Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-06-25
New York Fashions.

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NEW YORK June II.
Hel1otrope-a purplsh pink or pinklsh
purple, put it whichever way you like, and
u will not quarrel about it's n'-w and
notable in the way of color; coming out
not in one shade only, but il: a half a doz-
en- or more varieties. THIS, however, does
not hinder that rag" for yellow which has
assumed tie proportions of u Juror well
nigh all pervading. Bonnets, dresses, rib
bons, flowers, ties, hosiery, gloves, are va
riol,sly affected, and if there is anything
have omitted to ention conclude Tor
yourselves that it ought to be Included IN
the fol- egoing list. Many Of these yellow
shades are very bright, yet with all there
are certain toning mixtures that cause
them to fail under the appeilation OF gold
en- nues. In view OF the approaching dog
DAYS, moreover, it does sem surprising
that red should be brought forward III al
most like degree. Tho survey of fash
ionable congregation. indeed, brings about
"a painful sense ol oppression, and yellow
.3onnets garnisied by huge red daisies or
fiery colo. Ell asters become a cutlons SUB
j.cJ of speculation. Other bJnnets have
crowns or blitlis made entirely OF red sat
III, or again We find yellow openwork
s,raws, lind throughout with red. Re-
markable effects. likewise, are consequent
upon the placing of these red and yellow
ponnets upon heads adorned by artificial
ly colored locks. AS Can be imagined. the
different yellows do not always accord,
butsuch trlfiing discrepancies appear not at
all to affect the nerves OF our bellies, who,
provided the II quisite amount OF bleach
ing or dyeing has been accomplished, are
recklessly Indifferent in regard to the suit
abilities in general.
COSTUMES.
| Skirts that bring up remembrances OF
| Aud Lang Syne are coming more and
more in vogue since they are cut almost
without cores aud hang plainly at the
| back, where there are rows Ut French
gathers below the waist line. Sometimes
| the front breadth is plain likewise, but
here the material differs, being usually
brocade. But frequently a compromise IS
made and conformity with more widely
prevailing ideas becomes apparent III loop
| ing of the front breadth i'll OserSkirt style,
i or not unfrequentiy narrow side plaltlngs
| give finish around the lower edge OF skllt
which shows nowhere The vanity Of loop
ing. The Gitana is stylish model embed
wing these late ideas and can be suitably
/ WON with the Marimon coat. But wash
goods are scarcely adapted to such peculiar
STYLES and here the Tbilda skirt would be
more advisable: For silk Or bunting, the
Eudocia basque is new and tasteful and
combines prettly with the 1loue skirt
i An evening or carriage toilette might be
copied from one worn recently by the dis
tinguished young prima donna, Emma
Thugsby Ii was Of pale blue satin and
bsocaae made Cleanthe polonaise. and
demi-tl aimed skirt. She sang charmlnglJ
to an accompaniment played upon I
Haines upright piano, and it is notable
fact that this Instrument has beeh selected
during the winter at leading. concerts
where Marlnon. Campanini and Other
world renowned artists have ap
peared. Red IS conspicuous in costumes
Silk. and silk aud wool dresses are in deel
red or wine shades, either made in redln
cote style with yellow facings or in othel
4 designs trimmed with yellow. while fol
4 mefaiAg wear in the country. plain Turkey
red and red and yellow figured calicoes
combined with the most pronounced re
suits possible, are shown by the leading
dealers. Additional brig htiiess will be
given by red calico parasol and the pre-
sumption is that the hat will be in keep.
ing. Unique and very pretty white cos
tunes are trimmed with bands OF brigh
eolored lawn.
ACCESSORIES.
Soft neckerchiefs of white, pale pink OF
the toilette; the edges being ornamentet
with hem stitching; lace or handwork il
scalloped borders. Colored dottlnPs ar
likewise seen with fnishings OF Breton OIL
Languedoc lace. No little attention il
given to hosiery, and now that low walk
ing shoes have appeared on the street, w
observe the Partially for cotton hose
stamped in small cambria patterns
Brighter styles show woven bars and Zig
ures and elegant varieties in Isle thread o
silk or ornamented with open work or ga.
embroidery on the sides or insteps. Fo
indoor wear, slippers with straps across arr
still in vogue, since what would be the us
of a pretty stocking if opportunity wer
not given for exhibition? The rage 70
natural flowers extends ever to bridal cos
tunes, and elegant wedding costumes worl
by fashionable ladies can be suitably finish
I'd by sprays of leaves or blossoms. Whit
satin is still preferred for a handsome wed
ding dress and where artificial flowers art
seen, the time-honored orange blossoms
are sometimes replaced by crushed roses
But on many occasions, a tasteful outfit
\ that can BE- rendered servceable or churcl
or visiting is regarded as quite appropriate
while in case of journey directly after
wards, a travelling dress not sufficiently
elaborate to be conspicuous is 10 ,ked upon
! as nice enough. Elegant evening cos
tunes are hand painted. This style %
decoration is indeed a great favor 1t al
T pears almost everywhere. Ribbon bows
ties and sashes are painted and plain sill
/ parasol is rendered dressy by a tasteful
spray upon one side.
The unprecedented heat to which we
have been subjected has been particularly
severe on babies and children. During it,
continuance, the Victor baby food recent
ly introduced has been found Of great ser
vice, as its delicate properties render i
most desirable. But in winter as in sum
mer. a place in the household should b.
given this valuable preparation, since it il