“Those Self-Made Women” Charm Of Being Natural

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 2 April 1938, Page 12

“Those Self-Made Women” Charm Of Being Natural

\\ T E all knov and unde!stand the pride with which a man will claim to be ’self-made." and there are notable inlances also of women who have achiev'd brilliant success in their* careers despite handicaps anti without help in -arly life. Such people must always be oulstaudmg. but women who are "self-made" in mother sense will sooi. be the general tile if the present trend continues unhcckcd. Nobody seems to imagine now■days that woman could be entirely ittractivc and successful without effort >ii her own part—she us urged on all sides to develop hot personality, an ’ io •ultivate charm of manner on lines care ully laid down for her guidance Maurice Chevalier once dared to assert hat the one factor certain to destroy a woman’s charm was the consciousness >f exerting herself to be charming to her -ompanion. It seem* fairly obvious, indeed, that the said companion might sum her up as tactful and gracious, and clearly eug‘ to please, without ever registering any impression of charm—and vet this obvious view gets little or no support. The cry is Still that a woman must model herself on defined precepts She must overhaul herself seriously, decide hei type and emphasise it by her dress —select a quality which appeals to her as likely to appeal to others, and choose even her cosmetics with the sole aim of stressing it. She most alter her way of walking—modulate her voice to suit—and determine whether to show amusement in future b;. a “gamin” grin or a slow mysterious smile! Creating an Atmosphere. It is folly apparently to leave anything to chance, and the vital decision to have eyelids youthfully shiny or duskily shade ved must be faced by the woman who means to ’\.,et there” . . Where? I don’t k w exactly, but social success and keeping you- husband’s lov* are both in among it! Few people will question that detail in personal appearance is important, bui why shouldn’t a woman make up hei free to look prettj nd choose a lrock to be becoming, without all this introspection? Men who . are blunt and straightforward can have the charm of sheer ruggedness—women can have the charm oi being always natural and unaffected Others have the intense fascination of the unknov n—not studious, but capable of deep thought; not fiercely vital, but not flaccid; with serious moods

good oven. When cool, ice all over (sides as well), with thin pink icing and cover with coconut or shredded almonds This unusual cake mixture is excellent for small party cakes, eithei cut in squares and dipped in pink icing. Rabbits can be made with almond ears and pink eyes, or frogs may bt made by dipping in green icing and putting eves of large siver cachous. or the squares may be dipped in partly-set jelly and rolled in

Banana Toast. Real two eggs, and mash two bananas Melt 10/ of butter in a filing pan, add the bananas, eggs, a little milk, one tea-

shrewdness- a complex |personality which \* mid he merely co nionplace with one element stressed to -rake a type. If a man gets his com pan ion's type handed to him oi a plate—and the hor d'oeuvre* plate at that —what is going to hold his interest during the meal? Aura and atmo&phe can be artificially built up around anyone, but too often the atmosphere lgoon'«k a fog obscuring the natural woman whom others would find variable responsiv* and utterly charming if only she weren't always living up to poar! Something to Knit,. Knit yourself an angora scarf. Angora -carves, soft, fluffy and teazled to fuzzy fur surface are to be popular in the spring. Knit one in sonic light shade of blue, green or pink. If you like mixtures knit one in a bold check design combining pink squares, for instance with light brown. Do It With Organdie. You can introduce a "feathery" suggestion to curtains, to covers, and so on. with ruffles of organdie and be right in the fashion. “Tri—uaings” by using the genuine article would be too costly for the average home because of the frequent renewals necessary. Fluffy feather edgings to covers and embroidery, *n which real plumage is appliqued to form patterns is delicate stuff. It needs tender handling and, in any case, has a short life. The use of organdie ruffle would make your bedroom look delight fully dainty. It would give the room a new “dress.” Look to Vour Hands. Have you noticed how many women's hands are definitely “off” at this time of the year? A course of massage with * good hand jelly will usually put them right, but if you want to whiten and soften your hands at an hour's notice for some special occasion, a hand bleach•ng pack is advisable. The following n a recipe for such a that has boon recommended. Mix the juice of half a lemon, half a teaspoon of witch hazel a dcsertspoon of fine oatmeal and enough cold cream to make a thick paste Tin Is spread over the hands at a thicknc of a shilling. Leave on for half an hou* then wash off with warm water and rub some cream into the hands as a finish.

spoonful of lemon juice and sab and pepper. Stir over gentle heat until the mixture stiffens but do not let i< become hard or dry. Have ready slice? of buttered toast spread thinly with anchovy paste, pile the ibanan.. mixture on the Spanish Prunes. Ingredients: 41b Luge prunes and » mixture made ol i cup vinegar 1 cup water, 1 dessertspoon sugar. 2 cloves I chile, pepper and .-.alt Soak prunes f«»r 4K hours m the liquid, take out an 1 drain. Delicious served with co I i -eats Very easy to prepaie and hmdv a hen you run out of pickles and chutney*