COMPLEXIONS TO MATCH

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1932, Page 7

COMPLEXIONS TO MATCH

"A perfectly lovely colour, but; I couldn't: possibly wear it, with-my complexion.": ~\ ,

Variations on this theme are heard everywhere in the dress salons just now. Most women are finding that the deep violet, Algerian red, and "nigger's head" brown that are fashion's last word for this winter are extremely trying to the average complexion (states a beauty expert in the "Daily Mail"). The secret of being able to wear any of these colours successfully lies in adapting one's complexion to each particular frock. If violet is to be worn, the make-up should have no trace of yellow or mauve, a soft, clear colour scheme being chosen. Have a cream powder with a cream base, geranium red rouge and lipstick, blue eye-shadow, and a deep blue mascarafor the lashes. Older women will find a dark raspberry red make-up will harmonise perfectly with a violet outfit, with rouge and lipstick of this colour, rachel powder, blue eye-shadow, and black mascara. FOR BROWNS AND GREENS. Dark brown, which is used for so many chic evening gowns, demands an exactly opposite kind of complexion, with plenty of yellow in its composition. An orange. tangerine rouge and lipstick should be accompanied by a peach-coloured or pale banana yellow powder, and green eyelash cosmetic and eye-shadow. Fair-haired women wearing brown will find a gypsy make-up completely fascinating, particularly in the case of a platinum blonde. The make-up for blonde or brunette wearing brown should, however, be kept as light anJ clear- as possible, to accentuate the dark tones of.the frock. A good rule to observe when wearing dresses of any of the very bright colours is to lighten the make-up according to the depth of colour worn. Consequently,for vivid blue one would choose a light' anemone pink rouge, a lightgeranium red lipstick, cream powder, and a dark blue eye-shadow and mascara. . Emerald green also .demands a light make-up, in which orange tints predominate. Use raspberry red rouge and lipstick, with cream powder' and bluegreen eye-shadow and green eyelash cosmetic. _ A decided brunette should use ochre, instead of cream powder and a tangerine: rouge and lipstick. ' :

The wide-brimmed hat needs nothing but a. ribbon for trimming. Paris puts flowers on medium-brimmed hats, but keeps the wide ones tailored.

I have seen more rolled curls than ever before. "Marquise" curls I have heard these. called by several women, for they are -the type of curls which men and women "in the 18th century wore, and they are now being worn in the. same fashion—two over each ear, one above the other. They look delightful on the right person.