FASHIONLAND

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7029, 18 January 1910, Page 7

FASHIONLAND

(From Our Lady Correspondent.) . LONDON, December 3. FOE VANITY’S SAKE. England is, to a .colonial,'a somewhat extraordinary country in its-choice offashions. During the summer high necks and long mitaine sleeves with masses, of, frilling were the fashion: now we, are in the midst of cold, wet weathey, with fogs .. and threatened snow, and yet sleeves are to bo worn, wo are told, elbow length, and, for weeks past, gowns have been guiltless of "necks”! ELBOW SLEEVES. Kaglan sleeves are the most fashion-able-shape now for afternoon gowns, and these are out-all in.one with’the ooisage. “ - ~; TO FRESHEN' UP A VEIL. . A veil that', has become dusty , and crumpled-looking may be easily renovated by being carefully rolled, on to something and then held in the steam of a. kettle for a’ few, moments; : then thoroughly dried. A NEW TIE. Pur is still appearing on everything that it is possible'to 'use it for, and a famous, man dressmaker is now introducing it on a dainty little tie attached to fur coats. . The tie-itself is of wide white chiffon,; edged with skunk, and it is attached to the coat at one side underneath a satin chon. Another: is of grey chiffon and dark fur. . FANCY DEESS EASILJY MADE. A pretty variation of the much abused flower-girl representation so often seen at fancy dross balls, is sketched this week-in-a daily paper, and is well worth attention, as it can be, inexpensively; and very effectively carried' out. The ’'costume, of the time of Louis XV., is fashioned of pale blue mercerised lawn,- the skirt coming just below the knees, and made with small pahiers which 'are,' in the front, hidden by a, dainty.muslin lace-edged apron, on the left corner of which is a rose. The bodice, low-necked, is made to 'cross'over, and there is a little .white, ■vest bn:which is a little bunch of roses.The waiatbelt is a wide’ swathed one, and the , apron has no top. A muslin mob cap. with soft tinted ; flowers, little dainty sleeves, and shoes with roses - instead of buckles, complete the costume. A basket or box of flowers should, of course, be held or suspended from the neck. *: FOR EDUCATION. The manager :of a fashionable furrier's in the AVest End thinks that women are being educated, judging by the present-day shoppers, in shopping. ; He says "women are studying clothes more "carefully, and they will no longer be content with imitation furs, however skilfully : manipulated. No doubt the action of the London Chamber of Commerce in'-rigidly, putting down the practice of selling faked furs under a false namo has educated women in the matter of .furs. And no .doubt they feel that fur-buying is no longer a risky business, and that if they spend , a few pounds On a fur stole they are not likely to be taken in.” A NOVEL TEA-COSY.

An Oxford street shop is showing among the novelties suitable for Christmas presents a very dainty tea cosy. A fascinating little porcelain lady is garbed in a Victorian frock of floral silk, quilted inside and stiffened to keep the teapot warm. PAQUIN ON . "DRESS.”

"The, shape, of a belt, the placing of a flower here and there, the disposition of a eash. the way a collar is cut,- (he special arrangement of sleeves, everything and ‘anything ma t v give a gown just that note which will make it not only beautiful and truly refined and artistic, but original. And originality is essential in fashion when it- is not far fetched; too weird, or too complicated.

. . . . Many of my ideas hove been originated in a manner which' would amaze many. The .combination of colours in a picture, in certain flowers under certain Conditions of light, the ripples of water, all these have helped me. ’ A LESSON ON STRAW. HATS.

