The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10

Logan's was trimmed in real court style,
with deep bands Of black velvet tclasped here
and there BY cut jet buckles The skirt was
elnboratelv trimmed the drapery being held
in place by these shining buckles; similar
ones adjoining the sleeves, and front 81 tunic
TO some distances below the waist. Inc tu1lc
finish IL here given by the velvet straps, snt-
ill.ppeti that buckle across from the throat
down to where the masses OF silk lie in heavy
folds, forming on one side double tunic the
tie buckles. Cramped fringe falls around the
t,inic, and rolling collar Of velvet, .piped
with satin, ornaments the corsage. Some
thing novel and unique Is tho prfncesse
skirt, basque, and princcssD bonnet. which
latter must IN all cases complete the costume.
The skirt has u long square train. and IS
trimmed SO Overwhelmingly with kits, and ruf-
tles and panels, that one stands aghast before
It, in u maze as to how the moliste could
build SO gorgeous structure upon mere
foundation. The princesse basque that accom-
panics this skirt is Of simple elegance; no
trimming except on the edge Of tho basque.
where u fat cord IL placed 1t must therefore
depend on the beauty OF the figure alone to
bring out all Its graces. Deep duchesse collar
and cuffs are to BE- worn with this toilet The
bonnet fits closely to the head, end it Is termed
"princesso' because Of
A DAINTY CUT
TINT il given to the upturned brim in front
which inlparts to itsomewhat of u cOQuettish
mir; it Is fashioned OF black velvet, white os-
trich tips and satin streamers being the eie-
giant adornments An imported hat at this
establishment WIS lovely and Of q most per-
fect simplicity; 1t was Of pure white velvet,
embroidered in pearls, with two soft ostrich
pluines falling from the front; IN impsh
pheasant nestled amid the velvet coils on one
side, and cream white satin streamers floated
from The back.
The spring novelties ore expected by Mrs.
Logan from about tho fifteenth OF February
on throughout the season. and from hints
and samples kindly afforded me by this
tasteful modiste, can safely predict that the
new goods will be still an improvement upon
tho winter fabrlcs. But the
HoUaH-THnEADTD MATERIALS
arc repeating themselves, md we shall still,
throughout the spring and summer, see tho
city full Of women all arrayed in uniform
again. Wooden stuffs OF light weight show
raised threads above the surface. with tufts
brown and ecru tints are not SO popular ays
they were. although they form tho back
ground for displaying brilliant bits Of color in
dnshes. specks, and the like. Cream, ivory,
tilleu old gold and mandarin yellow are com
bined with other gay tints III the new designs.
Moss green and dark myrtle green are again
abundantly used, while India rcd and dark
indigo blue are revived. Black serves much
DIS background. specified over with white
and gray, and white IN the ivory shades is
mixed with deep tints of green and other
colors. The patterns Of
INDIA sHAWI4s AND OF PERSIAN RUGS,
with their gaudy colorings, will reappear in
tho shecrest summer fabrics Great scope for
tho fancy will be afforded by the cool
looking lawns and organdies, they have solid
grounds with borders OF flowers, fern fronds,
grasses, and branches that seem To have been
Hat tI,f,At
lawn strewn with white daisiea, or u cool,
clear gray bordered with ilacs. The pcrcaIrp
will be on the same order solid backgrounds
with gay colors thrown in heterogeneous mass
apon them: this will serve as IN overdress,
while plain percnle will be employed for the
skirt+-Dolly Warden lyle somewhat revived
White lace and white nctted silk mitts long
and without fingers, are much worn with short
OF with elbow sleeves. Mr.. Dan1iger displays
. choice assortment Of these; price per pal,
from 81 up. They are very becoming tOaprettv
white hand. showing the rings to great adj
vantage, and II finished off on the arm by
BANDS OF WHITE RIBBON
tied into u bow, they reach the acme Ut dainti.
ness. Mr.. Danyiger's gloves have appeared
in all the new, light. spring tinis, and, as the
Harris seamless" have already established
for themselves reputation, it will scarcely
be necessary to remark upon their excellence
They arc of prime fit, and very Durable; price
per pair 81 rs in two buttons, 80 in three but
tons. O
New imported hats, seen at Madame Bern
helms, on Canal street, arc eXquisitely
trimmed. One was composed entirely OF
feathers the caprice Of the millner giving q
new and lovely addition to the many pretty
styles Of head-gear. The foundation was Of
pale blue gros-grain, but so enwrapped In n
cloud Of cel-blue ostrich plumes that scarcely
any Of the silk was revealed. The Duchesst
de- Berri hat was Of tho darkest shade OF
plume velvet, trimmed with white feather
tips, and gold ornament.
"coMIN' THRo THE RYE
bonnet was the very perfection Of skill; 1t was
fashioned OF some beautiful stuff that re.
semhled "flinged straw" and partaking OF
the delicate corn tint Of tho summer fields; 1t
was quite in taste~ that 1t should be wreathed
with scarlet thistle down. In Paris, the flow
ers on bonnets are held in place by large gilt
Or silver pins known as eptag1ts no.uaice, q
grebe are the most popular for young girls
The milliners are shaping very pretty orna-
ments out Of the grebe, SO as to lessen the
stiffness which the straight bird-brenst is apt
to assume The most successful of these Is q
butterfly, the soft shading Of the material i'm.
parting to the wings quite brlliancy.
ITEMS.
Orange blossom fringes for trimming bridal
robes come in the most elaborate designs, and
perfumed with the native odor OF the real
Hover.
High combs of rustic designs in gold arc
worn.
Maltese crosses Of diamonds are fashiona-
BILE pendants.
Cellulod is used as substitute for ivory In
the manufacture Of jewelry.
Bridal wells are not 80 much worn over the
face as formerly, being generally fastened a
respagnote with the wreath Of blossoms.
White English Grape Is much used for trim
ming bridal dresses.
Ruby velvet is favorite trimming for
evening dresses this season, and Is mixed
with various mater ials and colors with pleas
Ing effect. A pale green faille, with confec-
tons OF ruby velvet or q white foulard with
the same, makes exquisite dresses. Ruby Is a
color that will harmonic with any light color
FLORENCE.