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PACE 8-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Mavo's

HONG KONG

HOPPE

NEW MERCHANDISE

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ARRIVING SHORTLY

HATS AND DRESSES.

Gloucester Arcado.

NEW SHIPMENT.

ALSO

OF

SPRING DRESSES FOR THE RACES.

SELECTION EVENING

GOWNS

RIVELLE

Gloucester Arcade

Tel. 33186.

FOR A PERFECT PORTRAIT

CALL IN AND SEE

STUDIO DE LUXE

PEDDER BLDG..

SOFTENING CREAM-

CHECK

4th FLOOR.

WRINKLES

Jacqueline Hunt's Advice. On Facial Treatment

UNLESS HER SKIN HAPPENS TO BE ABNORMALLY OLLY. the woman past thirty will find a rich softening cream the most important beauty preparation on her dress- ing table. Of course, her creams should not be limited to one for softening she needs a creamy preparation that contains lubricating as well as cleansing ingredients for daytime "freshening up" and for removing her make-up at night.

She needs, too, a creamy tinted makeup base that will prevent the surface dryness that comes from sudden wea- ther changes or artificially heated houses during the cold months.

WOMEN'S INTERESTS.

THESE DAYS, when so much attention is focused on the artistle dressing of the hair, every new hair ornament is of great Interest to the woman who wishes to look smart and a bit different. Osa Johnson uses an African beaded fan, The beadwork on this hair 'fan, Mrs. Johnson' declares, is the work of natives, on the northern frontier of the Kenya Colony. It shows a decided Arabic" Arabian influence, a hold-over, no doubt, from the days when traders pushed their way below the southern Abyssinian border into the heart of Africa.

Round The Shops

Whatever the vagaries of Hong- "kong's weather, spring has been officially announced and in the spring, women's fancies, lightly, tara, of course, to fashions to suit the season.

And with the advent of spring. milady does not forget that the first big event to give her an op- portunity to be in the fashion" swing is the annual race meeting at the Valley-So let's take a look. round the Colony's dress-making establishments to find out what each of them have to attract and beguile the ladies-

Florsheim Shoes:

The fatest in smart footwear- Florsheim shoes are undoubtedly the thing for parading the lawns at the races. Lane, Crawford's ladies' salon has a proud” display of these charming shoes. They can be obtained in all sizes and in such delightful colours, with navy, black, brown and dark green standing out for the perfectly shod foot. Prices are certainly reasonable and a rush for For- sheim shoes will certainly keep the sales hands busy during the next week

New Stocks:

APPLYING JUNGLE COLOURS Mayo's, in the Arcade, the fashion

TO EVERYDAY FASHİON

Dame Fashion, always seeking something new, may turn her eyes toward Africa for inspiration this year, says Osa Johnson, one of America's 10 best-dressed women.

"Already the newer trends indicate 20 African in- Quence," Mrs., marked.

"urrent Coiffure:

Johnson re- When Pockets Replace

Handbags

Take, for example, the currently popular coiffure. One can easily trace its origin to the belles" of the jungle. The up-do in feminine headdress is not new to Africa.

I has been a mark of high caste in certain of the tripes for genera- | tions. And now we see this in- fluence reflected in coiffures of dis- tinction among our own women of! fashion

Other adaptations from deepest Africa are becoming apparent, ac- cording to Mrs. Johnson in the richness of colour so conspicuous In every woman's wardrobe at the moment.

house with the keen desire to please, are also preparing to meet the demands for spring wear. A new and wide shipment' of dresses, charm that the season calls for, modelled with all the chic and

is even now on its way and will be on display this Arcade estab- Hishment very shortly. A special

attraction in this new stock will

be the large selection of spring

hats the latest models that give

Spring Styles:

that polish, and finish as acces- Practical pocketssories to spring frgeks. Shoppers on overcoats and are awaiting their further an-" milts are proving nouncements and Mayo's are al- popular. This ready being besieged with in- Schiaparelli suit quiries for further details of the in soft bronze beautiful thing they are bring to olive green bas, Hongkong. at the centre front of its Jacket, flaps loose from waist- line with brown to feast the eyes upon. The latest leather bellows models in floral prints and silk

at either

crepes are there to tempt and matching

please and every taste is bound to leather buttons. be satisfied, no matter how exact- Another 18 ng And after milady has select- camouflaged beed a trock for the races, she will neath lover

