Evening star., 1937-03-19

exciting possibilities of colored chiffon
squares that may be used in two or
three color combinations.
Handbags are as varied as the moods
of an April day. Their colors are
lively with lots of bright green and
Splashy yellow, carnelian and wine
red and tWo-color contrasts. Soft dull
surfaces, shiny patents and calfskins
are all shown. Among the more un-
usual bags are stitched and quilted
patent leather, and in green it Sug-
geSts the skin of a green frog; in
lighter mint green, soft kidSkin has
four vertical strips of leather with
shlrring between. Bright yellow al
lgator is new, and a suede bag, using
four shades of tan from beige to red
earth, is interesting and unusual.
Bags seem to be very large this season,
and, in addition to the fiat envelope
type, there are many satchel-bottom
bags. The square vanity in patent
leather is noted, and the mad" money
bag is cute little square boxy affair
that bangles from one finger by silk
cord and is particularly useful for
the cocktail hour. 1t comes in bright
colored patent leather.
X X x x
THE newest shoes are the banded
strap sandals for afternoon, which
are shown in various designs. Above
is one called Bands OF Charm" and
caaI11S tn Iova ayarytI,i,,o IN ha vr;cbad
for in this type of shoe. Fastenings
are eliminated, as there is elastic in
serted in the quarter, where it is
quite hidden from view and yet holds
the shoe to the foot perfectly. 1t
comes in plain ColOred SuedeS, patent
and calfskin, and also in several
smart three-colOr combinations, with
handbag to match in every case.
Costume jeWelry is full of new ideas.
In fact, we found it so intriguing that
We practically camped on the spot,
perfectly oblivious of time. and
finally ended by making several pur-
chaseS which we couldn't afford In
bracelets, it is bangles and more BAN
giles. Have you seen those newest sill
Yer ones from Japan with the ricka-
shaw, the bowl and chopsticks and
other odd charms?
Intaglios are new, too, and come in
lovely green chrysoprase and car
nelian. Miniature tiddly-winks in all
the spectrum colorS are now .rung to-
gether to make amusing neckls ces and
bracelets. The multi-color idea in
jeWelry is seen in bright Dalmatian
necklaces and bracelets of wooden
beads, to be worn with sports clothes,
and again in the elaborate cor
onation designs in antique gold set
with bright gems. These are loveliest
when worn with formal evening gowns,
particularly the plain-colored f1lmy
chiffons.
Newest of all is the sommelier, a
long, heavy link chain of gold or silver
with an cyal disc which pins either
to the lapel of the suit. or when worn
with frock it may be fastened at
the belt. The disc carries the Wearers
initials.
Never an Easter without flowers.
ms year they are wearing two tiny
boutonniereS, one in either coat lapel;
when you want to dress up your suit
for afternoon wear fluffy blouse. For
evening use two lovely camellias right
on the top of your head or a bandeau
Of white wheat, or two dainty feather
butterflies poised just behind your
forehead puffs. Lilies of the valley are
demure and ingenue, and if you can
arrange to have fresh flowers sent
from the florist, specially arranged to
be tucked into the hair, that is quite
the smartest thing to do Just tell
them what sort of frock you expect to
wear and they will send a sm spray
Of Well-chosen blossoms that have even
more charm than artificial flowers.