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Show SUNSHADE TO BE POPULAR. (From the Chicago Tribune.) London, June 5. It is only when the sun assumes regal state and power and the weather have settled into something some-thing a little more consistent than the vagaries of spring that parasols come out in all their glory. Ascot is, in fact, the "field day," so to speak, of the sunshade, sun-shade, and it is with the prospect of Ascot and kindred occasions that Londoners Lon-doners have brought out such a show of parasols as I doubt has ever been seen since woman first conceived the idea of preserving her complexion from the ravages of King Sol. The right thing for the moment is without doubt the lace parasol, and concerning ths a volume might be written. Picture one. in white silk, adorned with ; dainty lace medallions, outlined with narrow quilted bebe ribbon, rib-bon, and supplemented by gathered chiffon, with a. frill of lace around the edge imparting the softest, most becoming be-coming frame to the face, while in view of the fact., too, ' that white and ecru is what those, versed in such matters mat-ters .would technically describe as the "big thing" ;of the season, Dame Fashion has" evolved the most lovely confections in wvhite moire and lace of that shade, with medallions of painted gauze and a lining of gathered mous-eline mous-eline dc soie '"such things," in real truth, "as dreams are made of." The satin stripe is predominant this year, lace being introduced in all manner of styles, sametimes as a beading to the soft chiffon frills and at other times a joure between tucks and chiffon. Personally. 'I am not sure that the black and white parasol does not appeal ap-peal more immediately to - my sense of the artistic than anything else. In drawn white chiffon, with rose motifs of black Chantilly and arched lines of 1 black and white bebe ribbon, it is per- fection itself, while one lovely example which I saw was studded with lozenge-shaped lozenge-shaped motifs of black velvet. Then there are the parasols tha look for all the world like great flowers, composed of frills upon frills of point d'esprit or accordion plaited chiffon, sometimes edged with black velvet ribbon or sometimes with lace each attempt seems to bring a special inspiration to the creator and carried out in all shades, soft pinks, greens, blues, etc. I fell deeply -in love, too, with a silk parasol of the palest buff, overlaid and painted pompadour mousseline de soie I and outlined with bands of ecru lace I the sweetest thig imaginable! As regards re-gards the sticks, likewise ensuite; to bo procured, but for the most part, white enamel sticks with painted crystal, china 'or cut glass balls are paramount, while for the darker and more strictly serviceable parasols, gun metal tops studded with turquoises or jeweled in various styles are popular and pretty. CHARLOTTE JIEEKS. ARTISTIC JEWELRY A FAD. (Chicago Tribune.) New York, June 13. Shorter boas of pompadour silk and lace, with quantities quanti-ties of tiny tulle knots to let off the whole, are also to be counted among the happiest innovations for the neck. Embroidered silks are also used for short empire capes, with quantities of frills and furbelows, in chiffon or mousseline mous-seline de soie. As a matter of fact, the greatest license is allowed in the choice of these attractive additions to the toilet) toi-let) which enhance the appearance of the plainest costume. The artistie jewelry is gradually becoming be-coming more popular with women, who are tiring- of the scintilllations of the precious stones. The new lecklace, consisting con-sisting of exquisite transparent flowers in enamel, cauerht by little sold chains. ! are particularly attractive, and have a softer effect than the more costly gems. Sometimes a pendant is attached to such chains, which adds to their effect. Then there are charming brooches in the new art, which are quite effective, and, unlike the first specimens of the "Secesssionists," as Lalique's followers are called, thiy are moderate, even modest, m size, without that exaggerated exagger-ated touch of eccentricity which discouraged dis-couraged many would-be admirers of the new school of art. Landscape art, sea scenes and other what might be called pictures, are being used as designs de-signs for brooches intended as ornaments orna-ments for evening dress.. Wave effects, shimmering in the moonlight, carried out by means of diamond dust, that of the real stones, are among the most effective ef-fective designs, while the peacock, tabooed ta-booed as unlucky, has come, into favor and series of peacoc k brooches are often"used upon certain evening gowns. Another novelty, is the neck collar in floral design, usually an iris. The sides j of the former are formed by two cor- ; responding flowers which are connect- j ed by accompanying leaves which ciasp 1 the neck. Jet is exceedingly popular, dog collars ' of jet now replacing pearls and giving : the neck a snowy white effect. Tiny j jet beads strung together and in turn wound into ropes are used as bandeaux I for the hair or tied into bows for the same purpose. A smart white satin ! tuft is often added to the jet bow, and j the contrast is particularly happy. Jeweled flowers now replace the silk artificial flowers, with which the best dressmakers were wont to adorn gowns. The finest lace, like threads of gold and silver, form the flowers and are inlaid with gems of all kinds. Nothing Noth-ing more effective can well be imagined, im-agined, as the delicacy of the flower and not the sparkling of the gems is the charm. The old-fashioned artificial artifi-cial flower, except for use upon hats, has completely gone out of fashion, and French flower makers are loud in their i complaints. MARIE TOURS. |