Evening star., 1939-12-11

perfume. The idea is a novel one
and the fragrances truly lovely. In
fact, we can't think of anything
more original and charming for
that not-too-expensive gift which
must make a breath taking appear
ance.
The same firm, by the way, has
packaged one of the most attractive
boxes of soap that we've seen. Three
cakes, also in the crown shape, are
inclosed in cellophane. You may
select the pink, which is rose gera-
mum scented, or the blue, which
watts the fragrance of verbena. It
comes in hand or bath sizes.
On the subject of truly different
offerings, you must see the new
sachets brought out by a firm noted
for its fine beauty aids. The crea-
tors describe it as mo more practical
than a dimple but just as fascinat-
ing" which, we think, is in order at
Christmastime. Six fragrant sachets
in pastel colors nestle inside a lady's
boot Of starched lace, with pearl
button fastenings and a high red
heel. The boot is "floradora type"
cut high, and with all the daring of
the era. . We will say that it's
not entirely impractical, for the
sachets will keep lingerie delight
fully fragrant. And the package It
self is sure to hold the place of honor
among her" gifts. For another
fascinating present from the same
firm, be sure to look at the dress
clips in the form of glass feathers.
If you look closely, you'll see that
they're actually bottles of perfume.
Handy and very smart, either singly
or in sets of two.
Bath products have never been
more in demand than they are, for
the simple reason that there are
such attractive and unusual ones to
be found. One of our favorites is a
set containing rich, creamy soap,
shaped just right so that it doesn't
slip from your grasp, and a bottle
of skin conditioner to refresh and
invigorate you after your tub. You
can use the liquid in the tub to
soften and perfume the water; or
apply it later to gently close the
pores and leave a smooth protective
film on the skin. Both are sold sep
arately, too, and they're really
elegant
When it comes to mentioning bath
products, here's one that would make
an excellent gift for almost any
gentleman or lady on your Christmas
list. It's liquid which, when
poured into the tub, produces mass
OF foamy bubbles scented with
wonderful fragrance. And as for
the bottle itself-it's enough to make
you buy the item even if the contents
were not so desirable. The huge
glass flagon is in the shape of a spur
and has thoroughbred's head blown
in glass on the front. The bottom is
studded with glass hobnails to elm
mate tipping and the whole is fin
ished off with a green leather suede
bow. So little of the liquid is used
In a tub that the large bottle will
be enough for approximately so
baths, and, we repeat, we'll bet the
gentlemen go for it just as enthusiast
tically as the ladies.
Added hint: A handy and well
come gadget is the set containing a
tiny, tiny razor which works swiftly |
and efficiently, and a small cutter
which also holds razor blades. The
latter is perfect for ripping hens,
letting out seams and other dress
making tasks. Both are easily
equipped with new blades and the
complete set Is attractively pack
aged in colorful plastic two toned
case. Just the thing for a
Stocking gift"