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Show Expensive Touch Of Mink Editor's Note: This is the second article by veteran correspondent Fred Sparks, who has covered the international jet set for decades, presentin'; an amusin'; report on the customers. The Big Spenders Love it are one of the shirts that are her magnificent mink, even Another actress commented: When Marlene approaches, an ambulatory bundle of know one doesnt mink, whether to trap her, shoot her, or hustle her off to the women There whose personal expenses pass $200,000 annually, including furs and jewels. Of this I am convinced after extensive research during the last year in Paris. New York and London. 1.000 are forever Big buyers hunting new furs, as well as most new dresses; favor mink. Ginette Spanier, Balmain's directress, believes a woman who doesn't want mink is abnormal. Mink is a great raging pas- for all women, says I have seen Spanier. women fall in love w'ith a mink coat, and very strange they looked, too. Of all mink, dark mink is the sexiest. sion Mile. Mink is a status symbol even if it stays in the closet. important man in a African country came in An new- - Marie-Helen- one day," Ginette Spanier told me. and bought his wife a trademark. though site never travels and in her country its usually 90 degrees in the shade." By FRED SPARKS Once a friend asked Why do you buy so many things?" "1 dont play bridge or said The Rothschild. golf, "What would I do afternoons if I didnt shop? According to Mile. Spanier. Lionel Hampton the jazz musician boobeedooreedoo has given his lovely wife enough mink to outfit an Antarctic expedition. Gladys once brought to Hampton Paris five long mink coats, three mink stoles, and four jackets in every possible color of mink. Also a sable jacket, a sable coat, a chinchilla jacket. The after she morning arrived Mrs. Hampton sailed out of her hotel to inspect more mink at Revillon. Members of the Animals Protective Association would like a few words with Gladys Hampton. Marlene Dietrich also has a A mink fetish. favorite Dietrich costume is a flowing black mink cape, a matching mink hat, and a black mink necktie, worn on d By DR. JEAN MA7ER More than likely Empress r of Eugeni , the the 19th Century, was the biggest shopper ever. The di- rector of the Louvre once risked his neck bv complaining that, while his annual budget for art was 70,000 francs, Eugenies clothing allowance was 100 000 francs a month! Professor Of Nutrition, Harvard University style-sette- shrinks." steady Usually couturiers customers are what the French call women of a certain age. Through the years theyve acquired bulges here and there that necessitate expert camouflage. The buy young and many limit their wardrobe to a pair of jeans soiled with cola, mayonnaisa, and motorcycle grease. Furthcan ermore, few under-30- s afford the prices, except for movie stars and those Needless to say, these with their staggering number of dresses need as and accessories much luggage as a traveling circus. ready-to-we- A e: of the perfect example young big buyer e is Baroness de Rothschild. Her husband, several decades her senior, is one of Europes richest men. (Money does bridge the generation gap.) d Marie-Helen- When Mme. Paul Derval, wife of the owner of the Folies Bergere, boarded the S. S. France one day to visit America, she appeared to be leading a safari. A long line of burdened porters followed Mme. Derval, manhauling steamer trunks holding the she had $250,000 wardrobe acquired for the occasion. DEAR DR. MAYER: bean sprouts. Is there any-thin- g nutrition- ally b 1 ANSWER: Tina Niarchos . Barbara Hutton loves clothes. . . spends $350,000. . . Charlotte Ford . . . Bean sprouts contain small . amounts of a "big spender." carbohydrate and Whenever the Duchess of Windsor, who loathes aircraft, arrives in New York she is met by her chauffeur, who flies on ahead, an armed guard to carry her jewel cases, and a moving van for her apparel and accessories. year to use in Hans, New York and Palm Beach, her primary ports-of-cal- l. Among the things the Duchess lugs back and forth across the Atlantic is a huge, custom-madflawless mirror. She is not about to witness herself in a chintzy, man-size- d e The Duchess, a migratory bird of fashion, has three separate wardrobes made each By DORSEY