MODERN MODES IN MAYFAIR.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 September 1930, Page 19 (Supplement)

MODERN MODES IN MAYFAIR.

VIOLET TONES. For the woman who can wear it, and who is tired of ringing the changes on other colours, violet is a very good shade just now. Tho idea of crude purple tones can be put right out of mind, for they are never seen. But there is a lovely range of softly blended shades, both dark and light, and when the two are combined tho effect is not only striking but most picturesque. The definitely purple violet, which is softened almost to amethyst, is a very gcod foundation colour, from which, can be developed some charming ensembles. One seen recently consisted of a long gown of georgette in the pinkymauve tone of an early wood violet, and a draped coat that finished at the natural waistline with a band of velvet, both coat and velvet being in the dull shade of amethyst which suggests the grey of ashes. ... . > 'SATIN FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Satin is undoubtedly the ’ most popular material of the moment. For a while every 1 evening frock seemed to be made of georgette,,every afternoon one)of floral chiffon, and every “useful” one of crepe de chine.. Now satin is used for every occasion. A very rich, soft, white satin is having a great vogue for .evening gowns, and a heavier one will soon replace velvet for evening coatees and wraps. For daytime wear there arc such rich tones as chestnut red; olive green and some lovely wine tints. Heavy marocain is coming back, too, and would be a wise choice for a. hard-wearing frock. | GOODBYE TO COATEES. One of the saddest pieces of information -which comes from the dress salons is that the little coat is to go. The dressmakers are tired of it, and they say it is not cosy enough for- evening wear out-of-doors. There is a rumpur that a voluminous circular cape, with fullness introduced by godets, will be the most, popular wrap in the near future, it is an attractive fashion,

certainly, and, if the material is sufficiently supple, the cape has a fascinating “ swing.” A model in very soft ivory satin, with a straight collar of white fox, was much admired at one “advance” show. Choker necklaces become more and more barbaric, ifeig beads ■ alternate with little ones oil a string which goes loosely round the throat, the big ones being huge and often of grotesque pattern. Dyed wood is a favourite medium, and tiny glass or enamel beads, exquisitely coloured and delicately cut or carved, are popular,, too. They look “amusing” when mixed with what appear to bo rough knobs of crudely painted wood, to form, the last word.in necklaces. LITTLE HOUSEHOLD'ECONOMIES. 'STARCH IS USEFUL. - Common lump statreh, powdered, makes a very good, cheap silver polish. It can be rubbed on dry or applied with a wet cloth, the silver afterwards being polished with a chamois leather. A white table oil-cloth that has become dingy may be whitened by sprinkling the surface with a handful of starch, rubbing with a very damp cloth, and then washing off the starch and drying with a clean cloth. Stains may often be removed from wallpaper by an application of starch, and this always-at-hand article makes a very good substitute for whiting when washing windows. It is said also that fine old lace may bo made to look like new if ijaid away in dry starch for several hewirs, and then hung on the clothes-line for a short time. When dressing fowls, it is a good plan occasionally to remember Hie oldfashioned idea of saving the wings. Instead of pulling out the long, heavy feathers from the lower portions, cut off the wings at the first joint and put them away, with all the feathers intact in some place where they may diy in a warm, even temperature. The result will be two feather dusters of excellent quality.