. Godey's lady's book . rs. The newest mantle for the present season is made ofblack tulle, with plaits passing in contrary directions,forming a kind of checker of dead squares; the borderbeing a double row of Honiton lace. We have lately seen quite a new article, cotton rib-bons. At a short distance it is difficult to distinguishthem from silk ribbons. They are very pretty for washdresses, can be had of all colors, and of different widths,and aie said to wash well. The crepe or waved style of hair is in favor now withour ladies. It is generally very becoming, but as it in-jures the hair very
. Godey's lady's book . rs. The newest mantle for the present season is made ofblack tulle, with plaits passing in contrary directions,forming a kind of checker of dead squares; the borderbeing a double row of Honiton lace. We have lately seen quite a new article, cotton rib-bons. At a short distance it is difficult to distinguishthem from silk ribbons. They are very pretty for washdresses, can be had of all colors, and of different widths,and aie said to wash well. The crepe or waved style of hair is in favor now withour ladies. It is generally very becoming, but as it in-jures the hair very much the heavy braids are moreworn. In our next number we will give cuts represent-ing an entirely new style of arranging the false braidsfor these plaits. By this method they can be easily audquickly plaited in, and they do not strain and drag thehair as in the present style of arranging them. We onlyregret the cuts did not arrive in time for the presentnumber, as we know the ladies will be delighted withthem. c o n ir in i .
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