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NewThin&r Every Woman Ought to Know §§
The Secret of a Beautiful Neck
By Mme. Lina Cavalieri
(The Most Famous Living Beauty.)
I ? ja a most decided advantage to
be born with a beautiful neck,
as it is to be born with beauti
ful features, a beautiful figure or
beautifurbair. It is one of the com
pensations of being overplump that
'be woman of too ample lines has a
beautiful throat and arms, while the
thin woman, whose features are well
defined, not being blanketed by su
perfluous layers of flesh, and whose
figure is more elegant because not
swathed by adipose tissue, has, as
a rule, a scrawny neck and whiplike
arms.
The neck, to be beautiful, must be
neither too long nor too short, too
fat nor too lean. It must be shapely;
that Is, evenly developed. The skin
must be soft and white.
The length of the neck is one of
the fixed quantities of nature. One
cannot change it, but we can learn
the lesson of illusion from the stage
and try to make it seem longer or
shorter than it is. The woman whose
chin is carried well up, whose poise
®f the head is habitually high, gives
the impression that her neck is at
least an inch longer than it is. Also
the manner the trimmings of her
high-neck gown and the line at
which the low-cut gown is finished
determine whether the neck looks
longer than it is or shorter.
If the neck is shu*?l the collar
should be of solid colors or be trim
med with perpendicular lines. The
ow-necked gown* should be cut
ower than that of the woman with
he long neck, for the neck is more
lependent upon^ts surroundings for
ts effect than any other part of
;he body- if there is a wide sweep
)f the shoulders the long line from
he point of the shoulder up to the
:hin will lend itself to the neck and
make the neck seem longer than it
would if the gown were merely one
of the collarless sort with a line of
cloth defining where the neck actu
ally begins.
If the neck is long, the problem is
an easier one, especially at this
time, when much dressing for the
neck is in vogue. Even an ostrich’s
neck could now be so wrapped about
with laces, with collars and ties of
a contrasting color which would cut
the apparent length, that it w'ould
be far less conspicuous than un
adorned. I should say it could be
made to look a foot shorter.
The human neck can be dressed
to make a proportionate change of
appearance. The extremely low de-
colletage is less becoming to the
woman with the long neck. If she
must adopt it, or thinks she must,
she should wear her jewels or a
band of ribbon about her neck to
make her neck seem shorter. The
drooping Madonna poise of the head
may be becomingly affected by the
woman with the long neck, espe
cially when sitting for her photo
graphs.
The necK must be neither too fat
nor too lean. To correct either too
much or too little flesh upon the
nock we must summon the aid of
that lieutenant to beauty—massage.
On the beautiful neck the flesh is
evenly distributed. The. neck should
be. save for the two parallel lines
about an inch apart which encircle
the neck and are seen on the necks
.wen of babes, perfectly smooth. If
the flesh be uneven, persistent, skil
ful and gentle massage should re
distribute the disproportionate bulk
of flesh.
There is always a possibility that
the neck will be flat in front and
cisplay thick layers of fat at the
sides and back. This can be cor
rected by patient and careful mas
sage. The fro"t o' the neck should
be made plumper by massage. Olive
oil or a pure cold cream should be
freely rubbed into the skin by the
first three lingers of each hand, mas
saging first on the right side of the
neck with the right hand, then with
both hands together. The motion
should be a rotary one, always the
best movement for rebuilding tissue
because it itimices circulation, which
feeds the starved atrophied por
tions.
To reduce the bulk of tlfe back and
side of the neck, a reducing lotion
should be applied by long, sweep
ing, downward strokes, the effect of
veins swollen, there is no art in
beauty lore to diminish them.
h’or the “aged” neck there is almost
no hope. Mme Sarah Bernhardt real
ized this, and, while combating all
the other signs of her increasing
years, yielded to the demands of the
neck that was no longer young, and
covered it. The collarles- gown is
not for her. Uways she wears a
high-necked gown. or. if circum
stances require a costume decoilette,
she wears a ribbon ot velvet or a
collar of jewels about her throat.
