St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-10-17
New York Fashions.
Color Blendings in Millinery: New Chit
fOns: Waists: Fancy Silks: Winter
Coverings: Three Piece Suits: Jackets.

Color BlendingS In Millinery: New chill
fOns: Waists: Fancy Silks: Winter
Coverings: Three Piece Suits: Jackets.
Correspondence of the CALEDoNIAN.)
The campaign Of Fashion proceeds on
much the same lines as that of the clos
ing season, with this difference, that
color blendings are the leading character
istic, and the more skillful the conbina-
ton, the more successful the artist. Mil
linery affords wide scope for the exer-
else of this peculiar faculty, and it is
revelation to see the result of taste and
talent. Perhaps this explains the con-
tinued popularity of the large hat, as
space is requisite for the disposal of
varied trimmings. Six or seven colors
are frequently nassed in ribbon loops on
"soft-scratch beavers" the lovely shades
apparently melting into each other.
Allow CROWNED SHAPE
shown by high class milliner, had a
large cluster ofshaded green velvet leaves
at the centre of the crown, from which
four punches of grapes leach of a differ
emit hue) extended over the brim, and
cross strap ofvelvet coming from beneath
the brirn, added still another color. A
black velvet hat in the Mushroom"
| order, has Tam crown, tied around
with gay Pompadour ribbon, an i'm
mense bow at the front, and an edging
| of black lace on the brirn. A French hat
of soft scratch beaver" in champagne
color, has the crown and almost all the
brim draped with rich pompadour ribbon
| docking like bed of Howers) with FIVE
large pink and crimson roses and bow
of pompadour ribbon under the brim
Another style is an oblong sailor the
crown encircled with blue ribbon, and
covered with roses and buds on very
long stems, vibrating with every motion
| of the wearer.
SHARP CONTRAST
is shown in black French beaver, with
loops of black ribbon alternating with
| large crimson roses, constituting the
only trimming. Chicken marabout' is
the newest freak in millinery, and is
simply the feathers of half grown
chickens, the ends left in natural color,
and the down on the feather flufed out
as much as possible. Large clusters of
these feather are used on the sides of
hats, but will no no doubt pass out of
style very soon, as there is nothing
attractive about them. A beautiful
evening hat is of silver gauze with
handsome knotting of black ribbon vel
vet at one side.
ILLUSTRATION.
Thanks are due the Mccall Co., max
ers and designers of Fashion, for hand
some illustration accompanying this
article.
A WEALTH OF COLOR
is displayed in chiffon, 4S inches wide,
with deep border offowers and foliage,
stamped in the gayestcolors, intended as
founce effect, and the remainder in a
small figure, for the upper part of the
skirt, waist and sleeves. Still more
charming is chiffon with velvet flowers,
for costumes and trimmings, and birds
of Paradise are pictured in velvet on
boughs and flowers, in some of the most
conspicuous designs for costumes. The
variety brought out for trimming is also
very wide, with three bands of velvet
flowers to the breadth. Satin striped
chiffon is another novelty for waists or
evening gowns, and black velvet ribbon
is the preferred garniture for the former,
and lace or velvet for the latter.
THE INCOMING OF BLACK VELVET RIBBON
has revived "suspender effects" and over
a waist of dotted net, batiste embroidery
or any light material, two or more rows
of black velvet ribbon cross the shoulders
. and are connected by lattice-work OF
narrow velvet ribbon, with an epaulet on
the shoulder and belt of black velvet.
Black lace over white is employed in a
; somewhat similar manner, and plaided
silk of very bright colors laid in folds has
made its appearance for similar use.
S FANCY SILKS
take the prize however in respect to
colorings, for not only is every known
: and unknown plaid displayed, but or
stripes or checks lovely vines or single
4 flowers are disposed, and circlets o
flowers glisten on MORE grounds, A silk
called "The Artists Palette, contains /,
: colors, so artistically blended, that il
$ suggests a perfect mosaic Anothe
i fancy silk consists of colored silk leaves
q edged by white silk cord, on very durabl
white net. This of course comes by tn
: yard, but to present uniform appear
6 ance, the figures must be exactly match
: ed.
e BEYOND QUESTION
$ the suit Jacket and "The Tourists coat
L have interfered with the success of til
e long, heavy winter cloak, which show
S. no special change except additions
d characterization on the back, in the wa
e | &c hra;d;nn or naSSementeria I 81