FROM A PARISIENNE’S NOTEBOOK

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 11 August 1928, Page 10

FROM A PARISIENNE’S NOTEBOOK

LATEST MILLINERY (By Yvonne Kodier—For ‘‘The Mail”) Quite the last word in Parisian millinery is the little cloche lmt of black or navy straw. Such a model is lined with pale pink, and the trimming, reproducing the [link note, consists in a cluster of pale blooms worn at one side. Made of shell and exquisitely tinted, these ilowers demand the shell boutonniere to match. The Pnrisienne is at present devoted to this charming fashion. She is also at infinite pains to acquire the ideal dress accessories. If she is but of average means, she knows it is hopeless to keep pace with the innumerable vagaries of La Mode in

this fascinating but expensive direction. So the clever Tittle Parisienne buvs two sets: one simple, one.rather more elaborate. In the former category come a neat little felt or bangkok chapeau, simple polished-calf or lizard handbag, shoes en suite, and a gay mouchoir scarf. In the smarter range come ,the cire helmet bat, embroidery handbag, patent shoes, and a scarf of th,e same material as her very-best afternoon frock.

JEWELLERY’ In tie matter of jewellery, tie Parisian grande dame completes her “grande toilette” with diamonds and .pearls —worn together! These lovely gems have ''momentarily eclipsed coloured stones —in terms of genuine gems as distinct from ■> fantastic costume jewellery designed as. dress en suites. Xo doubt tie explanation lies in tie prevalence of the all-black, all-wliite, and “magpie” ensembles that continue to represent the summum bonum of Parisian good style. Exquisite discretion characterises the wearing, of diamonds and pearls in the haut monde. The vogue is for the long chain of diamonds completed with a. large medallion of considerable worth, a single-stone ring and a bracelet to match the chain theme. Pearls can be worn in great profusion and still look distinguished—when they are really pearls! With the all-white evening frock is worn a plaited chain of small ‘ pearls with pearl drops. A really lovely jewellery note. HINTS FOR THE HOME MILLINER Small items run away with an amazing amount of money when a new wardrobe is being planned, but if some of the dainty things can be fashioned at home, a good deal, of this outlay is saved! Here are some suggestions that could well he carried out by the amateur needlewoman at quite small cost and in a comparatively short space of time: Two Paisley silk scarves furnish the : material for one of the, fashionable ‘sets’., comprising pull-on hat and neekkerchief. One scarf is worn in f its original state; the other is cut to cover a pliable hat'-shape. A favourite old hat, by the way, forms an excellent foundation for one of these smart little Paisley silk chapeaux! Patchwork being very much in the mode again, why not, as an alternative, essay the effect of a patchwork Deauville handkerchief with hat en suite? Only a little practice is needed to enable you to work in the various triangles, diamonds and squares of silk or crepe to the best advantage and with a good eye for colour effects. And

a set like this is guaranteed to lend any amount of chic to the simplest little dress. The embroidered motif is equally in the picture this season, and nothing is easier to introduce on hats and scarves. A soft white felt hat can be embroidered with navy blue polka dots in a very short time, if a halfpenny and a farthing are used as guides. Simply place them on the hat where, you wish to embroider the spots, mark round them with a pencil and set -to work with the embroidery silk, using a satin stiteb for the purpose of filling them in. A length of white crepe provides the bask for the scarf, and here a penny will be your guide for the larger dots.. Just try the effect of this hand-embroidery—you will be surprised. —O.P, BEAUTY TREATMENTS AT HOME Many of the famous health and beauty treatments which hitherto necessitated long journeys and entailed much expense, can now be enjoyed in the privacy of the home at a moderate Cost.

The balsamic properties for which the effervescent pine baths of the Continental Spas are famous are now re,produeed in small hath cubes. A hath

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in which one of the cubes has been dissolved is particularly refreshing after tennis, walking, tir other exercise, while a regular course of the, baths (hies much towards strengthening the heart ami generally bracing up the system. lee has long been recognised by beauty specialists as one of the finest massage mediums for the complexion, and the climatic difficulties which have restricted its regular use are now overcome by the automatic freezing cone, which is shaped to glide easily over the contours of the face. A-freezing mixture, consisting, of. two packet powders and. a tablespoonful of water, is' placed inside the cone, which is'then screwed tightly. A temperature lower than that of natural.ice is maintained for fully half ran-hour. This m’ethod of massage strengthens tiro facial muscles, acts as a harmless

astringent, and is more beneficial than natural ice. The cone, however, is far more than a mere beauty adjunct; it'forms a valuable addition to the equipment of tlic sportsman and sportswoman, for its ice-cold massage relieves headaches, and’ is an excellent invigorator when one is- tired or “stale;” —A.B.

WINE THAT MUST NOT BE SPILT

WEDDING CUSTOMS IN THE TYROL

In some parts of the Tyrol, it is had indeed to see wine spilt or a glass broken when the wine is offered by a young man and accepted by a girl! In taking the glass from him she promises to become- Jus wife, and she must drink the wine without spilling a drop. For the age-wise peasantry watching the none-too-happy life •. of some ill-assorted couple will murmur: “Why ? What else could you expect ? Don’t you remember how she spilt the wine when lie was wooing her?” .

The customs of the Tyrol are just as varied and unexpected as is the beautiful, occasionally wild, scenery. The peasants love a good joke and enjoy it to the full, especially at a wedding! I remember attending a wedding m an out-of-the-way village some years ago. Coming back from church, we noticed a few carts outside tjie gates and decided that, owing to the lovely weather, there would be a drive after the feast. And there was one—of sorts!

It happened in the. middle of the banquet. The bride rose and went out of the room. The bridegroom ■fished to follow her, but the guests assured him that she had only gone to rearrange her elaborate coiffure, so lie kept his seat. A few moments later we, too, received messages that someone Was waiting, for us outside tin-the yard. When wo came out, r things began to happen with lightning speed. ’Some-

uue bundled ns into (lie carts, we heard the swish of whips and were off before we could realise anything. A little later we reached the neighbouring village —before the bridegroom had the time to muster his wits and a few horses to give chase! We went to an inn and there the bride’s brothers, who were at tbe bottom of the whole alfair, order a meal far more lavish than the one provided bv the somewhat parsimonious bridegroom. His lady seemed to take it very coolly, and laughed with the. rest of us when her lord appeared at the inn about an hour later and was faced with a huge bill. We who were not of the “intimates” were quite bewildered until they explained that it was just-a "little” practical joke, meant to teach the bridegroom to lie more generous ill future! —V. O. Sout-lice.