The San Francisco call., 1899-12-31

some one very sure Of her Individuality
Around the bottom of the .sklV; and train
was q perfect bank OF yellow roses. II
was cut princess and there We're mo-
shoulder pieces. simply sarlands OF the
roses across the arms. For some one
capable - artistically cfleCting the &C.
centric this gown would be . valuable
discovery.
When the mouse-colored girl rad VAN
ished the brunette reappearcd. this ti1ae
in a white princess satin embroidered 'n
silver. \ sort Of box pleat, heavy with
embroidery. constituted the front OF fhe
gown. reaching from the top OF the cor
sage 10 the floor Yards and sards OF TIE
most exquisite lace were Cascaded on the
sides OF the skirt.
Twelve or fifteen of these creations
were paraded before us. none of them
costing Jess than 500. Most of them were
embroidered. several m silver. They were
all entirely unlike the fashions that otn'r
Partisan modistes are shOwiuE After on
90 cannot be said that Worth sets the
fashions any more than he follows them.
His gowns do not suggest iu the least
that significant little word stylish.
They are simply artistic and giving 10
pronounced fashion rarely become de
mode.
With the fever in oUr veins we 'or'.I-
ued our travels. little BiIcc and /. tu
Redfern' and DOuCct's and ail the rest
of the swell establishments. til row Ne
feel simply bursting with fashion notes
pale green chiffon trimmed with water
!iIics has tcen haunting my ever since j
saw fl. can imagine "A shrdcr blonde.
some one of the Undine type. being oc-
Guilty fascinating therein. a calling drcss
or black chiffon made over olive green
satin with ecru lace and magenta velvet
was iudes rhably smart
The opera wraps are more adorable
than ever. The straight cloake of lace
and chiffon arc very fashionable but prob
ably will never supplant the ,ime-hono-,d
opera cape. Every one ina agines that tire
latter is more convenient. although the
sleeves ~ the Jackets are made with eve
cry consideration for the fnery bcuc Do.
Little BiHee finds these white fluffy coats
too suggestive of Maxims. OF course
YOU San Frauciscaus know all about
LA Dame dc chez Maxim" the rich,
rare and -3cy comedy that has kept P7r.s
laughing FOR many months. ] understand
that an English translation of 10 is being
acted i'm New York. Ii has also been nat
into German and italian. aus ADVERTISING
all over thc world what is said Co Doe the
wickelest fesort in Paris. where vice l-
the U1lite-t. tho hiGhest-hucd as DO We're
ana llo most Hldcu- Many II Ilr laIL"~-
tic creations. not ouly in dresses and hats
hut in jewelry as well. that one secs Dol
the stores cf Paris are designed Tor ths
adorument Of 'la dame dc chez MaNim
Collars auI belts 90 diamonds. SPRAYS "A
precious stones. even diamond s,uda. d
slippers are all msnufac ctured for II,
Making trade.
a magnificent cape s. on exhibition ir
tho Rue de ia PaiX. made entirely of
brussels lace with boa OF sable acros.
the shoulders. These boas around th'
shoulders are the very latest things in fu'
effects. The newest scalskin capes AND
Jackets are made with them. ] do not fu'
them very graceful myself II is am OPP
portuuity of contrasting fur-. tp Ie -gro
but there are few people who can weaI
them without appearing r0uud- -shouIdcred
Nt the tailors' box coats are stil beiu-
shown. although Jon Paris they are rathe
hackueyCd and have been too universally
adopted by The lady .of the boulevard O.
be as elegant as they promised 90 be. The
ught-Gttng Jacket and long skirt fi-
tened in front is vet the shopping COSTUME
uar excellence OF tine wCll-bred lady %
course. tailor costumes do not allow mucl
opportunity FOR flights or imagination