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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1949.

WOMANSENSE_

VELVET TOUGH

Velvet makes a gracious bow into autumn wear in an attrac

tive Chee Armstrong creation. The brief, boxy jucket of Rus- sin yellow velveteen covers Π hatter bortice Cocktail dress with chirred binlerin skirt that SVEIKIN A CHOTTHOUr pocket t ench hip.

Well Styled Tweed Suit

By GRACE THORNCLIFFE

CHECKED TWEED in brown

D

'20s Influence Creeps In The Fashion Front

Was

worn pushed up

ALLAS-Fashion fatter look to the bustline which trends depicted by a and in most Instances the abov the elbow. Many suits also had above the wrist sleeves well-known American de- waistline curves inward

which double the significance of partment store were divided rather than being sharply choosing gloves of proper length, into two major categories; indented as in the spring. Fabrics for street wear also designs which show increas-

struck a casual note as tweels starred as the Number One sull

salt were It was pointed out in the com- fabric. There clothes mentary during the show that Pepper tweeds with a touch of this season are being velvet on the rever collar, and toned down in ornamentation, a Gray flannel Bulls in tones

tweeds edged in brald. trend associated with Chanel.

ed emphasis on the casunl Impression and those which reflect a new approach to the dressy look.

There were many pro- nounced trends ovident in

Toning-Down Trond

stylised Award, and he has th

characteristics of

and

Important Rola Among the interesting neces- sarles chosen to complement

Werd

Evidence of a turn toward this ranging from light oxford to trend was evidenced in some of deep banker's gray also repre the 175 costumes which the Dior designs as far back a sented the casual trend in suits. paraded down the stairway 1947 when he came to Dallas to banked in gold leaves and receive the Nelman decorated with trees made of gold and made progress it in the these monatone colours blonze chrysanthemums, but exposition collection are that de bright coloured, especially capu- the most pronounced are the tails are extremely important cine, lacquered bowlers,

chamotr steps taken to re-enter in and frequently stelke an unex- or white pigskin gloves; wool fluences of the early 20's, pected note, such as bone but jerry turtle neck blousex; This is apparent in lengths leather buttons

tons on a tulle overskirt, or narrow ocelot ascot, and small and belt with were the very narrow, elongated handbags.' Newest in shape which have risen to mid- lace. calf or shade higher, in a

bags with metal frim, and little box bags in alligator were also current.

Platinum

Designers Receive Awards

the

Pumps proved to be almost a

choice

for street

The exposition opened with the presentation of the hand-cut unanimous silver and ebony plaques, often clothes, and the dellente Inot colled "The Oscars of the was Interpreted in pumps with fashion industry," to Alice an asyminetrical or oblique line

Blonde Will Cacole, of France, for her artis- to the vamp, long pointed toes

Be The Rage

By PATRICIA CLARY

HOLLYWOOD.

A MOVIE hair-stylist says

that within six months the Amerlean nation will be gleam- ing with an unrelieved array of platinum blondes.

that,: And

Fred Fredericks of a famous beauty studio, is the most unattractive hair-volour ever produced by man or Mother Nature.

says

"Every platinum blonde," he

"makes me

wish 1 were in some other business."

As

This all staric

with the stars

་

There's a terrlite craze for WO shades of blonde---smoke blonde Anki silver blonde,'

Fredericks explained. Evelyn Keyes, Diana Lynn und Jonn Davis apparently are. respon- sible for mokkit smoke blonde popular, white Belly Grable. Lana Turner and June Haver Fal9gs popularised the sliver blonde.

"Well, thousands of women are copying them. They always do. And they're all competing to be just n little bit lighter and a little bit brighter than the next girl.

All the Same

"And what happens? They'll all wind up with plain, old- fashioned Jean Harlow plati- num."

"Within haif

year, Fredericks is willing to bet, you won't find a natural honey-

out in blonde

public. And

this.

and green is used for n casual brunettes and red-heads will be little town or country suit. This Just as scarce. year tweed is een in many While Betty Grable and Lana <stures including informal Turner started a1 evening outHES. This daytime Fredericks mays It's not their number has tapped pockets fault everybody's copying them. placed in a dugonal Ine at the He blames that phenomenon on chest. and there is e single "steadily persising and return- breasted closing below the littlcing cycles of human nonsense." turn-down color. The rounded "History is repeating

itself," cut-away incket is nicely Oiled said Fredericks, and idiotical- through the middle. The skirtly. Swimmers fre clogging tax one

box-pleat traffic in the English Channel. ceutre front and released tucks Flagpole sitting is back as from the belt.

athletic endeavour. Guys are flying the Atlantic, the way, In

planes. you'll hear any dey about

Inverted

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bard

bet

Silverblue Mink College kid gulping goldfish.

Paw Coats

QILVERBLUE mink paw 06-

interesting

sembled

chevron and ets cross patterns provide modernie

priced (le- partments in America with that something new for those who

want mink nt by price.

These coot utilise paw, side and gil portions of silverblue and blue frost mutation minks and are shown in full length as well as topper (tyles. They are particularly

lable

n

"If these insanitles are back, how can we escape platinum blondes?"-United Press.

