The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-21
Paris and London Fashions.

from the Ladies' Newspaper
BALL Dprss-Robe of white tue with three iupes,
ever dip ofwhte satin Each jupe is gathered up at
the bottom in series of small iestoons anu eacn ga
thering is fastened by bow Of white satin ribbon,
IN the centre Of which is fixed small diamond or
namet a tunic of Brussels lace descends from the
waist to the top Of the festoons Of the upper iupe
low corsage the front in diapcres Of tue. and below
the draperies two Of Brussels lace; the short
sleeves edged with Of the same lace In front RI
the corsage diamond breach with pendant drops. Tie
hair is braided the forehead and plated at the back
Of the head The plas intcrtwined with pearls and
ends Of pearl with diamond aiguilettcs drop from
the raits and hang over the back part Of the neck
Domi-long gloves and pearl bracelets with diamond
snaps.
coored tafety with broad ounce headed by rousou
Of the Over this robe there Is short upper robe
OF peargray taHey gathered up at each side and fas
tened by bows Of corise- colored satin The founce
Of the lower robe Is edged with two rows Of pearl
gray velvet The corsage is in the form Of Louis XIV
the open part in front being ornamened with thrce rows
Of white blonde The top of the corage is edged with
Of blonde set plain. and to stand up At
each tide Of the open part of the corsaEe i fixed small
coque Of corsecoorcd satin ribbon Headdrsss foliage
OF corisc-c olored velvet and gold Dem-ong white kid
gloves trimmed al the top with band aud small bows Of
white satin ribbon Gold bracelets
GENERAL ORDINATIONS o. FASHION AND DRESS.
The evening dresses include two composed
OF cashmere of light tnt blue pale green. They
are trimmed with founces scaloppcd and edged with
gold or silver braid or with silk the color the
dress dinner dress few evenings ago by 9
young lady consists Of blue silk The shirt is ornament
cd with three piDked 6ounces. The trimming Of the
ribbon disposed TO cover the space occupied by Ia,
piece de porne thus bow IL placed at the point in
front If the waist and the rest in rows. each row widen
ing il ascond 10 the top Of the corsage Among the
bows small white without leaves interspersod at
Irregular distances. The head-dress wreath. con-
sstiDg of combination Of ribbon and flowers. the same
those employed in trimming the front of the corsage
We may describe another costume worn at the same
party iy lady in slight mourning The dress composed
Of peargrey brocadc made with the skirt open
each side the openings confined by three OF black
velvet in the centre Of which was small slide set with
diamonds The front OF the corsage was trimmed
lechee with narrow OF black satin alternating WITH
quipgs OF blonde fastened on each side by diamond
| button Hcad-dress black velvet and diamonds.
Some very elegant dresses worn at dinner re-
Gently given by the President Of the French Republic to
Lord CoHley. The exquisite dress wsrn by Madam
Drum de lliugs attracted general admiration. 1t was
composed Of white brocade pgged with ro=ebuds The
skirt raised each side by bouquets of roses with
velvet foliage, thus displaying magnificent hounce Of
Alenoon lace attached TO the under robe at about the
height Of the knees. The fro Vi the corsage
menfe ed with ecace in diamonds aud buds The
address which was remarkably pretty consisted Of
wreath Of leaves, composed Of velvet of various
shades and nerminglcd with small flowers formed Of
diamonds. The wreath terminated in tuft Of leaves
with pendent sprays behind the bandeau1 each side
Of the head At the back Of the head and in the
Of the plat placed bouquet of diamonds Two
Of diamonds each having one end TO the bouquet
ard the other to the tufts Of leaves behind the bandeaux
| formed fostooDs, dropping low ON the neck.
The bonne,s oduced for the spring season comprise
ming Of flowers intcrmingled with blonde or loops o.
ribbon. Some bonnets consisting Of openwork straw
white figured with black very pretty and are trimmed
with pink ribbon black velvet and lace
with regard to undsr-sleeyss, no alteration OF tn
fashion which has 30 long prevailed If likely to take place
at present For demi toilette, psgoda UNDER sleeves
trimmed with double treble oflace will he worn
but In walking costume close under sleeves fastened by
| vritband will always be preferred
Little girls dresses do not admit OF much change o.
form excepting in the corsage which may be maae In
variety Of Ways Sometimes II Is open with or without
and having the front ornameuted with braid frs
other trimming The corsage s also made close
and with the waist Until the advance Of the
fine whom straw bonnets are usually fashionable
for little girls silk bonnets will be general; they have
full under trimmings, consisting Of nAUow ribbon and
| blonde.