The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-28
Of tucked brown velvet. without trim
ming OF any sort.

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Il seems strange that there should DO
fashions In the color OF this hair. and yet
Il II 20. Ten or twelve years ago II was
the fashion to be blond. and English
women Of fashion and position thought
nothing OF having their raven or brown
locks changed to lovely yellow. This
fashion was. however. soon made vulgar,
and the naxen locks were allowed to re-
turn 70 their native hue. No sooner had
they become restored than II became the
fashion TO have red<hAlr. It has taken
some time for the cr6hs for red hair to
fully establish itself. but It has at last
taken fast hold upon New York society
women, and one nnds red-headed danes
on every side. Some merely have their
hair touched up bit to CLEAN red In the
light, while others 30 boldly to the limit
and have black hair changed to glorious
shining red-gold In q day. Mrs. 0. II. p.
Belmont In the most brilliant example
Of the red-halred women OF society. Mrs.
Beimonts first attempt gave her glorious
red locks. She thought them beautiful
In themselves. and went out among her
friends asking their opinion; everybody
admired the hair itself, but told Mrs Bel
mont frankly that II was not becoming or
suitable for her, as It made her most con-
spicuous object. and she looked as II she
had just left the theatrical profession She
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reserved red, fiarlnBly aggressive, and this
was criticised ronndiy. and she then tried
q dark, rich auburn, which suited her and
all her friends, and this Is the color Of hair
that Mrs Belmont II wearing now.
Mrs. George Gould has had her locks
touched UP so that they shine like bronze
IN the high lights. II Is strikingly be-
whitney has also undergone little of
the bronzins, and with her heavy black
the effect Is beautiful
There are many other fashionable New
York women who have had their coiffures
retouched to ruddy hue of late. and as
the auburn Is much more becoming and
satisfactory than the bieached blond locks
were. the fashion will probably last much
lonEes II would astound the public to
knew how few women there are In FASH
ionable society who have passed the age
OF 30 who do not have their hair stained
in some way. II is not looked upon as
something to be ashamed Of to have ones
hair retouched, as 1t used to be of old.
when 1t was almost disgrace to have the
hair colored. 1t IN thought no more OF
than having ones teeth put In order whom
they need It, II is a simple, harmless
thing to have the hair stained. for there
are vegetable stuffs used that do no
harm whatever, and which serve to en- !.
rich and feed the hair as well az to color
u. Inc oiu-uuie udiT uye II u tninB VI
past. and nothing injurious Is used now
adays r4 :
Margery Daw says: know of one
small girl with a love of dancing who
has a charming frock in which she does
some fine stepping for her father The
fr0ck Is white, fine China weave. and
there Is no lining to the plating. The lit
tie yoke has white ribbon appliqued in
points on the edge. and a twist and knots
all white, where skirt and yoke join. Any
thin, lightweight fabric which keeps It's
body without starch may be used for a
plated dancing gown. A party frock for
a girl of IL years IL from rose-colored
tanfeta silk. The skirt Is edged with
eream-colored lace. dozen inches from
the bottom two tiny ruffles of the taffeta
pretend to head fiounce. The bloused
waist opening at the left side, IL tucked
In clusters and finished at the belt line
with some futtering pink ribbons.
Mademoiseile In being coaxed to dance by
miniature gallant In black velveteen.
Her gown is a pretty model for party
dress made from cashmere or yelling, or
any of the many lightweight stuffs sold
so reasonably during this bargain month
Black cloth of fine texture forms the
attractive evening clothes of another
youth who delights to dance white
wafstcoat IL from washable fabric A
white lawn tie knots from under the
turned-down collar. Black silk stock
ings and patent leather dancing pumps
complete the neat party suit.