News for Women.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 23 January 1926, Page 3

News for Women.

(From Pauline Couilander) Here is a charming idea for a family or group of girls who wish to contribute, to the general harmony of a roomful of well dressed people. ' It is a monotonous sight to see three or four grownup girls dressed alike, but give them flocks which go well together and you will form a really harmonious group. Green, yellow inn) blue, for instance, taken in the right shades, are delightful together, and each sister or friend can choose the shade that suits her best. Of course, crude colours would not do. The green has to be that soft new eau de nil or reseda or very young apple green;, the complementary yellow must have, a tinge of green in it rather than orange, and the blue must be just the shade'that, mixed with the yellow, would produce the green. A group of georgette frocks in these colour is a lovely sight, and if they are evening frocks and a sparkle can be given to them by gold or silver shoes, and here and there a touch of tinsel embroidery. THE FLUCTUATING WAISTLINE The waistline is becoming more and more uneven ; the up in front line is especially noticeable and it may be accentuated by a broad belt or by a narrow braid or strap or ribbon. Probably this is the beginning of a generally higher waistline. ' Side panels are often set into the skirt with this upward movement. The

slightly pouched bodice is being encouraged more arid move It certainnly accentuate tlie slhrmess of the hips, but should iini he exaggerated into hulkiiiess. . The trimmed back is a, noticeable feature of mam- of the new models. It may tie box .pleated or strapped or definitely decorative with draperies and lr.ee or chiffon cascades—ratliev diffictil to wear by anyone who has not the necessary height and slimnes?. INDIVIDUAL STYLES One comforting fact is that dress is no longer a uniform and one may choose among dozens of styles something that suits the individual. On the whole the wider skirts are a blessing to many who looked and felt uncomfortable in those tight, short clothes'that were all. very well for the very young and slight and boyish. Fashions arc much more feminine than they have been for at least a year. Bovish clothes may still be worn for sports or morning' walks, but for any dressy occasion you may be as frivolously feminine as you please, and in the (■veiling you may be truly magnificent. To achieve this there are some gorgeous gold printed materials that might not be disdained by the prince in the fairy tale. The frocks for which T like these best are the simply made liiiig sleeved Moyen age ones, with a square neck.- semi-fitting bodice, •rather full skirt, and little trimming. Shoes

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made of the same fabric arc worn with Ihests simply magnificent and magnificently simple gowns. THE VOGUE OF THE SASH HOW TO WEAK IT (By Mary Lovat) Before many moons arc past, sashes itrc In be in'the ascendant, and it is therefore a ..matter of importance that we should decide whether they make or iiiiir our own particular appearance. The sash of- to-day -is extraordinarily accommodating, inasmuch as it looks as chic tied at the back as at the front and equally sniavt tied at the side, so that most'of us ought to be. able' to adopt it in one of its many forms. It is really onlv the absolutely 'round' woman who must avoid it. For the slightly rotund, the 'half bad?" position- to borrow a football term- is probably the most effective, and :i sash made in a darker shade than the gown, not too full and tied on the hip' will tend to reduce the apparent width of the wearer. Only for the very young and slender is the sash which is tied in front while the matron will compromise by having the two ends slung givdlewise one within the other, omitting tho ends altogether. For the fortunate ones, however, who can lake advantage of tho prevailing style with impunity, the gipsy sash, tied as low as possible and ending ill a generous bow in front, is a thiiig which will give cachet to the .simplest of gowns. Sashes of gold tissue and silver lame appear on a large number of the latest models, and when worn by the bobbed and shingled have undoubtedly a very young and attractive effect. Another point in favour of the sash is that it is quite in accord with the note of tho short and sleeveless frocks that are likely to be with us for a, long time to come. TO A GREAT LITTLE LADY 1 love you because you've a charming way. . . And when you wish mc goodnight or good-day, the Hit of your voice and your lingering smilo make life seem suddenly well worth while, and work is almost playSpite of life's sadness, you seek its sun; spitee of its madness, you find life's fun ;'and yet can rebuke the sins of those who constantly tread on other folks! toes. . . But still I've scarce begun— To try to say why I love you, dear, and why your friendship can always cheer. 1 ..think that most of all I find I love you 'because you're so heavenly kind, when: sorrow hovers near. . . . Yet ho!" Not most/'is my heart aglow, when you comfort my griefs and soothe my woe. . . E'en more than when you are sweet if I'm sad. I love you because you're sq„ glad when I'm glad—and your dear eyes tell me so! LITTLE MISS SOMEBODY "How-many tickets are you going to take for our school concert. Auntie? It's quite good, I'm sure you'll enjoy it." Thus my young niece's invitation—very different from the halting request 1 remember making to> Jean's greataunt, that she should lake tickets l for a, similar function ; but then the youngster ' of to-day Is a very different proposition from the demure little person of the last generation. .Modern ten-years-okl does not believe that 'silence is golden' and she has only contempt for ,the pertinent axiom that 'little girls should be seen and not beard.' She is a. shrewd, self-reliant young person, fully aware, of her own importance, and with little of the deference for her elders so assiduously inculcated in The previous generation. Said one critic with memories of her own youth uppermost —"When I was a little girl 1 never did —"_. but site reckoned without the modern child's freedom of repartee. "Don't you think," said the child in her clear high treble, "don't you think things have altered an awful lot since then?"

It was evident from the pitying look which accompanied the remark, that she considered the speaker rapidly approaching her second childhood. But if she is self-assertive" with those who seem out of sympathy, ten-years-old can be very lovable towards those she admits to. her friendship. Treat her as an equal .and she will treat you with a truly flattering warmth of affection. She has an uncanny genius for discovering the "Peter. Pan" spirit in her elders, and, once she has made the discovery, for disregarding the years that lie between .

"Isn't it nice. Just us two girls together," remarked one youngster to her companion, fully 20 years her senior, whom she had adopted as a "pal." Tactful little ten-year-old !

FEATHERS IN FURNISHING CUSHIONS. LAMPSHADES AND SCREENS (By Mrs Hamilton) The. attempts made from time to time to induce women to return to the wearing of feathers meets as a rule with but a. cool reception. It is probably on this account that the neglected olumes arc making their appearance o£, late on quite a number of furnishing accessories ; and very attractive, they are. For instance, although no one would suppose that a sofa cushion is by any means an appropriate object for feather trimming, specimens that are obviously intended for ornament rather than use, display fluffy trimmings of ostrich, tinted to" match the silk of the cover. Tightly curled, the soft fronds nestle among the ruchings and form a central "chou" round a tiny cluster of satin flowers, while the larger fronds form a sort of fringe all round the pillow. In the style of the Prince of Wales' feather is the cluster of pink-mauve tips that are fastened at the side of a lamp shade of petunia chiffon. A table centre for a dinner party of the ceremonial order is of wine-shade georgette. and this also has small bunches of feathers in a pale purple tint disposed about it. at interval. No flowers would be necessary with such a table arrangement-; silver candlesticks being all fTvSit is necessary to complete the effect.