Spring styles at Rivelle'a, in the Arcade, and a wonderful selection

a wrap- turn to the forgeores evening · front to creations with which she can skirt. A light grace the ballrpoms for the round- green jersey of dances and dinners which are cloth blouse always a part of the opening of completes this the racing season. Style, allure suit and

For many years Osa. Johnson and her late husband, Mardn Johnson. Intrepid explorer and. producer of wild He Alms, tra- versed the game trails of Africa through jungle and across veldt. Intent upon making for posterity pliable Glengarry shape comblines lovely gowns.

two fabrics in respective a pictorial record of the world's the

Hat" Service: Vanishing wild life, both animal colourings. and human,

An idea to obviate foraging in

a and charm are assured in these

Much of this work was conducten pockets for vanity cases arrives in in conjunction with the American the form bracelet on to which clip Museum of Natural History situat-little leather powder and money ed in New York City.

bags and latchkey.

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You can't beat the

Points To Remember

Long V When Haying

For Slimness

Many readers write to com plain of their figures if they incline to bigness. "My dresses make me look so big" they say, So whether you are short and plump, or tall and big boned.

must concentrate

smoothly

achieving

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flowing

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Photographs Taken

IF YOU WANT A SIMPLE,” NATURAL PHOTOGRAPH, wear your ordinary clothes and do your hair in the usual way. Plain sports clothes do not date easily.

Certain Charm:ma

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1940.

SMART FLORSHEIM

FOOTWEAR

FOR THE RACES

ALL SIZES..

NAVY, BLACK, BROWN

DARK GREEN,

LADIES SALON

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

10 APSI

Co.; Sun Co Ltd.; Tyob & Co.:. Styles; Sincera & Co.; Shaf Hing Whitesway, Laidlaw & Co.; Wing On Co

Piece goods & Knitting, wools avail- Need anything be said of the ex-Mesara, Chins Emporium; Kaya-

able only aft cellence of Reme's hat remodelling mally & Co. Mayfair & Co Elite service so well known to the wo- men of Hongkong? Suffice to say that tier remodelling of headgear combines all the freshness and smartness of the new article and AND IN KOWLOON AT:- there is no limit to the style and Hari's Silk Store, Nathan Road. designs she can turn out to please Sitlani Silk Store, Nathan Road. the customer: Ing addition, this Arcade establishment has a choice selections of hand-bags," gloves and novelties those delightful little accessories that please "and charm.

The Perfect Portrait:

But it is her softening complete facial at that time. Leave cream, it may be called at on for at least fifteen minutes lubricating cream, a tissue then remove the excess oils (it cream or night cream-that any) with a soft cloth or tissue and

For a perfect portrait, call in and see Studio de Luxe, 4th door. does most to give her akin nish by sponging the skin with skin freshener or cold water to that soft, youthful look and give your skin a firm, clean feeling."

Pedder Building, says an advertise- ment on this page. Many have prevent the formation of

already been to the Studio and lines, wrinkles and crow's feet. Complete Facial:

what they have seen has convinced Pretty Special: ·

you IF YOUR SKIN is more on the

them that this is where photo- SUFTENING CREAMS are pretty normal side or if it is merely dry

graphy is a real fine art and where lines. special these days, being made and daky in spots and slightly

the studio's dilents can get the best with the purest form of lanolin oily in others, you may and that

satisfaction. Elsewhere in this which contains substances exactly, every other day or even twice a

Keep the cutline of your dress

If however, you prefer

page.are a few hints for those who, like those present in the skin's week is often enough

straight and smooth-looking and picturesque type of photograph, contemplate having their photo- own natural olis. This means that thorough lubricating job. Take time

wear the dress to just above the wear evening dress. Although a graphs taken study these and they are readny absorbed by the for a complete facial.

