A GUIDE TO CHARM

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 19 April 1939, Page 2

A GUIDE TO CHARM

(By Jacqueline Hunt)

STUDY OF FACE YIELDS IDEAS ON MAKE-UP Dorothea Lawrence, the young opera star, says no woman is so beautiful but that a careful study of her personality and features and proper use of cosmetics cannot improve her look. She says; “Cosmetics are artificial, of course, but they are also beautiful. And when they are used as things of beauty—as a means of enhancing the natural beauty of the person—then even extremes are pardonable. “Take nail polish, for instance. No matter what nail polish you wear, unless it is colourless it is unnatural. So if you are going to use an unnatural nail polish, why not use the one in the most striking and beautiful colour? I am thinking, for instance, of matching one’s costume with nail polish. In my opinion, there is nothing more unreasonable in using black nail polish than there is in using red or mahogany. “The unusual shades are the most beautiful. “Green, gold and amethyst nail polish can be used as you use your jewels —for accent. “When it comes to the use of creams and other cosmetics, I believe they should be chosen according to the needs and reactions of the skins. Make-up like rouge and eye shadow should be used with the same skill and artistry that the Oriental beauty has developed through study and experimentation.” Miss Lawrence believes that women who play bridge just to occupy their time are losing a good chance for fun and self-improvement. She believes that every woman should learn more about cosmetics—about their romantic history, about their chemical composition and about make-up methods. Finally, she advises patient experimenting until you find the best method of using your powder, rouge and eye make-up. She thinks most women need a good powder base to cover minor blemishes and give their skin a more even colour and texture. The result would make the woman who spends her time at self-improvement the envy of all her friends.

Just as the study of cosmetics will enhance a woman, so will the study of clothes,” she says. "We all wish to be up-to-date, but how few of us stop to think that among each season's styles there is perhaps only one which will suit our individuality. We must not only have our clothes well-fitted and well-proportioned in relation to our figures, but we should let them be an expression of our spiritual selves. Many plain women have beautiful personalities, but you would never guess it from the way they dress, because they never think of clothes as a means of self-expression.”

She also believes that every busy professional woman or home-maker should have some little trick for relaxation if she wants to keep her beauty and the inner serenity that is so important a part of charm. A RECIPE FOR TO-DAY Cheese Soup Chop 2 onions finely, boil till quite soft. Put 2 cups of milk on to boil, add the cooked onion, Jib finely cut loaf cheese (not fresh, the drier the better), pepper and salt. Don’t let soup boil after adding cheese. Serve immediately the cheese is warm. Suitable for any occasion.