Spring Fashions Make Their Debut aft Ellerslie

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 784, 3 October 1929, Page 9

Spring Fashions Make Their Debut aft Ellerslie

FASHION NEWS FROM FRANCE;

There are three materials which I matter most just now in the smart i world of dress: Jersey in various! fancy weaves for morning wear, crepe ' de chine for afternoon, and satin for evening. The Afternoon Mode So many different “little frocks’* of crepe de chine there are that we cannot grow weary of them. They are so beautiful and varied that you feel thoroughly pleased with the one you have chosen until you see those of your best friends. Then you want a new one! Foremost comes the dress of heavy black crepe de chine. A specially alluring one was made with a slim blouse pouched at the waist and a belt so arranged as to suggest a slight upward slope in front. The skirt was made full by means of graduated shaped godets let in stepwise—low at the back but rising until the front one was like a fluting panel from waist to hem. The “movement” of this skirt was a poem! At the neck and wrists of the bodice were narrow folds of green and white georgette, similar . folds finishing the liem of the godet skirt. Plain and Printed Fabrics We are used to the bodice of printed crepe de chine allied to a skirt of plain material. But it is now considered far more chic to have a finely kilted skirt of the patterned crepe and a plain top, the latter being cleverly finished with a loose scarf and cuffs repeating the skirt motif.

A beautiful range of spring frocks has just been received by the Melba Fur Company from their lady buyer in London and Paris. Ladies are advised to make an early inspection of this unique selection. * & * There is a note of distinction about Miss Dixon's gowns and frocks. Tier selection of frocks for the races are all exclusive models. You can save pounds by buying your furs now’. The Alberta Fur Company have absolutely the finest range of furs in the city. Every hat stocked by Avery’s has been imported, direct from Luton. England, and specially selected by their lady buyer. The popular models are all one price, 12s 6d, and there are select models also. For permanent waving there is no place like the Powder Puff Salon, of which Mr. W. Dickinson is the proprietor. Expert assistants are employed. A full head. 20 curls, costs 30s, and they also specialise in marcel and water waving, weight reducing, and so on. * * * I Smart shoes to match the most fashionable gowms are obtainable at the Taylor Made Shoe Stores. At present they have a special Ellerslie window display. A imrmanent -wave of distinction can be obtained at Stamford Salons, by thoroughly experienced assistants, for the accommodating price of 30s. Stamfords are also renowned for marcel and "water waving, head and face treatment, shampooing and all other beauty work.