Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-26
FA.nloss ANp srlEs-A Parls letter to

FASHIONS AND STYLEs.-A Paris letter 70
the New York Herald says:
The Empress was in white as usual. all dis
mouis, pearls ami haze &; the princesses were
nearly all in white also; very few wore anything
darker than the tinted, delicate shades Of pale
salmon, pale crystal green, pale azure, pale tea
rose pink; they all wore low dresses and lace
lrapery.
The head dresses were lovely, the hair being
raised and encirclci with cori0us Of gems
Dialems were much advanced on the forehead,
and jewellel combs stood erect behind. Curis,
flowing on the neck AMI shoulders. and down on
the waist are the Avorite style Of the day.
The Is Of the high iignitaries not near the
throne, rere On toilette % rilie. Of which l will
mention the hanis0mest
green tafetta, trimmed wHh English point
lace which Is shaded; It i the richest novelty;
white embroidery is also shaded with white
grays on cambrlc aui muslin.
The Graud-Duchess Marie Of Russia, wore
one Of these shaded lace TUNES at q welding
last week
Another splendid toilet, is that Of Mallme De
M5ruyi; a white waterel elk aui lac0 pep.um,
drapel on the shoulders, with diamond star,
which is the Order Of Saint Catherine, on a blue
ribbon bow, with streamers,
Madame Dem.l0f wore a mauve p0ult, trIm-
mol with embroidery. The newest NANTES are
Marie Antonette lace pelerines. with long
rounded ends, which are cut oar Ike and richly
b0rlerei with lace.
Among the toilets which we're still oiii.ial
there was one prevailing style. with Differences
ofsLale aui cut, thus Robes were made Of
come uch silk, over which yaleucieuues lui
muslin skirts that look hse messy garments
from head 90 foot; the hair is immensely triz-
zleI, never CREASED by pcmltum, and c0mtei 60
rs 70 be architectural, though yaporous AMI
light; the chi-u0n uIrtslar is preferred
The faces OF our s.eJ1Hta are Wht5nei, rluElt
or lived with cLic5ry, which is ;he new mama.
To be olive color. when il is out Of nature O. De
Ike a wax DOH, IS considered a beauty.
Nearly all the queens Of the is1i-191is give
themselves the rich tint Of southern tan.
Another uew idea is 90 decs horses AID coach
men with flowers. some adopt vi-leis, ami as
they drive ly quite perfume the air. uther-
prefer white roses. There may De no more harm
IL flowers On horses care than ribbons F.r
my part, i DO not think a horse Is particular
which way BIS head Is GOT up. but zee sal
times coming. fJg this love Of decoration is such
that from the coach, which is one sheet Il cr5sts
AMI armgrial bearings, NJ to the drawing room
rytlluE Is Overcome
uamssk. velvet AMI carpet axe D.. longer Tur-
chased by brides for soljlty AMI comfort. but
I for nothing but show. Solle Of the most tortlr-
ing chairs are the most expensive. Sofas are
male q white OF pale yellow satin iootsto,.s q.
white painted velvet. IN easy chair is al down
AMI br5caie. Little pug dogs sleep, snore and
follow the dictates Of canine nature iu fresh
c0lor5i cushions Hsngiugs are as costly as
paintings. Nioie; satin. worked with gold, Is
the most fashionable material for a drawing
room, while furniture Of black rosewood, Jonl uil
satin and blue, with inlaiI furniture, are used
fr the houloir; green velvet and oak for dining
rooms, which are nov waInsc0ttei with shelves
and covered with antique china, enamel plates
AMI costly ware.
Our new autumn styles are being thought Of
already We are TO wear costumes and double
skirts al winter. Black jet and gold viii De
mixed on our b0nnets. We are also 20 wear
robes i1 Princes in front, flowing behind,
aul with hoods for walking costumes. Our
satins Will be walJel all through, o. riclIs
Bismarcks are still the mania, and viii re-
main 50 next season.
Our TUNES Will be figured on under petit
coats, 50 as TO appear Ike double skirts by
means Of trimming.