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THE CHINA MAIL, WED NESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1946.

Helena Rubinstein Woman Today

Says.

"Your hands are always on show"

Pander to your hands, because whatever you caressing, working, playing bridge,

do

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This rich textured emollient will combat chapping and roughmess

will keep your hands well groomed, smooth and white as though work- a-day chores were a thing unknown,

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FASHION TAKES AN ATLANTIC

The creative talents of the Britain's wholesale fashion designers is finding an outlet in their export quota. The

:

CROSSING

Couponned to within an inch of its hemline in Bri-

restricted market at Home offers few opportunities for

tain, the wholesale fashion industry is taking top styling, but a bigger over-

its wares to America on a dollar húnt. seas quota, particularly to the dull design, and in a country Frederick Starke and Rima of United States, is encouraging have a change of wardrobe every like America, where most women them to give of their.best.

year, wearability does not rafe This marketing of British so high. anfashionable appeal. fashions in America could be Now, however, with the Board

""" quile a tricky business. The of Trade pushing from behind,

London. These wete both autumn lines, including suits, dresses, topcoats and Jackets.

"English Look”

The outstanding comment on

SEWING SEAMS

Beams will not pucker ir when sewing fine materiałe on your machine you lay - a I plece of heavy brown paper under the Spani and stitch this to the cloth. The paper can later be torn away from the scam,

type of clothing worn by each und young blood in Britain's there, as it probably will be on BUYING

country is basically different-mills and factories, the fashion all English models brought into

partly because of the casier Industry is crossing the Atlantic the States, was on the quality of CHILDREN'S

climatic conditions in parts of the States,

Quantity, Not.

wholesale markets.

The styles

and taking up what looks like a the materials and the practical most permanent residence in America's but intricate deisil.

Were "Americanized" sufflelently win praise from the buyers who saw them, even while they retained that peculiarly English "look".

Also, in the past, British fabricr have been of high quality but

Two of the most recent col- fections from Britain to bo shown in New York were from

How To Accent Your Eye-Lure

It seems to us that few giela realise the glamour appeal that

lies in

their eyes OF

more would care.

eyo

your

phy head

certainty

to their

nke a little thing like an pencil. It

In

pute magic

eyes with a single deft

stroke across the brow.

illustrates

Bienell. For steady hand,

Hollywood starlet Nancy Suur- ders, who appears in RKO Rn- do's "A Likely Story," correct use of the leverage to keep a she

piners her Now on her dressing table, her last two fin- gers against her theek, and ap- plies the penell in short strokes,

Before reaching the pencil stage make sure to us your brows to show up stray hairs for tweez- ing. Never thin them into expressionless line.

Properly shoped and soothed with an anti- septle, they're ready for colour- ing. If you're a blonde, use n brown pencil, never black, which should be reserved for the deep brunette type.

ZAR

BEAUTY ROUTINE FOR YOUR HANDS

Many women say they can't have attractive hands and nails because they do their own house- work, play the piano, pound a typewriter, dig and weed in the garden, wiold a racquet, or «wing a niblick.

The fact is, anyone can, orangewood stick wrapped in have hands that will show up cotton-wool, apply

cuticle re- nicely in any company mere-over round nail. Then with a Tresh, dry piece of cotton-wool ly by deciding what con- on the orangewond stick go back stitutes good grooming for over cach nail and push away them, then giving them plenty any pieces of loose cuticle. Run

the

stick iips, too.

of it.

ulong under the nail-

Novar cut the cuticle, and never let a manicurist do so, because it only tends to thicken and toughen the delicate-frame round the nail,

If there are any stains on nails or angers, remove them with a

It's a mistake to expect more of your hands in high style than you are able to give them in use or willing to give them in care; styles in fingers, like styles in clothes and colf- fures, may change, but they should always be functional dab of peroxide, lemon juice, or and adapted to the job they do. a little powdered pumice.

STEP 6-Put hands into the water again, this time brush; rinse thoroughly, dry care- scrubbing the nails with fully, always pushing back on the cuticle gently.

