Evening star., 1942-10-23

But no word about his designing
Is, until the other day.
Then, one day last week, the &
news that Erik's new partner vase
Crown Princess Martha Of Norway
and that Washington showing of
the designers collection had been
arranged.
Well, the rumor was only partially
correct. It's true that there will be
a Washington showing Of millinery
by the talented Dane-invitations |
now are in the mail. However,
Erik's partner is still Princess Rene
Of Bourbon, who happens to be
Princess Martha's cousin, and a
very close friend as well. The lat
ter makes frequent trips to New
York to see her cousin and has
been pictured in some of the smart
fashion magazines in hats designed
by Erik. So, the local reporter who
first "rllmored" the new setup was
, on the right track, just slightly de-
toured.
What is particularly interesting,
however, is the fact that Erik's
ambition to have the First Lady
wear one of his hats has a more
than even chance Of being real
ized. II Mrs. Roosevelt is in Wash
tneton at the time of the show
ing, it seems likely that she will
attend, maybe even make pur-
chase, although no definite word
hos heen received.
AS for us, we're in there rootln
for Erik. We can't think OF any
thing that would throw him into a
more complete delirium Of joy, and
we're always one for seeing peoples
lifelong ambitions realized. What's
more, If the designers current col
lection Is as good as those in the
past, 1t seems probable that the
First Lady will find it tempting.
AS soon as we find out where and
when," we'll see that you're the first
to know.
One Of the most interesting
"charts" to come across our desk in
many a day is the one which shows
you how to ensemble your jewels
and clothes. AS you probably have
gathered, fashions are looking to
accessories these days, thanks to the
sinplification of silhouette and
such. and it's important that you
complement "non-fussy" styles with
correctly chosen conversation
pieces"
For your benefit, an expert has
taken stock of the winter tones in
dresses and suits and compiled a
list Of the stones and settings to go
with them. It may help you In CO.
ordinating a perfect ensemble.
With the important winter blues,
choose gold or silver, moonstones,
aquamarines, sapphires. Topaz,
brown or yellow diamonds and rich
tones Of amber are perfect with the
new tobacco" shades in clothes.
Red goes well with Jet, onyx, pearls,
diamonds and rubies, black enamel
and gold and, of course, with gold
and silver.
Green uses emerald, jade, chry-
sophrase, cats eye, green tourma-
line, peridot and pearls. Also listed
for wear with the Irish color" are
amethysts, rubies and garnets, as
well as gold. Amethysts also are
perfect with soft purples. as are
rubies, moonstones, sapphires. Sill
yer is lovely with purple.
Browns take on new loveliness
when worn with gold, amber, topaz
yellow diamonds, sapphires anc
some Of the soft pink-coral piece!
treated In the antique manner. Sim.
pie gold necklaces, beads and fora
collars are smart with brown. as art
rose pearls and the new natura
wood costume jewelry.
Naturally, you needn't take thi
advice too literally. When we speal
of rubies and emeralds. we alst
mean the simulated stones which
are so very smart this year. Ides
is to show you how you can mattel
or contrast certain stones with you
costumes to the best effect. An,
don't forget to wear wide bracelet
over your long gloves for glamour a
cocktail hour. Ensemble your jew
elry with clips and earrings, get ou
your jewel box and see what you cal
use, replenish and augment. But
say the experts, before you buy an
other jewel, count your war bonds
They come first, and all the glitte
and glamour In the world will b
lost unless we finance our war pro
duction now.