The Washington times., 1922-05-07

cherishes that which is orna-
mental and barbaric in dress.
Cleopatra, the ancient vampire,
wound costly jewels, the gifts
OF kings, about her shapely
arms. The Tahiti belle from
the South Sea Isles has always
been a veritable exponent of
Rings on her fingers and
bells on her toes" And today,
impelled no doubt by instinct,
both youthful and mature
femininity seeks the exotic in
the form of ornamental ear
rings, unusual headdresses,
necklaces and arm ornaments.
IT Is quite a novelty to have
earrings, necklaces and brace
let's for each costume. II one can
lay claim to a bulging pocketbook.
1ewelry with precious stones will
be desired. However inexpensive
earrings and other decorative &C
cessories may be purchased so that
the eternal feminine thirst for orna-
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out resulting in bankruptcy.
The popularity of bobbed locks
and the coiffure that is low on the
sides has occasioned the demand
for long drop earrings. Not con-
tent with appearing below milady's
ears they extend TO unthought OF
extremities and many fascinating
ones that Washington's fair ones
are wearing drop to the shoulder in
showers of glittering stones.
Everything under the sun has
been utilized in some way in the
earring movement. from the pro-
verbal bells that tinkle when the
cows come home, to the ancient
Arabian lamp that hung in the
darkness TO light the way. In the
extensive display Of earrings at
Lansburgh & Bro. one Is called
The Sheik." A birds head clasps
at the ear. and from it hangs
silver ornament that holds hoop
of green stones. Tassels, huge
balls, and showers of stones com.
pose others that drop TO the should
ers and are very effective wher
worn with a low decollete at formal
functions.
THIS season accessories run tbs
gamut not only during the
day but also in the evening at the
theater, restaurant, and ballroom.
About Washington at formal af-
fairs there is a noticeable pre-
ponderance Of headdresses and
these as we'll as earrings bid high
for popularity.
Capitol society is keen for new
sensations and many Of the artistic
ornaments seen on aristocratlc
heads are veritable creations.
wide jewelled band claspsd. not
about the forehead as might be
supposed, but over the crown Of
the head, made a glittering crown
FOR one dark shapely head at a
dance recently. Another yer"
beautiful wreath of flowers et-
fected a naive chin strap OF buds
while one dainty miss with bobbed
locks wore a rose under one ear.
The popularity of flowers by the
way has resulted in a demand for
those with huge petals to be worn
on the gown or in the hair. Gold
and silver grapes, ivy, trailing
flowers and roses contribute to the
vast collection Of floral ornaments
displayed at Frank r. Jelleff Inc.
A large flower from which trail
buds and leaves would be an ef-
fective addition to the frothy chif-
fon gowns so popular with the
younger set.
A APRoPos of accessories, the
scarf is of great importance
now that we have discarded our
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out in tweeds, homespuns, cape
costumes and later on sweaters
and skirt costumes will make their
appearance. This together with
the fact that the out-of-door
costume requires a touch Of bright
color results in the scarf becoming
q necessity in the wardrobe.
The wide scarf Is perhaps more
desired as a narrow scarf Is apt
10 look stringy. The demand for
gay colors is answered in the
Roman stripe scarfs displayed
about town in Washington"s ex.
elusive shops. Wide bright
bands OF color blend together in
horizontal stripes and deep fringe
finishes the edge. These scarfs
are particularly attractive with
the dark sweater or with the
soft.toned tweeds. One should
not he worn with bright tweed
suit such as periwinkle. however,
as 1t would clash and it's at.
tractiveness would be swallowed
I'D In the audaciolus contrast.