1930-06-06 — Page 2

The

Dolly Vardon

Where

you get

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1930.

WOMAN'S PAGE.

Hat

all your Nicest

FASHION SECRETS

Shop

Hats

LONG SKIRTS AT DRAPERY EXHIBITION,

BOVRIL

soon gets an Invalid out of bed.

Softness and Charming Details Spell Youth.

.LET.

PAMELA

HELP YOU TO

PLAN YOUR

SUMMER WARD-

ROBE.

13, Queen's Road Central:

FELIX HAT SHOP:

New Summer Millinery

at

Advantageous Prices.

Inspection Cordially invited.

#7, Ice House Street.

UNDIES.

We have the finest

stock of Embroidered

Silk Underwear.

PIONEER SILK STORE

China Building and Peninsula Hotel.

new collection of Summer Hats

has just been unpacked.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

LADIES'

SALON.

A NEW ANXIETY FOR MRS. GRUNDY.

The Lord Mayor of London, wałk- ing along the streets of the Royal Agricultural Hall, where he opened the Drapery Exhibition recently, was more in the picture than his predecessors have been for some years past. He and the Sheriffs who accompanied him were not the only people whose gowns nearly tourbed the floor, for many of the mannequins returning from the parade wore frocks that covered their ankles,"

Fashion has decreed that we show our faces and frame them becomingly so fronts are cut daringly high and backs demurely low. Actually " the back's the thing.”

The Hats.

Visitors who resent the long-skirt fashion, even for evening wear, when so many people consider it legitimate, found some consolation in watching the discomfort of the pretty girls as they tried to prevent their laces and flowered chiffoné from sweeping the stairs on their way down to the hall. The dress. makers seem tired of the uneven line which was so popular when women first lengthened their even-

Most of the mannequins were as ing frocks. Some skirte atill "dip tonishingly slim, and if one wonder- The milliners, declaring that the at the back, but one dressmaker ed how women of average dimen-day of the small, close-fitting hat said that all her evening gowns were'

sions were to wear such elegant is by no means "over, made n dis garments, the answer was to be of even length, her afternoon frocks found at the corsetières, though the for special occasions were of ankle, corsetière is the first to acknowledge length, and the fashion would last, that strong material and powerful she thought, till the autumn. By selves; strenuous exercises are also

elastic are not enough in them that time, women would probably needed. Two bridesmaid's frocks be tired of them, but she expected that were much admired were of enlanese satin in a delightful shade kong evening frocks to retain their of blue, the full skirts were covered popularity for at least another with tiny frills of georgette. A very year. She said frankly that she successful evening gown was of thought them much less attractive fabric that has no tendency to crack flame-coloured calanese taffeta, a than the short, smart frocks, bats ordinary tafiets does. that a drastic change like this from the new litt veltes contees, with time to time was desirable.

slcerca that pouch at the wrist, was One noticed that many of the worn with a long chiffon evening hat of the same type had a brim of diaphanous frocks were worn over frock of the same shell pink, and very short and flimsy petticonts with as an alternative to the contee there layers of tulle stitched to within an X-ray effect, but that may have was a wide handkerchief scarf edged brims droop on either side. Most an inch of the edge. Many of the been due to an oversight on the with black. These handkerchief of the hats were lightly trimmed exhibitors' pari.

The critics who acarves, made of the same material:

play of the new picture hats, and as wide as their shoulders pushed inany of the mannequins wore hats back a little so that they framed could do justice to the wide, and, the face. Only a brilliant summer airy hats of the finest straws, crino- line or lace in black, white, or colours. Green is first favourite, and after that blue

Hats will generally match the frocks with which they are worn. material, or, indeed, made of it. A and may be lined with the same One of

with a hat of the georgette stitched frock of manve georgetto was worn

all over the wide brim. Another

have complained so loudly about as the frock, and worn over the skirts that revealed the knees would shoulders, are a very pretty variant be more declamatory if they saw from the cape that is now to be these long Ascot frocks worn guile seen also on workaday frocks. The lessly in the sunshine of the pad-little cape covering the shoulders, dock.

falling to the waistline at the back, is likely to be seen on many worka- day frocks this summer, for it is

Secret of Slim Figures,

Chiffons and georgette, printed in pretty and quite new to this genera bright colours and bold designs weretion.

to be seen everywhere for garden Figured materials had the chief

party or evening frocks, usually place "and" while with a little coat of the same mate rial.

The afternoon frocks had symmetrically uneven heme, if one can use the old term now that hema have given place to piest edges, and while the bodices fitted closely, with fastenings under the arm, the skirts might have as many frills or founces as they chose, too many, indeed for a trim effect.

the chiffons

and georgettes were printed in all over designs, crepe-de-Chioce and velvets preferred small designs scat- tered over a black or coloured back- ground. There were not nearly so many pin-spotted fabrics as one had been led to expect, but on the other hand, fleched tweeds and a new feched woollen georgette were used a good deal.

ROUND THE SHOPS. in white canvas with non-skid soles

with a bit of riband or with a flower at one side, perhaps under

the brim.

THINGS TO KNOW.

