Novelties

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 33, 1 March 1929, Page 12

Novelties

Flittering Mules. Bouporr slippers covered with shining gold and silver paillettes are a novelty which will appeal to the woman who goes in for the elaborate type of rest-gown. ‘The slippers are, made in the "mule" shape, and are lined with satin in various shades. Both the high heel and the front of the slipper are completely covered with a close mesh of the paillettes. Openwork Hat. ALF-INCH strands of beige felt, held together by a network of thick gold threads, make an original little hat for afternoon wear. The hat is made in the close-fitting cap shape, with a small wing of felt placed at one side, and the model is unlined, so that the wearer’s hair shows though the strands. Gold and Silver Trimmings.

PARALLEL lines of gold and silver ribbon used alternately make an original trimming for a frock of d slate blue crepe romaine. The frock. has a draped skirt with an uneven hemline, and no sleeves, but it can be converted into an afternoon gown by the addition of the three-quarter length coat, which is also trimmed with rows of tinsel ribbon on the wide sleeves. Toadstool Lamp. ee A TOADSTOOL, with windows and doors cut out of the stalk and a flight of steps up to the front door, makes a lamp which children would welcome as a Christmas present to the nursery. The stalk, which forms the house, is made in coloured china, and the top of the toadstool is imitated by a shade of reddish-brown parchment. Flower Necklaces, \ LARG® flowers made in opaque glass, Li with a small crystal set like a dewdrop in the centre of each are strung together to form pretty necklaces which look their best when worn ° with a light evening dress, The trinkets are made in pink, blue, yellow, or green, If flowers are worn on the dress they should be similar in shape and colouring to those of the necklace.