Evening star., 1902-02-01


most universal among chic women BITS of
ribbon which have been mo:stened with per-
fume are sometimes used to impart the
subtle fragrance which fashion requires.
Blotting paper soaked in perfume tucked
away inside the hair is another device.
Scents should not be poured upon the hair,
as most of them contain injurious drugs.
Tortoise shell and amber combs for the
back and sides of the hair are handsomely
set with jewels, real and imitation. Combs
holding aigrets also have a decided follow
Ing. For women of modest incomes a twist
of velvet ribbon or stiffened lace run
through the coiffure is, while less splendid
than gems, sufficiently ornamental. The
front of the circlet is often passed through
an inexpensive little buckle of paste or cut
steel. Lace butterflies covered with pail
lettes Of gold or silver may in part be made
at home. Hand-painted gauZe, plain crepe
de chine, mousseline or chiffon may be used
for stretching over wire frames for MAX
ing bows Or butterflies. An application of
jet, gold or silver paillettes is required to
give these fashionable finish.
When a simple bow is affixed to the Golf
fure the ribbon is attached to good-sized
hairpin, which Is thrust into the hair wher-
ever required. On those who have a truly
classical outline of features sequined bands
Of velvet sometimes encircle the head
Natural flowers seldom used for even
ing hairdressing. In the heat of the ball.
room they so speedily perish that an admir-,
able imitation Is substituted. A chou of
chiffon with a paste buckle or button for
an accessory or two choux united by
jeweled band or twist of chiffon make
pretty artistic finishes for the hair
Four Fine Models.
Les toilettes sont de Doucet' is the an
nouncement that has been filling the Com
edie Franchise, where a very Indifferent
comedy is performed. Four charming ac-
tresses wear the costumes-Mmes. Leconte,
Sorel, Regnier and Geniat
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and what she dons while it has not the
authority in the fashion world that a
Rejane selection has, is nevertheless sure
of finding hosts of imitatorS. In this play
the dark-eyed Sorel appears in an after
noon costume of silk and mousseline de
soie the latter forming the skirt and being
trimmed with two embroidered founces.
The habit jacket is of blue taffeta embroid-
old brocade. The basqued portion is
laid in inverted box plaits and sloped to
a point at the hem of the skirt The vest
is draped with lace and sparkles with jew
eled buttons, four of which appear also
on the rear of the coat. The sleeves at the
elbow have full founces over which the
taffetta is draped to form double cuffs. A
wide trimmed hat garniShed with a plume
is worn with this very fetching costume.
Mile LecOnte in the same plays wears
pretty indoor dress OF soft cloth, the skirt
laid in panels stitched along the edges and
the bodice being very taking combination
of cloth ,taffeta and chenille. Although
fewer boleros are seen, Doucet evidently
clings to them. since one is in this comedy
a bolero with difference being double
jacket Of cloth over a deep pointed bodice
of taffeta which follows closely the
straightforward outline of the eighteenth
century fashions. Above the double collar
of cloth and silk appears plated empiece-
ment encircled by a high silk collar. The
sleeves are cut open along the upper seam
to disclose the undersleeve of lace, but are
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fullness of the undersleeve below the elbow
consists of mousseine de sole and silk,
the latter forming the cuff and being deco
rated by a knot of passementerie.
A Real Novelty.
The novelty of the robe worn by Mile.
Geniat consists in it's Of scallops edged
with appfiques Of lace. The double collar
of her rose Grape robe is edged with round
ed indentations; so are the three frills at
her wrists and the three fiounces about the
bottom of the skirt. Over the shoulders
was draped a scarf, the ends Of which are
trimmed with rounded medallions of lace.
Colored embroideries overlap the high silk
collars shown in the shops: This is the
latest wrinkle of fashion. The embroider
les done soft, thin stuffs for use
with silk or lace collars, and very handsome
some Of them are, resembling in style the
rich Persians of which we have recently
been hearing much. The collars are
plain or plated and supplied with little
stiffening to give durability. A neat tie of
some kind, which accompanies each collar,
is knotted loosely under the chin. where
the addition of a bright buckle is some
times very fetching. These embroidered
turnovers may be purchased separately and
worn with different collars.
Besides the use of embroideries, appli-
ques Of guipure are popular for finishing
off modish neck pieces. Lace flowers and
birds vie with each other in airiness and
perched upon delicate drapings of crepe
de chine, mousselne de sole or chiffon are
truly fairylke in their effectiveness. AS a
soft frame for the face is what is required
in collars, these serve their purpose most
admirably. One Of the daintiest Of recently
designed fichus was of old rose decorated
with appliques of lace of a slightly deeper
tint than the foundation fabric. This hand
some piece of neckwear cast a pretty re-
Election Of color into the face of the wearer.
Fichus of the eighteenth century style
are accepted fashion for adorning the
fronts Of bodices. These may be made of
the finest laces caught with jeweled buckles
or of some of the many diaphanous fabrics
especially suitable for millinery and collar
making. CATHERINE TALBOT.
Dress Innovations.
Our present fashions show less exagger-