The New York herald., 1877-01-15
PARIS STYLES.
The Latest Fashions for Blondes
and Brunettes.
RENAISSANCE AND MEDICI COSTUMES.
Hats, Caps, Tassels, Feathers and
Satins.
PARIS, Dec. 20. 1870

PARIS. Dec 49, 1870
Many things contribute 10 render n constitutional
through the Bos a rare treat IN this season.
First, tho bright and mild atmosphere at present
enjoyed in Paris; second the ciear blue sky above
and especially the Parisan fair below.
Never female figures serpentine and sy ph-
ike; but, with all that ladies' appear wonderfully eman-
cipaied and ready for meeting or iun.
Ii Is partly the fault Of their bonncts, their manly
coats, big pockets and stiff collars but the bonnes are
most 10 blame Let the reader think OF any one of
the modest pretty girls he may know. fancy her
pink and white dimpled lace in close cottage shape
OF downy white beaver, trimmed with crumpled pink
silk and bordered with sable, the whole constituting
piece OF head gear that s strapped on
with buckle under tho loft ear. Then let
him be told that this is the unconscious, un-
knowing and innocent 'baby' style VIII he not say
II Is bad to be thus tantazed and Will he find 1t
hard 70 get lost with babes In the wood such these?
The other style Is, OF course, a contrast glowing
brunette darts by in otter velvet coup de uen which
means that the hat-shape all flying back blown
in gale On Tho top three full rosottes called
bagcs or chous They are made of pinkod out orange
silk In three tinss. II reiulgent flashing coronal
which young matrons call sunrise. but mixed
orange is equally becoming to the elderly who have
silver hair, these latter call it sunset
THEIR NOVELTY LIKEWISE.
1t is mixture OF absinthe colored velvet and pale
azure Absnthe is murky grcen with a yellow
tngc. the shade Of dormant ponds that run
Deep very bue-eycd maid should try
the combination without delay, but II she
have already invested IN linden white plush she
might attempt absinthe headdress and select Tor tho
purpose grasses Of the color above mentioned which
she will cntwino sprays Of forget. me. .notx
II Is Ophelian and mednval, two indispensable
ma fnr hIopda thc
prettest Renaissance and Mcdici costumes now so
much In vogue, witnessed at the midnight mass
celebrated Christmas Eve at the private chapel Of
tho Elysee. Nine La Marichale and her daughter had
decorated the altar with flowers evcrgrcens. Ths
very intimate only attended; but there many who
arc intimate IN Marshal De MacMahons circle, and the
chapel blaze OF light therefore full When tho
religious service was over the whole party parook of
| Christmas faro In brilliantly illuminated supper
ROOM Ivory cashmere, worked with satin stitch,
stamped velvet, poult and lampas were the most
admired materials Ono evening cloak was made of
white sicilienne, corded soft silk, laced all down
the back 1t was loose, quilted bordercd with mara
bou feathers Tho cord used Tor acing thick ana
ended with TWO rich chenille tasscs The Marshal not
only keeps up the good old traditional Christmas
with It's holly ana mistctoc emblems, but he loves
sport In this season and run with the hounds The
dukes, princes and counts OF this unprecedented Re-
public no less eager their passion for hunting
SO that several meets have summoned e beau monde TO
Chantilly. The whole ncighborhood rang last wo.k
with tho echo Of horns and cattcr Of hoos 1t all
accustomed by the Princes OF Orleans who scam
through Moraye behind dying deer that at length
Conegiano. grand display OF riding habits-gray.
navy blue and seai-and greater display of driving
toilets astonshcd the pcnsantry oil the ehvirons.
