Tips For The Finger

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 291, 9 December 1936, Page 14

Tips For The Finger

The Nail Varnish Vogue AN both sides of the Atlantic, in London, Paris and New York, smart nail varnish is more subdued in tone. The iridescent and pearl polishes, though still worn, are not so fashionable as they were. Cream tints, on the other hand, are increasing in popularity. The natural shades are the choice of the conservative woman and the young girl. They are right with vivid costume colours and with difficult shades, such as wine and burgundy. Women with hands that are inclined to be red also find them the most flattering for daytime use. Coral coloured varnish was designed for the blonde, but is liked by all girls with ivory white hands, while the deeper shades are perfect for the Titian blonde. The new rust and copper shades were evolved for the sun worshipper who found that they flattered her golden tinted skin. Their popularity will probably continue, lor the open-air girl considers them perfect with sports and riding kit. Shrimp and bisque, less vivid variations on the rust theme, are the success of the season in America, as they harmonise with the most difficult colours. Dusty rose, another member of this family, is particularly lovely with green, yellow or brown clothes. Blue For Evening. Sapphire was used originally with beach wear, but it was so effective with evening gowns that women refused to abandon it. Try it with a white or lavender colour gown, or even primrose yellow. Bose coloured varnish is the shade for women whose hands can stand close observation, and is successful with pastel and neutral colours, and the pearl varieties are good for evening dress occasions. Blood red shades are for the exotic type of brunette with a nmtt of white skin; they also have the magic power of making red hands look white. Like other deep shades, they should be avoided by women who have plump or short hands. If nails are too broad for beauty, take the polish to flie finger tip in one long sweep, keeping the colour away from the sides and leaving the half-moon white. Cream varnish with a porcelain finish is becoming to the majority of hands. It is particularly valuable when there are spots or ridges, as it covers up imperfections.