Ladies' Column.

Lake County Press, Issue 2168, 9 May 1907, Page 2

Ladies' Column.

Latest London & Paris Fashions. BY MISS ADA MELLER. [All Eights Reseryed.[ A SIMPLE SILK DRESS. THERE appears to he no inclination oil fashion's part to change the' existing edict in favour of soft, ercaselcss silks and bring in again the crisp, rustling taffetas of years ago; but there are indications that heavy silks will presently be fashionable ; though, for the time, taffetas mousseliue remains correct, and few materials arc more useful for smart dresses for all occasions. The black taffetas gown lias done good service during the past year or two, and can still hold its own even among newer fashions, and is useful alike for mourning and general wear. The dress sketched is copied from a mourning gown carried out entirely in black taffetas, unrelieved by lace, chiffon, or any ! other trimming, but there is no reason that the design should not bo applied to colour—

for instance, to a gown of pale blue taffetas, which would assuredly look well thus made, especially if the square neck were bordered with blue velvet to match and the velvet repeated at the waist. The original of the dress sketched is bordered at the neck with taffetas—black, like the rest of the gownto which the simple little bodice is gathered, and the skirt has a deep, gathered flounce, trimmed with little frills, while at the waist is a high, boned belt of gathered black silk, and the sleeves are finished with frills which harmonise with the flounce. The gown is attractive by reason of its simplicity, for seldom is it that a touch of lace is omitted afc least from the neck of a frock appearing cither as a collar, vest, or tucker. The skirt, it will be seen, of tie dress sketched is gathered at the waist. A PRETTY BLOUSE. In spite of the change of white blouses remain as fashionable as during the height of summer, only muslins are for the most part replaced by delaine or other woollens, and the white blouse is covered up out of doors by a coat. White crepe de chino and soft silk blouses are pets of fashion that prevail to a large extent, and white lawn blouses with lace incrustations continue to be worn. It has become a recognised fashion, since many seasons ago, for women to clothe themselves in airy materials, such as thin washing silk, and cambric, all the year round, making up for the deficiency of warmth in winter by wearing soft woollens underneath. Of course, the woollen undergarment must not be visible through the transparency of a yoke, and for this reason

women choose even their woollens with lowcut necks, for the unlined yoke of lace is still an all-prevailing fashion, and one that is not willingly sacrificed. The round yoke is in high favour, and the lace of which it is composed is frequently united by or strapped with narrow bands of the blouse material as witness the charming little blouse sketched, which is of creain-eoloured soft silk, with a yoke of guipure insertion joined by folded 'bands of the silk. Three fairsized tucks appear above the waist and are repeated on the sleeves, which are finished with frills, and nicely gathered into the armholes. The crossway tucked effect is one that specially commands itself to thin silk or crepe de chine, and is a mode particularly well suited to a slim figure. TO BECOME BEAUTIFUL. Decline potatoes if they are served more than once a day. The warm weather damsel should have a skin like peaches ami cream. too, if she only knew how to improve her opportunities. Why doesn't she take advantage of the fruit 'season? Why doesn't she scon: pastries, puddings, creams and sweetmeats during the months at least, when for the mere choosing healthful fruit dainties are here? Would she aid her digestion, clear up a muddy skin, and secure all round health, let her become an apple cater. I'ears are health aids, but hotter when cooked, readies ate ealeuhded to beautify, and grapes are declared the healthiest of all fruits. Cherries, :m authority says, frequently restore health ami strength to tho weak. Pineapples are said to be the best .-tire for dyspepsia known. Oranges are an excellent cure for dyspepsia, ami lemons serve as a line fruit tonic.