For battling against the aging
neck I can giv-> mo tetter recipe
massage creauf especially excellent
for the neck Is this:
• Oil of sweet almonds ... 10 grams.
Lanoline 15grams.
Tannin I/* gram.
A successful fattening cream for
tile neck contains:
Alcohol, 95 per cent. ... 20 grams.
Lard or cocoabutter. . . 100 grams.
Essence of rosemary.. 12 drops.
Essence of bergamot . . 12 drops.
A third and most important essen
tial is lhat the skin of the neck he
soft ami white. To secure the effect
one must, as you say In America,
“start right." First prevent stains
upon the neck.
A stained neck is always a revolt
ing sight. A dark, shadowy rim
about the neck may have been
caused by dark collars and there
which strokes is to melt the flesh on
the shoulders. A lotion I have known
to be used with success for the melt
ing away of too ponderous flesh
about the neck is this:
Tincture of iodine 30 minims-
Iodide of potassium ... .60 grains.
Hyposulphite of soda . . .20 grains.
Distilled water 7 ounces.
Aniseed water 170 minims.
Be careful not to tamper with and
so enlarge the large glands in the
neck. Enlarging them may perma
nently disfigure a beautiful neck.
They are the danger points bf the
manipulation. It is they and the
gorged veins that give to a neck that
aged, withered appearance which we
describe bp the word “ropey.” Once
these glands are enlarged and the
than this for a massage cream, which
should be plentifully applied night
and morning:
Glycerine 5 ounces
Mutton tallow 1 pound.
Tincture of benzoin 2 drams.
Spirits of camphor 1 dram.
Powdered alum ’ 2 dram.
Orange flower water 1 dram
Russian isinglass 2 ounces.
If the neck is thin, but the veins
and glands are not enlarged, there is
hope. The skin must be fed by cold
creams and the circulation promoted
by massage. The rotary motion with
the first three fingers of each hand is
the desirable one. Fifteen minutes
should be spent, night and morning,
in this massage. One nourishing
with the preparation, which is a
morable for bleaching:
Glycerine 1 ounce.
Rosewater 1 ounce.
Carbolic acid 10 drops.
Tincture of benzoin 10 drops.
This home remedy is useful when
less drastic remedies are not at hand:
One-half lemon.
One small tumbler of water.
Squeeze the lemon juice into I he
glass. Bailie the neck frequently
with the mixture.
For those—and there are many,
among them experts—who do not
Wish lo use the peroxide of hydro
gen full strength, I would recom
mend :
Peroxide of hydrogen. 1 2 wineglass.
Witchhazel >/ 2 wineglass.
To bleach a neck that is too oily,
this, used once a day for three suc
cessive days, is helpful:
Rosewater / 2 wineglass.
Ammonia 5 drops.
Use this sparingly, for the action
of ammonia upon the skin Is to make
it exceedingly dry.
The woman who would have a
beautiful neck must consider it
even in repose. She should never
use a high pillow, preferably no pil
low at all. For when the head rests
upon tlie pillow, the chin falls upon
the breast. The muscles of the neck
are contracted, wrinkles are termed,
and muscles become flabby.
Lying on the back is the best pos
ture for sleeping. Tire muscles of
the neck are thus given full play and
rest.
Many times I am asked, "If you
had a mole on the neck, what would
you do?” 1 would let it remain there,
and be htankfu! that I had a dis
tinguishing mark, a beauty spot.
Rut if you insist upon removing It,
a physician might try electricity.
YOU MIGHT TRY-
Bloomers for Children.
VERY nice and serviceable bloomers are made from stocking legs. Cut
* long enough to allow for hem at top and bottom Sew a piece from
anottier slocking eight inches square in the center, finish another bloomer,
hem top and bottom and put in elastic.
“Lying on the Back is the besi i-osition tor Sleeping, ihc iVtaac.ws ot tne iveck are
Thusi Given Full Play and Rest.”
may have been valiant efforts to re
move it, but if they have not been
successful I beseech you wear only
high necked collars until the stain
is removed.
