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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 6, 10 February 1909, Page 58

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Faslucns this reason are bewildering in their variety and apparent contradictoriness, and it is an extremely difficult task to steer a direct course through the hundreds of conflicting styles that are so temptingly displayed. Once again it may be stated that if money be no object the summer outfit is not a difficult proposition, for a woman can try anything that suits her individual style and be serenely conscious that she is gowned according to the very latest law of Dame Fashion, albeit she is attired in a directly opposite style to every woman she knows. Among all these conflicting models, however, a careful search will discern no end of delightfully smart and attractive gowns that are almost exaggeratedly simple and that have a most delightful resemblance to certain fashions that are always dear to the heart of the conservative woman who delights in being pma»tl\ and becomingly gowned, and at the same time realises that she looks Im ‘tier in gowns that are on more severe and individual lines than an- to be found in the open market, to use an odd ex* pression about • the' large establishments Jvhen th< very latest are exhibited.

Evening Coiffures. -I A simple coiffure ornament is preferred for evening wear. The Direetoirc influence has suggested a diadem of flowers which is very becoming indeed. Sometimes this diadem, which is about an inch high at the sides, and perhaps a couple of inches in the centre front, where it ends in a point, is made of real flowers, tiny rosebuds or lilies of the valley being popular designs.- Green leaves sprinkled with crystal dew drops, or tiny silver leaves, give a good effect. A sheaf of silver coni is another effective idea, and one that may be adopted by the matron with advantage. The hair should be dressed high, and the ears of wheat fastened in the coils suggest an aigrette. For the young girl and the youthfullooking married woman it is impossible to improve upon the ribbon coiffure. Velvet ribbon to match the gown is drawn through the curls, and the coquettish little rosette of the velvet at the side completes the effect. 'Coiffure ornaments are so certain to please the majority of pretty girls that

I must just mention the new Greek design. It is composed of a handkerchief of gold or silver net worn below the chignon, which it supports, and held in place by a wreath of little rosebuds, whose province it is to decorate the front of the coiffure. Another very handsome and gratifying

gift is one of the new scarves that can be worn as a sash or as a corsage drapery. The scarf is very quaint and pretty, and is the kind of toilette adjunct that can be put away and brought out for years by women who take ’care of their most precious and beautiful fal-lals.

There are various types. One is niade ot grey net darned with floss silk; another has a border broad at the ends and narrow at the sides, ot Chinese, flowers wrought repousse in silks of various colours and satin cut to resemble petals and leaves. , ‘ ' £ 7