SHOPPING NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 230, 30 September 1942, Page 2

SHOPPING NOTES

Bridal Coronets and Halos. When men of the forces are on leave or return from overseas unexpectedly, weddings have to be quickly arranged to fit in with the leave. One of the problems of the bride-to-be is finding the right head-dress for the bridal veil. There’s a selection of lovely bridal halos at Elizabeth Barwick’s shop in the Rutland Buildings.* New Footwear for Summer. There are some new and charming footwear styles for spring and summer wear at Crichton and Newman’s. They would make perfect accessories ifor all types of outfits. There are several different styles, including area curve shoes which have all the comfort that perfect construction can give. One pair of arch curve patent leather court shoes with Spanish heel are finished on the vamp with pinpunched design and have fringed bows. Openwork is featured on black glace court shoes with suede inset at the sides. These have Spanish heels, as also have black step-in courts with suede collar effect finished with a Victory knot bow. Modelled to give comfort are the arch brace Matchless gusset court black shoes with openwork design at the sides and pinpunched tab. These have Cuban heels. We all know the charm of the plaited shoes. These are specially comfortable and are in combined colours of navy and white, fawn and brown, and grey with navy blue. The sandal tyne of footwear is still a favourite and you may choose the strap style in white, fawn or blue, or the lace-up sandals in smart combinations of colours such as red and grey, fawn and brown, navy and saxe blue.*