Efficient manicuring is re- cognised as the corner-stone of hand conditioning, as well as the basis

for decoration, and the manicure we all seek is the one that will survive hard usage.

warm

Applying Polish

the

coloured polish, you can now ap- BTEP 6—If you are not using ly nail-white pencil under the

But It seems that many of us are too busy to fit in regular manicure appointments, judging from the wails from all sides for "n home manicure with that pro-all-tips to accent thele outling, fessional finish."

a step not necessary when liquid

"Professional Finish" · polish is used

STEP 7-Where liquid pollsh

The professional Bnish de is used, clean the nail surface of manda the professional up-soap or oil with another applica proach, so we set about collect tion of the polist.-1emover; pow- all the necessary requisites for der polish rubbed on the nail and the manicure, and there are no butted briskly, always in one di- makeshifts; A towel; a a bowl

of rection, or rubber on the palm, warm, soapy water, a nali

gives a moderate glossy base and brush;

emery-boards; curved provides a smooth surface for aclasorat orangewood stick and

Houldi

polish. sonte cotton-wool; a little heat- Apply the liquid with three ed 'oll; cuticle softener; hand quick strokes, avoiding the cream or lotion; varnish re- cuticle. It is as well to leave a mover and polish.

of the nail free all Uny hairline STEP 1 Take off old polish round the base and sides if it con with remover by swabbing. nail be managed, and those who use with saturated cotton-wool from their hands a great deal will find base to finger-tip.

it advisable to remove a little STEP 2-File halls to prefer- from the tip of the nail before red contour

with emery-board, it dries. Again just a hairline using the coarse side first, anlah is enough to let the nail itself ing off with the ine-grained side. take the contact.

It Is important to let nalis grow straight at sides, shaping them after they are free of the anger. Keeping nail sides solid in this way gives them enough breath to maintain extra length.

One can have fairly long nails typewriter in the office

and run

Two coatings are best if us- Ing dark pollhes, the first ra ther thin, then a second .over it Light varnishës ars usually satisfactory with one wash of colour. Allow them to dry thoroughly...

Finally, a very little cream or

os do housework at home, but oil spplied to the nails and cuticle

trom

Orst those nails must be strong, and

proper elements in bloodstream from proper

BTEP

dab of cream or lotion the massaged, into the hands them- care selves make a nico finishing

touch.

"

But the materials focus of attention.

were the

CLOTHING

The new look in children's clothing should be easy to take care of, Lucille Ren, extension clothing specialist ut Iowa These fabrics are not avall State College (U.S.A.) says. able in England yet. They were

By taking advantage of recent specially designe

designed for the Ameri-discoveries, parents of pre-school children can make wise choices in market,

which they seem to selecting children's clothes, keep have impressed very favourably There were lightweight worsted lamb's wool woven inte сперся, Boft checks, irregular herringbone patterns, and of course tweris, all kinds and colours of tweeds, including the new and striking "irklescent" tweed tables,

call

Now Greatcoats

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• "Duo-fabrics" were used con- siderably in the Rima collection. These are Inbrica

of identical weaves but in different enlours or patterns. Their main use is for Jackets and skirts, or three- Pleee outfits.

Greatcoats in both these cof. lections made full use of broad, bold

strips and checke Checke, it seams, are getting bigger and biggerin fact, the bigger the bettor. Prices of these English im- portations compare very favour- ably with the American prices -in fact, even after payment of duties, the American market can make a fair profit out of these English models, while the cloth- ing industry helps to keep Bri- tain's dollar head above water.

their child well-dressed and still save money, she observed.

Pointing out that children In

two-to-aix-year-old

the

group

outgrow clothes almost as fast as the parents buy them, Miss Rea suggested that Diew

garments can be made to serve for all oc- casions,

How To Buy

Here are suggest

some

lips Miss Rea

clothing: in buying cbiklren's

1-Buy a winter, suit one year and a cout the next year.

2-Be sure there is plenty of room in the garnert for a lively youngster.

of

3-See that the shoulder line la loose

for enough movement but its well enough to

freedom

stay in place.

4-Plan clothing with similar types small child must learn one type

of fastening. because thoroughly before trying another.

5-Elastic in garments should not go more than half way around and it should not be so tight that it leaves red marks on the skin.

United Press.

Sauce Makes a Basis

for

many Recipes

By CHARMIAN MAYNARD

Soft, fine breadcrumbs and smooth, white sauce are always useful with small quantities of meat, vegetables, or stowed fruit, making more servings and adding variety and interest to dishes.

