Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

ties and rur hats on which are massed brilliant tinted
blossoms OF every VARIETY are among the smartest Of
any seen for afternoon wear
A a1y lizzie turban made Of skunk was finished az
one side with two tails, and on the other were two
stiI wrsaths, both small and made Of innnitssinaI rose
buds and corget-me-nOrs. Nothing could have been
more homogeneous nor more fascinating
Another OF black fox. a big soft rlrhan. had on its
right side a bow OF gold ribbon tying an enormous
cluster OF parts-coIored flowers. and tucked under a
bunch OF tails on the other side vas a smaller cluster
Of flowers which fell over the hair
Some Russian touues are trimmed samy in front
with aigrettes caught with some gorgeous ornament
or buckle. and On some OF white fur viii be seen black
cords and tassels. the former being twisted about the
crowns and the latter hanging Al the side. almost over
the FACE. II Is the fashion too. that these large hats
shall completely cover the ears. and they are pulled as
"a down at the sides as they can be worn. 50 that only
the tiny tip Of the ear is visible. Stranger sttn are the
small close rlrbans. which are fitted out with tabs
which hang loosely and ZAP aoout the head in 4 man
ner that would be quits intoIera5le II it were not the
mode
There Is never a season arrives but that the rumor
goes fortl that the ever popular blouse Is about TO be
discarded in favor Of the GHs piece gown. and rnat
the blouseiess woman Is the only one Who bears the
real SCAMP Of fashion Nothing could be further from
the truth. for the blouse. odd waist. shirt. OF whatever
IL may be called is Just As rampant in this city Of
rasnion as Il was several centuries ago, when il drst
made its appearance II is the one concession which
smartness makes 10 comfort, and IN spite Of whatever
may be said or written there never was a time when
the blouse was so universally worn as at present
Also there has never been a season when it has been
displayed In so many attractive FIRMS as now and =
any guarantees was needed to show its firm place IN
feminine affections a survey Of the hundred and one
different models would De sufficient There IS ever
kind 70 b found. from the simplest morning affairs 0f
flannel chaills' or thin pique, TO the most elE5oran
anair Of chiffon. lace. and embroidery. The styles. too
vary as much as DO the materials which are employed
IN rheir making, ana one can hnd a long line OF novel
Is as ven As The regular tailor made or the Dress
evening blouse
Perhaps the most useful OF al are those which are
not so severe as the ordinary tailor waist. nor so dell
cate tAat they DO not seem suitable for everyday wear.
ana some Of the pretuest OF rhis winters offerings are
Co be found among these For rnaaa ran IL china
wolfe, raHe, both coarse and ans. lace, and chiffon are
the favorite materials. ard on nearly every blouse viii
this. and are really gold hluuses. yelled win some
transparent stun, or partly covered with trimmings
which soften tins TOO metallic look which an all gold
waist has
One model which was simple bur quite distinctive
was made OF dne black voIe mounted over dotted Eald
net. and this in yurn had sor It's foundation a patterned
ngry lace The Tuile was laid in broad rlckS. win
open hemstirching between. and this ana the gold net
were cut sufficiently low in the neck % show a yoke
and collar Of lace. On this white ace underb0dice was
arranged a blue satin ribbon, whIch passed dirscu-
around the waist and tied n a fat bow over the bust.
The black and gold sleeves reached to the elbow. show
ing a band u ribbon Just above. ana lace undersleeyss
below
II was most decorative. and. worn as IL was intendeI 1
10 he with A black coat and sk3rt. the latter Slightly
mounted ana 50 requiring no belt vas especially at
Uactive- Equally the same model could be carried oul
IN any combination OF coI0Fs. with dark shaded net IN
place OF black and a ribbon 20 match a costume or har
Another exceedingly pretty blouse seen lately vas OF
chiffon clota- a material a utre bit heavier Than the
regulation chiffon The color % this vas blue. OF the
new Venetian shade. vivid, yet soft The material was
Laid IN a narrow box piait IN front with smaller ones
on either side, and On the shoulders were simulated
piaits which extended over the sleeves On the edge
OF All these plaits was a row o. uuv gold beads. sewn
on by hand and the center plRit vas further trimmed
with clusters or small gold huttnns. which extended
arom me high yoke a the waist line The little mimps
ana standing collar we're Of gold lace. the latter having
a finish az the top OF chiffon. studded vita beads The
sleeves were all az chiffon and we're made with deep
Guns % the elbow ana slightly puned ABOVE. Tie
entire BLOUSE was mounted on heavy white net. which
gave q an added softness. and IL was one Of the most
practical models seen this season.
Gold net hlouses on which appear elaborate de-