The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-04
ITEMS FOR THE LADIES.

in fashion.
Large cords are no longer used on sty-
lish dresses.
Bridal slippers or boots are trimmed
with flowers.
The dress thatis all in one piece grows
in popularity.
Bonnets of kid and velvet are con-
sidered stylish.
Long tulle walls, studded with silver
stars, are worn.
Snow-balls are the most stylish flower
for half mourning.
Lycopodium is among the prettiest
green's for fringing.
Metallic ribbons are popular for trim
ming light dresses.
Ball dresses OF tulle have humming-
birds for trimmings.
New portemonnaies have place for a
picture on the cover.
Flat pockets OF lace are seen on the
most elegant dresses.
Fur Innings aud fur borderings are
very popular at present.
Pompons and high aigrettes are again
used for hats and bonnets.
Large buckles and slides of metal ap-
pear on fashionable costumes.
Table linen is embroidered in colors,
with Initials in each corner.
The fashion of wearing the hair over
the forehead is as prevalent as ever.
The latest albums have o handle at.
tached, by which they may be held.
Bright-colored silk vests are worn
With dark dresses by young ladies'.
The newest finger Rugs are decorated
with Greek Characters in black enamel.
New evening gloves have the long
wrists OF silk. either embroidered OF
plain.
The novelty in ladies' boots is to have
me tops Of Dourette cloth to match tn
dress.
The latest novelty in fans is to have
The leather tops intermixed with SPRAYS
OF flowers.
The prettiest reversible velvet is pale
green on one side and blushtng pink on
he other.
Outside facings appear on many of IL G
pandsomest cloaks where u qu ct effect
is aimed at.
A very handsome horses hoof of shell
mounted with solld gold, serves for an
artlstIc ink bottle.
Sleeves are no longer trimmed at tht
wrist, as broad cuffs oGlaCe OrIineu nave
come into general use.
The Brazilian blackb bird ia among the
most highly esteemed Of feather VrnQ-
ments lor round hats.
Low slippers are Of the same color ,
| n "A
st0cklhgs OF the same shade.
OId-iashioned pouches or reticules are
worn again, suspended from the side tC
hold the handkerchief and fan.
A little pink slipper with spray O
deilcately painted flowers on the to,
serves TO hoId spools OF thread.
Princesse dresses Of black or white
ACE oyer white satin are the latest I'm.
ported novelty tor lall dresses.
All sorts OF embroideries are much il
vogue. This fashion OF trimming OF
"oolen Danas is very handsome.
The most fashionable evening b N
nets for the season are crowness, an,
completely covered with flowers.
Unique garlands for bonnets are o
g.lded or silver nuts, hung on India rub
Der stems, with full dark tinted foliage
A new perfume bottle is made O
wood, and represents a knotty limb OF
tree. Here and there llchen clings /,
the bark.
A fancy little breakfast cap is mad
of bright c0lorcd silk handkerchie'
with the tiny loops of ribbon in the iron
and back.
4 A band of black velvet an inch wide
with pendant ornament, is one of TIN
faVorite necklaces worn byyoung ladie
lor evening.
A new spring wrap has appeared, bu
as yet taken unto itself no name; it fit
closely to the figure in the back, ana ha
, large sleeves.
Breton braids III colors, such as tilleu
cream or olive, and black ground, ar
used OIL dark polonaises, and the eff &c
is very rich.
J gold, that pas es over the heat u
bangle bracelets do over the hand, an
is equally as barbarous looking.
The new basque is long doubl,
breasted coat with reverse collar: III
bottom Of the front is turned back in r,
d verse, and the back has five Ion
seams.
One OF the latest and prettiest device
for a lace brooch is in the shape of IL
pont Of peacock's feather. the color
being outlined with rubles, emeralds an
: diamonds.
t A lady that would please herself
. marrying was warned that her intent
ed, although good sort of man, WI
very singular. "Well," replied the lad
5 'if he is very much more unlike 9th,
t men, he is much more likely 10 be G )c
husband"
While out sketching wild scenery
the neighbOrhood OIL SHASTA, Cal,
: couple of romantic misses stumble
x upon rich leuge Of gold quarlZ. II
5 art instinct instantly gave way to u
practical, and they hurried away to ii
their claim to what may prove TO
+ tune.
n A fancy of Worth's is that of fnishIl
d the back Of bas ques with loops made
n turning up the end OF each form sep
" rately. These loops are very etfectiv
IL are easily made, and take the place
e more expensive trimmings; son
a basques nave but two loops, othe
have four.
"Mamma, where do the cows get t
,r milkT asked Willie, looking up frC
-, The loaming pan Of milk which he h
u been iutently regarding. "Wnere
e. you get your tearsW was the answt
Y After q thoughtful silence he aga
broke out: "Mamma, do the COWS ha