Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 761, 6 September 1929, Page 5

Feminine Interests

YOUR HOLIDAY EVENING FROCK 'i he simple little frock that is to do duty for dinner and dance wear will take on a most encouraging air of originality if you give it a “buttonhole ’of lace or organdi. They are not reaily buttonholes, of course—these pretty new conceits that are having a vogue in Paris—but they fulfil the same purpose, and fulfil it with distinction. Then there is the distinctive idea in a bow of crisp lace, the floating ends of which are edged with organdi. Tlte rosette is a little tie we, perhaps, with its organdi-edged cascade falling to the waistline, and newest and prettiest of all is the trail of lace flowers arranged from the shouideito the centre point of a V-sliaped neckline. These lace flowers may lie purchased all ready to be sewn on your frock, but clever fingers will be able to fashion them at less expense and with more originality. Coloured head centres may be added, for instance, or a deft flick of the paint brush will suggest a brightly variegated blossom; or, again, an ingenious application of coloured threads here and there will emphasise the pattern of the lace. Once you decide that the notion appeals to you, endless possibilities will suggest themselves, and the succes o£ your simple little frock is assured.

\ Women the World Over

A YOUNG “SALT” Elizabeth Ilovey, aged IS, has th distinction of being the first woma: in American yachting history to b

selected as one of the skippers to represent the United States in international racing competition. Recently she was in command of her father’s yacht, Oriole, at the contests held at Marblehead. From an early age she has sailed in all classes of racing I craft, and is now recognised as the j equal of leading men skippers at j Marblehead. The tang of salt and a j spanking breeze are the breath of life ! to this outdoor girl. I FOR STUDENTS IN PARIS j ! A magnificent home for girl students j in Paris has been erected in the Latin 1 quarter, the gift of a wealthy Ameri- | can woman, Mrs. Whitney-Hoff. | Under the direction of the Student j Christian Union, it. provides for every nationality and accommodates 100 students. The building, which is eight storeys high, is fitted up luxuriously, and each student has a bed-sitting-room with a separate colour scheme. The cooking arrangements are run on the cafeteria system.

A MAGIC-MAKER Recently Mile. Margo. who is claimed to be Europe’s only woman illusionist, received the decoration of the Gold Medal of Honour of the Magicians’ Club. London, with the addition to the decoration of a special diamond centre. She was also presented with an address bearing the signatures of the chief magicians of Europe. Mile. Margo was born at Plymouth, England. A WOMAN ARTIST Coming first into prominence with her illustrations for the memorial edition of Hardy’s “Return of the Native,” Miss Claire Leighton is now i recognised as one of the leading artists of the daju A poster designed by her is being issued by the British Empire Marketing Board —the first that lias been done by a woman. Miss Leighton has exhibited oils and watercolours, but as a wood-engraver she first won distinction. “QUEEN OF COOKS’* “The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,” but the Queen of Cooks won her title by preparing an everyday meal of rice, soup, roast veal, vegetables, apricots and tea and coffee. Recently a contest was held in Berlin to discover the best everyday cook, and 6,000 competitors entered. Of these 50 met for the final test, and the first prize of £l5O was awarded to Frau Geissler, the wife of a Berlin school teacher. A LOCKSMITH Said to be the world’s only woman locksmith, Mrs. Reimer, a native of Czecho-Slovakia, has practised in New York for 12 years. On the death of her husband she adopted his trade and has carried it on successfully ever since. OTAHUHU CATHOLICS Tlio monthly card afternoon, which was held under the auspices of the Otahuhu Catholic Church, in the lvingsford Hall on Wednesday, was largely attended. The “500” trophy was won by Mrs. Speed, and the euchre prize by Mrs. Killy. Novelty competitions were won by Mesdames Clements and James.

FASHION NEWS FROM FRANCE

By LUCIENNE GUI. The newest Paris coat, intended to slip on after tennis, is a perfectly straight, little garment, with a standup collar and neat revers. It is made of the most brilliantly coloured wideribbed velveteen, lined with soft satin, crepe de chine, or fine woollen material. A Very Yellow Coat I saw one in a most amazing shade of yellow—what shade of yellow I cannot say, for buttercups paled beside it. Anyway, it was the most brilliant colour I have ever seen. The beret matched the coat, and the sleeveless frock, of extra heavy white crepe, finely kilted from a small yoke, was held at the waist and again at the hips by narrow belts of stitched crepe in the same yellow shade. Closelyfitting white crepe knickers were worn with this frock, and these, too, repeated the yellow note in bands across the knees. The wearer, who likes to be “outrageous” in her choice of clothes, told me she had a frock made on exactly the same lines, of black crepe de chine, in which to play tennis on her own hard red courts. “Play tennis in black?” I asked. “But yes. It is restful for my opponent, and looks chic with my partner in his flannels of white,” was the reply. Fairylike Capes Capes are playing quite a big part in Paris fashion displays. They are cut with such ait that they hang with extreme grace and elegance, whether they are waist-length or merely little wisps for the shoulders. The latter are cut just like tiny . circular flared skirts, scalloped at the edges, and tied at the throat with neat strings, or else fastened with a pretty buckle. This kind of cape is worn with a wool crepe, georgette, or plain crepe satin frock. With a flimsy evening frock of lace, ninon, or chiffon, the cape is often but a wide, deep collar. A very fairylike cape of fine gold net has a deep hem and a shawl collar of the finest shadow lace imaginable. A breath of air, I think, could tear a hole in it. Another cloak is like that of an archbishop—it is made of gold net, with hem, cowl collar, and stole of deep crimson velvet. New Ties Speaking of stoles, long! very narrow, and flexible straight scarves of summer ermine, of mole dyed any colour, or of real beaver, are being used to lie flat round the back of the neck and to fall straight down on either side of the dress or coat. Black crepe satin or crepe de chine tailored suits make suitable foundations for these quaint stoles, which are sometimes tied Loosely under one ear by way of change—not for warmth, you know, only for smartness.