TIM HArs WE'RE HIGH VELVET SHAPES,
or Spanish sombreros OF soft beaver, trimmed with
long ostrich feathers IN their natural tinls A soft
| beaver has to be large, turned up side and
placed on toward tho back oil the head, slightly awry
The feathers are not put In tho Tyroean style but
as the cavaliers woar hcm rather commencing behind
the lett ear and dropping as Tar down as they can.
in cream ana otter she looked like one OF Aexandre
Dumas thrce mousquotares for her was a rhany
paictot with otter collar and square otter uockets
maroon cloth costume fitting as tightly as natural
skin was eaIooned with bands OF yellow silk and gold
In the evening tight satin robes we're worn in all
shades, the most decae-such leaf pale cres-
cent glacier biscuit, strawberry and pnce-bcing tho
most becoming by taper light Tho sleeves were
sIashed iroa shoulder 70 elbow, then ended In kind
OF golden treIls work. The faultless moulding OF
figures accustomed to bodily exercise viewed to
advantage in tho prevailing curass bodces and mar
row skirt fronts short In front and desperately tranei
behind. Tho open, fan-likc runlos coyly disclosed
swanke throats, loose girdles showed how slender
the waists long Bcarix goves added the hucs OF tho
peach to welLrounded arms, and all the womanly,
waving plis5es OF gauze crepe and SILK corrected
iormiy Of outline Then come the exquisite nothings
which reveal culture aud taste; the painted an with
gold fish, ivory or shell mountings; the camela and
Parma violet bouquet the garland Of jessamine and
heIiotropu the iui wreath OF blown roses the deep
laced handkerchief the satin Shoe and what wonder,
when accomplishments aud the prestige OF title are
added to alurements such as these that nobomen
should plead Tor many hunting parties and think
| great deal OF the Marshal. who encourages themY
Nothing has been said ABOUT the Of dressing
tho hair Tho last and easiest thing out III this line is
! wig Not such a Portm wore, for that was "a
wise wig, but maddenng set Of twists, curls mar
teaux, puns and waves in which cling down bchnd
clusters oil golden and blue grapes piece Of elastic
keeps all this edi1cc on as comfortably as were II q
niabtcap The natural hair is combed back la
| CNtn0ise
THE BEAUTY SOME MENU CARDS
which appeared for Official banquets reminds that
famed chef de cuisine has sent list OF tho different
dishes preferred by We sovereikns OF Europe ct
may interest those who intend TO gvc kings ant queens
grand dinner,' writes my informant "Should any
reader Of tho HERALD fashions entertain such idea
have no doubt The following wall DO found very USE
..Marshal MacMahon Is frugal and never makes any
observations what set before him. He great
drinker, but very fond Of fruit.
Queen Victoria Is not great eater, but she likes
beef and pastry.
.'Tne Emperor OF Russia is fond Of vame trust the
ch.f rs no player on wordsl He drinks plenty Of Bur-
''The Emperor OF Germany drinks anything-Marco-
Drummer, LicbfraumIlcn and Roedcrcr Ho Is simple
hearted aud merry guest lie likes beef ana sweet
dshcs
prefers beei and mutton to poultry. Ho drinks Hun
garian wines and Bordeaux.
Victor Emmanuel has strong appetite; loves
small birds; does not touch the boars he kills Bur-
eundy is his wine.
.'rhe King OF the Netherlands is a splendid cater.
Give hiin anything and salmon, with good Old wine.
His cellars are the finest in Europe
1.-THE King OF the BeIgans has stomach bigger
than sparrow's Cannot eat much; larks will do
aud old Burgundy.
''The x-king OF Hanover likes pheasant, grouse
and smoked ham, Rhcnish wines and Moselle.
1.-THE King Of Portugal is a miserable guest; eats
little, drinks less
"Aphopse XII. has brave stomach Plenty OF
poultry, veal, dessert and cIaret'
Afcr the above crowned heads comes the list OF
Asiatic rulers but as would DO very difficult pro-
tho edibes they like proceed to lesser dign-
tares.
"Comtc de Chambord has large appetite. lie eats
and drinks what his physician orders, anu is all tie
better tor IT,
'rHE coMrK MoRsELs,
and does not even mind light French white wines. All
the petty rulers OF Baden, Wurtcmbcrg, Bavaria &c,
eat much less than they drink ior beer spoIIs tho
appetite"