Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-23
Social Chit.Chat.
from the New York Nal. |

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Some very beautiful NUTS for next season
have appeared, made of the feathers of rare
birds.
The shade of red called "Sang de Prusse,
viii be very fashionable in silks Tor street cos
The latest style for setting diamonds is in
flagree silver work, with narrow rim Of black
enamel.
Many cashmere sacks are made with what is
called the Zouave hood, which is very pretty and
graceful.
A new style OF fan has just appeared, made
of satin and lace, which when opened is in the
Wells made like long searfs with square ends
are worn. They are fastened at the back, and
fall with long ends at the back:
Cards are out for q large wedding on the 10th
OF this month, to take place at the residence OF
the brides parents in N adison avenue.
Gentlemen begin To prefer the stitched dog
skin gloves in preference to kid, and the colors
are considered more delicate and varied.
Cameo rings and necklaces mounted with
diamonds or pearls are in special favor, also
sets of sardonyx, mounted in FURNISHED gold
Very pretty collars are of linen trimmed with
lace. the corners being in the shape OF a butter
fly, with a bow OF muslin and lace 10 match
Very beautiful waists for dinner toilette for
ladies are of white lace over high colored silk
crosses and belted in with a large bow and
sash ends.
Velvet cloaks for next season are to be made
in the shape Of two capes, one longer than the
other and deliberately embroidered and covered
with lace.
Brides nowadays have their wedding bou-
quet and marriage bell of flowers preserved
under glass cases as mementos of that happy
occasion, and also as very pretty parlor orna-
ments
A number of married ladies have dubbed to-
gether and agreed not to dance round dances
with any but their own husbands.
The latest idea is to have the instep of ladies'
boots padded, so as to give the high, arched ap-
pearance which is so much admired.
Checks and piaids for dresses and cloaks will
fashionable al
Ammonia baths are said TO be very beneficial
to the health As well as the complexion.
The new style of lace veil Is heavily embroid-
cred around the edge with floss and beads
All formal calls and receptions according 20
fashion regulations, commence about the LIST of
Some Of the imitation jewelry is so perfect
that 1T can hardly be told from real by expcr-
fenced jewellers.
Large, loose trousers are coming in fashion
again.
The French twist is the twist par excellence at
present.
The new bonnets are q cross between a round
hat and an inverted coffee cup.
. Ornaments for the hair are beetles butter-fiies
and snails, made of small gray colored feathers
fastened In the centre of large ribbon bow
with three long ends.
be made loose and full at the waist, and from
the description will look, we think very mnch
like the loose blouses worn by cartmen and
small children.
Combs with fancy gilt ornamental tops are
again very fashionable for fastening the braids
and puffs on the top of the head.
Some of the new style of bracelets ofburnished
gold are made in the shape of a linen cuff with
buttons of diamonds or pearls.
Seine of the cashmere sacks and capes are
trimmed with feather trimming of green, blue
or brown. and the effect is very beautiful.
The fashion at a PHILADELPHIA church wedding
Is for the bells to ring a half hour before the
ceremony takes place, and a half hour after
wards.
A new style of earring is a round niaca oF
gold on which is engraved the coat of arms
surrounded by wire rim or black onyx and
gold.
The NUTS for next Winter are to be m al,
of the same material as the street costumes
so that lady will require many NUTS as
she does bonnets.