WOMEN’S NOTES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 182, 3 July 1936, Page 12

WOMEN’S NOTES.

FASHIONS

(By Aliss Alary Tallis.) A practical spring wardrobe.—The first item, which is practical as well as smart, is the coat, and a fulllength one at that, which completely protects the frock worn beneath it and so provides immunity from the changeable weather of even our loveliest months. AA'liat could he smarter than a semi-tailored coat whether vou are going into town for a day's shopping and a matinee, or setting out to the docks to joiii a liner for a cruise. The colour scheme is important. because you must bear in mind the rest of your wardrobe, wli'eli will accomnany it. But if you choose a deep bine, it will take all the fashionable shades of the season —pink. yellow, red. while, and, of course, the pastel hhies—without letting you down. On G'e other hand, brown takes kindly to the pale’’ colours, blues, ninks, yellows. and lime green, as well as oatmeal. Choosing just the right material makes all tlm difference fo the style of your coat. Tt would be lovely on a bet daw ; n blue or brown lin~n. but better sTill in a material wlv-cli looks like a slob wool but is pctn-llr a combination of linen and wool. This lias the weight of linen, but the unciishability of wool and is the perfect choice for a spring slin-on coat for all oceasiens wear. Tb" important ite-ns are wide revers and a semi-belted waist-line. BEAUTY. The price of beauty.—AA'hat exactly is necessary to beauty? How many bottles and jars should stand on the dres-sing-table of any woman who likes to consider herself well-groomed? How much time is as indispensible to her appearance as the daily tooth-brushing? Following is set out a list representing a fair average “beauty box” tor an attractive woman who looks nicely turned-out at every time of day. How does it compare with your own? For the hands: Whitening and softening preparation; a good nail-brush; manicure requisites. For the complexion ; Cleansing preparation ; nourishing cream; face tissues; powder foundation ; l ace powder. For the hair: A good hair brush; brilliantiue (if hair is dry); shampoo, with toning rinse if necessary; clips, curlers, sleeping-net; a tonic lotion (for occasional use). Make-up: Rouge; lipstick; eyeshadow; eyelash preparation; a pair of tweezers for trimming up the eyebrows. Toilet: Talcum powder; mouth wash; deodorant; depilatory. Luxuries: Bath salts; perfume; sachets; eyelash curlers. It is impossible, of course? to give actual prices, for beauty budgets like all tile other kinds', have to accommodate themselves to circumstances. Some leading actresses think they have escaped lightly with a good-looks bill of twenty pounds a month; plenty of office and factory workers manage to look delightful on a few shillings. A fair average sum would he two shillings a week. Some of the preparations cost more than that, ot' course, but they last a surprisingly long time. Have you ever noticed, lotinstance, bow long a box of face powder lasts you? Stop for a. moment and calculate—it will be illuminating, if only to show how necessary it is to choose the right, shade in the first place. THE HOAIE.

A house of your own. —Have you ever thought of building yoursv.lt a house? Of course you have. There isn’t a woman living who hasn’t indulged in day dreams of the last word in bathrooms, sitting-rooms, bathed in sunshine, everything planned on clean, modern lines, to save work and satisfy the eye at the same time. There is really no reason why you shouldn’t make those dreams come true. It is only a question of getting down to facts and planning the details, ot thinking out your cherished schemes, and then watching them grow—first under the pencil ot the architect, and then actually in brick and mortar. When choosing your site, you must take its accessibility into account, lor if your husband or family work in town, they won’t find a three-mile walk to station or bus in rain a very good start to the day. Don’t go to tlie other extreme, though, and settle where the traffic may keep you awake all night. Those who really crave for solitude, on the other hand, must be careful to find out that their lovely hillside is not going to turn into a thriving building estate. Gravel is, ol course, the best type of foundation upon which to build. A our choice of a site should be made in conjunction with a surveyor who knows the land. You will be well advised to employ an architect who will be interested in building you a satisfactory place. Likewise with lawyers and so on; refusal to employ first-rate professional advice may give second-rate results. Y’ou will receive a specification from the architect or builder, and must make sure that everything you asked for, such as builtin cupboards and special fireplaces or heating systems, is included in it. Anything that is forgotten and added later may be charged for as an extra. There is nothing at all terrifying about having a house built, and once you are satisfied that your architect is out to do his best for you, you can rest assured that it will turn out all right. And when it is ail over, and you are installed, wliat joy to know that it is all yours I

LINEN EVENING. MISS AI. COWBURN HONOURED. Aliss Alarjorio Cowburn, who is to be married to Rev. F. O. Ball this month, was guest of honour at a linen evening on Wednesday. which was held at the residence of Airs J. King, Church Street. Wearing a frock of blue satin, with a scarlet birdie and spray, Aliss Cowburn looked very attractive." The hostess, Airs King, wore brown silk velvet, relieved with cream georgette, and she was assisted b.v her daughter, Aliss Z. King, who had chosen brown embossed velvet. A cheery fire cast a friendly glow in the drawing-room, which was arranged with Iceland poppies. The time passed happily i'll games and other items, a competition being won by Aliss AI. Pen--1,-etli. A song was contributed by Miss jrenketh (accompanied by Aliss King!, and an elocutionary item by Aliss T. Bovis. After simper. Aliss King called upon Ariss Cowburn to open a phasing array of gifts, and wished her, every happiness. Aliss Cowburn returned thanks. Among those present were Alesdames AV II .Cowburn and L. Pickering. Afisscs A 7. Corke. C. Tilson. R. Fenwick. J. AVilsou (Feikling). AI. and A. Tliwaites, S. AVliitelum.se, T. Bovis, AI. Penkcth and R. Ensom.