middle of the calf in length modern frock many appear old leave the rest to studio de Laxe arled-out surface skin and some

added length gives an impression tashioned in a year or two, if it is when you visit them. Your skin will need the all-over

of slimness: in any case fat les beautiful and becoming to you It kinds of cream will disappear

should be carefully concealed. completely so your skin is sort and softening and will benent greatly

will always have a certain charm, not in the least olly after a few from the general stimulation that accumpanies the creaming and

and invest its wearer with it, tou... massage. After nfteen or twenty

Organdies, chigns, and printed A visit to the studio should not Apply softening cream only after minutes, remove the excess of ado

materials are suitable only for the

follow

Immediately on a visit your face and throat have been lie down with a gauze mask wrung

very alender. Velvet is an excellent the hairdresser. A day thoroughly cleansed. Smooth and out of ice-cold tonic or a mild

choice for the older woman and

after a shampoo the hair will work it gently over the throat and astringent grossed over your face.

appear at its bes face following approved facial This will time the skin and will

fury photograph beautifully, mastage movements or goint help, correct the ally areas by through simple facial exercises as stimulating the ol glands some beauty specialists recom-normal action. mond after the cream has been appiled.

'minutes.

Taut & Smooth:

This exercises and tones the 1acial tissues and makes the skin taut and "smooth."

Be sure to use your softening cream systematically.

very

dry or sensitive akin needs ita

softening cream ration every single night or day,

Put It on before you hav nightly tubbing afternoën if you have

Some beauty authorities Insist that even the very ally skin needs softening-bat only with a special blending cream that contains slightly astein- gent preparations.

to

One beauty specialist has a pine- scented, rather heavy massage cream for the older woman with an olly

Get such a cream It your skin is more on the oily side bat

peed of lubrica tion to

tona and tex

one iner about your mouth and eyes

Long sleeves and a long V: shaped neckline 'all help in the good work of faking off inches from the circumference."

modesty vest in ane lace to

tore or contrast adds a decora- Anything in the nature of a tive touch. The sleeves should be picture froek is generally at- well-cut and the skirt given an tractive. A round-necked, plain Inverted pleat in front only. frock is not a good choice for

anyone, as it does not give a dia tinctive Ime.

The back of a frock is as Important as the front in DF- der to achieve a ilim effect. Shaped kirt panels slenderising,

The main thing to remember is. to avoid all; frills and fuss. If you are inclined to bigness with the help of u well-chosen foundation germent and well-cut silk undies there is no excusa for anything but

well-groomed appearance what ver your size may he

Don't Over do Make-up:

Don't overdo make-up, and be especially careful if you use lipstick not to apply it too heavily." ~ Dark, nalj varnish comes out black in a photo- graph, but natural shade is an advantage.

The sheen and good grooming of the hair are of great importance.

Beautiful portraits are obtained by colour photography. If you are. having your photograph done in colour, go to the studio exactly as you wish to appear in Your pho.ograph.

Viyella

KNITTING YARN

Get that professional look into the ment out of knitting. Viyella things you kult and get more enjoy. Knitting Yaro has an extra soft- ness and will not shrink, fade or become harsh-however much it is wasted.

In a large range of fashionable

ibades.

GUARANTEED. UNSHRINKABLE

YES! it washes NO! It never shrinks *.

Wa Hollins & Co., Ltd, Viyella House, Nottingham, England,

...

NIGHT

REMODELLING SERVICE

Remé-

Asix Life Building,

2nd Floor,

WEDDING AT

REGISTRY

The marriage took place rester day at the Registry surren Court. of Mr. Wong Chak, bull ing contractor, of No. Street, and Miss Liu. Fon 10 King Kong Street.

Deputy Gould... Marriages, officiated at

The colours are reproduced so se- curately that any heavy make-up is disastrous. It must be applied with discretion, to achieve a natural apmony: pearance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The forthcoming ma announced of

HANDBAGS

GLOVES NOVELTIES

Room 214

Tel: 37748

POWDER BASE

"THOSE PEOPLE who have greasy skins and can- not stand heavy creams for their powder foundation will find that equal parts of lemon juice and eau-de- Cologne make a splendid powder base, at the same time acting as an astrin- gent and keeping the pores ges are toned up.

Mr. Ewok Ling-kwong, physical

training instructor, of No 30 ficer of the C. PA Chuen Bohlam Road, second floor, and J. Chinese & Maritime

gay Day Povan, of No Miss Choi Tal-man

33 Kal Tak Road, ground noor No. 26 - Granvile

Mr BungTsu-ten, chitz arth-yoor, t

ound.