“Merilyn” says...

Northern Advocate, 1 October 1938, Page 2

“Merilyn” says ...

| J>RILLIANT colours are for our bril- ! liant Northland sunshine. They only show up to full advantage when the sun is out. Reseda green, lavendar blue, strawberry and \ all shades of blue are exceedingly effective in the new materials. You will see plenty of colour in the new printed crepes and lining, also in scarves and trimmings for hats. A tremendous amount of flowers are going to be worn this season. The newest idea is to make them from checked and striped cottons and you’ll love the effect.

Bright colours in sandals and comfortable shapes will be the slogan for milady’s feet this year., A great many have low heels and the new soft toe, that is, with no stiffening round the toecaps. Gabardine is the most fashionable for town' shoes, while fine plaited straw or punctured suede comes a good second.

There will be two distinct silhouettes for evening, the full-skirted frock cf. dimity, voile nr georgette, complete with ruffles, sashes and bouquets or the clinging type of frock. Fresh flowers in quantities should accompany both styles. IT your evening dress is 'black lace or tulle, two huge damask roses at the waistline would ho an inspiration.

For day wear, the pencil outline is finished. You must be flared or tiered, pleated or billowy, but not up and down. Skirts may have inlaid pleats or burst into suhrays,: giving a graceful line to the figure.

Dirnol dresses continue to charm and: are as popular as ever. RieM’”

so, too, for there is hardly any type of frock which is so pretty or practical. Even among afternoon and evening dres-cs are models inspired by the peasant influence, with wide shirred skirts, corset-tight bodices and puffeJ

sleeves. If you want to look youthful and gay and fee! so, you must include a peasant frock in this year’s wardrobe.

Now that all this glorious sunshine is back with us again, picnics and pleasure trips will, no doubt, be taking our thoughts in future-

Picnic appetites are big, so don’t forget to make ample provision, and plan your picnic in advance. Your menu could consist of a meat and salad course, sandwiches, cakes, fruit, drinks and a dessert- (if desired). Here are a couple of recipes for sandwich fillings:

Sardine Cheese Sandwiches.—Cream two packets of cream cheese with four lablospoonsful unsweetened condensed milk and add sardines mashed well from the small tin. Spread on buttered brown bread.

, Stuffed Sandwiches.—Cut three slices of bread about half an inch thick and trim off the crusts. Spread the first ■slice with soft cheese, the second layer with chopped stuffed olives mixed with mayonnaise dressing and put the third slice on top.

We’re going to use scarves in lots of quaint ways this season. Feminine squares of chiffon can be used effectively in lots of different fashions. ‘ For evening, tie a ninon one on the wrist. Fold it in half, take the two upper ends and tie it in a reef knot.

For the beach, wear a gaily-coloured one round your waist, jauntily knotted.

Sleeping suits —dainty short-legged ones—are all the rage this summer. They are the very newest and very delightful, too! A pretty style is Peter Fan collar, tabbed front edged with

lace,- and puffed sleeves, for the blouse; the shorts are pleated and full, finished aLjhe waist with a neat tie. They can jjHHHkie just as you fancy them of ALj/Jt dy or feminine, or strictly