MAINLY FOR WOMEN

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 October 1939, Page 9

MAINLY FOR WOMEN

ITEMS OF INTEREST

THE COxWALESCEM'.

WAY TO FEED HIM. No phase of illness calls lor more careful management than the period of recovery— before full activity is reestablished, writes Dr. Irving Ciittei in the “Chicago Tribune.” With respect to diet it is a transition interval Ironi the special, restricted menu of the invalid to that of three squares daily. The objective, of course, is to rebuild lost tissues as speedily as possible, thereby aiding the patient to regain strength. If we become i.ver-zealous, we arc likely to sulfei defeat. Too much or too rich food may prolong convalescence. As a rule, appetite is a reasonably sale guide. Nevertheless, many will find that hunger fails to come. Recoil reef ill ness is then demanded with larger volumes of fruit juices, soups, and a wider variety in the edibles offered. Occasionally a mild, bitter tonic will be beneficial. We must recall that reserve stores have been burned! up and these, as well as muscle loss, must be replaced. If the patient looks forward eagerly to his Days we must guard again overfilling the digestive tract. This leads to the suggestion that four or five relatively light, meals will be assimilated better than three standard portions. If the patient has become accustomed to tobacco its resumption should be gradual. Rest—at least a half-hour before and an hour following each repast—should be the rule. What nutriments should be emphasised? The main essentials are proteins —represented by milk, eggs, and meat. Next in order are vitamins and mineral salts. These are the corner stones in cell building. Dairy products cun be given early. In fact, milk probably constituted the major item during the acute stage of the malady. Fruits and fresh vegetables likewise arc suitable. The meat ration should be instituted with a morsel, which may be increased by degrees until more than the regular amount is eaten.

In order to make certain that basic foods are supplied in each twentyfour hours we may include additional milk, one egg, one and one-half ounces of butter, and a helping of roast beef, beef-steak, lamb, chicken, or baked fish. If bread is employed an extra cereal need not be insisted upon. But sugar will prove helpful as it is converted into energy quickly. Honey and brown sugar are useful. Green vegetables will be of greater value if served as a salad. There is less chance of destroying vitamins aud the wellchewed fibre will be stimulating to the intestinal tube.

If the blood is uot quite up to normal, substantial assistance will be offered by calves’ livers which may be mixed in soups, or minced, stewed, or sauteed'. As much as a half-pound, two or three times a week, may be taken with relish. Further reinforcements will be offered by egg yolk, green beaus, and carrots. Some attention should be given to the attractiveness of the table and, of course, good cooking is indispensable. Sometimes recuperation is long delayed because platters loaded with viands present anything but an appetising appearance. Little by little — as digestion warrants —the quantity may be augmented until the patient is receiving at least half again as many calories as he is accustomed to. This ration must be maintained until average weight has been reached or exceeded slightly. The total intake may then drop back to that which will retain the added pounds.

If rebellion arises on the part of the alimentary system we may recognise the symptoms in loss of appetite, constipation, and sleeplessness. Individuals differ widely in habit. Some can take a bed-time snack with benefit while others will toss for hours, only mildly conscious of the cause —abdominal discomfort. We may be obliged to back up on our plan of high calorie feeding, lowering the allowance for a day or two. At the first sign of bowel sluggishness we may prescribe two full glasses of hot water or weak tea half an hour before breakfast. This usually relieves the manifestations entirely, and, at the same time, washes the stomach so thoroughly that a hearty breakfast will be consumed. With many, a generous meal in rhe morning is highly desirable.

FINGER-NAILS A LA MODE c i The history of polish for finger uails i shows that it has taken many forms—from the dyes used to colour the nails 1 in ancient days through the various £ methods of buffing the shine on nails f with powder polishes, to the new lac- I quer that forms a protective coating I on the nails in pale or glowing shades. < It is about this later development I that we write. Liquid polishes have I been marketed for over 25 years. The i first one was a crude colouring matter < that washed off with soap and water; < the newest ones defy improvement. In < spite of this last statement, however t modern chemists are constantly work- J ing to improve the wear, the texture. 1 the colour, and the ease of application of the liquid polishes. q’lieir success is demonstrated by the development of the newest form of liquid polish, the heavier lacquer some-; times known as salon type polish. Allhough it is heavier than old type pol- ’ ishes, it has been developed to the de- ■ gree where its appearance approaches the same perfection as the thinner polishes. It flows on the nail in. an even j coat without running down into the cuticle. It. is enough slower drying to 1 enable you to wipe off as much of the lip as you desire, and when it hardens you have a coat of nail polish that will wear until your nail grows out if you want to wear it for so long a time. Most women want to change their polish frequently to vary the shade, thus adding interest to their costume. Nails have become as much an accessory as the flower on your shoulder. The slightly longer drying time car-; ries its own reward: it makes the polish easier for self-application and when it hardens it is really hard. The polish dries to (lie touch fairly quick jy, but just a little care for half an bout’ after it is applied will result in a firm hard coat of polish that defies I wear. This does not mean that you I must sit and hold your hands away Ifrom all things or that you may not wear gloves, but just that you should take care not to scrape it. xroU will most likely find the article you wish to buy advertised in the small classified columns. Get the habit l of studying these columns —it will pay ' you. 1.2 words 1/-, 3 insertions 2/6.

