The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-10
PADS AND FASHIONS

Shoes are becoming a little more ornamental in their effect.
 Small bows of black velvet are much used to trim blouses
 Newest dress models show a con tinuance of one sided effect
 Wide girdles appear on most of the elaborate afternoon frocks.
 Shortening sleeves mean an inevit- able season of long gloves.
 fects i1 IS evarvtpigg RTIphecy or PIaln et-
 Tassels and ball fringe are popu- lar trimming for the new satin suits.
 Among the new velyetss, the loveli- est come in shades of vieux rose.
 Jabots of white tulle and deep cream lace are much favored by smart
 There is a trend toward simplicity in everything pertaining to the coif- fure.
 Fashion decrees for the coming sea- son the sleeves sewed in the large armhole.
 The Importance of brocaded velvet in the realm of evening wraps is un-
 Spring frocks are going to show ire, auently one. two or three flounces on
 Taffeta will be much used in fash ioning the dresses and suits for spring wear.
 The fancy fabric bag promises to remain in favor throughout the spring Underskirt flounces this spring are daintier and more frivolous than in many a year.
 Hair ornaments may be as elaborate as desired. and yet follow the lines of simplicity.
 A Gorble collarette with scalloped ! edges distinguishes dainty navy blue waists.
 There is a return of the yoke cut in one with the stock and boned from the collar to the ears. Fascinating new collars have straight stocks and wide frills joining the edge of the collar.
 Separate blouses of navy blue crepe de chine are relieved by revers and | collars of white ss tin. Ouillings of chiffon and iridescent ribbon edge pockets and outline the Pearls and their imitation hold fast to their popularity, and will go | throueh the spring in great favor. popular next spring for all ages and sizes than tb~y have been for years. The black velvet coat over the white gown is one of the characteristic be- longings, one might say, to this parti- l euler season.
 The blanket coat is a novelty. This blankets It is reversible, and comes in all shades and tints.
 Latest advices from abroad proclaim The extreme mod dishness of pansy shades. from the lightest to the dark. rich purples anr a hint of ruby.
 Smart little tailored costumes in in
 
 braided. or white serges. also braided. are ready for the southern season.
 The blanket coat. in it's delightful warmth and it's beautiful lining of brocade comes to us in a practical model that Is far from beine cheap. A smart hat of cerise taffeta is made effective by a facing of black velvet. A bunch of tiny roses aced on the brim forms the only trimming. The fchu shape so much in evidence in gowns is out in little fur neckpieces f. ly as the lace fixines of a matinee. For the evening the hat trimn'ed with flowers may he worn. but hats trimmed with aigrettes or feathers are more effective, and certainly more popular.
 1 stylish coats for children come in hlue velvets and wine-colored rattne. These are relieved bv broad. cane-Hke collars of Arabisn point or Irish lace T ace yokes. three-quarter sleeves and trimmines of two kinds Of laces; points of distinction about new lin
 F'iets of old gold mesh. jewel spri lkled with pearls. crystals or cnI- ored beads give a note of magnifi- cence. yet preserve the simple lines of the coiffure.
 .Crays in all shades and tints are highly in favor this season. both in the province of the tailored suit and the more dressv costumes for after noon and evening wear. Plack millinery is extremely fa sh- ionahle for children. These little h" Is and quaint bonnets are trimmed with clusters Of tirv berries, fastened with brightly colored silks.
 Sleeves show fullress at the lower edge now. On some. deeD. cuffs give suggestion of en'rire fa ashinu. co others lace frills fall ovar the arms or hands in fflmy cascades. Sopne Of the fur coats. for the sol of variety have the vacancy filled with velvet, brocade or other hand