Fashions and Furbelows

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17880, 23 June 1926, Page 11

Fashions and Furbelows

NOTES BY SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS.

VERY NEW DRESS NOTES.

Frocks of heavy Nottingham lace look charming over georgette.slips, and incidentally suggest a use for the frock of georgette that has passed its prime. Long sleeves should be worn.. The scarf is still beloved: it still matches the hat. When this is the case, it has some device in whatever is the material of the hat, such as leather, adorning it. It sounds a somewhat “ mad ” notion, but there is a great liking for a sports skirt in pleated crepe de chine and a long jumper in woollen jersey or something of that nature. Such a jumper will end just below the hips and fit closely into a deep band. It may boast a monogram or quaint emblem, if desired. Tuckings are more than ever popular. They are arranged in geometric designs that act perfectly as trimmings to a dress. On the jumpers or shirts of sports suits they are almost The straight up and down frock is often enlivened with bands of the material. Such bands now have added to them fine lines of very fine pleat.ings. The line is thus preserved at.no expense of fulness. Pleating is an art that can be applied now to practically everv sort of material. Indeed, it might be difficult to find one that could not be pleated. Kashatoile is a new material that has a faint resemblance to the sponge cloth

of long ago. It is. however, far more supple, and also closer in its weft. Capes prevail as widely. They are much liked when given shawl collars of brushed wool or close, fine fur.

HAIR PERFUME.

You will notice a smell of tobacco on your hair if you have attended a function where smoking lias been permitted; and after cooking highly seasoned foods or dishes that contain curry, onions or cabbage, your hair will betray the fact. Wearing caps will not entirely prevent this state ’ of affairs, but here is an infallible remedy that is easy to apply. Its use is beneficial to the hair, apart from the purpose specified. Brush the hair thoroughly until the scalp glqws, then sprinkle powdered orris root into several partings, arid leave for an hour or two. Again apply the brush vigorously, until all traces of the powder are removed. Orris root, in powder form, can be obtained for a few coppers at any chemist’s. Those who have to tint the hair with either castor oil to darken it or crude henna to obtain the golden shade often find a disagreeable odour come from their hair that is difficult to get rid of. The. quickest way to clear such unpleasant effects is, when the tint is fixer.!, to rub a wineglassful of milk containing a few drops of eau de Cologne into the scalp with the tips of the fingers, or a small sponge, and allow to dry. It is very alluring to have your own dainty mixture, one adapted to your personality, for use on the hair. One pleasant, cheap and subtle perfume for this purpose can be made by mixing lavender water and a good violet scent. You will require three parts of the former to each part of the latter. The same proportion of eau de Cologne and rose essence is a very agreeable mixture, suitable for brunettes.