The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12
10 the Early Oictoridn Modes
Haze Been ReuiUed for
the Spring of 1912

Tho rev blouses are decorated out
slightly with lace. and only with
Irish or yenise. alenciennes would
seem t. be entirely oct OF fashion
this Spring.
And apropos OF hat brim Innings,
black velvet tone Of the most De-
coming OF ali) Is still being ire
Gueutly and fashionsbiy used though
it has rival now in the shot tai
ietas which pursues us in our every
article of attire. while sometimes.
too. china silk will W used as a
foundation for a yelling OF chiffon
which softeus its patterning and
cole.s into mere suggestion. Stili
again crepe de chine has its own
particular and obvious advantages.
and 80. you see. there l. plenty OF
variety. and consequently OF choice,
in even this one detail.
Who. i wonder. will be so lucky.
and so daring, as to be the firss
wearer OF the qua lntest little capote
which takes something Of coal scut-
tie" curves about th. YEA rer's face
and ny reason OF these curves bring.
lining OF sake blue creme de chine
into pretty contrast with the hair.
oatHaFdiy 1t IL fashioned of the
most supple burnt straw and Of
printed -tussore. whose striking d.
vice OF flowers and Yandykee3 str,nas
blends feige and blue, pink and
green. black and white colorfngs
so elaborate. indeed. Is the device
and daring the color sch, me that M
trimming IN added or wanted hrs
There 10 provided. as companion
Tor the hat Tor cap. or whatever vo,,
IKE TO call it). an equall; curlous
bag which In for all the world like a
dimiuutive bolster. or on the Other
hand a gigantic copy Of one OF tha
oid'fashioned knitted purses
Foo t Is divided In the centre 49,
double handles formed OF gathered
and corded shantung. this being ~
material chiefly used for its mst,ns
while blue crepe de chine lining ;,,s.
gives hint Of the presence ., 49,
s't openings 1t either side. whils
nnai'y eirclet OF straw is ,nsros
dueed at one end TO keep the hav
from sagging together. and tbersfo-s
20 make 1t easier to get a. tts con.
rents OF purse or handkercb,a, -.
the powder pun from which no w;s.
woman would ever willingIu
separated, And as =, the othar 60
that, let me tell you. Is oco,n,n ~:
by little circular mirror e. ~.
the application OF the ,for. "as
TONED powder nuI may be unoh,ru
sive and also satisfactory. Sn wha.
more. l ask YOU. could any wouan
want? "onan
The prettiest of all ire m re,. 49,.
70 my thinking. however. is ons
made In the new long sailor snan s
and covered with q verv snape
checked silk In white and na,s go $50
anu blue A black velvet undar,,a,v
showing Up this deiicacy Oh ,ors
ndmiraoly, And for trimri, .o -
mas Just an encircling wrestb - -.
tie flowers which are formed y, ie'
humber OF closely clustered To-.
OF wool IN brightest shades O, graps
green cerise. purple. orange h,.ss
ana canary yellow. while inst two
three are In softer shadlngs q, sr =.
ana mauve and one only :, 49,
Each flower, too is conferred u,, ns@
daringly different color. vivid So
Tor instance. being contrastas, u u,.s
she green while orange and nurnla
sha eertse and purple are also M.
iceahle. Really. It Ia wonderfu,
VIA. can De done--and dared-wher
WOOL Is the fabric for manin,,at,n.