DESIGNED FOR FIGURE VARIATIONS

ONDON designer Mary Black models mid-season col- lection WAB noteworthy for which dressy fur cloak, or, because of two important factors their shuded colouring

These and emerged,

clothes are novelty

not patterne

only appro-

practical the printe with spurter ensembles.

figure-perfect models Border cont: Slim he 30- who display them, but are suit- will inch

the ed to become those who coni

represents

ultimately

them the average woman with countless

are

chevron pattern. Styling almost clonald-with the excep-

wear

the

for

tion

of the hemline border. figure variations. Lack of Coat is shown in silverblue alexaggeration ensures too, that these dresses. will be complete- mink pow, but additional styles

in can be obtained in blu frosty at home

any setting- made of either the paws, sides whether Scotland,

pro- or gills.

vinces, London, or indeed any- Peak collar-cosy turn back where else. 'cuffs are the main style in- gredients of a mink paw coat. A four-Barcl topper is 30 inches in length, and is worked In a chevron pattern also.

Notable Feature

was the grandeur and quality of The second notable feature

the materials used-grosgrains, shot toffelas. Jersey silts, and brocades, mostly designed by

Household Hints Mary Black.

Typical of this collection was a black jersey silk dimer

A man's shirt will last longer gown, extravagantly draped and

if he remembers to alp his with a bloused back. A theatre necktie into her before put-dress of black and green

bolero.

shot

An

try in the creation of the founda- and parrow French heels, tion garments; to David E. Evins, master shoemaker; to Jacques Fath, and to Merry Hull,

de- signer of Hittle boy clothes that Ingeniously

with grow

the

wearer,

Тог

The boyish look appeared cow and then in clothes designed for afternoon and evening wear. Shorter. Formals Major The short or #irect length

dress was the major Then as a salute to the French evening awardees a group of blue,

red

fashion introduced in formala. and white furs stepped onto the Two entries in this group ratet

runway covered

list of the 10 a place on the In got most prophetic fashions Jame 05 two

of the concert pianists "Marscilles." The Year, which were reviewed at Played the coats in red and blue mole and was a sequin top dinner dress the conclusion of the show. Onc

alike, being the double breasted sequins, nnet

with strapless bodies of gold finger up jacket which the store bobble skirt of black velvet with મ short almost endorses as one of the foremost g fur fashions of the season.

overskirt which dipped at the back. The other was a blue Sleeves Increase Casual Look satin with a draped rainisols top

and full gored skirt

white ermine were nil styled

Tulle

The Increased Importance of Skirt sweep on short formals casualness was spotlighted in wère elther

harrow they sleeve treatments. Thrie-quar- tapered Info a sheath, or bad the ter length sleeves appeared in full sweep of a bullet skirt as sports cits.

Of particular in- nuted in à pink lace over black tercs! Wis the butterfly cut taffeta.

Apricot Beige Lame

By PRUNELLA WOOD

Make Pretty Lips Prettier With a Cheerful Expression

Whether you use a brush or lipstick, be thorough in applying your lip make-up, Movie Star Deborah Kerr Bay, and

spread it evenly.

By HELEN FOLLETT

TINTING the lips with the agalact her when, it is likely.

ruby

the hand of fate is pencil makes pretty

passing lips out prettler. It also makes along the good things of life to a mean mouth look menner, be- her, which she does not appre- cause it gives accent to R, calls einte. She must chuck that attention to expression. The pose, and a pose it is, because sal woman should ponder

another on it isn't pretty. She is that subject, endeavour to cul- type that must give her Up tivate pleasing mouth lines. It endu a lift. is easy.

Facial All the lins to do is

pretty expression ja to stop bring a sourpuss, learn much the whole good looks pic- to be sweet. She will not only fure. Fine textures are a won- look

bederful better, but she will

inheritance for which duals who have to live

should any good looking girl unppier, and so will the indivi-

So over grateful. But if You anven't been so blessed you ente

COLE cultivate a radianer of tenance that will have greater appeal than casunt lovelines.

her

Pressing

worn

with

the ips together in n fight line in a habit that does not help ons along the beauty way. That expression is by the woman who disapproves of just about everything that other people say or do. She should cultivate tolerance. She will be rewarded by t more pleasing reflection hi the look. log Rass.

Pouting ps belong to the spoiled darling who expects to be walted on and who is

| "gimme" girl. Sho believes

Ply the lipstick; make your mouth as perfect on you can by spreading on the pigment even- ly, blending it into the Ritie creased with the lipstick brush. Then make your lips OSCHIN charning innnners. Keep smil- Ing. Smile when you are by yourself. That is good practice Be ever mindful of the expres

ion of your mouth. Also, keep ing lip ends Rifted

that the hand of fate is raised the facial muscles.

