The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-05-14

with broad ruche of the taffeta. The
hat provided for this costume is of les
horn trimmed with burnt-orange rib
bon.
Frocks of white taffeta have super
coded those of white crepe de chine so
popular last season. Combinations of
white and dark colors are. however,
exceedingly smart One of the dam
tiest of the models advanced for sum-
mer has Russian blouse of white
taffeta, with the deep peplum accor-
skirt of black satin and is unusually
rich in effect.
The blouse is vest of corded silk
and on either side there are little in
verified revers of very pretty cream COL
ored lace dotted with the tiniest of
black crochet buttons. This scheme,
however, may be varied by having the
revers of Roman striped silk, for af-
ter all, there is no smarter dash to be
given to frock than touch of Ro-
man trimming.
Lovely white batiste frocks are COM
bined with batiste in the prevailing
tones-lemon coral, Labrador blue,
yellow, etc.,-in some of the latest
frocks for midsummer. Particularly
smart is a design with the lower part
of the skirt formed of a deep ruffle
of embroidered batiste The upper
part of the plain material is draped
over the hips and caught up in deep
puff. Below this there is sash form
ed of band composed of equal widths
of coral pink and deep blue batiste.
On either side of the bio l. sc there
are lapers of coral, edged with blue.
The effect against the white back
ground is very artistic, although it is
not certain that the description sounds
inviting.
cool frocks of striped crepon, trimmed
with lace or wolfe of a plain color. In
one mode a crepe striped with pale
and deep pink is used. Three gathered
founces adorn the skirt, and a fichu-
like collar of plain pink voile contrib
utes quaint effect to the bodice. This
crosses over in front and forms a
girdle with short sash ends tied
loosely at the back.
Flowered mousseline de sole is used
'or separate blouses which are lovely |
% wear with skirts of white serge or
noire. Blouses of white net have |
.urned down collars and wide cuffs |
fastened with black MORE ribboi The |
'ibbon is drawn through eyelets but
at the edges.
The Persian and Russian influence |
ire noticeable in the modes of the day |
some of the dresses made after Rus |
'ian models have lace sleeves, close |
lifting with point over the wrist.
Black shoes with white stockings are |
worm; net is a fabric which lends it.
elf to the plating and drapings of the
Taffeta-taffeta everywhere! seems
O be the impression of the present
ashions. Paris is swathed with the
folds of this lovely silk,
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+ New York.
In spite of the vogue for gakardine,
repe, golfine, ratine, etc., taffeta east
y ranks first among the fashionable
abrics of the season. There is GER
lonly an undeniable charm about the
ilk, especially in its present perfected
orm of shimmering softness. 1t lends
self so ideally to the flamboyant pnffs
nd ruffles of the present mode. En-
ire white taffeta frocks are particular
Y effective for summer, and the dainty
ale, azure peachblow, shaded rufflcd
vraps garnished with tiny pink rose
uds are adorable for wear with sl.G.r
ngerie gowns
An exquisite frock for afternoon h
ear is made of honey color taffeta
nd had a blouse and tunic of ring I
potted ecru tulle, the neck and /
eeves being edged with brown os- 6
'ich trimming. ,
Much has been said against the |
hite coats, but it is difficult to res's.
lem, in whatever material they are G
sveloped. Loose, ample, soft, light, v
tic of line and detail, charming III t
with headgear showing a L
ash of vivid color. they will add much Fl
the attractiveness of summer ward b
'bes.
The cost of soft light weight, mixed
yeed or homespun in good English or
,otch quality, is the most practical
ility coat one can buy, as it can be Ii
led for walking, motoring, etc. u
For dust coats taffeta is again ntiliz- a