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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1932, Page 3

WOMAN'S PAGE

JEWELLERY AND THE PERSON. CHOICE IS NOW AN ART A New Zealand lady, writing from Europe, to a friend in the Dominion states that she had an interesting experience in one or the leading jewellery shops of Paris “The assistant said to me” she says, “tell me the colour of vour hair anj eyes, and 1 will tell you the jewellery that "’ill suit you best” and there was quite a lot to he learnt about choosing one’s jewellery to suit one’s type.”

Nowadays we do not wear jewellery just to see how many stones we can wear at once, but how subtly we can create <>ur effects. Rings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets—ail must enhance our personality, and in addition be m, much a part of our costume that thej form a perfect ensemble. Take for instance a girl with goldei hair and blue or grey eyes. The cool green of jade "’ill suit her to perfection. Picture- bur in a black satin Irock, with white at wrists and throat, ant. a jade necklace, earrings and bracelet .'or interesting colour note. Or think of her in the evening in a creamy whit georgette dance frock with turquoise.for her jewellery. She would look charming. The blue of the turquoise would match her eyes, and give whiteness to her fair complexion. The dark-haired giri with eyes of blue, can create some very interestin’;, jewellery effects with lapis lazuli., Cur iouslv carved earrings of lapis, with r necklace to match, and perhaps a rin in silver and lapis, would give original ity and interest to her costume. Or she might omit the earrings, and instead put a smart little la pis hat clip in he hat just, above her right eye—this deepens the colon:- of the eyes! Lapis luzuli is expressive of the girl who is artistic, lor it is the emblem of artistic taste. Sapphires, or stone.of sapphire colour, are also an excel lent choice for this type. If, however the girl with dark hair and blue eye; lias very white skin, let her experimeiV l with the sharp contrast of jet. It will suit both her hair and complexion and according to superstition wij bring her luck, for jet is said to have the power of attracting admiration tits wearer.

The brunette whose complexion is olive in tone and whose eyes n -c brown is a distinctly different type from her lighter-skinned sister, and she h 1 other jewellery to help make her loot her smartest. Amber would be a ver good choice, A tobacco Ip-own frock with amber for jewellery would he charming. Or wearing cornelian or sardonyx jewellery she would look delightful. She will also probably favousardonyx if she is married, for this stone is supposed to ensure conjugal felic-ity, obedience, and hearth happi ness. Thp cornelian is said to prevent misfortune, while amber is a talisman of great power.

Auburn .hair is . set off extrem;el\ well with iado, which shows up fair skin and hazel eyes, and which, it i‘ claimed. always brings good Inch in train. Pearls also look exquisite witi auburn hair. For evening, with a whit' fiance frock, enic ald-coloured jewellery looks perfectly lovely. The emerald not only suits them Aery well, hut are told this stone bears the gift of immortality for red-heads.

The grey-haired woman has her jewellery accessories, too. Coral is very fashionable now. and it is an excellent choice for this type. The mature grey-haired woman, hew e\er, should remember that wh n liming a, necklace she must be sure tc find one that is three-quarter length A tight choker is not nearly so becoming to her. The gift of coral, by tlm way is immunity from lightning, whir 1 , wind, shipwreck and fire, so it is good to wear when travelling

The grey-haired woman also has tin amethyst as a tried and trusted frieno A silver-grey georgette' frock with aine thyst.s for touches of colour, and perhaps an amethyst set in a silver ring would lie a subtle selection. The amethyst assures deep love, and unwavering poise to the wearer. o.’ course, the choice of appropriate jewellery is practically unlimited now and even among the inexpensive examples there are some, beautiful things There is also sufficient variety so that one. can easily choose the necklace rings and bracelets which aiy mos suitable. Ilv suitability I mean m only colour hut form. For instance, the broad cravat type of necklace is not good for anyone with a short pinn" neck, because it makes the neck |, both thicker and shorter. One should insist on a fairly long necklace, bill sufficiently large in its details so as not to seem too fine and delicate in contrast to nek proportions. Put., 01 the other hand, a broad necklet has : way of concealing collar hones, un ( | I’o> this reason co"|.l be worn by the gii whosf. neck is thin. I’uis worn on lm(s slmul>| he iarcfuP

nlaced. For a verv thin fate the chi should be uni well towards the oenlr•Hid slioulil bo broad in simp ■ rat be tli;m long or pointed. The too full me needs the hat clip at the side and i !!« • 11 It I ho i\: 1 1 or diamond shape rathe than round. Then the colour "I stoics I She loll'. II ling sottillgs lane to lie I o||si(|oi oi ') ff•!0 l ion t i t.ile si: ill ll' I I". I I'ddisii grcen-stuiicfl ‘ ings should m " O'.l 1 i"i use t liev "ic o|i 1: s 1b • “ "t "r do! bine however belp t- < Is. Idl'd I ' I, u biter. The do ciii if of iewellerv is the o'm r?al trt; rod H can spell. individual

