Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-27
FADS AND FASHIONS.

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With intelligent care directed 10 the
footwear and the teet much suffering
may he saved. Ottenumes troubie win
the Ieet results from the non-observance
on the most obvious requirements.
IN Ire hrst place, the shoes should fit
really nj. Most peOF.v realize the evils
ATTENDANT on wearing shoes too light or
Too small. bur some DO not appreciate
lhiIt a Shoe too large is just as bad. The
shoe> should nj the fouJ la every part; IL
tHe! do not do this the Difficulty should
De iemedled. If one has but little arch
70 the loot undoubtedly il is wise To wear
sHoes with the low heel. The arch of
the foot will DE strained by wearing Il
hlSR heel, and a strained arch instantly
bflhss nerve-racking aches throughout
the feet, legs and back.
On the other hand, If the foot has a
high arch, take this fact most carefully
INTO consideration in fitting yourself with
SHOES. The Cuban or the high heel is
regarded by many as best in such cases:
they claim that the low, Hat heel will
cause cramps in the foot in a short time
Sometimes, because the shoe is not adj
JuSted to the arch of the foot, the arch
becomes broken or SO badly strained that
support is necessary.
The arch of the foot looked after, see
that there is no pressure ON the joints
and let the shoes be amply long.
Some of the new materials displayed In
the fashionable shops are eXQulsitely
beautiful and their variety is bewilder-
ing. Wolfe de soc and cashmere de sole.
chiffon broadcloih. liberty satin. satin
charmeuSe, satin crepe de Chine. all
these and many more are shown as suit
abe for the summer gowns. FOulard,
tnssah, royal pongee and rajah are
shown in such an endless selection of
color, weave and weight that il Is diff
cult to select Understandings The
choice must necessarily depend upon the
purpose of the gown for which the ma
terial is intended,
Cashmere de sole is a most exquisite
material that is becoming more and moro
fashionable of late. 1t has been made
up in three-piece costumes, skirt. waist
and coat to match. ana for that purpose
has been proved without n rival for sum
mer wear. 1t comes in all grades, all de-
signs and colors and the shades of col
ors are endless. In black it has a sheen
and finish that make it appear like the
Suftest satin, but with a body that the
softeSt satin lacks and which makes it
possible for street wear.
y charming gown of figured chiffon or
crepe is yelled with Il loose tunic coat
or drapery of black; fascinating snuff
brown chiffon with border of yellow
roses is yelled with a loose coat tunic
by these two transparent materials
Is extremely pretty \ more ella
horate style OF gown. suitable for dim
nerS or the theater, is of liberty satin
in a charming shade of gray. Tbs is
veiled in wolfe de sole a shade lighter or
darker, the wolfe put ON to form long Hat
pieats, The effect gained is far softer
than if the entire gown were of the satin
and besides is more up to date.
The liberty satin, crepe de chine and
the cashmere de sole gowns made ON the
absolutely simple draped design are
most attractive and becoming, aud are
conspicuous for their almost exaggerated
simplicity in contrast with the overelabo.
ration, intricate and exaggerated fash
Ions that so challenge attention this sea-
son, perfect figure has every detail of
perfection exhibited in the draped gown
with long skirt and surplice-draped waist.
The girdle of striped silk or satin, with
its long ends finished with tassels is not
| essential. but is rather Il novel touch
| that some like and others dislike 1t is
not gown suitable to every figure, and
| yet it is astonishing how in the hands of
4 an expert this model can be so carried
fout chat instead of revealing defects il
heOnceals them.
To keep the feet in the best possible
condition II is recommended to bathe
them every morning in tepid water.
cover them with soap lather. and
rinse almost instantly with cold water.
Ii they are extremely sensitive. add n
little alum to the water. This will
harden the skin sufficiently to relieve
them.
Al night before retiring, wipe the feet
off with "A wet wash cloth, aud if the
feet ache rub them with a slice of lemon.
This is particularly restful Then dust
| the feet well with a talcum powder and
rub ever SO little vaseline or cold cream
into the skin. This helps 10 massage
the muscles, and will be as refreshing
to the feet as similar treatment is to
the hands or face.
If one is troubled with callousad
places ii is well to soak the foot in very
hot water and soap the callouses well
with "A pure white soap. After drying
the foot, rub the hardened places with
a piece of pumice and then massage
with vaseline. By repeating tins opera
ton for several days the condition will
be greatly improved.
If it is a possible thing, the shoes
should be changed at least once day.