SUCCESSFUL MAKE-UP

[ SOME USEFUL HINTS ; The secret of a successful make-up is the knowledge of the correct place to apply your cosmetics. For instance 11 e correct placing of your rouge can niter the apparent shape of your face. Lipstick and powder will also both help to create an illusion of loveliness, ' and, if you arc striving for beauty, it is well worth noting these small tricks of make-up. Not only must you know the • cosmetics to use, but you must also ' have a knowledge of the correct place ! of application. I The most important part of your I make-up is the rouge, and the easiest | method of (hiding the correct spot for ■ tlte application is to pinch the cheeks Slightly and where the blood flows I most freely to the skin. By applying the rouge to this spot the most natural effect, will be obtained. Usually the rouge will be placed high on the cheekbones and spread out towards the ears. The most effective method of placing is first to study your face and classify it as either oval, broad or narrow. When the face is oval you will place the rouge at the outside corner of the eye, over the cheekbone, and bring it into a point on the lower check. Something in the form of a heart shape with the point of the heart downwards is applicable. The broad face will need slendering, and this can be accomplished by bringing the rouge well in towards the'nose and not out over the cheekbone. In this manner you will leave the main part of the cheek clear, and this will make Ute face appear longer.

The long, narrow face will require width, and this means that the rouge should be placed well back towards the ears. An elderly woman, whose face is starting to wrinkle, can very often disguise these defects by keeping the rouge close up under the e-yes. If it is placed on the lower part of the face it will tend to give it a heavy appearance, which is not at all attractive. Avoid placing the rouge too close to the nose, as this will very often give a mean, shifty expression. A broad face can often be lengthened a trifle by placing a tiny dab of rouge on the chin, although if there is any sign of fullness present, or any tendency towards a double chin, it will then be better not to carry out the above treatment as the rouge will only accentuate the fullness. Not only is it necessary for you to learn how to apply the rouge correctly, but. you must also choose it with regard to your type and colouring, aud it is only by practising with several colours that you will be able to discover the right one, although the following chart will guide you and save you from many mistakes and unnecessary expense. The blonde with a very clear skin will use the palest shade of rouge procurable. Orange or tangerine blending is most suitable for daylight, whilst a brighter tone can be used for artificial lighting at night. The honey-coloured blonde will find that a mandarin or a coral rouge is most suited for day wear, whilst night time will demand a geranium shading. The brown-haired woman will find that the above colourings are also suitable for her type, whereas the darkhaired woman will use a crushed rose during the day time and a raspberry during the evening. Redheads will usually find that the coral types are most suitable. There is just one point which must be stressed regarding all rouge applications, and that is that perfect naturalness is the whole object of the successful make-up, and • not one single feature should be so over-emphasised as to become noticeable. In fact, the object, as explained in this article, is to disguise your prominent features so that you will appear to have perfectlyproportioned features. Of course, modern fashions in makeup do not always trend in this manner, and you must then decide whether you will adopt a fashionable make-up or a natural one.

For instance, at the present moment the “Balinese” make-up is quite fashionable in America, and no doubt it will eventually become the popular choice in New Zealand. It is a make-up which verges towards the Oriental, and can by no stretch of tile imagination be called natural. But, like all other make-ups which have appeared, it will eventually be forgotten and naturalness will again be the choice. If you will decide to adopt the “Balinese” make-up you will keep your skin tones deep by using a dusky powder foundation, followed by a further powdering -with a rich, glowing tint, so that a matte finish is obtained.. The eyebrows should be arched and brushed until they shine, and then turned upwards in an Oriental manner. The lipstick used should be dark, and the rouge should be placed on the cheeks and close to the nose. Of course, it is quite possible to adopt the above make-up and still incorporate many of the rouge hints which have been explained in this article.

SHEER STOCKINGS Ail the fashion centres of the world have this year decided—among a host of other things—that skirts arc to shorten (al least fifteen inches from the ground). Aud stockings are to be sheerer. Which means, of course, that all over the world, women will have to show more leg (and less firmly clad, at that!) than ever before. But although stockings are to be “slicer” Hi is year, that docs not mean (hat. (hey will last any less time. Sheer stockings, well looked after, will last just as long its any other style, especially with the uew process “VitaBloom,” which preserves all the oil and natural strength of the raw silk. But looking after them does not mean just pulling them off. rinsing them out ■ and putting them on again next morn- ’ ing. Sheer hose demands a lot more carp than llia.t. To start with, do not pull llieiii on and off, roll llipjii. When veil first get them, soak them in cold wilier for au hour and dry them fully in a lowed before you put tlietn on. Never wear the same pair two dry;running—wear each only once a week if you can. In washing them, be very careful not to rub hard. Just squeeze gently in warm water and some soap Hake mixture. Aud lastly, if tlie colour of any of the lovely new shades • -“Animation” “Serenade”, “Buruess.” “BionTan” are. some of the most popular — runs at all, dissolve a teaspoonful of salt in the water. You will find that it brings out the colour marvellously.