Hollywood Now Bans Tan; Prefers Fair Skins
How to Restore Your Normal
Complexion With Lemon
During the past Summer Holly- wood began to frown on sunburn and freckles. Even a deep tan is considered a misdemeanour of some 'kind, and among the producers and -directors there has been a movement on foot to taboo all deliberate sunbathing.
They have even gone so far as to insert the "ban on tan" in the con- tract of some of the important ones, as it is a serious thing to interrupt a picture just because the little star sat too long in the
sun.
Do not overlook the nails and cuticle when doing the "back-to- they normal" skin treatment as suffer from dryness and it is not surprising to have the nails break off and crack for the lack of oil, so massage them daily and always use a lotion or cream after washing the hands.
Be sure to use the necessary oils and creams to protect the skin and hair so the usual reconditioning The texture will not be necessary. of the skin will be much finer if it is not burned or tanned, so why not depend on the nice sun lotions to
When it comes to telling these little screen beauties what they give you the shade you like, or at must do, directors are pretty clever least take the time to tan without -they just announced they prefer-burning and drying the skin? red the fair-skinned girls. Mel Berns, makeup director of RKO, says the rugged, outdoor look is definitely "out." The dusky com.- plexion and freckles, so interesting a season ago, is no longer smart.
REGISTRY NUPTIALS
the
The marriage took place at DO IT WITH MAKEUP Registry, Supreme Court, yesterday, der between Andre Madeline Van He tells us when a girl needs to Stegen, daughter of Mr. Henri An- emphasise the colour of her eyes toine Van der Stegen, and Mr. with a darker complexion she may James Clarence Middleton-Smith, do it nicely with the proper make-son of Mr. Cades Alfred Middleton-
Smith.
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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 8, 1938.
SLEEK SATIN AND BILLOWY CHIFFON. Sleek satin and Designed by Orry- billowy, chiffon are in perfect harmony here. Kelly for Anita Louise, Warner Bros.. star, the lovely formal gown boasts a new heart-shaped bodice of white satin, with a billowy skirt. in which chiffon.)
Smart Talk
Imagination and orginality are
Last year's sheer wool frocks may what lend the sparkle to fashion. If just need some simple little touch-
perhaps up.
For those who must bring back
The ceremony which took place you don't use them your clothes will to make them look new.. the soft whiteness to the skin he offers this simple formula: Mix at noon was performed by the De-always "just miss the exciting flair one of the new modern "button equal parts of lemon juice and puty Registrar of Marriages, Mr. they could have. If you do, dress-belts" with string lacings in vivid warm water, then take a piece of W. A. Jones, and the witnesses were ing is fun, clothes are always inter-colours.
esting and you are always outstand- ร. the bride's father and Mr. H.
Fashionists suggest you go in for ing. And, the more you experiment fresh gauze (several thicknesses)
match Armstrong.
with colour combinations, with ac-bows with a vengeance and large enough to wet in mixture,
The bride affected a powder blue
with accents and the grosgrain bows on the front of and cover the face and neck. Hel
adept you'll your dress to a row of grosgrain advises
one to just rest for five suit, with elbow length sleeves and cessory ideas, minutes while the mild bleach does fiare in back. The blouse of the foils,
same colour and material was high-become at this thing we call smart bows around your hat band, for in- Bright bows will uplife a ⚫its work.
This week's suggestions stance. dressing. The same method should be used necked and draped. On her lapel
for putting sparkle in your ward-simple, dark costumé. Acces- for the arms and hands, but when she wore red carnations.
fective." there are stains or freckles on the sories were to match, while the hat robe are simple, but surprisingly ef- hands, he thinks plain lemon juice had a picture brim circled "with mixed with salt will be more effec-powder blue leaves.. tive.
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A new, striped, collarless blazer in vivid colours will make a costume After the ceremony, a quiet re- To make your new grosgrain unusually chic, if added to a casual skirt for home wear. The same jac- When the skin has been tanned, ception was held at the bride's home, handed spring. coat just twice
with it a new, little ket could be beautifully worn over the smart, wear he thinks it will need plenty of Dina House, Duddell Street, lubrication and for this, one couple are spending their honeymoon straw pill-box with rows of match-a solid coloured resort frock.
ing crushed grosgrain around its should use good tissue cream. at the Repulse Bay Hotel
edge.
It's it's a beauty treatment whils
more than
a mattress-
I sleep
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MATTRESSES
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Is Yours A 'Problem'
Husband?
25
Personal
Jottings
Mr. E C. Norris of Messrs. General Electric Company (China) Ltd., will be among the many Hong Kong residents going on leave in
"Problem" husbands are the chief the s.3. Empress of Asia, which is due to sail from this port оп canse of domestic unhappiness among wives, according to Dr. Ro- April 15, He will be accompanied bert N. McMurry, Psychologist, who by Mrs. Norris, and the couple will has been making a special study of spend their leave in England. - the subject.
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Mr. Frank Austin, former A man is a "problem" husband, in
manager of Messrs. S. J. David Dr. McMurry's opinion, if he
& Co., left for England on retire- 1-Acts the part of a baby toment in the s.s. Aeneas. Mr. win his wife's sympathy;
Austin has been a resident of the 2-Lords it over her like a ty- Colony for the past 12 years and rant, demanding unquestioning devoted much of his spare time to obedience;
the welfare of charitable organisa- 3.-Shows petty meanness,tions. He will join Mrs. Austin makes her go out to win the daily and their son at home. bread, or is a neurotic.
Dr. McMurry, who is executive se- The forthcoming marriages have cretary of the Chicago branch of the been announced: Miss Elizabeth Psychological Corporation, gave his Cunningham⠀⠀ of .5. Ellesmere views after he and his associates had Avenue, Mill Hill, London, to Mr. investigated the home life of the em- Frederick Charles Young, mana- ployees of a large sales organization.ger of Messrs. Dunlop Bubber For the tyrants, "peany-pinchers Company, and Miss Mary Frances Fand neurotics the doctor said there Tumer, residing at The Helena Leonard was some hope in psychiatry, but May Institute to Mr. nothing
Austin Avenue,
done for the
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