The Archive · 1920

By Cleopatra

Surely there are none of us: the colour-blind—who do not realize influence of colour on the com-ion. Even the ruddy blonde cannot wear colours that are most becoming to the pale brunette. As the variation in complexion increases in either direction the pritlciple becomes more true. Nothing can contribute more to that indescribable charm than properly contrasting or harmonizing colours. In spite of this well recognized fact we sec the rush every season for a new colour which, being new, must of course be fashionable.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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