Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-18
Fads for Women.

A black velvet parasOl is tho latest ad-
dition to the list Of auto apparel, ana
when a woman thinks Of the dust that Is
usually gathered on an QUITO trip the idea
of velvet for a parasol covering seems
ridiculous, but the small umbrella Is IN
tended to keep strong winds from the
face of the rider, and SO it is necessary
to use a substantial fabric. Incidentally,
dust Is easily brushed from velvet.
The Innings Of these new parasols are
white silk and the ebony handles are
fitted with hinges half way down, 50 the
parasol may be raised to different
heights.
Luxurious looking muffs are now made
from Persian marquisette and marabou.
and their construction Is SO simple tnat
any woman can fashion one Tor herseh
IL she is handy with the needle
To construct such a dress accessory
pad of soft down covered with thin,
closely woven material Is a necessary
This Is lined SI. with th hea tSs
marquisette, folded or shirred.
A band Of the marabou trims the ends
and a third bow passes around the middle
Of the mum.
Scarfs to match are easy to make al
home.
Black revers always lend a distinctive
touch to a gown Of any color
| terials for girls suits. Corduroy stands
| weather and hard usage and is always
| becoming.
gown depends upon the little French
| touches more than upon any special
| scheme OF line.
and where the tailored suit IS not desired
| are being ordered for general wear with
separate coats.
Black velvet or patent leather makes
| the dressiest street boot Of the moment
Shoes with slanted Spanish heels are q
natural outcome of the present fashions
Brilliant cerise tones yelled in con-
trasting and softening coIors finish the
color scheme for some charming. II rath'
er audacious, dinner and theater frocks.
Little black satin sandals. with white
stockings. are the latest cry for evening
costumes. More often the slipper for
evening is of satin the color Of the dress
Many handsome ornaments are shown
in certain braid lines. They are intended
for closing and decorative purposes. ana
are especially rich in design and effect.
Rich buttons for fur coats include me-
dalton effects, imitation gems. combina'
lions OF metals WIFI Sucn gems VI SUMS
and beautiful carved or scroll effects in
various materials.
Corded silks are making a bid for ia
vor In connection with handsome street
suits. the fine cord apparently finding
more favor than the ottoman. although
one sees the latter here and there.
1t is interesting to note that the court
| train Is to have considerable vogue In
the winter gala dresses. Its revival IL
due doubtless to the prospective corona
ton ceremonies of England's new king
| Velvet shoes have attracted an atten-
ton that bids fair to bring this material
out in oxfords and pumps for the spring.
in spite of velvet never proving durable
shoe, but It is soft to the feet and new.
Large artificial flowers are used as a
corsage bouquet on evening and on street
costumes. The favorite flower is half
Opened black silk rose with inner petals
Of pink silk inclosing close-folded golden
ones.
For evening hairdressing ornaments of
tall, waving feathers. heavy jeweled orna-
ments and stiff bows Of metal ribbon
have given place to dear little skull caps
of colored beads and gold and silvered
lace.
The short neck chains that formerly were
worn about the neck and left the pendants
hang where they were least effective
have given way to much longer chains
ments.
For slippers the oblong buckle is the
favorite shape. Some Of the dull silver
ones are given bit OF color by means
of semi-precious stones with which they
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