CONNORS mass-produce- d stateroom mirror! protein. they are comparably low in calorics to about 30 calogreen beans ries per cup. The only other in contain nutrient they appreciable amounts is potas' sium. Bean sprouts, which are a popular item in Chinese cookery, need to be cooked only slightly, and can lend an inter esting texture variation to '7 American dishes, as well. You might try bean sprouts mixed with other vegetable such as green beans or peas or in mixed dishes such as chicken or tuna salad. One of the most interesting things about bean sprouts is their incredible ability to growf quickly at any time of year. And The Duchess is a walking advertisement for haute couture; I understand that in the last years of his life the Duke was going broke fast, thanks to his wifes compulsive spending. The Duchess is dead serious about her sartorial image. Her friend and admirer. See BIG on Page A 8 A7 Okay, guys and gals, read the next four y By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN DEAR ABBY: My father-in-lais basically a pretty nice guy, but he is a real football freak. w !y- - This is the My test given to at applicants station WQXR in New York. Ready? clear, please! The old man with the flaccid face and dour expression grimaced when asked if he were conversant with zoology, mineralogy or the culinary arts. III father - in - law ( I call Coach) begs me to bet, and just to please him, I do. is human, but this was so grievous that affair TRY THIS IN YOUR acumen and consummate tact saved me. When you need APPLIANCE SERVICE A By PAULINE GRAVES If the man of the house is handy with a hammer, you can improve both house and furnishings with ideas tailored to the space. You can add architectural details expand space and give your house an individuality all ids own. Take the buffet serving area shown here, designed by Carole Eichen. You can make it wider, longer, shorter or narrower, whichever fits your wallspace and leaves clearance for the dining table and FRIGIDAIRE HOTPOINT, KENMORE Call JbrintonI . . . youll be GLAD you did! 4700 So. State X, v- - ' t v. ' .'I: ' '' ' vtSbt toft I always end up with the winning team, but I lose money because he comes up with all kinds of funny house rules such as press bets, side bets. etc. Meanwhile he sits there with a Cleveland Browns coaching hat on his fat head and laughs his head off. What should HOME 1 do? WOOSTER Four 2x6s go from floor to ceiling, those on the ends spaced fifteen inches apart, and those in the center spaced tw'enty-fou- r inches apart. The ledge, eighteen inches deep, is made of plywood, bordered w'ith a for a heavy look. Additional strips of wood, wide and thick, travel from the wall strips, across the table, down the front edge, and line up with the legs, also made of one-inc- h lxtis half-inc- h 2x6s. Additional 2"x6 strips go - KEN-I- DEAR KEN: Keep the bets Buffet Table Built-I- n Get your inspiration from newspapers, magazines and model rooms, and adapt what pleases you to your own needs. GE, WHIRLPOOL ' , ' m 1 ' ' . Handsome built-i- n buffet table, such as the one pictured above, can add architectural interest to any dining area. It's easy to construct, too. only my inherent Now get out your trusty dictionary and discover how many words you mispronounced. If you made more than five mistakes, you'd better stick to your present job and forget the airwaves. ' r m, it err football game because her father is crazy about football. My r-- small and let the from the legs to the wall, matching up with the 2x(is there. The effect is of a continuous line down the w'all around the table, down to the floor, across the floor and back up the wall. For extra drama, mirrors the fill the wall between strips, which gives depth to the wall and makes the room look larger 'than its actual size. A bonus is that the mirrors, also from certain angles, reflect the sliding glass doors and the outside view. When Pauls mother remarried two years ago, 1 breathed a sigh of relief. Well the other day when I went through Pauls pockets before sending his suit to the cleaners, I came across two letters from his mother, addressed to him at the olfiee! Since no one was around, 1 decided to see what was up. I found out she had asked him for some money, and he had sent it. him to be secretive, he said. I may tell you