Straw hate are such common sights in shops that little thought is given to the method of growing the wheat to be afterwards used for their composition. The American Consul at Florence has, iu a report,' described the methods .of growth and preparation in a very interesting manner., "The wheat is sown as thickly as possible,” he says, “in ! order that the growth of the plant may bo impoverished as well as to produce a thin stalk, having towards the end. from the last knot, the lightest and longest straw’. The wheat blooms at the beginning _of June/and -it is pulled out by hand’ by the roots when the grain is half developed. If allowed to remain in the ground a longer time, the straw would become brittle. About five dozen: uprooted branches, the size of the compass of two hands : are firmly tied together into little sheaves, and slowed away in barns for a, time. Then ..ilia straw is again spread out to catch 1 the heavy Summer dev.-., and to bleach iu the sun. After additional bleaching, the straw is cut-in small, bundles and classified. .Finally it is cut close above the first joint from the top, and again tied up in email bundles, containing aboutsixty stalks each, and delivered to. women in almost every private dwelling of the lower classes.” "PANTA LEGGINETTES." From a sketch illustrating one of Selfridge’s advertisements. a very good suggestion for a child’s .undergarment emanates. Panta legginettes are really woollen or stockinette knickers and gaiters combined, fastening on tb the the top, with side openings made to button, and; buttoning down the outside of tile leg from the kneo to (he instep, just as ordinary gaiters. AN ATTRACTIVE FASHION MAGAZINE. Tot another new woman’s, paper of fashions was started some time ago, and I have beside me the Christmas number of "Fashions for All.” For the sum of 6s a year New. Zealanders can get the magazine post free. This number 'supplies no less than seven free patterns, a coloured fashion plate, and also a coloured picture, prettily got up, called "On Tour!” , Tho patterns are described in five languages, so the paper should be popular, and one detail that will tend to make it so is that the covers are of sturdy paper and will bear much handling—in fashion magazines this item, a necessity, is too often overlooked. In addition to minute directions as to how to make house, street, and evening gowns, baby clothes, blouses, underclothing. fancy work, and millinery, there are articles on house decoration, children’s interests, hair-dressing, and cookery, and there is an original story also included. The whole makes one of the most attractive magazines I have come across, and, if it keeps up its present high standard, "Fashions for All" deserves to become popular all over the world, "WORKING CLOTHES." Thus "Jeanne” in the "Daily News” anent the business girl of London and her taste in dress. "A woman who realises the importance of her clothes, and does not -look upon them as rather troublesome necessities, can wear garments that are both beautiful and useful. . “A man always admires a woman in what he calls ’“working clothes.’ But his admiration takes very speedy wings when those same clothes are ‘pitched on’ and where their wearer lias so obviously spent neither time nor thought upon them or their effect. This may lie thought a derogatory proceeding by

some women. Happily, they ore only ‘some, not all.’ ” ' : ■-! SHOULDER SCARVES. ' Very pretty and inexpensive and at the same time very picturesque, are the new shoulder scarves that are now being!; worn. They are of velvet and soft satin s to match or harmonise with the frock, and should be about three yards long bv one yard wide, and edged with mar- ' onkmt or fur. They can be worn either with an afternoon or’an evening toi- ' lette. i NOW WORN. Veils dotted all over with little; round si "O’s." A jewelled hair ornament emanating;:] from Paris, meant for wear with tho turban stylo of hairdressing, in the form of a baud made in diamonds to fit under the coil and go on top of tile "turban'.” '. ,;i Hatpins with lingo tops : made, of largo j.) stones such as cairngorms, etc. : : i] Hatpin protectors that not only act as safeguards: but also serve to keep a hat;more firmly -in position. : These are ornaments of different kinds made in the form of shells, knobs, teddy bears, etc. ■■■."' ,;h;j Hugo theatre muffft for keeping the ; hands warm during the; performance of : a play . These at present are rather—wildly fantastic, aml.it is not thought probable that they will become generally fashionable. ’ Bicorne hats for little toys turned up I from 1 the face with a .wide: chon. A Weddings.—Bride's and Bridesmaid’* ‘ Bouquets, Sprays. Baskets, nml other artistic floral devices for birthdays, prs- i sentations. bon voyage, etc. Choicest« flowers only used. Miss Murray, VioeRogal Florist, 36. Willis street. s • !i We have : three months of summer Wear! ther to get yet, and one is surprised to ;j find new summer millinery just .given;] away at Alps Mathowson’s, ! Lambton i quay/ You can get such a smartlytrimmed hat there tor 8b lid, and'thoseat 12s 6d are good enough for the most'! dressy occasions. The sale is only fol ten days, so wise people will buy early,