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it v for the girl who uses care in ils selection. THIS SEASON’S FADS. April is. according to designees, the month in’ which all Hares of fashion, novelty modes and season whims simmer down o a few styles acepted by chic women throughout the world. Skirts are definitely long on every type of: costume except the aictive sports outfit. Suits are highly important and often take the,.place of. the long winter coat, while I the latter is more often created in cloth and fur than entirely in fur. The approved evening gowns this season are more daring than of yore. Deep and complicated deco!let-ages are often seen, and such colour combinations as white and red, and cerise and violet are not remiss. Following tile trend of the season, shoes are also elaborate. Trimming abounds on the smartest shoes. The deeplv-eut sandal is the only smart footgear for formal occasions

COIFFURE HATS. Millinery that is shaped to the contours of the head to display milady’s tresses at the sides and back is the innovation int-rod-uoed by Marlene Dietrich, the movie actress. Heiii-lincs- that '.reach the Pallid os. are used by Miss Dietrich for all types of • ostumes with the exception < f street md sports frocks. An entire wardrobe of ten outfits designed for her use display only ankle and instep-length skirts. EVENING GOWNS. USE OF BRITISH MATERIALS. LONDON. February 26. Two charming frocks in British lriaIcvials appeared in one famous designer's collection recently. The first was caried out in white cotton crepe with a few dashes cf red md the other-yens a beautiful gown in fine white wool with a lorn-,- train. A coat of the same material, with sleeves •ut to a wide point at the elbow anil tight metal embroidered cuffs, neo-m----oan ied the woollen gown.

Evening gowns 'can roughly he di- - ielect into two periods—l 932 and 1880. The iresent-day is represented by sweepins satin gowns o-t I’’" 1 ’ in the front but often backless. These are accompanied by delightful scarves ol the same material, which are worn \v'”ligently round the shoulders. The eighties were well to the fore, and if was in this group that the cotton arid woollen materials were mn-o prevalent. Ollier materials arc not banned, however, and one particularly attractive 'BBO model was made from stiff r«»'i faille, which was a favourite to medium. The gown was composed of tW upon tier of flat flouneiugs edsred with narrow silk fringe, and sweeping round to the bac k o r the frock to form a tiny train.

.CLEANING A MUDDY RAINCOAT. Leave the mud stains unt.il quite dry.' then brush light'y. L' the steins remd" dissolve a very little washing soda in same warm water, sponge the spots and dry with a clean cloth. This method 'isually removes the most obstinate stains. THIS WEEK’S RECIPES. Montreal Pie. Melt an ounce of butter or dri'ping : n a pan. Stir into it hr/, of cornflour lien add 5 pint of stock, l pint ot tinned tomato juice, and four tinned 'omatoes. If you use fresh tomatoes. ■sc twice the number 1 and more stock. \dd a piece o 1 carrot, turnip, and on- : <<n and lioz. bacon. Cook alt gently ‘ogetlie ' for half hour, then kirain of! •nd use. Next take two tablespoonfuls ■!' fresh breadcrumbs, and chop two bon,spoonfuls of parsley. Take a picbsh and put in a layer of any cold ■wait. sprinkle over a little pepper and ali and parsley, then pour over a little tomato sauce, then more meat, and s,! in until the dish is nil. Cover the top thickly with breadcrumbs, put srnne lots of butter over the crumbs, and heat and brown in the oven. Kidney Soup. Two slmop’s kidneys, |ez. shin ol beef. 1 t.abb'seoon‘"l roe I uni l n, pars lev, 2oz butter, 1} pints brown stock seasoning, fingers of Iried or toasted bread. Cut up tin. kidneys and bee*' into mall dice, clmp tlm onion ami a few sprigs of parsley. Melt the butter in i saucepan, put in the kidneys, bee I '. Old vegetables, cook I belli (oy 1(1 milllies. Pour off tbe grease, p.^1i.1 , 11 to stock old rice, iioil until quite tender, then -I, "dii. IVioid 'be meal end o i‘> , mortar, pass through;;, a sieve, stir ibis into the stock Return a’l to s" l ' • ■an make very liof, but do no.) boil —i” ‘serve fried or toasted bread separately. Carrot PmUlinn. do-/ beef spot. Co/, (lour no/ b T' l ■otc,|s, oi, r / moist s'Mi-jii- slb crr-nP 'ey, candied lemon ned Clio- I be ■erv filie'.v pul il into a basin, m'd be lion r and sinrar. ( lean Ibe ciutoil s emm in", all si a Iks (oal cor •boo lb. h lihul i n-rots very I!ne'v and cli p I he lemon peel Pul aII I hose ui" ••! 11l s mixed lul o a weM-greas-cl no l ' 1 n," 'oil, ('O'er with scabl" I ‘Old fl I "'".I Int li Ijc wit h si i ill";, place in a sum estn iif la iline wtor. an I b-d dir '"'■> • ml a ball' hours, Serve uil li sweet white V.tUCtt-