Fashion Hints for Islands Women

By Therese

"IMPECCABILITY, combining practica -*■ bility, simplicity and youthfulness, is the keynote of the modern woman’s ward robe. It is the open sesame to chic.

Cottons and linens, young and joyful, gladden our hearts and help make those casual frocks which are so indispensable.

In these materials spectator sports frocks reign supreme. A shaped yoke, pointed or scalloped with a skirt flared, pleated, or with the übiquitous split, gives it infinite variety. Varied fastenings buttons, lacings, lightning zips, and so on, add fur ther notes of difference.

Magyar bodices are smartly simple for summer days and are so easy to launder.

A white tobralco frock is pleated in front from square neckline to hem and made gay by scarves and accessories of many colours in keeping with the whim of the moment.

A green linen, enchantingly cool as the sea, pipes its cross-over front with white, and buttons all the way to its hemline. A

double collar of oi’gandie piped with red flares out on the shoulders and forms sleeves on the sleeveless red and white towel check gingham frock. Red buttons trim the square neckline.

Crisp little frills, brief, basque, circular, cape or falling from a yoked bodice, are the highlights of a deliciously Spring-like frock Of daffodil yellow hail spot muslin, A large shady chip straw hat in cream is a fitting accompaniment.

An extremely ingenious, practical and attractive idea and one giving much scope for colour combinations is the yoke that buttons to the frock and which may be changed at will. A pale blue yoke tops a frock of deeper blue. A change is required and on goes a top of dusty pink—anothex delightful combination —and so it goes on and off ad infinitum.

Check jackets worn over sleeveless frocks make sporting ensembles worthy of notice.

A spotted linen jumper blouse pops itself over a sleeveless frock and makes a de lightful and economical method of change, A white dress sprigged with navy which fastens from neck to hem with navy but tons, sports navy accessories and carries with it a navy belted jacket—an all hour dress of shining success.

With sleeves and neckline following the line of the religieux, a cyclamen pink afternoon gown trims itself with bands of blue, and swathes its waist with a wide jewel clasped belt of the same shades, Puritan collar and soft elbow length sleeves add charm to an afternoon frock of white crepe, its bodice extending to a peak in the skirt. Coolness itself is the frock of ivory silk with rose spotted belt and de tachable cape which ties in a soft full bow at the neckline.

Bands of navy stitchery trim the white two-piece suit of linen which, in conse quence, assumes a very nautical air.

Pockets and buttons are fashion’s favourites and trim the frocks of plain, check or dashing stripes, which are heaven sent for morning wear.

Accessories that carry one to success on the crest of the wave or swamp one in dismal failure are more delightful than ever and require careful and discriminat ing choice with due regard to one’s entire wardrobe. There is an individuality in scarves that shakes us out of monotony.

Little scarves to knot at the throat, scarves to float gaily in the breeze, scarves worn halter-and-sling fashion, scarves in silk, cotton or taffeta —all joyous and full of brightness.

For evening filmy lace, crisp organdies, flowered chiffons and cottons in every variety, share equal popularity with taf fetas, satins and supple lames. A gown of white chiffon with all the airiness of thistledown in a Spring wind is em broidered with gold sequins and is the theme song for the jeune fllle. The same shining loveliness trims the belt, forms a throat high collar (which is detachable) and outlines the deep Y-decolletage.

A fascinating evening gown tip tilted in front ties its waist with a sash of pepper mint striped taffeta with wide ends float ing floorwards like a panel. A striped taffeta gown, its stripes meeting diagon ally in the bodice and full skirt depends entirely on its own material and impeccable cut for the chic and sophistication it possesses.

Pleated gowns for evening are on the increase. Their popularity is justified by their slimming effect as they cling lovingly to the figure, moulding it to slim loveliness.

The bodices are Grecian or softly falling, the fulness being caught with a gleaming jewel at the low decolletage.

A cotton evening frock with wide revers has graduated straps rising from waist to shoulder on an otherwise backless frock.

It is the essence of coolness in pique with all the freshness of an Autumn breeze.

The revers are detachable, allowing a trail of flowers to be worn by way of change.

Black, whether it be for day or evening, is a most desirable shade. Not unadul terated black, but black with a dash of brilliarit colours, bringing it to sudden life —emerald, sulphur, strawberry, fuchsia.

The latter colour by the way is the dernier cri in colour combinations when allied with navy.

Lame coats slimly cover the figure to the waist, flaring out to fulness at the back and adding further charm with a huge bustle. Masculine mess jackets are attrac tive and different and excellent for dinner wear.

Beach clothes hold an important place in the scheme of things. Colourful in the extreme, they add a touch of pageantry to the gaiety on the sands. An orange linen shirt adds an exciting note to the blue linen shorts. Mexican sandals and sombreros keep the interest keen. With all the tang of the sea in its jaunty freshness is the attractive sailor jumper which is worn inside or outside the accompanying navy shorts.

Paper soldier hats are worn with gay little play suits. Chinese coolie hats are intriguing with knee length jackets and clippety-clop sandals. A beach dress that opens down the front metamorphoses it self into a coat to be worn over a backless play suit.

If the more masculine trousers do not appeal to your feminine soul, choose a beach skirt with two contrasting bands, having its front fastened with large but tons to match. A backless' blouse, with demure little Peter Pan collar, tops its briefness. Add a jacket and you may face the world for more formal occasions with the courage born of confidence.

The quest for the perfect beach dress ends in the dress of daffodil yellow linen.

Its halter top is attached to its skirt with crossed yellow straps over the shoulders.

An attractive cape charmingly transforms it for more formal wear. Yellow sandals of linen and cartwheel hat and joy is the possessor’s.

Since the middle course in sun-baking is being chosen by the woman of dis crimination, the protective and more modi fied burnouse is increasing in popularity.

It reaches the knee and is worn with bril liantly coloured Arabian seronals —full pantaloons of three-quarter length.

A most attractive beach bag is made of crocheted macrami in white with American leather bottom in scarlet. French sandals of scarlet and white macrami make the wearer of the all white linen shorts and shirt the envy of every beholder, A plaited necklet of lacquered twine is the ideal accompaniment.

Mr. J. C. Mullaly, M.L.C., of Rabaul, New Guinea, who has been in Australia since November, returned to the Territory by the Macdhui on January 30.

Mr. A. D. Gluyas, accompanied by his wife, sailed from Sydney for Rabaul by the last Macdhui, after furlough in Vic toria. He is a Warrant Officer in the New Guinea Administration.

Miss L. Tonkin, who has served for many years in New Guinea with the Methodist Mission, arrived in Australia by the Van Rees on January 14. She is in charge of the welfare centre at Mala boga, Bainings, New Britain.