To avoid this ugly green colour between the yolks and the whites of hard-boiled eggs, the eggs should be. cracked and put into cold water for a minute or two immediately after cooking. Egg slices in salads Are more pleasing to the eye if they have been treated in this way.

•

+

+

Halt a sherry-glassful of cold water added to a three-egg omelette before beating up the eggs helps to produce an added lightness and flavour.

occasion, from sport to informal dance frocks at the Felix Hat Shop.. There are frocks that have been designed to flatter; they have the charming new lingerie toaches of pastel-coloured frills, and bows and tricky inserts. The summer hats are decidedly flattering with the design which goes by the name of

wide brims that are so complimen. "Sunrise," a rainbow effect in diftary and give a very soft touch." ferent shades of orange.

In the furniture department I noticed many new designs in cretonne, auk cretonne and corded Lane, Crawford's-Those who are muslin, all very attractive, but if I looking for volles of exceptional were in need of chair covers er quality and exclusive design curtains, I would certainly choose should make a point of visiting a silk cretonne in a most wonderful Lane, Crawford'a. The voiles are cold in dress lengths, and as there is only a very small quantity of cach design the chance of duplica tion is minimized. And there are ever so many different pieces in delightful colours and designs. One rather striking example had large poppies on a pale background, and another I thought very lovely bad tiny polka dots on a lime-coloured background. They, would all make up very beautifully, and are offered at prices unusually moderate for this time of the year.

Maison Marnac has Bought fashiona latest expressions, found them, and is now showing us these delightful creations.

An organdie frock, with its short tight-fitting bodice and its full skirt of stitched organdie deepening in abade from pale to a rich rose pink --a black ribbon-velvet belt, with a most delightful rose nestling in ita folds, gives such a demure air

Dolly Vardon-A new shipment of lacy summer hata has just ar rived. They are all very charming, and there are so many of the latest styles to choose from that you need never say you have difficulty in- getting hate. There are large floppy hats in crinoline and lace straws in very many colours, and for sports wear there are those with snappy brims. You will, really be charmed with the profusion of love.

to this sweet frock...How refreshly new styles of black hats both

ing and dainty the lucky wearer dressy and plain, which have just of this creation will appear during been unpacked. this hot weather...

ed with net cut outs on radium silk

WHITEAWAYS.

THE

IDEAL HOME SERVICE

THIS BEAUTIFUL SERVICE OF SIXTY - ONE

DINNER TEA

FOR

PIECES

SIX PERSONS

FRUIT

SUPPER

50

SET

$47.5

FIRST FLOOR R SHOWROOMS

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.

વિના એ આખો

Buy your new

Summer Raincoat

NOW

All the latest styles

and colours in the

new_light_materials

THE WING ON CO., LTD.

You'll certainly want to see their new collection of hats. One shown me was an off-the-face model in cream, linen-stitched in blue, and finished off with white" and blne The frock of oyster shade or Pioneer-Now that the hot wea appliqued circles at one ride. gandio is most unusual and fascinatther is here, you'll want a com

ing with its dainty bodice topped plete supply of undies. I saw some Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co.-There with a net yoke in the same shade really lovely gay ones at the is no good reason for the youngster The long skirt, held to the figure Pioneer Btore, ail hand embroider-

Wing. On are showing some very Sincere's Now that the bathing not being as fashionable as her by a frill above the hips, breaks eldest sister! No mother will find into fullness half-way between knee crepe. This is a special quality silk amart raincoats this week The season is in full blast, and as the it difficult to select her daughter's and hips. A pretty colour-note is which stends a great deal of wash- latest model has transformed the school-children's holidays are ap summer wardrobe from this store. I struck in this model by an appliqueing and wear; they have a very large ordinary waterproof coat from aproaching, parents camo do better saw the sweetest little white voile of brightly coloured taffeta edging Bupply in shades of pink, blue, blue dowdy-garment into the very that buy the youngsters new bath, aad organeliitä uthevirille endralay repeated wake greanjarobid/gellokpeach agathate teodezine with dincoce a koje ze littleangreycool.conhecidery other halt, which hy the merives 19 shell and white A printed noveltyfashion. Thoy combine watetproofceived a consignment of very good trimmed with lace. There are also welcome change to the tight belta pyjama set consisting of pieces eliciency with onionsbio style and very clear batting costumes some of the cheeriest of prints and finished off with buckles, for the complete with bag would be very One I thought rather smart was a suitable for children of all ages ginghams suitable for kiddies from variation is given by a flat narrow handy for anyone travelling, and silk waterproof in beige, with set-in from the age of two upwards. There 2 to 4. These are priced very low, bow, gracefully arranged.

would add to the joy of a holiday. sleeves and pockets and was exter-are some very striking examples and are in the delightful little styles

I saw some lovely opera conte being ordinaty light, another was red with one tiny one I saw hind a white top which are so becoming to children.

pin spots, flowered designs and aside. The prices range from $2.50

ton$10. variety of new shot-effects.

me top when you

Tollz Hat

As regards children's footwear for semble your summer wardrobe, the summer there is a new line | you'll and all you need for eve

the latest cut with beautiful flower desigur