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lOil ... if MERIVAfeE ll ?'>/ ; l_ ANTIQUES JI >,. Further stocks of antiques from England are still arrlv- ' v >ng — so there is plenty of interest and excitement This time, a good selection of chests of drawers ... some lovely old oak pieces in particular. Chiffoniers and a one-only chiffonier-bookcase have been un- - ; crated. The quality of these pieces is excellent. Th* chiffoniers have flame mahogany panels, carved .> scrolls and acanthus leaves, in some cases, wins drawers, and mostly all have high carved backs. And there is burr walnut in this shipment! A burr walnut dressing table in superb condition; a very fine display cabinet, a walnut Canterbury, and a music'stand. And ’■ — at last! A selection of antique extending dining tables is available. Browsers always welcome at MERIVALE ANTIQUES, 225 Papanui Rd. Ph 567-702. There’s something about a shop that is a kiosk that says France. The INNOVATION JEWELLERY kiosk plumb in the centre of Merivale Mall does anyway. It would certainly appeal to thrifty and chic Parisiennes. The selection of jewellery is tremendous, and their prices are (it’s no secret) CHEAPI They have the mother-of-pearl pendants and stick pins we need for our black and white and pastel summer clothes (only $4.80 to $8.00). They have chains — plain or fancy links, for $3.90 to $5.00. They have your name — to wear on a fine chain at the base of the throat. They have elegant bangles and bracelets and masses of rings so cheap you won’t believe me. They have clipon earrings — in all the same styles as the stud earrings i for $3.00 - $6.00. INNOVATION JEWELLERY, : Merivale Mali. ’ EL-JAY. The master touch of high fashion is apparent Sn these latest arrivals at ISOBEL’S GALLERY. El-Jay make under licence the Christian Dior Pret-a-Porter label . . . they are stunning. Especially a dress and tailored jacket in pure silk, patchwork colours. El-Jay shine in the late day to dinner moods. Interpreted insilk with the graceful and elegant waterfall neckline carried through to the fluid skirt. In black with natural, or black with vivid confetti stripes. The same formality in a very French (dark blue) dress - supremely elegant neck and sleeve line and a skirt that moves beautifully because of an inverted inset of pleats. Then we have the El-Jay Everyday dress. Possibly the best cut dress you will ever wear. El-Jay Ss Investment Dressing at ISOBEL’S GALLERY, 203 Papanui Rd. Ph 554-165. They are the nicest slides of the summer. They are sauede — by Tom — in tomato red orlblack — they are <at MERIVALE SHOES. Comfort is the new word this ttiimmer for sandals. Especially the. Cobble Cuddlpr, wvith those super soft in-soles... a variety of styles in shades of navy, tan, beige. Clarks leather sandals are the sandals with THE right heel height for this -(season's higher hemline, and they are using a rich cream leather that looks well with tans and summery .y. clothes. Venetians is another label to look for... this •year they are into plaited vamps, this year they are at MERIVALE SHOES. For kids, sandals have to be comfortable. The Miss Tiffany range have the soft insole - and of course always Clarks wndals at MERIVALE SHOES,2O2 Papanui Rd. Ph 558-353. Labour Week-end is when you find out the kids’ clothes don't fit or else they are in rags. Be prepared - this year. The ideal traveller; that is the fresh and crisp gingham dress with white collar and cuffs. By s Susan and Samuel in blues, pinks, mustard, green, . red multi-checks. Also easy and practical - simple cotton yoke drosses in clear colours with brave polka, i'v-'.- dots. Rad, green, dark blue. Sites 4-12 yrs. Enough of dresses. Playtimes need pants. In candy stripes for v fun. Pink/white, blue/white, grey/white - shorts, •r.< dunaereoa and the new baggies. All the colours neve a match In the Taffi range of t-shirts (the "good t-shirts), and though the look is pretty, the fabric is toughl The news from Jag is - lots. A big >«lection \of Jag jeans and pants — at SIMON AND SARAH, % papanui Rd. Ph 557-511. ? r i A completely new collection of "Fanny Buss" is at OLIVIA'S. Discriminating, luxurious clothes of handpainted silks in soft glowing colours. The wrap dress becomes high fashion. Fanny Buss uses coral silk in a lined wrap dress with slender shoulder straps, narrow jacket. Or a pale honey coloured and painted silk wrap dress with chemise top, shear jacket. Ribbon silk is dyed a pale amethyst for a straight chemise dress with bare top, large jacket fastened with loops and buttons. The straight lines of the chemise again in a natural silk dress with straight across neckline, A; short sleeves, the skirt painted in field flowers, band'4- ed with green. For summer evenings skirts, gathered 5 and split, are teamed with clever little wrap bra tops. Fanny Buss at OLIVIA'S, 182 Papanui Rd. Ph 554-748. if MERHHWB ll £ [[ BOOKSHOP KTO j| £ Good news to you, the reader of this column. You can ) buy THE FOOD PROCESSOR BOOK for only $8.95 this ■S ' week (everyone else pays more)! I already have three processor cookbooks, but I had to have this one. It is THE best. A very good selection of NZ books in at isV the moment. An eclectic collection? Lots of titles, but 4;«l like the look of "Colonial Architecture’ by John •• Stacpoole; and/'High Endeavour" the story of the S Mckenxie Country by William Vance ha *„ b ’® «nd.i«J.n now; the Douglas Badcock My Kina pleasure . * i and there are many manv more to choose from. If you are a Banjo Patterson fan MERIVALE BOOKSHOP have managed to - . (ifeTieOipef ] . A new toy shop for Merivale — opposite the service station in Pap. Rd. You can't help but notice the Timberloc building set It is big, it is in the centre of the shop, it is usuelty muffed with shoppers kids sieving shops, or Indien forts, or ships at sea or . something. It is the ultimate cubby house, and it isso cleverly constructed (the pieces interlock) the kids can assemble it THE PIER PIPER have a tremendous Section of soft toys . . giant sized to teeny little teddies. Speaking.of which, they also have* selection of the good old-fashioned teddy bear. All >5 the soft toytart beautifully and carefully made loc*r X iy by some clever person. Kites tooere a feature. Fun, imaginative end safe kites for all ages, all stages.... at THE PIED PIPER, 178 X Papanui Rd..Ph 558-3 SB.

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