SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD TO-DAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 127, 30 May 1940, Page 13

SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD TO-DAY.

Emerald and Ruby Crystal Jewellery.

i (By SHEILAII GRAHAM.) Anne Na.gel has purchased an unusual pinafore-style evening' gown of red and white dotted swifts. The skirt is gathered at the waist and uses yards and yards jof the stiff material. The pinafore bodice has deep ruffles over the shoulders, and a. sash tying with a la.rge !>ow at the back. The bodicc offers a contrast of white, dotted with red, at the sides and hack. The sleeves are short and of the balloon variety. A demure, tiny white collar with a velvet bow finishes off the neckline. A novel pair of beige crepe pumps were recently purchased by Paillette Goddard. Sown aIL over the pumps are

little gold charms, miniature musical instruments and notes (similar to the charms on bracelets). The shoes ■will be worn with summer afternoon and cocktail party dresses.

An "easy" get-up for lazy <lays is the slack suit and som'brero purchased by Linda Darnell. The suit is made of soft blue silk linen: the sombrero is of allwhite lacy straw. The accompanying linen sandals arc striped in blue, rose and white.

Tops in sophistication is Rosalind Russell's formal evening frock of heavy white satin. The pegtop treatment is featured irr" the hipline, which consists of four folds of the satin graduated from just below tlie waist to the knee. This folded treatment is repeated on the shoulders. The gown has a heart-shaped bodice inset with embroidery in ruby coloured beads. The star completes her ensemble with a choker necklace in brilliant rhinestones.

Something new and smart in evening gowns lias. l>cen purchased bv 17-year-old Bonita Granville. The fabric is of gaberdine, an unusual material for even-

ing wear. The starlet's frock is fashioned on shirtmaker lines, with tiny puffed sleeves, and a panelled shirt top. The skirt is very wide, and, to give a grown-up touch, there is a jewelled belt that nips in the waistline. Lana Turner owns a two-piece linen dress that features a collarless white blouse with three pearl buttons down the front. The skirt is gathered and | has panels of red, white and blue. Lana completes h«?r ensemble with wedgesoled playshoeii in matching colours. Orry -Kelly is making big use of crystal jewellery for many of Brenda Marshall's gowns and for jewelled touches for his screen clothes. Tiny ruby crystal squares in a rope necklace that winds three times around her throat is worn by Merle Oberon with a black dress. With a green wool jersey frock, Merle weairs an emerald crystal "marble" necklace and bracelet. Crystal, uncarved and smooth, is <jood with sports wear. Ttosemary Lane has three sets of beads and bracelets in varied shapes—one of them is worn as an anklet. This last I

is done is thin tubular beads of navy crystal and goes with a pair of Tahitian slacks.

Ann Sheridan recently bought a print dress—brown on a beige ground—showi'lg little galloping horses straining to a finish. In keeping with the mood of the dress is her swagger coat in brown corduroy and a corduroy turban. For 'beach and resort wear Ilona Massey wears a one-piece pyjama outfit in moss-green crepe. Highlighting the full trousers are tho popular pegtop pockets that jut out from the hipe. The bodice is tailored and ha 6 a four-button closing down the front. Miss Massey ties a bright sash in floral print around her waist, which matches the lining of the hood. The latter may either' be worn over the hair or hang cowl-like down the back.

To highlight a plain black dress, Myrna Loj' wear.s a white turban fashioned of lightweight crocheted yarn. The hat lias an embroidered flower motif covering the white background. In the centre of each flower is a cluster of bright gold sequins.—N.A.N.A.