The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-16
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Eugenie's ChateIain--Loopins Ue Dresses
and n Conflict with tho Pope-Youna Ladies'
fu Pink-New styles Of Henddr ss-U0IOru
from spuin-Skirts and skirts Trim uni nps-
Afternoon aud Evening TOiiets-Furs.
PARIS, Jan. 81. 1868.
Paris is very much overrun this week with
fashionable items, but even the Empress jeweliod
chatelane, Of which so much has been said since
the last ball at the Tuileries (and with which the
left side Of her tue overtunic was looped up).
has lost some of its prestige, and the curious
complaint about looping up emanating from Romo
is the preferred topic. The clergy are in disgrace
for having shown signs of Benoiton tendencies In
the arrangement of the folds of their robes.
The Pope has decrced understrngs, such AZ
ladies adopt in cases of difficulty with Parisan
macadam, and the measure is already in full
force. Now Of course your fashions correspond
ent has no voice in the matter, but would not
our modern punching up behhld have been far
preferable to the now obsolete tying up all round
without any crinoline underneath? If the idea OF
clergy in crnolines cannot for an instant be coun-
tenanced can the authorized looping up be con-
sidcred etficaciousy obedience is fortunately
blind in matters of othOdoXy.
Rome is the residence OF a newly married couple
whose espousals have been celebrated in Two acts.
The first. legally, at Paris, where the Comtesse do
nounced man and wife, and the second ut the Vad-
can, where their union consecrated. | can
not forbear noticing in connection with this we'd
ding tnat the discovery OF steam promotes con,
jugal bliss. Where is the husband who ceuh
patiently wait for the communication Of these TIVE
acts. it, as formerly, he had to look forward to
fOrtnght's delay between the assurance that he
was married and the consciousness that he was
not? Too much steam and celebrity beforehand
may be Objectionable, and this was the opinion OF
NJ. Boniface, the clever manager OF the Comst'-
tut!oanel, who, having every year LAID by pro-
vision for matrimonial felicity, has just died at an
advanced age without having ever MAJ ried at all.
Young girls at demi-sorees, like the present
state Of our politics, are in pink. Nothing ever
was so full of promise. Little fgaros, without
sleeves, Of pink poui,, over high worked white
chemisettes, pink striped Chambery gsuze skirts
over pink silk underpetticea,s, are the loyeiiess
possible toilets now worn not forgetting the ndis-
pensabe pink sash behind high chgnon Of curls.
and oirclet of steel and gold put tiara fashion.
When with this headdress is preferred. it is .
pouf Of ribbon on one side OF the chignon. or
tuft of pink flo ers, with streamers behind. Gar
lands, by the way, are but one little pouf, with
trailing ends over the back, and which even en-
circle the throat, and, lastly, droop between two
white shoulders behind. lst1s.,
The high Tutoring butterfly over the forehead.
just skimmng flower is another favorte parure.
Insects are getting rather too Gravity on o0eA
sleeves; pretty idea against which should pro-
test for private wear, is the desperate hanging on
of green cockchafers under cloud Of tulle "a
Heavy Spanish blonde Is q mania again. Tho
thick glossy pattern over light c0lored skirts ID
thought rich, but much prefer chantilly.
Very tasteful tulle skirts are pulled lengthmOo
and have cordons of pearls between.
The pretties day toilets are still velvet pped
with satin, satin sashes and the most dssttngob
umes are certainly plain blue cloth and gilt
buttons.
must not forget to mention that chinchla fur
and her feecy furs are again being starred on
satin for evening toilet.
A stomacaer of fur was at the last minis.
terial reception. on white satin. 1t WINS dove
color. Narrow bands OF fur are. hear, TO consti-
tute short sleeves and trimmings round tunic
basques.