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Show Woman's World Assure Good Looks for Holidays By Starting Grooming Schedule J3ij. lrlla JJafetj. IT'S not completely true, and some 1 . experts would say, it's not true at all, that clothes make the woman. wom-an. If you have lovely clothes, they certainly help, but If your skin Is cloudy, your hair dull and figure dumpy, then clothes can't do much. Clothes are something money can buy, but good grooming, which Is the basis of true beauty, can be achieved only by your own efforts. Nothing will take the place of a hundred strokes of the hairbrush on your locks; nothing takes the place of a good facial; nothing takes the place of a good figure. If you want to look truly lovely for the holidays when you will be out calling and be called upon probably more than usual, start a beauty program now to assure yourself your-self of truly radiant good looks. Time may be brief, but a beauty program followed faithfully will show results, even if you've been on it a short time. Tip to Toe Loveliness Should be Sought If you want to look your best, strive for loveliness from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. II you have lovely hair, this is not enough. Your figure should be able to stand up to critical inspection in-spection just as should your nails. Another good reason for striving for complete good grooming is to give yourself confidence. You need A clean face is as essential , . never be the girl who to herself says," I'm making my face up so beautifully that they won't notice my hands are rough and my nails not what they should be." Naturally we. can't reach perfection perfec-tion in all departments, but the point is that we should try, and in trying, attain some improvement. Nature may not have endowed us all with shapely legs, but by learning to walls gracefully, clothing ourselves properly, prop-erly, and minimizing our weaker points, we can overcome many defects. de-fects. This is different than concentrating concen-trating only on one feature and ignoring ig-noring our weaker spots. A good beauty schedule includes hair and skin care, proper hairdress Tl s&Lmgi As a well-pressed dress. and make-up, hand care as well as foot care, and, of course, figure care. Cleanliness is the basis of several of these cares, so 'plan a time right now when you'll brush hair, use soap-and-water on your face, and when it's best to tub or shower. Figure care is just as important, but in this case your care is controlled con-trolled by diet, either to thin or fatten the figure. If your curves are not in the right place, plan to trim them down or change them with ex- ercise. The latter is best done first thing in the morning for five minutes, min-utes, and completed in the evening before bedtime for 10 to 15 minutes. Time-Tired Tips Given on Care , A mild soap and water cleansing for the face is generally advisable. You' may apply this with a soft cloth or a complexion brush, but do get a good lather and work it into the pores. Follow this with a thorough rinse ending with cold water which acts as an astringent. Creams and lotions are also good, but they can never take the place of soap and water. Use them with it. Many different types of make-up creams and preparations are available, avail-able, and the choice is up to your personal preference. They help you to achieve a smooth base for the make-up and will make "your face" look nicer, smoother, and help it last longer. No extremes in make-up are advisable. ad-visable. It is best to study the face and to use a light hand in applying rouge, powder and lipstick. Simply accent the natural lines and bring out the best, but do not try to change radically your mouth or eyebrow lines. Short hair is, of course, now in style. This should be styled to the shape of your face. If clever, you may do it yourself; if you do not feel . competent, seek professional help in cutting and shaping. Short hair is quite easy to keep well groomed. Brushing will help immensely to keep it fluffy, or sleek, whatever style you are using. For those of you who want to trim pounds, start checking your eating habits immediately. Almost anyone who is plump can reduce simply by cutting out in-between meal eating and by staying away from starchy foods. Doctors say that most of us are plump, not because of glandular difficulties, but because of eating more than we require. The two tips I've given are easy enough to follow if you exert yourself. Also, give yourself 15 to 20 minutes of exercise ex-ercise daily. For those who are slim, the routine rou-tine also fails into two classes. They should eat richer foods foods fortified for-tified with milk or cream, butter and starches as well as sweets. Rest is also important to the slender person, per-son, for these are the people who are always on the go, thus using up energy. There are several other items that should find a place in your care sheet and all of these would do well to find a place in the daily beauty checkup. First, how is your smile? There should be a brushing after every meal with a stiff bristled brush. Have the professional profession-al dental cleaning if you need it, and take care of repair promptly. Go over your nails as you give yourself hand care. Polished, or not, nails must be trim, cuticle smooth, and the whole appearance immaculate. immacu-late. When you take the daily tubbing, give a care to your feet. The nails should be kept trimmed, and any ailments immediately attended unless un-less you want to mar the lines of the face. Treat yourself to a pedicure pedi-cure and see how much fun it is. Check Clothing Habits For Good Grooming Hang clothing promptly as you undress so that wrinkles are not caused unnecessarily. Press clothing cloth-ing on a regular schedule not just before you wear it. Do your mending before laundering, launder-ing, or while ironing. A good idea is to have the sewing kit right next to the ironing equipment. Since suede is so popular for gloves, shoes and bags, keep suede dressing and a stiff brush handy so you can treat your accessories before be-fore they become dusty and shabby. Keep veils pressed and felt hats brushed after each wearing. Use cleaning fluid on the inside of the hat so it will be spic and span at all times. Keep hose and lingerie washed t daily, if at all possible. |