Let's Eat

BY

IDA BAILEY ALLEN

strengthens

A Big Salad Is Out of Place

«MADAME. "Mtand

I do not under I consider absolutely taboo for

EO many

fruit That is a any service. why elaborate salas arr used in salad mixed with marshma!- dinner menus in America. lown and dressed with mayon- Such a combination is "Dinner is the principal meal naise

gastrmomie monstrosity." Chef's Salad Bowl

It

of the day" he went often begins with a soup; then n good main dish with comeses

10 accompany and a desert. It does not seem reason- abic

Rub a salad bowl with a cut section of garlle. In it combine

small head shredded, lettuce. to me to use what we a thin-sliced peeled cucum- chefs ca

sail a 'compound' salut

I think what ** as a 'simple' calad is much more suitable."

" take it. A simple salad crumbled

in such a dinner., we know as a

ber, cup thin-sliced radither, diced tomato, shredded scallion, cup celery cut in Juliennes, and

and 2 Liblespoons Bleu or Roquetact

1/2

a salad cheese. meras to you, Chef, made of lettuce or raw greens. WILLING.

and with French dressing, salt and

Mix teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper with 3 oil. pepper, and perhaps a hint of tablespoons olive or salad

Pour into the snlad. and mix garlic."

and toss until glistening. Then "Ou}, Madame; that is the gradually odd 1 topirspoon right salad to serve

plain or tarragon vinegar and loss until absorbed,

roast."

Other Ingredients

with a

"And by a 'compound salad 1 suppose you mean a salod that contains other Ingredients in addition to lettuce or greens, Kuch

cooked 115

vegetables. Gore cheese, a few nuts, or a

tile fruit, and which. is

pit

together with French dressing.

or mayonnaise,

Dinner

Split Pen Soup Sausage and Sweet Potato Casserole

Red Cabbage Holland Style

Swisschard Chef's Salad

Soured Cream Doughnuts

Maple Syrup

or a cooked Coffee or Tea Milk (Children) Include enriched or whole

dressing or a cream dressing to

barmonise with the ingredients grain bread or rolls with batter and to contrast with the other or margarine. dishes in the meal."

"Yes, that is exactly what I wished to say.

But the mayon-

nalso should not be very heavy,

If it is bought mayonnaise, 11

At Measurements Are Level

Recipes Serve Four

Sausage and Sweet

Potato Casserole

For this you will need only should be thinned with a little two ingredients: @ large sweet French dressing or soured potatoes peeled and grated on cream, or perhaps some savoury a medium-tne grater, and 1 1. ketchup. I consider sweet salad sausage meat which has been dressings are in very poor taste. half cooked in a frying pan. alads The pieces should be kept compound must be used very cautiously separate by stirring

However,

with a

in a dinner. Most of them are fork; do not let it. brown; drain To put together, too heavy to go with a roast." off the fat,

Brst rub a 3-qt. casserole or agree with you, Chet, baking dish with sausage fot. when the main dish is a roast.

Charles Lang!

So

of the

But wo don't have roasts very. In it arrange a layer often. They are too expensive. grated sweet potato. Dust with pat on our main dinner dishes are salt and pepper. often light, and the meat fre. a layer consisting of 2 of the quently is combined with some, all

Continue until sausage meat,

the ingredients are used. other food to make it go`far-

ther. In that cast a fairly sub-making. 2 layers of sausage and of the potato. Springle with stantial compound" saind can salt and pepper and pour in often help to make the meat

and:

satisfying,

ting the shirt rul This is better taffeta had a halter neck and a THE glittery cocktail time. dress is a favourite American than forcing the collar up and brief, form fitting back down again after It has evening dress with billowing

fashion, the vogue for lame, that gleaming metal balanced. That utziterally warm water. Cover and, bako bullet-length skirt, panel- fabric, never waning. looped in 1920 fashion, had

been buttoned.

·Colours

Were

a

wide, draped cape-collar con- This simple model is a good 1950 one, its fabric gilded For safety's ke, never run cealing the tops of long

cleaner a vacuum

with one tachable sleeves.

de-with a warm apricot tint to the weave. Lovely with hand, while "you... remove П

fursattractive with all the usual accessory colours," the mainly metal lamp out of the way with restrained And subtle dull frock has a neckling which is wide as well as deep the other. If other appliance line, deep malachite, orchid plunging, long sleeves, a wide black velvet belt and buckle; happens to have a loose wire, pink and garnet and all the the skirt has accordion pleats centred at both centre front the current may run through way through an undercurrent your body.

and back of a slim, short skirt.

of black

40 min. In a moderate even, -350-376 F.

In why America dinners often

start with a suind-bowl, or what I call Red Cabbage Holland Style saladettes, or with a stuffed egg. Wash, core and fine-chop

modium-sized red cabbage, Put impor sardine salad." "In that case, Madame, the in a-heavy-muce pan, Add 1 salad ects. Bko an hors tbsp. butter or margarine, 1 d'oeuvre."

tsp. salt, 2

tbsp. vinegar, hors d'oeuvre anlada? ¿**

"Yes, that's why I call them tap, mace, 1 tsp. sugar, Now Madame, thero is ons Covery closely and simuner until isp. pepper and 4 c. water. which ertap-tender, about 12 min,

kind of