Accessory Novelties

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 94, 14 January 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)

Accessory Novelties

Round London Shops

(‘‘Dominion” Special Service: By Airmail.)

LONDON, December 20. The Christmas season has produced the usual host of novelties, and among them are many new and original ideas. Head-scarves seem to be most popular just now, specially among the younger set, and very attractive designs are seen. Those patterned on the Swiss lines are in the majority, and the colourings are most original. One scarf I saw had little love messages woven into the silk, and another was decorated with tiny fir trees and skiers. Now that we are all getting so ski-minded, many of us sport blouse materials and ’kerchiefs printed with gay little mountain village scenes, reminding us of our holidays in the snow. Among the more decorative presents, I noticed oue beautifully-worked, delicate, transparent fan, studded with little stars, to be worn in the hair. This should appeal particularly to young girls. Little sprays of Howers, to be worn in the hair or on a frock, are also ideal for presents. ’The latest novelty is a transparent ribbon-tied box containing a bright feather carnation and a lipstick to match. Talking of lipsticks, there is now a coal-black one on the market which turns to one of three shades of cherry red when it is applied to the lips. 'Tile shade depends upon the manner of application, and is most useful for either day or evening. The latest powder-puffs have tiny rubber hoods which keep them clean. They take up little space in the handbag though they are of a generous size.

For the invalid, or for travelling. I was particularly attracted Io a three-in-one quilted marocain cushion which zips open to reveal a neatiy-folded 4Giu. x GOin. padded marocain quilt and small pillow. For the bedside, too, there is a wonderful new invention which makes your morning cup of tea, wakes you with an electric alarm and, when it is ready, lights :i bedside lamp, tells you Hie time, and I hen goes on Io provide hoi. toilet waler. The whole apparatus is less than £5, and is guaranteed automatic, safe and reliable. Nothing could be fairer than that!