Ladies' Column.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 391, 5 November 1903, Page 2

Ladies' Column.

FASHION AND THINGS FEMININE-, Bt MISS ADA MELLEB,'

Is[A.li, Rights Kebkkveq,' . iSIMPLE STYLE FOB SEB«E. jtgp« PBETrY, simple style for navy®f»£s blae serge is illustrated in the SOS accompanying figure. The skirt is made with a hip-yoke developing into a front-panel, and the oostume is trimmed throughout with mixed blue and white cord. The Eusaian bodice fastens at the left and is trimmed with a double row of black grelottes, the box-pleafc effeot being pro-

duced either with a genuine box-pleat or with a mere' arrangement' of the mixed cord. The sleeves are finished with the new cuffs, which are shaped to catch the fulness of the sleeve. The Bretonhe sailor hat sketched might be of red or Tuscan straw, or of dark-blue straw trimmed with emerald greea. . FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING. Coiffures remain bxo&d and ondule in spite of the rumour that waves are to give place to mere frizziness. The new decree has been adopted here and there, but on the whole women seem loth to abandon the becoming undulations that give so pretty a frame to the faee. One or two modes of ooiffare are illustrated herewith, and show some pretty styles of the moment. A high bow, such as id sketched, is a favourite ornament for evening wear, and is made either of ribbon or velvet or spangled tulle. The hair is softly waved all over, and falls naturally on to the forehead, a slight indication of a parting being discernible at the left side. A side parting, by 1 the way, is very becoming to. an ovalfaoe. The

I other front view sketched shows a ! favourite coiffure in smart circles. The hair is in this case less ondulethan in the previous instance and the ooiffure is therefore among one of the newer vogues. It is very loosely arranged round the face and well puffed out to a becoming breadth. It is arranged almost in the form of three big puffs, filled in between with short curls, which fall softly on the forehead and trim the face prettily. The hair is drawn loosely tothe nape of the neck and caught with fancy pins and combs. A charming arrangement for the hair is depicted in the remaining sketch, which shows a low coiffure, falling slightly on to the neck, the coils of hair being secured with a large pin of pale tortoiseshell or ivory, and the head above being dressed with combs en suite. §l2 About BENovATioNJy

Present fashion* axe.kind, in that tney enable a last -year's? gown to be rejuvenated and brought up to date -with considerable success, and at very "ttle expense. A. tab or a couple of tabs attached to the waist at the back will smarten up a 'dress wonderfully,' especially if they are piped and decorated with a tsßsel or grelotte at the. end.of each. An Eton coat, again, of yesteryear,, will lie immensely improved by being cut up in tabs at the bottom, piped and trimmed with tassels;! or the piping might be replaced by a "garniture of fancy braid or galon. Another idea for renovation that is useful when the bolero or Eton has worn shabby, is to strap it profusely with cloth or taffeta/ and trim the straps with ■'Mi-tails''or pendant tassels.. This is truly an egotistical moment for tassels and grelottes and fringes. If you are in doubt aB to the trimming to use on your cloth, or tweed, or siiK dreßS, choose tassels, and you will have hit the right night of fashion. Concerning your silk and crepe blouses, mesdames, you will be equally certain of running a tandem with la mode if you insert'them with medallionfcj of lace. Decorate them with squares, circles, or ' diamonds' of * jiuipure or punched lace, and you will be in perfect accord with ono of the prettiest .and most emphatic whims of fashion. A last year's blouse of tucked or accordion-pleated silk or chiffon willserve very well as an under slip for one of the modish little sacques.ot lace or a lace coffee coat, and a bishop sleeve that has not the amount ol droop neceseary for the model of to-day, can be let out of the wrist-gathers and turned into a fashionable bell sleevo.

DBBSB HINTS. ! It is a mißtake to euppose that a dark dresH invariably -wears better than one of light colouring. a.B a 'matter of fact black does not, by any means,;, always gives the best wear. It: frtqaently shows dust to an aggressive degree, and unless the dye is really good ft apt to wdar rustylooking. But, of course, thsro are shades and shades of black, auca as jet-black, and ruaty blacks Never ohooße the latter if you can help it.- • q**