that Id given precedence to the study of genealogy. But since my father's demise, it has been my vagary to remain incognito because of an inexplicable, lamentable and irreparable family schism. Not To I is always going full blast with some Loud and resulted from a heinous crime, committed at our domicile by an impious scoundrel. wife likes to spend with Sunday her parents, so Of we go. course the TV objected, though it was quite a strain on us for many years. old gaffer have fun. Meanwhile, when you've learned his game, raise the ante and then YOU have fun, too! I dont knbw how' much or how often. Well. I am boiling, and I cant say a thing. I am fed up with this whole mess, especially this business of writing to Paul at work to ask him for money. How do I handle this situation? I am not a snoop, but SEALED LIPS DEAR SEALED: You say you are not a snoop. yet you read letters that were not intended for your eyes. can either keep your lips sealed and pretend to know nothing, or confess that you read the letters and ask Paul for an accounting. I think voud feel better if You quarter-poun- of d dried mung peas, from which they grow', will produce a pound of bean sprouts in only four to, five days in a warm moist atmosphere away from light. growing in a small container indoors during the winter has, in fact, begun , , to be quite popular among do housewives. you confessed and cleared the MAYER: Do DR. DEAR air. egg noodles really contain DEAR ABBY: My son is much egg? And, if so, are getting married soon. The they a serious consideration brides mother does not like as part of ones cholesterol my son because he has long intake for the day? hair and a beard, and he ANSWER: Yes, egg noodles, refuses to cut it for the wed-- , do contain some egg, but; ding. probably not enough to be of , In order to punish my son, concern, unless youre eating, she has planned the following quite a large amount of egg type of wedding: Just the par- noodles every day. ents of the bride and groom e An box of dried and the brothers and sisters noodles, for example, , would on both sides. No other relastill not contain as much chof! tives, and absolutely no outlesterol as one egg and!;. side friends. J. thats a lot of noodles! After the wedding there is In more practical terms, a; dinner. going to be a cup of cooked noodles made! No music or dancing. Not w'ith whole egg contains about!; even a small reception. She 50 milligrams of cholesterol!;! has informed me that SHE is or about as much as ! going to wear a long dress. is found in an egg. What I want to know is A word of caution is neces-!- ; this: Dont I have to wear a sary, however. Small amounts ! long dress? And does my husof egg used in cooking and in ! band have to rent a tux? mixed foods can quickly add !; !; I hate to pul out all that up to an egg a day or more. money just to sit down and For example, if you have I eat a meal. -- WEST TEXAS French toast for a ! The Football Freak be a radio announcer? aloud, pro- -' nouncing each word about them? Dear Abby paragraphs remarka- - F e A 1 often refer to the superior value of Tuesday, January 30, 1973 Would you like to devotees food Health Bean-spro- ' eight-ounc- n one-fift- h breakfast, DEAR WEST: Wear whatever you want, and tell your husband to do the same. (P.S. Perhaps SHES wearing a long dress to eonceal the broom she uses for ; muffin at morning break, aij J egg slice on the salad at J lunch, a batter to dip meat in before breading, an all finally the egg noodles that quickly adds up to mora than a whole egg. f DEAR ABBY: Paul and I have been married for 27 years. We have three children. Two are in college. Paul has worked hard all his life and we have done well financially because I worked, too. and we saved our money. Paul came from a large family (10 children) of which he was the oldest. His father died shortly alter we were married, so Paul helped support his mother and the younger children. 1 never chairs. an iMMini.j KNABE CH1CKERING yilve World's Finest Americo'sFirst Piano for the PIANOS Official Piano of the Metropolitan Opera sae Are On Smalf deposit holds ony instrument. Choose Now From KNABE.. . CtMceoitW CHICKERING . . FISCHER.. . WINTER Metropolitan Ooera .America's First Piano Fine Mefliun Fticed Consoles . . . 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