Odds and Ends

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 29, 1 February 1929, Page 13

Odds and Ends

SOON Wool Embroidered Tulle. N unusual combination of materials is used with success in an evening frock of shaded brown tulle, with large wool embroidered flowers at the waist. The skirt of the frock is frilled and very long, and the stiff waistband of woollen marigolds, in shades of brown and orange, makes an attractive contrast to the softness of the dress. Crochet Belts. FINE silk cord cleverly crocheted in a raised design is made into belts for wear with jumper suits of either silk or wool. They may be found in many shades, and are fastened with original metal clasp studded with stones to match the colour of the cord. Tortoiseshell Necklaces. POLISHED tortoiseshell, in both the dark and blonde shades, is used effectively in combination with dull gold

beads to make original necklaces. The tortoiseshell takes the form of large round beads, strung together with chains of small gilded beads. Another necklace, of dark tortoiseshell, is made in square plaques with alternate links of seed pearls. Tridescent Buttonholes. [80DESCENT kid, similar to that used for shoes, makes attractive buttonholes for the tailor-made. The kid is made into small, flat flowers, like camellias, and these are placed together on a plain leather stalk to make small, stiff posies. Original Centre Piece. SMALL tortoiseshell sticklebacks and an octopus of brilliant jade green, floating on the surface of the water in a large crystal bowl, are the latest ornaments for table decoration. Small spikes of coral give the appearance of a real under-the-sea picture. Wired Lace Flowers. GTIFFENED lace in fine designs is used to make attractive flowers to accompany dainty evening frocks of lace or chiffon. The flowers may be purchased in all colours. To preserve their stiffness they are wired at the edge, and bound with velvet.