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NZ Truth, Issue 1152, 29 December 1927, Page 3

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"■ I • ■ ' ■ I that snake jewellery has taken on among smart Londoners and Parisiennes. The shops here are showing- quite a. few smart snakey necklets and armlets, so if you can run to it, buy a couple and lay aside your pearls and other jewellery, so as to give the newer fad a, try-out. # * # Have you an evening frock that despite the number of times you've worn it, shows no sign of wear and tear? You'd hate to discard it, of course, and are probably wondering- what can he done in the way of freshening it up. Buy some ribbon, very narrow of width, and see that you get plenty of Then when you have heaps of time, sew that ribbon in loops very close to- _ gether, all round the hem of your frock in two or three rows, 'one above the other. It will take a very long time to do, but the effect is very quaint and rather uncommon, so think it over. # # * Monograms are of great importance these days and the very latest idea is the monogrammed sleeve. The correct place for it is just above the elbow on the outside of the long sleeve. Saw a crepe-de-chine frock that was embroidered in this way and was. very much struck with the novelty of it.

The plain two-piece bathing suit is more than holding- its own among the more ornamental type -when cai-ried blu in two contrasting- colors — black . and white is smart — looks ever so well. A recent photograph of the wellknown English actress, Gladys Cooper, showed her in one of, these two-piece suits, in a dark shade, and the onlyfrivolous touch was the lady's monogram, worked on the left side of the top garment. So you see how very chic it is to have your monogram on your apparel. # . « =» If, in that box of odds and ends you've treasured for so long, you come across a metal belt, the sort of thing that was so fashionabe many, many years ago, take it out and wear it, for the belt of metal threatens to oust the sued© and kid variety from their popularity. "Worn with a jumper suit, they are very up-to-date. # m * America is in the throes of the taffeta frock, especially the bouffant affair for informal parties. One of our most exclusive and exp.ensive little shops displayed one in its window. Plaid taffeta it was in old rose and powder blue, made with a yoke of plain rose, a light bodice, and the very full skirt that suits the demure type so well. An enormous silk velvet bow was placed at the hip-line and trailed its pointed ends downwards. A simple little frock it was. Price 18 guineas! For a quarter of that you can make your own plaid taffeta, so buy a good pattern and see what you can do. The little frock of georgette or 'chiffon for when you dance should have a little coatee to match. You know the idea, the frock for parties at evening, and the frock and coatee for afternoon wear. Good idea, isn't it, and one worth following, it solves a little dress problem. # \ # * Perhaps you're one of those lucky people who can wear those tight-fitting little aviator or "skull" caps. ' Have one made of soft grey felt, then buy some crepe-de-chene in the same shade and make yourself a scarf. . For a few shillings you can buy two of those good-looking pearl buckles, the narrow long ones. These obtained, place one at tho side of your chapeau and run the scarf through the other. Together, the hat and scarf are a welcome addition to any girl's wardrobe.