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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1936
Page
14
A lively 1920s style roundup outlines spring hair trends with wind blown curls, updos, and casual waves. It notes the return of sculptured looks, new hair ornaments, and practical tips like hot oil shampoos and nightly nets to maintain waves.
The article describes spring updates to cocktail hour headwear with formal yet playful notes. Turbans draped in Chinese style gain height, Flemish bonnets modernize the look, satin and rough-surfaced fabrics add luxury, tiny pillbox hats appeal to younger wearers, and flower or feather turbans return for formal afternoon wear with a dignified, regal air.
Yokes appear on many new spring dresses for both evening and day. Some designs show shirring at the neck base with repeats at sleeve tops or knee fronts, the skirt flaring outward from the lower part.
A guide to linoleum block printing for home decor and greeting cards. Tips on dyeing rags to fit color schemes and using oilcloth and thumbtacks to create coordinated kitchen packaging. Also hints on fashionable string accessories and crocheted hats to match.
The pair lists as a coordinated set with bold, vibrant hues described as gay and gorgeous. Details emphasize complementary tones and contemporary styling for a striking accessory pairing.
The article guides a young matron on a tea or theatre ensemble featuring a blue polka dotted silk dress with a gray gabardine coat. It suggests a high neck with a bow, pleated sleeves, and interchangeable belts and hats, with wine red or yellow accents. It also mentions seedling care and Lawford village voting history in 1931 and 1932.
The text advises choosing black patent leather shoes and a black patent leather purse, pairing them with outfits for spring, and notes that adding color accents creates a fresh costume each time.
Paris fashion notes highlight gloves as key accessories in street wear and evening gowns. Short suede gloves in Chinese green raspberry violet jonquil mandarin blue and china pink pair with black outfits. Elbow length gloves in rose pink chartreuse and bright green accompany gowns. One white kid glove features CTORSeg and a Schiaparelli piece with a silver wing chain.
The 18 year old Maharaish of Gwalior ranks as the world’s second richest man with jewels valued at over $20 million.
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