Smokey Sheath

centre

Jean Kent, of the J. Arthur Stank Organization, weare thie draped dream-frook of crepe, designed for her by- Rahvls. The poftly folded bosom tops a plain panol, from which the skirt is gathered around the hips and draped to the hemilne. A lit up the centro of the skirt adds a touen of Eastern glamour, and so

does

the head stole. The Tack of jewellery is in the latest tradition-one 'small bracelet and a large shoulder, spray lu ef

• alt that fé necessary to com plate this sophisticated on. samble,

Vegetables

Cook shredded cabbage and coarsely grated carrot together, Drain well, mix with an equal quantity of white sauce. Thicken with soft breadcrumbs, season to taste.

Serve with grilled, crumbed, or baked meat.

cooked

* Coat thinly sliced, turnips with thick cheese sauce. Add a layer of soft breadcrumbs mixed with grated cheese. Rc- heat and brown top in oven.

Simmer small whole onions Ave minutes in boiling, salted water. Drain, place in oven- ware dish. Cover with creamy cheese sauce, bake 25 to 30 min-

THOSE WHO ADMIRE-INSPIRED SIMPLICITY

and the arts of sophistication will find their tasto echoed in this Model: This, the talent of the DORVILLE rango, we now have in stock.

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We would suggest a personal visit where you can geo these and other examples of Sne fashioning for women. Į

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utes in moderate oven: 375 de- TO YOU-MORE FOR YOUR MONEY

.crces.

Meats

Dice cold corned breast of PRINTED JARSEY

lamb or corned beef; fold into

onion, pinch nutmeg, and grated PLAIN ENGLISH CREPE 36"

white sauce flavoured with grated)

lemon rind, chopped parsley.

Allow 11⁄2 cups nicat to I cup Bruce,. Servo hot with Engers.

Lost PLAIN ORGANDIES

•

• Joint a rabbit, simmer unt!

40"

@ $4.90 yd.

@ $4.50 yd.

42"

@ $4.95 yd.

@ $4.80 yd.

tender in salted water with sliced PRINTED LAMB SKIN 40′′

onion, thin piece lemon rind, pinch herbs. Wrap each joint in dish pack in ovenware

sprinkled with

breadcrumb"

Add. 11⁄2 cups soft crumbs, chopped parsley. salt, реррег. Pour in sufficient milk to barely cover rabbit

Bake hour in moderate oven, 375 degrees.

Fruit

• Combine 2 cups drained, stowed fruit (apple, rhubarb, or a mixture of both), 1 cup syrup from fruit, 11⁄2 cups soft bread- crumbs, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, 1 dessertspoon lemon juico. Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey, Bako in greased dish 40 to 45 minutes in moderate oven, 375 degrees.

Serve hot with custard.

ROUND THE WORLD WITH 43 LBS.

•

and use.

Users of typewriters can help nail conservation and at the same time. bring a new slant to the "touch" system by turning the fingers so that the under cushion hits the keys instead of the fin- Honey Hansen, petite young ger-tops.

The wardrobe had been plan» dress, dark crepe efternoon dress, lady from Seattle, got,'off

· Cuticle Cara..

white silk shirts, oned to furnish the proper, typo jalacks, two Fan American. Clipper in San of clothing for climates ranging watermelon pink sweater, three- 3-For keeping: the cuticle soft and plant, or if the Francisco after a three-months to the heat of tropical Pacific.

{from the raw winds" of Scotland | pairs of shoes, thred: ' pairs of gloves, three balz, two sets of nails are brittic, cônk thêm in flying trip around the world. "The secret," Miss Hansen 'sald, nylon lingerie, two dožen nylon some heated castor bli placed in with her entire wardrobe in one "is to pick one basic colour" She stockings, collapsible umbrella, a. shallow dish or soucer. After suitcase.

chose brown. That makes it pos-]ine rubbers, fur coat, fweed skirt, removing the fingers from the

sible to use shoes and abcessories so ideal sulat for actual travel

short top coat and cue bandbag, Baucer, massage each quil base The capsule wardrobe, chosed with all outata separately, gently pushing the especially for air travel, weighed for complete wardrobe inchid- is a skirt and Blouse, Miss Han- cuticle back all round the nail. 43 pounds, including the sultenso, jedla belgo, dress kult, silk print | sen said. "The only additions sho STEP, 4-Book halls in warm, It was well under the baggage, dress, Mark brown”, iner dress, would make to har, wardrobe, on suday water; rinse and dry. With allowance of 80 pounds, "Ishantung afternoon dress, dinner (another frip are two nylon skirts.

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