Gilpin observer., 1909-06-10

nAINTY footwear is ever an impor-
y tant part of the trousseau of the
bride, yet it has been many a day
since the display of boots and slip
pers has been so varied, SO lovely in
color and design and SO altogether
fetching. To be truly modish one
must have pair of shoes or slippers
for each gown. matching it in color.
The wild extravaganza, as well as
the becoming smartness, of this fash
ion is obvious. OF course, a dozen
or more pairs of the latest boots is be-
yond the average woman's income, so
that the dainty June bride will prob
ably have to content herself with six
or eight different models. Footwear
of good cut and material is expensive,
and the bill for several pairs of shoes
is alarmingly large. 1t pays. however.
to buy good quality in footgear. A
woman who will spend little time
with new shoes, giving them knowing
little touches, may have the very
smartest thing in footwear for about
one-half or one-quarter the cost of
the novelties in the shops. 1t is the
beaded, embroidered, lace-trimmed
shoes and slipers that cost. Perfect
ly plain boots and slippers of good cut
and material, either satin, velvet or
soft kid, may be purchased in differ
'ent colors and the beads sewn on by
hand
In beading slippers one must have
all the knots in the thread on the out
side. They will not show, and would
hurt the feet if they were on the in
side. Several suggestions for beaded
slippers are shown in the sketch. In
the uper left-hand corner is a we'd
ding slipper of classic simplicity. 1t
is of white satin, with row of pearls
sewn around the top in a small bow
knot.
Two other wedding slippers are H.
lustrated one of soft white kid, with
white chiffon chou and pearls; the
other of cleaning white satin, orna-
mented with a tiny cluster of small
white roses or lilies of the valley and
pearls of graduated sizes.
A dainty evening slipper of white
satin has a Greek border of tur.
quoise beads. This may be worn
with a blue or a white gown. The
beads for any of the slippers are from
to 25 cents a dozen. Some of the
large pearl beads or jet nail heads are
sold by the piece, and come from to
10 cents each.
Two very fetching boudoir mules
are shown in the sketch, one of pale
green satin, embroidered in feather
design in silver threads, and with
silver ribbon bowknot rosette, the 9TH
er an attractive little affair of light
blue linen, embroidered in pink rose.
buds and green leaves, and finished at
the top with two frills of French val
enciennes lace. In each pair of mules
there is bit of sachet between the
lining and outside, violet, rose or or.
ris being the favorites.
Women who have weak ankles and
need the support Of high boot need
not sigh for dainty appearance, for
some of the boots of satin or velvet
are quite as effective as the slippers.
A boot noted for its distinctive trim.
ness is of white satin, laced with n
wide black ribbon. and ornamented
with black lace butterflies, which may
be appllqued on. Another pleasing
boot of turquoise blue kid, perfectly
plain, with gilded heel, may be Civ
en- added charm by simple embroid.
cry OF three strands of gold threads,
with gold buttons and gold ribbon
for lacing.
The empire boot in the lower right
hand corner of the sketch is quite the
latest wrinkle in footwear. The ties
have a wee ball fringe on the edge,
and Jet beading on the toe.
Three other slippers are shown. one
Of gray suede for house wear, with
Copenhagen blue chiffon rosette and
cut steel ornaments, and above this
model reception slipper, of any col.
or to match the gown, with darker
or contrasting heel. and beads to
match the heel. The remaining sketch
IS an evening slipper Of gold. beaded
wiAA emerald. lapis lazuli and tosaz.