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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
6
A fragmented knitting pattern describes casting on 30 stitches for a bikini top and working stocking stitch for 34 inches. It details decreasing at the starts of rows, joining pieces on a spare needle, and creating back and shoulder sections with purl rows, cast offs, and neck shaping.
The text blends knitting instructions for rows and stitches with a discussion of hair fashion trends. It covers armhole shaping, gusset work, cast offs, and finishing notes for a garment, then shifts to hairdos with mentions of back head styling, bands, curls, and accessories like ribbons and feathers as early 20th century trends.
The article offers color guidance for women with red or gray hair, advising against pure red and certain clashing shades while praising greens and blues in moderation. It emphasizes skin tone, eye color, and hair shade, suggesting deep greens for red hair, black with red hair avoided, and lighter tones like white and beige for certain complexions. It notes the impact of color on liveness, recommending specific tones for various complexions and hair colors to achieve a balanced, polished look.
Local item reads as a fragmentary notice about hats and hair, likely a brief community mention. The readable phrases point to a small event or column note without clear names, dates, or places available for fuller context.
The piece discusses evolving jewellery design, noting adaptability and shifting styles. It mentions beads and semi-precious forms, highlighting the craft as flexible and expressive for wearers across ages and occasions.
The article advises warm orange red rouge toward orange tones and pale cherry hues for pale complexions, recommending a liquid rouge over powder. It suggests a coral or olive eye shade to harmonize with clothing and to use a warm deep lipstick for formal wear.
Fashions note vibrant colors, especially sea green, as London shops parade bold hues. The pork pie hat fades in popularity while tri-cornered styles reemerge with new designs, including one side buttoning for display. Designers tease ambitious silhouettes with broader shoulders and new lines.
The Jersey story highlights witty fashion trends and dense knit items. Jerseys, scarves, salts of teroon dresses, slouses and capes appear in holiday displays. Items are crafted by hand or machine, closely mimicking hand knitting and appealing for travel wear. The piece notes expanding Jersey models in holiday resorts.
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