Fashion and Things Feminine.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 292, 13 July 1917, Page 3 (Supplement)

Fashion and Things Feminine.

THE GIRL AND HER COMPELXION

By IDA MELLER

A WINTER COAT-FROCK. Pockets pi.iy an important part in giving individuality to the separate skirt,a lid clever cut isa distinguishing feature of many of the now pockets, which al o giv< distinction to coarfrocks as well as to separate skirts. The novelty of the new pocket lie ,

not only in the way in which it is shaped, iuit al-o in the effect it gives to the skirt or coat to which it is at ta'.-h'ed—an effect that suggests pannier*. .Tne pockets are posed on the hipj, and though stitched to tne skirt, appear to be suspended from the waist by means of long slender extensions, the ends ol which are sometimes buttoned over the waist-band.

A three-tier cape is among the styleaccorded tavour in neckwear, anotner popular cape-style being more of the Puritan order, manoeuvred in one with an upstanding collar like the calyx of a lily.

Capes falling almost to the waist at the back, but barely covering the shoul-der-line, are also in considerable evidence. together with a pleated collar that, after standing fairly high hut ratiier away from the neck at the back, turns over until it rests on the shoulders, leaving the front of the throat bare. It ii left a matter of individual taste whether a high or low collar be adopted. If a low one be chosen and the throat should require a protection, a wisp of coloured tulle twisted once round the throat and the long ends floating free would be correct.

There is no materal that makes a better show at the price than velveteen, a few yards of which can, bv a

clever dressmaker, be made into a handsome-looking pelisse or coat-frock for the winter. A design for the same is suggested in the accompanying illustration, which shows a very becoming coat-fnrk, the original of which was developed in black velveteen, with an edging of sable-coloured fur on the rollover collar. The coat is made with a sliouldercapt< and two narrow straps of velveteen at the waist, qnd striking features of the model are the two new-shaped pockets with embroidery along the top. At the waist are two little straps, and tin- front and sleeves are trimmed with fancy (Iron-buttons.

Illustrated with this' charming coatfro"k is a lovely, wide-brimmed hat of velvet, with silk crown-top and two slender feauier.s across the Iront. The crown itself is a high one.

A COATEE BLOUSE

One of the inost comfortable and practical fa. h ions is the coatee-blouse, that covers the waist and may be worn with a change of skirt, like the ordin-

aiy hloll-e, but it InH the great ad vantage over the latter that it keeptile uai-l tidw and does ;i/.vav with lli.

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risk, so often incurred by the usual blousv, of a separation between skirt and top—piece.

Made ol velveteen, •-■lit open at the neck and edged with fur, the coateeblouse is a veritable joy. and it i< also charming in sott, brocaded materials as Will as in black satin, and offer- possibilities ot differentiation in .tyle in that it may be worn without a -ash or a belt or be provided with either the one or the other. Sometime., again, the blouse is joined at the waist, or run thereabouts with gathers or threaded with ribbon, while a more popular style is met with in the model that bangs .straight, after the fashion of a Russian blouse, and is seamless back and 1 rout, but split open at the neck. and. in ionic cases, lact d across. The sleeves may hang loose or be gathered into (tilt's.

A pretty oatee-blonse suitable for winter wear is illustrated, and might be cr.pied in velveteen or brocade. The pattern is in three piece; and includes half the front, half the back, and one sleeve.

These pieces should be laid on 2J yards ol -12-incn material, folded in half lengthwise, the straight edgiw of front and bar k patterns being laid to the fold, and the sleeve pattern being cut out in duplicate. The blouse is seamed on the shoulders and under the arm-, and the sleeves are put in at a rather low level. The neck is cut sufficiently deep in front for the head to bo slipped easily through, an dit is finally trimmed with a finger-width of fur.

The pattern is so simple, and so quickly put together 'that it should prove a boon to the girl who makes her own frocks and blouses.

'I he sash in this case make-,' a great effect. It is wound once round the waisft, and the ends are then brought to the front and loosely knotted. Fur trims the writs and tlie bottom of the coatee.

W hen the pattern ii made up in cloth or serge, a stifl belt, buckled low on the figure, should replace the sash.

The condition of the complexion means very much to the general a|>pearance, and girls who wish to make the best ol themselves should take care to keep their complexions fresh and clear. Dark skin requires special attention. for, if of an oily nature, it is apt to bcome greasy-looking and dull very quickly, and must be cleaned oftun.

One of tho best means ol" keeping the complexion clear is to rub into the lace a simple, wholesome toilet cream, and rfter it has boon thoroughly absorbed wipe over the face with a fine towel, which will remove all soil, the grease allowing it to come away easily and to keep the .skill soft at tile same time. A dinting <>l crushed oatmeal should complete the treatment.

When thf skin is oily an efficient cleanser will Iri found in a. rub-over with a piece of cambric sprinkled with Kan dc Cologne. GOOD SUBSTITUTES FOB EGGS.

Instead of using eggs, now that these are scarce and expensive, for binding pud'dings and cakes, golden <vrup is recomniended by a housewife of experience.

"Try," .-lie says, "the effect of one table.-poonfiil of golden syrup mixed in half a pint of milk, .warming it in order to blend the ingredients of pudding or cake perfectly. This quantity equals four eggs in binding properties, and the sugar used with the liquid should be le s than with ordinary eggs and milk.''

Another recommended substitute for eggs in cake-making is vinegar. The success of this .substitute is confirmed by two or three housewives, wlio declare that cakes made with vinegar, frothed up and poured into a "well" of Hour in the same manner a whipped egg would be 11 ed, are delicious —quite as good as those made with eggs. A tablespoonful of vinegar equals in binding properties, four eggs.

ARRANGING CUT FLOWERS

To arrange flowers in a bowl easily and effectively, get a few yards of wire, twist it into a loose ball, and stand it in the bowl of wataer. It will hold the flowers up, and they can then easily Ik> arranged to look light and pretty.

ICEI) ORANGES

Inexpen ive and nios{ v picturesque sweets lor the Christmas dinner-table are iced oranges.

\\ liisk the whiter of two e<:g.s well, then stir in 0110 pound of white su<i<ir and beat the mixture for fifteen minutes. Take six or more oranges, skin tlieni, and remove a.s much of the white pith a i possible without breaking the fruit: then pas.) a thread through the centre of each orange, dip the fruitinto the sugar, and tie them to a stick. Phjee this .stick across the oven, and let the oranges dry, when they'will have the ap|>enrance of halls of re. The oven must not be too liot.

A THomiT KOI? THE WKKK

I']very time you avoid doing wrong, you increase your inclination to do t hat which is right-