SILKS AND SEQUINS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 309, 21 March 1928, Page 4

SILKS AND SEQUINS

THIS SEASON’S MOODS FASHION PARADE AT FARMERS’ TRADING COMPANY Madame Fashion this season has a gown to conform to her slightest whim, and milady had an opportunity yesterday of visualising her every mood, when a display of the models for autumn wear took place in the spacious tea rooms of the Farmers’ Trading Company. Against a background of palms, in

the centre of which a fountain played, this being glimpsed through an archway cunningly festooned With a large silver cobweb, the enchanting gowns were seen to the best advantage, each striking an appealing and individual note. Daintiness lias come back into its own and furbelows—purely feminine—petalled flounces, silk and beaded fringes, have robbed the straight line of its somewhat austere charm, though it is still in evidence in many of the tailored suits. Hats are to be small—the chin felt models are simply trimmed and fit snugly to the head, in some instances being relieved by a single inset in a tone to harmonise with the garment worn. Beige, leaf-brown, cyclamen, pillarbox red, delicate blues, pinks, lavenders and mauves are the popular shades while black and ivory, or a mingling of both, are still. much favoured. Chenille* richly embossed, is still to be worn. The new wool crepe de chine presents numerous possibilities, while taffetas,- chiffon-velvet and heavily beaded or sequined ninon and georgette are correct for evening wear. One striking evening gown was a study in black and silver, glittering from neck to hem with brilliant beading and sequins of jet. With this a bracelet and anklet of diament© were worn; another in almond green was designed with a simple bodice, the low waistline distinguished by a wide, beaded girdle, from which the heavily fringed skirt fell in graceful lines; yet another model was designed in black and rose, the bodice being beaded in crystal, while a happy mingling of rose-shaded ribbon ruchings struck a contrasting note in the full skirt. Simplicity was the keynote of a dainty frock in apple-green taffetas, flounced from the waistline, where a single posy peeped demurely from the shimmering folds. The ensemble and jumper suits are carried out in various designs, many novelties having been introduced, though pleatings, motifs and button trimmings are still in evidence. One smartly checked suit was fashioned in Kaffir brown with a knife-pleaced skirt, while a navy ensemble suit in crepe de chine was relieved by a girdle of Oriental embroidery at the low waistline. . - To the strains of the Wedding March, a beautiful bridal frock was displayed. This was modelled in ivory georgette and diamente, falling in filmy folds to a petalled hem. With it wa-s worn a graceful veil of handembroidered tulle, while a bouquet and streamers added a realistic touch to the toilette^ 4 The display will be continued each afternoon this week, concluding on Friday. To keep flies from the garbage tin,, burn newspapers in it after emptying; this kills any germs and dries the tin. When it is full, place a newspaper saturated with kerosene over the top, then put the lid on.