There are interesting novelties among New Year gifts. West End shops offer unbreakable vases made of rubber which at first glance seem to be plain pottery. These are of clas~ sical design, plain or white, or pale sea-water green in col "The smallest of many sizes about ten inches Paris, Jan. 17. Frocks are designed around high swished across polished parqueting. i across. New flower stickers have also Delicate crinoline frocks of tulle, lace ' appeared.
Instead of putting stems "hairdressing and the crazy little hat which consists of a few inches of felt perched over the eyebrows, ornamented by ostrich-feather tufts and miraculously held in place either by discreet elastic or a band of ribbon. Hats are more looked at than frocks this season, and elaborate models for theatre and dinner wear are selling rapidly.
Paris milliners change styles so that the average length of life of a hat belonging to a smart Parisienne is about two months. The mewest hats shown for the Riviera completely cover the back of the head, and form " little point at the nape of the neck. The forehead is left bare, and curls are tossed to the winds, The band which held the hat formerly at the back of the head is now placed across the forehead, and so fashions are reversed.
Directoire hats fitted well on the head and protecting the front curls are fashionable in black suede cloth The tall crown has a certain vogue, and a model in black velvet has a pointed brim behind, A tri-coloured of very fine silk jersey is most lonnble, and is seen in rose, blue violet.
"Tricorne and bicorne models, and mousseline have garlands and ruches of ribbon and flowers on voluminous skirts. Tender shades are employed for these bell frocks, such aş ivory, a soft rose, oyster colour pud parma violet.
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