FASHIONABLE FADS AND FANCIES

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12615, 27 November 1926, Page 15

FASHIONABLE FADS AND FANCIES

The newest boutonniere is made of tiny blossoms cut from the same material as the frock itself. In the evening a novel nosegay touch is seen in the chiffon flowers that are tucked into a velvet neckband. For wear with an all-black tailleur, there are buttonhole flowers made of crystals. Or, pour changer, one may wear a white (or red) moire fob with a crystal seal attached. The crystal craze is also illustrated in ornamental buttons on coats and frocks alike. A new hat shape that is causing something of a sensation is the “witch” model—an exact replica of the “Welsh** witch’s headgear—terrifically high * crowned. Some of these crowns end in a sharp point to be completely

in the picture. But most of them are modified to squareness at the top. In de luxe models a diamond monogram adorns the quaint crown. An intriguing new lingerie note is found in the last-word pyjamas of fine black lac© that wore the pride of ono recent lingerie display. There are also lace and taffetas suits, tho taffetas being used as trimming at neck and ankles. 1 am assured on the highest authority, as they say iu political circlcß, that veils are coming in again. They will l»o of extremely fine mesh, with a couple of chenille “blobs” placed so cunningly as to play tlie role of beauty spots*