Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-02
ART IN WOMAN'S HEADWEAR
Shapes and Decorations Almost End
less in Variety.
UMBRELLA LID HANGS ON
Handmade Flowers aud Rainbow
Ribbons Produce DazzlinE Eff
fects-FOreruuners of the
Summer styles.

To begin with, II is going to, be season
In which much lace Is used. That this
foreshadows a vogue for the lingerie hat,
suitable for midsummer wear, many be-
lieve There is, however an absence Of
fluffiness about hats on which lace is
used that argues against the lingerie hat,
or rather the frilly bebe adaptations On
the more recent models shown in New
York one finds a tendency TO introduce
other laces than Chantilly which up to
date has reigned almost supreme. A few
oriental effects, particularly in landings.
Plauen laces, bebe Irish blond and point
Venice are now being used SO far the lace
is used over a straw or other foundation,
excepting in rare instances. II is intro
duced more often as a part Of the hat
proper than as q garnture. A few notable
exceptions to this rule however, are seen.
and one illustrated herewith on which the
lace is arranged to simulate a plume. The
facing OF this hat, by the way. is unusual.
alover lace being used over a foundation
Of pink velvet There are any number Of
feather novelties, both ostrich and fancy.
Colored ostrich in straight and curled ef-
fects and In monotone or shaded effects
are well liked. 1t is not unusual to combine
the curled and the uneufled A clever
with on stunning Georgette creation
Feathers are either used en- masse at the
back or across the crown and many times
they are supported by wires to give them
the desired line The brightest shade Of
coral, cerise and rose are strong. also blues
in almost every shade and bright green.
gray and amber. There are cockades pom
pons and flat bandeRux to tempt the buyer
as well as curious clusters OF aigrettes and
other fancy feathers.
In wings, rather small effects lead. while
being most popular.
Ribbon Effects.
There are too many ribbon trimmed mod
els and in the ribbon departments there are
many novelty weaves In velvet and uncut
velvet and fancy effets in sink ana satin
Black and white striped ribbon is probably
the strongest There Is a tendency to use
more than, one kind Of ribbon on a hat
For example, a striped silk ribbon may
De bowed with black ribbon, often vel
vet This is frequently stitched to ons
edge OF the ribbon. The French hats arr
or calue for many clever suggestions FOL
using ribbon. The bow maker will be KEEP
busy unless the fashion changes, for bows
both large and small are now the mode. A
very daring note OF contrast is often in
troduced In small bow. A cerise bow 81
apparently not out OF place on hats OF an,
color-not excepting purple or kings blue
In straw there are many novelties; Manila
probaH leads, although there are mum
Der OF black and white stripe effects tina
are strong, as well as heavy laps in Next
can or Indian colorings. The prefereno,
seems to be for fine and medium straws
Hemp is very smart. and, as We know
two or more straws are frequently useC
together .-.f
Practically an hats have facings. an,
white velvet probably is used more thar
any other material. Taffeta Is, IN grea
demand also satin lace and straw o
contrasting weave or color.
IL is not usual az this time OF year 10
ornaments TO be as conspicuous as the,
are now IN the scheme OF things millinery
There is certainly no reason why a hand
some ornament should not be as appro
PIRATE against a straw or maline back
ground as against fur or velvet. The orna
ment novelty OF tine season Is coral, as
Is tho color novelty. Beads OF all kind
led by coral are very good, includin
those made OF wood which make charm
ing trimming
Variations In Ornaments.
Ornaments have no set shape. but az
most often seen in fanciful design. irregu
lar outlines prevailing. Jhe use Of :
much ribbon Is partly responsible for al
vogue Of ornaments Of course. Beads az
not infreauently applied 20 the straw d
rect. FLOWERS are the losiral and nature