Aids For The Radiant Bride

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 14

Aids For The Radiant Bride

If VERY bride wants to look her best on that day of days, and whether she goes to the altar in the traditional orange blossom and veil or makes her vows in a travelling frock, the knowledge that her coiffure is a perfect setting for her bridal veil or a smart complement to her going-away suit, will give her added assurance and poise. Present-day styles, with their simplicity and adaptability, are ideally suited to bridal coiffures. Whether combed out softly during the day or placed back in the more formal roll of flat curls for the evening, they are equally effective. If the permanent wave is necessary, it is wiser to have it done about a month ahead, as a wave is never at its best until it has been set more than once. A few professional hair reconditioning treatments should be fitted in if possible. A wonderful improvement is noticeable even after one or two, and they will be an insurance against the ravages of summer sun, wind and sea-air. Apart from the hair treatment, a regular beauty routine should be followed daily. The face should be treated with suitable creams and lotions, so that on the all-important day the complexion will be radiantly beautiful. Every time the face is creamed and cared for the hands and arms should have the same attention. The hands are usually the most neglected part of the body. They need constant care, massaging with healing and nourishing preparations. The elbows must not be neglected, as they require rich, nourishing cream, with occasional bleaching to make them smooth and white, with short sleeved frocks. Cuticle oils and cream will help to recondition dry and brittle nails and a weekly professional manicure will give the hands a well-groomed appearance. When visiting the hairdresser have a

chiropodist treat the feet, so that there will be no troublesome corns and foot troubles to mar the honeymoon tour. Nail varnish, both for fingers and toes, should be in a pale shade of rose or coral for the wedding day. Later, of course, more brilliant shades will be worn to complement the frocking. The make-up, if a veil is being worn, should be conventionally pink and white. A little eye-shadow to accent the eyes is permissable, but the whole effect should be subdued. Suitable beauty aids will be needed on the honeymoon, whether it be spent in the country, at the seaside or on a cruise. In addition to the regular contents of the beauty box, friction lotion, brilliantine, curlers and wave clips will be required to “doctor up” the hair after a dip; hairpins and bandeaus to keep the hair in place during games; sun-tan cream or lotion to prevent painful sunburn and keep the skin soft and smooth; a heavy protection cream to protect the skin from wind-bum and a complete set of make-up items to complement suntanned skin. For the eyes, an eyebath and antiseptic eye lotion, glare glasses, muscle oil for squint wrinkles and water-proof mascara should be included; for the hands and feet, bright nail varnishes to match different ensembles, a manicure set, cuticle oil and cream, and hand cream to maintain the skin’s softness. For personal daintiness, bath oil or crystals in a favourite perfume; soap, dusting powder, depilatory powder, deodorant and perfume, should be part of the travelling equipment. Cool Larder. Rub bluc-bag over window to shade larder from sun. Window can be cleaned when shade no longer necessary.