The Washington times., 1937-01-27
Beauty
Selecting Right
Perfumes
BY DONNA GRACE

we nave never yet met BIl
who thought she had enough per-
fume. We mean the really grand
perfumes. 1t is the most aLurlng
of all our beauty aids, and ali
nice perfumes have a klrd OF PEI
sonality that seems to distinguish
them from one another.
There is, of course, the differ
ence in the scents, but wien we
love a certain aroma very much
we think of it as something more
responsive than scent. 1t be-
comes part Of our own individual
expression and style.
When we develop a nice dis
elimination in the right perfumes
We have no trouble in selecting
the one most appropriate fer each
costume, and the general rule Is
to avoid the heavy scents for all
daytime use.
There are exception to this, too,
as one may use a strong perfume
with all furS and fur-t'immed gar
mentS, and also with dark-tailored
gowns and dark floral prints.
Light-colored silks and prints call
for the more delicate and floral
scents, but for formal wear in the
evening the arreSting, pungent
aromas may be used with light
gowns, although they are more in
keeping with the metal fabrics.
A pronounced scent for morn
ing use is not in the best of taste,
and it may be offensive to some.
We like to enjoy the freshness of
the morning air without any Sug-
gestion of the synthetic freshness.
The bath powder and toilet
water rub are al! that should be
thought of for the morning per-
fumes. Then for the luncheon
one may indulge in the elusive
perfume suggestion rather than
any one decided aroma. This is
effected by the delicate air that
clings to our clothing and acceS-
Sories.
The gloves and handkerchiefs as
well as the hose and lingerie
should have their separate cases
with sachet envelopes or pads
that may be all one scent or a
variety of them.
We like to mix our Sachet scents.
For instance, it is nice to have
carnation, violet or lavender for
the stocking case, and for the
handkerchiefs use something that
repeats one of your favorite per-
fumes.
All wardrobes and closets should
have good strong, scented sachet
pads, as they will diffuse the air
with the subtle perfume that is
so pleasing as it clings to ones
gowns and wraps.
"Dear Donna Grace: / am reduc-
ing, and where I eat lunch the
sandwiches are very good. 1 like
to have a bacon and egg sandwich
and have the egg fried with butter
on the bread. Does this kind of a
sandwich constitute many calOries,
and do you think l can reduce eat
ing it every day? "HELEN.
Dear Helen: This is a rather
hearty sandwich for reducer, but
if you do not have any hot drinks
or any other food that has much
calorie value, it can be part OF
your diet, but why make it every
day? Eat a fruit salad or a vege-
table Salad-even a large one
would not have the same amount
of calories as this contains, which
is approximately 800. depending,
of course, on how much of the
bacon and butter is used. The
egg, too, will put on weight when
done up in this attractive way.
There are always a few cooked
vegetables you can have, and with
the salads consomme. melba toast,
fruits, lean meat, there is quite
q variety.
Why not have your own guide
in selecting your perfumes? 1 have
a chart that will give you all the
information you need. Make the
best choice according to your type
and the occasion. Enclose a
stamped, self-addresSed envelope
for your reply and address Donna
Grace, Beauty Editor Of The
Washington Times.