelists used to say, 'move graciously from group to group." The party need not be parties I have been to recently informal, after-the-theatre formal reception. Another

gatherings, to which I was invited because the function flopped'

usually by telephone.

dull hostess, far from being lazy likę

"The vogue for conversational the first, rushed busily round like

parties has of course, certain diff- A shirt or a turk-in blouse of silk-sporting enough, and yet not row necklet of beaten bronze and a little brown hen and 'fussed'

culties. A sustained conversation or fine flannel mixture can now be too "outre" has two admirable copper, linked charms of

colour sibly be more in keeping with her guests into stagnation.

All such is, unless one has the gift of talk, packed, in addition to a pull-over shades in the new greens and a gold, silver, or platinum may pos

There may fawn touch represent the Let the Fun Be Spontaneous something of strain on the in-jersey or cardigan.

The cleverly pleated tweed and leather. be an extra spurts handbag or scheme. "No good hostess obviously tellect.

pochette to snit a scarf. in ad- skirt and plain cardigan are in trifles, in any case, add interest to 'organises' her party. The fun

Straining After Effect

The dark green cashmere stitched with country clothes, but the well- The should all be apparently spontane- "Women guests, while they are dition to the travelling one.

An example of how not to often the life and soul of a party, evening bag must be there, and pos- a lighter shade of silk. run a party was afforded recently betray this strain more than the sibly the fur fichu or shawl, inwoven wool jumper is in the two by a host at a large and distinguish- men. Dull men have the sense to case the wearer does not possess tones of green, flecked with fawn. A scarf of silk and gool is also of Jed dinner which lasted from 8 to sit still and emit a remark at in the newer dinner coat.

Flowers are among extras that beige, whereas the hat of green 12. When conversation flagged tervals, so that they give a cryptic he would say, 'Now. Mr. So-and-so, impression of profound depths. Aare not now so much worn in the felt has petersham points of the So smart, yet so simple, is a new do tell some of your famous yarns.' dull woman, on the contrary, will evening except for ball dresses. fawn silk.

of the Naturally, guests thas addressed flounder about in a conversational On the other hand, there is the

latest favourites in springsuits will relapse into an embarrased morass rather than remain silent neat tailored button-hole of wool, tailored example of one

metal, and leather flowers. Bilence, instead of scintillating as and obscure. they ought.

"But there will be little fear of and metal are also interesting; in ef an iron-grey Melton cloth. The or basket for short reefer coat and flat, partially "In the invitations Д certain dullness where people have the fact, the triffe hox casualness is to be recommended. courage to be what they are. the week-end must generally be pleated skirt are stitched and Enormous and formal cards have a Simplicity is far more successful added to the small travelling jewel-pressed on the most approved of I mention box tailored lines, and a neat tie of chilling effect on prospective than the most complex posing.case of to-day.

or basket advisedly, as such de- Russian sable completes the out- successful Why don't women realise it?"

Ivory Ornaments I confess to be grateful for the Ivory craze. The rich shadings of ivory are far more attractive

The coiffure question is equally than the modern metal beads that

In the country especial- are so often mixed with other difficult. coloured stones. Flowers of ivory ly the permanent wave' is very were used as brooches and orna-slight, flat, neat. hair being best

sport: Still, there ments in the "eighties"; umbrella- for handles and bag-tops were then clignous, for the riding hats, and made out of exquisite ivories, Bome these (mostly consisting of a strip of which were very beautifully of curls) can also be cleverly ad- carved; ear-rings and a large apted to any country headgear. brooch of ivory were considered a Anyhow, the week-end guest can correct choice with the festoon- arrive by train and car in a close- Ing and bustle draperies of the abting cloth or swathed cap, with puce-silks of the austere Victorian a glimpse of a curl round the back dames! The modern maid adds and ears!:

guests.

The moet

Cloche hats made more individualistic by the addition

of ribbon and flower mounts.

Chic Styles Combine Charm and Usefulness

it.

Smart and serviceable gloves for ladies' wear now

dressed woman will exercise re- straint in the wearing of novelties of this nature,

are

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be a way season for woth sexes tard, apricu Wast with Quindi i manture wound to appen to the masculine eye and gaaranteed to make farinine eyes green with envy. But judge for yourself from the models shown above, in which Sally Blate displays two of the very springy costumes. On the left is very fetching street costume of lavender georgette with a coat embroidered in pastel shades of yarn. The dainty hat completes the costume, and brings Paris right to Hong Kong At the right is one of the striking new dinner frocks that have been promised for this season. This ons in of fame red lace and chifon, with an elaborate design of sequins on the bodice. The voluminous skirt and picturesque duchess collar combine to make a gown that will attract all eyed in the smartest of restaura Ants

Pamela

has received exceedingly smart

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