From Milady's Boudoir

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 59, 25 March 1937, Page 14

From Milady's Boudoir

Witck Balls Popular . Glass- witch balls are mueh. in vogue and are found a variety o'f decorative use in modernist homes. One well-known hostess introduced the effective notion of placing a large witch ball on a round "mat" of mirror glass for a table-centre, and encircling it with. flowerSj Lace "Tip-Toes." Lace-tipped stockings for wear with evening sandal shoes are a dainty idea. The lace "tiptoes" are in delicate shades to tone with the colour "of the frock worn and are fine enoughto reveal the gleam of artistically lacquered toenails, all the more attractive for being thus discreetly veilecL • Scents and Furs. Perfumes and furs, symbols of feminine luxury, naturally come together, but only recently has fashion had the notion of "matching" scents and furs. The smooth kidskin, antelope and pony are allied with flower per-. fumes, while a fragrance with an exciting tang in it goes wit'h squirrel, Persian lamb and seal. The more exotic sophisticated blends go with such super-luxury furs as sable and mink. Ni scent is sprinkled directly on the fur, of course On the skin only, the neck and wrists is thi rule with discriminating women. Fashionable Headlines. Chief hairdressers and leading milliners have met and decided what shall be women 's headlines this year. Hairdressers agree thal coiffures shall be distinguished by an upward tendency and modistes design their wming models with a view to showing off the lines of the new hairdressing and also protecting it. High-crowned hats have got to come down, but the really shallow crown is not promised a return because the fashionable hat must have a crown at least high enough to accommodate curls brushed up over the top of the head. The Superstitious Sex. Women are supposed to he the superstitious sex and some certainly do seem able to endow any sort of odd trifie in the shape of mascot with extraordinary sentiinental value. There is plenty of evidence, however, that men believe in these even more than women, and are usually more original in their choice of lucky "jinx." Oue of the most out-of-the-way mascots is that of Leonard Henry, the well-known comedian. He puts his faith (or some of it!) in a baby microphone fitted in front of his motor-car. Coronation Rohes. For the first time in history, the Coronation robes of Britain's Queen will be of pure silk woven in England. There is only one silkworm farm in Britain, yet attempts to introduce silkworm farming into England were made as long ago as the beginning of the 17th century. Mulberry trees were planted and eggs of silkworms imported from Spain and France about the year 1608. Tbe mulberries flourished, but for some reason or other tbe art of raising tbe precious insects that convert these leaves into silk failed to develop. Robes for Peeresses. Red velvet that is hand-woven in England will appear in the beautiful robes worn by peeresses at the Coronation. Eighteen yards of velvet are required for the kirtle and train and the cost is about sixty-five guineas. Another liundred guineas can be added for the ermine trimmings. Coronation Souvenirs. American women who have already arrived for the Coronation celebrations are among the greatest buyers of souvenirs. They like the kind of souvenir that is intended for selfadornment. One that is finding a ready sale Is mascot hangi e in the form of a ehain braeelet Imng with miniature medals, crowns, and other Coronation emhlems. Spoons and other such things bearing the crowned Kirg's head, are being packed to takc to the folks "'baek . iom8."