When Making Starch.
|T is a good plan, when making starch, to shave off somp fine pieces of
‘ soap and add them to the starch. This gives a beautiful glossy finish to
collars anr cuffs, and will prevent the irons sticking.
I
To Clean Brushes.
C LEAN all brushes carefully by dipping the bristles In warm water tf
which has been added a few drops of ammonia Remove any bite o'
hair or fluff from them, finish off by dabbing bristles in clear coid watet
and hang up the brushes in the air to dry.
To prevent such stains, avoid wear
ing dark colors next to the neck. If
the dark collar is unavoidable, then
line it with something soft and
while, old muslin or part of an old
silk handkerchief.
But, having acquired the dark,
shadowy look about the neck that is
so repellant, remove it as soon as
possible. A thorough sponging with
peroxide of hydrogen, full strength,
followed Immediately by another
bath of rose water, I have found ex
cellent.
Or there may he frequent balhs
When Dinner Is Laic.
I F you want the contents of a sanepean to cook quickly, never leave a
spoon in it. The spoon carries off a great deal of the heat, and delays
the boiling
When Making Buttonholes.
T O make buttonholes on thin material, before cutting the buttonholes
baste a piece of India linon or muslin underneath where the button
holes are to be. Cut the buttonholes through both and work. When fin
ished, cut away the piece of goods underneath close to the work, and the
result is a good, firm buttonhole.
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OME of the newest and smartest
gowns show shirred or gather-
ed skirts. One sees this feature
on dancing frocks, graduation dresses
and advance styles for general Sum
mer wear, and indeed there is no
style so suitable for the pretty soft
wash fabrics shown for Summer
gowns.
But with all the frills and ruffles,
the flounces and lace trimmed pretty
gowns the practical part of home
dressmaking lies in the suitability
and service—for morning, afternoon
or business wear, every woman finds
, a simple "easy to adjust and easy to
launder” dress of great value.
The plain tailored shirtwaist frock
with gored or yoke skirt is very
popular and pleasing. Bolero styles
are pretty for young girls as well as
for grown-ups.
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A comfortable garment of this
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The model is cut in kimono style,
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The pattern is cut in three sizes:
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The pattern is cut in four sizes
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' yards of 44-ineh material with 1 T i
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No.
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1331—A Pretty Dress
Mother's Girl,
This style may be developed as a
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HOW TO BE SLIM.
By Winifred Grace fiprrmt.
If you are too fat and want to
reduce your weight 15 or 2(J
pounds, don’t starve and weaken
your system, or think you must
always be laughed at on account
of your fat, but go to any good
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Koreln capsules, take one after r
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Weigh yourself once a week
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length It is finished with a pretty
shaped cuff.
The pattern is cut in four sizes:
8, TO, 12 and 14 years. It requires
3% yards of 44-inch material for an
8-year size; without bolero it will re
quire % yard less.
No. 1319—Dress for House or Porch
Wear.
Checked gingham In gray and
white is here portrayed, with white
linene for trimming. For a cool and
becoming morning dress rose or light
green linen with self or white trim
ming would be nice.
The sleeve is good in wrist or
elbow length.' The style is also suit
able for grenadine, serge, taffeta,
percale, batiste, embroidered or plain
voiles and crepes.
The pattern is cut in six sizes: 34,
36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 inches bust
measure. It requires 5% yards of 44
inch material for a 36-inch size. The
skirt measures 3 yards at its lower
edge.
No. 1305—Dress for Misses and
Small Women.
Light blue silk grenadine was used
for this design. The shirrings are
corded, and the added trimming at
the neck is of soft dotted chiffon.
This model is youthful and espe
cially becoming to slight, girlish fig
ures.
The skirt may be l\islied without
the heading. The sleeve in wrist or
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on a body lining.
The pattern is cut in four sizes:
14, 16, 17 and 18 years. It requires
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This simple little design is so easy
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The deep armscye is most com
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The pattern is cut in five sizes: 4,
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No. 1307—A Practical, Up-to-Date
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This style is good for lawn, cross
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The neck edge could be finished
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lace trimmed.
The pattern Is cut in three sizes:
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