The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-11-30
Mliselllalre6lls Beaams.
Mon, t1e .Ne,0 York Citizen.
All About The Fashions.

France the rage iSl iS" ~
nes unabated, and that even the most
beant;fnl women, with luxuriant masses
of black or brown tresses persevere IN
dyeing. We are fully convinced it is not
at all absurd to imagine person bcautl,
full even after understanding that her head
hears a close resemblance to the fabled
storch. of love-" for. the exquisitely fair
complexion that always accompanies hair
of this color is, of itself, almost sufficient
to counterbalance any or all other defects.
But brunette, though very attractive
perhaps irresistibly charming, with black
glossy bands brushed smoothly back from
her intellectual though olive brow, would,
we should say, convert herself into pos
tive fright by changing those ebon locks
to red.
Yet occurrences of this kind are by no
means rare. Many, in their great desire
to be fashionable, rush to their hair:dres-
sers, and submit to the dyeing process,
under the mistaken conviction that they
arc undergoing a great improving pro-
cess, which, when completed, shall put
Dame Nature to the blush, and cause our
common mother to wonder that she new
er once thought of that herself!
In the arrangement of hair there is
something new. In Paris, the great head
quarters of fashion, the ladies wear small
tufts of curls over the forehead in prefer
ence to any other style. With full even
ing dress, nothing is added except bande-
let's a rAntinique, (which are sold to fit the
head. If o dance is in question, then Ell
ther one flower, only, is added at the side,
or o bow to match the bandelcts, with
very long ends which fall below the
shoulders. This is essentially an evening
head-dress, for it cannot be worn under
hat. For the day time, young ladies turn
back their hair, a Ia Chinoise, and place
at the top. thick plait which forms a
coronet. An invisible net is worn over
the chignon which no longer falls low on
the nape of the neck, but is worn as high
as the crown of the hat. This style OF
arranging the, hair is also adopted under
bonnets; for evening the plait is rcmov-
ed, and unplaced by a bandalet of tiny
curls. 1t should be remembered that
these curls are always false, for no lady
would like to have her front hair cut
short enough to produce them.
The present winter will be the signal
for several novelties in dress that cannot
fail to attract attention; no matter how
outlandisk and conspicuous the early vo-
taries of fashion may at first appear, they
are speedily followed by thousands of
worshippers, and by the time any special
mode becomes. general, new patterns are
brought, but as opposite as possible to
their predecessors, which in. course OF
time serve their allotted purpose. In the
matter of bonnets, tho Empire, we fear,
will never be favorite with the masses.
There are butfew faces that can stand its
requirements; none but those of acknowl-
edged beauty will be willing to stand the
test. The front is narrow, fitting quite
closely to the face, with little elevation
oyer the forehead, generally filed with
frosted, silvered; or golden leaves, or flow
ers mixed with lace and gilt cord. Feath-
ers, so far as bonnets are concerned, are
almost entirely tabooed, but those who
adhere to the turban and jockey hats, are
especially partial to them. These little
hats have prevailed for such an extended
period, and have had such an unprecedent-
ed run, that we almost wonder that nov
cities in their shape and trimming are not
produced. Cloaks will be worn quite
short this winter, and the. tight fitting
basquine will, it is rumored, be more pop
ular than ever. 1t is indeed graceful
garment, and one we'll calculated.to set
off trim and graceful figure; but one
which also exposes the detormity or awk-
wardness of those less blessed by nature.
Stout people should never affect them
circulars they will find far more becom-
ing.
For home toilet, the zouave jacket still
continues ia favor, as do also the postil-
lion waists. The skirts of dresses ere no
more ornamented with folds or founces,
but will be worn more ample than ever,
and trimmed profusely with buttons, cord,
bands of stamped velvet, lace, etc. The
materials mostly used will.be Irish pop
-lins, velvets and silks. At Strang &