The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-10

''The woman who lacks originality
will never be what is known as good
dresser" says one of Topeka's well
known rnodistes. There are a few sta
PIE articles Of wearing apparel which
are universally becoming. but the little
novelties must be carefully chosen and
worn TO produce the proper effect.
~Some women are afraid 70 wear an
article that has not been plainly stamp
ca with Dame Fashions seal of APPROX
al. and others are all too ready to
adopt anything new, whether it be
pretty or becoming. or the contrary II
green is a popular color some women
viii insist upon wearing IL, regardless
of whether or not 1t is becoming. but
the woman who is known as q good
dresser chooses only what IS becoming
to her. whether it be the latest style or
not If color be unbecoming to her
she passes it, by no matter how popular
or pretty 1T may be- If high collars are
stylish but unbeoomina to her she
wears a soft arrangement OF lace OF
ribbon. or anything that brings out the
pretty lines Of the neck She is also
very apt to think UP little new ways TO
arrange her collar. her belt or the var
ious other little things which stamp q
woman as well dressed.
The woman who always copies the
fashions set by others is sure TO lack
tractive. And Yet it is not well to be
too original for over originality is apt
TO be dubbed loud or vulgar
A Few New Wrinkles.
White pique belts with silver eyelets
and plain buckle are worn by young
girls
Black ana fawn cclored hair braid
toques trimmed with ribbon and quilts,
are among the early predictions for fail
ST -r in r|rfI
White mousseHne and swiss showing
black pin spots make the prettiest Of
summer gowns
The newest waist bags are made
from genuine antique Persian broeadeI
and the clasps are of carved oxidized
silver set with coral
Plumetis is q new material particu-
larry adapted for summer wear 1t is a
variety OF embroidered swiss with rails
ed dots strewn again by q large shad-
owy design in color.
Robes of embroidered Irvine colored
batista that earlier in the season were
beyond the reach of slender purse own
ers. are now to- be had at marked re-
auctions in price.
Ostrich feathers are worn to great
er extent this season than for some
years past
Washable petticoats are the leaders.
They are made with closely fitting tops
and much befriIled with simple or elab-
edging- Dimity. lawn and nainsoOk are
alike favored. Except iF fOulard or
pOnEee the silk petticoat has disappear
ed for the time being.
Beading of lace and embroidery. here
torore a favorite trimming for child
ren's dresses has come into general use
this season for summer gowns and is
also seen upon light wool costumes.
A medium sized fancy button makes
an artistic fastening for a bolero. There
a. A. .s.,-~-
make a selection
Gray pocketbooks and chatelafnes are
very popular. and many of the newest
designs are exceedingly pretty
Belts Of gray suede, with buckles of
silver in French gray, are much in ia
vor-
One Of the most serviceabla of the
latest conveniences for the traveller is
a jewel case, made ina the style of an
old fashioned bill pocket book. with COM
Partments for cuff and collar buttons,
SCARF pins, rings and other such artic-
les. The cases are made Of seal mon
KEY and lizard skin.
Belts and buckles are also remarka-
bly, cheap. and fancy ribbons are also
to be found III variety on the bargain
tables ana at special sales
Imported outing hats are among the
utd-season reductions in the millinery
departments. and those to whom these
odd shaped English designs are becem-
AA-5 may secure excellent AILE X
cepuonally low figures.
Woman's Pet Extravagances.
Women are excellent fnancfers. but
their ways are unique and not under
stood in the least by men For instance
many of the sex viii skimp themselves
In necessities for manths in order to-
spend their savings at one swooD on
something that viii seem trivial to their
masculine relatives. says a writer in
the star
One mother Of a well known family
exhibits an excellent business head ali
during the year until the time comes
for the annual summer outing. Then
she casts discretion TO the winds. Sc
lects the resort that sends her the most
attractive catalogue as the place to
take her breed. and never considers
cost until it is mentioned to her bv
some Of her advisers
win my allowance be sufficient for
the trip Why. I never thought OF
&hat3" she'll say, and then she puts