1938-02-21 — Page 3

THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 21, 1938.

A LONDON LETTER

Horns, Trumpets?-

No, Hats!

Hats in London this season are reminiscent of peculiar things anything, in fact, but hats., Horns, trumpets, muffins, flower-pots, shells well describe the latest crea- tions. Of shells there are many, fitting

the closely

head and drawn out into exaggerated spirals and peaks, or forming a series of dumpy whorls.

Romantic evening hats of ex- treme width, worn with full de- collete dresses, are a feature. Some have transparent or jewelled brims, others are made entirely of lace or velvet according to the gown with Juliet caps which they are worn.

are

radiant with sequins and jewels. A lovely model by Kyril is composed of iridescent green and A quite remarkable resemblance silver sequins with a metal band to a South Sea shell is seen in of chevron design holding the hair Kyril's collection, the peak, with a firmly in place. With it is worn a

veil of

A broken surface of "spines," mount-circular

green tulle, ing upward from the back of the more sobre model is composed of cap to a high point above one eye. black Spanish lace caught at the When examined closely the spines nape and falling behind in stiff, A cluster of black and are found to be composed of small deep folds. cut feathers of which the entire flame flowers and leaves, made of hat is made.

feathers, trims the front.

Feathers Popular

Many models in this same col- lection follow the streamline move- ment, having a high and slightly concave front, and low back. Feather trimming is popular, cog | feathers leading the way; closely followed by stiff quills and curled ostrich tips. A moss green felt with streamline crown is trimmed with curled coq tips to match. These tips are mounted on a long quill set at the back and arching forward over the crown at a high angle.

SEE YOURSELF

OTHERS

AS YOU

SEE

You probably have quite a lot of illusions about yourself. They have been subtly fostered ever since you were a child in arms by your doting parents. They have never been dis- pelled, for even your best friends won't tell you the truth about your

Brims are of all descriptions, cut and twisted and folded in endless variety. Wide, upturned brims jut forward. Halos of various widths self.

But you might be a much nicer are much in evidence, the narrow type sometimes having a wide cir- person if you let the sensible side mind probe for a while cular flounce of the material of your placed immediately behind the halo your sentimental attitude to your to give added interest. Other halo self. hats have cone-shaped

crowns or

flat crowns with the brim turned up to form a halo at the back.

Are You Mean?

a re-

DIZZY HEADGEAR Strips of Green and Cocoa felt compose both the brown ånd the swathed brim „of the Kyril model at top. Below, a streamlined model in black felt with trimming of coq fea- thers, shading from pale lemon to rich blue, accentuating the for- ward movement. Also by Kyril.

Fashion

Flashes

worn

Here are the latest style briefs, coloured glass jewellery is from the South. Slacks are being with beach clothes... Peasant head worn by the smartest women... Ink kerchiefs still appear... Shorts are blue, palm green, citrus yellow and good. Tiny wildflowers are the stable-boy brown are new colours... smartest things in floral prints. Both wool and printed cotton swim Shirt and skirt ensembles of con- suits are seen...Tailored shirtwaist trasting colour are chic. The front dance sports frocks are "aces" in chic. decolletages of some-new Sandals with cork soles three inches frocks are massed with flowers thick appear on the beaches...Boleros top informal washable din-

for ner frocks., Stripes are important both clothes and accents... Swim

suits with elasticized tops and removable For knitted garments that

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are

shoulders, straps are the last word in sun-tan inclined to sag at the aids.

sew tape along the shoulder seam. Orange skin is a new accent This prevents their dropping and- colour... Chiffon frock with full keeps them a good shape through billowy skirts step on the smartest many washings. dance floors. Lime green, char

Hooks and eyes. treuse, citrus yellow and white are

and press-studs chic evening hues... Bonnet affairs, should be boiled in strong soda- It's a difficult thing to undertake

sometimes peaked and tied under water before using. You will find in cold blood, of course. Usually Veils In Evidence

Heavy that they never rust.. the chip, top smart heads. this sort of soul-searching is start- Veils are still in evidence, those ed after everhearing such wom on semi-evening or full even-mark as: ing hats being embroidered with "My dear, she's the meanest thing coloured sequins or having a bor-at home. Why, the baker told me der of gay medallions as large as miaow, miaow..." and so on pennies set round the border. about your most intimate secrets, Toques may have veiling falling at

Fury follows, hate, sorrow, and one side which can be converted

a feeling of frustration. Then, if into a face veil or scarf. Veils

you're a logical person, comes the worn tight over the face are tied question: "Now I wonder if I real- with big bows at the back of the yam like that...? Perhaps it is neck. Net veils are also used as

mean of me to give George streaky, hat ties for evening wear. A bacon for breakfast because it's black and gold cap with high peak- ed crown, worn with a gold fame cheaper, when he likes short back frock by Worth, has a black net A minor fault this, but a fair in- veil falling from the tip of the crown and tied under the chin at the side

best."

dex to character.

Now sit yourself down, and write out conscientiously a questionnaire to yourself, tabulating it thus:

The tight little bonnet makes its appearance in most of the season's shows demurely tied beneath the 1

chin with streaming ribbons. One charming model is trimmed – with

silver fox tips to match a little, fox 2

muff

Models in Hugh Beresford's col- lection depend for height on un- usual uses of trimming rather than on the crown. In his opinion the line created by the high crown "is too severe and hard for the

lish woman" For sports: wear, he shows coloured felts designed specially to suit the individual, and a new adaptation of the halo hat combined with the bæret for mintor- ing.

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5

7

Is it true what my husband says brother, mother, sister,"

or whom in anger, that I flirt with every you will, for "husband" in question second man I meet?

3; “fiance" for “husband” în ques- Are my husband's relations tion 3, and if you don't do any right when they say I'm not as work try to think of some of the devoted to my children as I try things you like to grumble about. to make out?**

there's bound to be something. Do I dismiss my children's time You'll have to substitute good. troubles summarily as unim-searching questions that strike

and 8. and- portant?

hone for questions what, they are will give a fair indi- [cation of your honesty.

Too Good

There are probably quite a lot more that you can add to this list. But ask yourself these questions honestly and quite privately. -

If you can quite honestly say Yes Do I gossip aa Mrs. B. says, to five or more of the questions on and is my gossip slightly malici- your examination paper, you may ous?

be an attractive kind of person. At any rate, you're good enough to go on and question youself a little fur- ther. If you give yourself full marks there's no hope for you, for you're obviously not being honest or you're too good to last.

When I say that I'm saving money am I simply being mean with the household and spend ing more on clothes? --

Is my husband right when he Kisays I start all the rows?:

"Am I continually losing my tem- per and excusing myself by say- ing I'm tired and worried?:

If You're Not Married

can hear a protest from those

Is my husband right when he of you who are single: “How can I says I take all the enjoyment answer questions 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8

husband *** out of things by grumbling all when I haven't got

the time when we are out about Right. Substitute "my friends the work I've got i

day?

question

onde fence,

Question numban

6 is easy. The only people who ever accuse you of flirting are 1, your husband, your fiance, and 3, your neighbour.

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