PAGE TWO THE MICHIGAN DAILY TLTSDAY, NOV. 24. irW V : _ Yuletide Ushers In Season. S A White Christmas For Wartime Formals Style Of Children's Will Be Adapt By CAROL COTHRAN "Over the top!" and "Attack, men!" are what you'll awake to Christmas morn this year as the more youthful members of the household forget about electric trains and ten gallon hats to man their modern warfare toys in trend with America on the battle front. As in everything else, children's playthings are styled to comply with the war theme, and metal trucks, wagons, and scooters have lost their usual appeal to the small fry in.favor of the increasingly popular wooden. anti-aircraft guns, jeeps, and rifles. Even foot-pedalled airplanes and tanks are offered along with sabres, machine guns, and helmets (all made of wood for defense's sake) for minia- ture General MacArthurs to wage ju- venile warfare. Wood Used for Toys" The favorite wooden soldiers of our grandfathers' time'are making their appearance again this year instead of the metal warriors of the past few years. Of course this year's supply of them is as modern as the minute, and armies of them from generals down to privates can be bought at half the cost of their tin and lead predecessors. Elaborate erector sets, wood-burn- ing outfits, and lead-melting devices have been relegated to the back- ground as strategy games with plastic battleships, cruisers and aircraft car- riers, maneuvered on cardboard mapp, take the spotlight. Even the game of "jacks" has felt the defense influence. Instead of the heavy metal jackstones of old, toyI departments this season are offering s Xmas Toys ed From Wa themn in light weight plasti ing because of their weigh ety of bright colors, the m will probably be preferred the need for metal conserv longer so acute. When it comes to thet what dolls the youngsters to see in their Christmas the rubber babydolls he popular might not be as w+ as the cotton stuffed repli eral MacArthur. New Doll Stuffing New Dresse xrfare Commended c. Fascinat- ht and vari- odern jacksS d even after vationis no question of. would like r stockings, sretofore so well received icas of Gen- s 's Utticial y Harlequin Skirts, Rayon Crepes 6- And Velveteens With New Ballet' Slippers Feature Style Trend This year it's really important! You want your holiday formal to be some- thing "special"-something to match' the gallantry of those shiny gold bars on the shoulders of your Lieutenant when he comes home- for his Christ-i And speaking of stuffing, this year's mas leave. crop of dolls and animals have felt If you're blond and fragile and internal changes. Instead of being something on the "petite" side, there's made of kapok which the army needs, a combination of rayon crepe and these toys now owe their substance to black velveteen that will make the treated cotton which nakes them Army "stand at attention." The blouse softer and more plump than before. buttons down the back, and the velve- In the realm of literature, children's teen skirt ties demurely at the waist' departments are offering stories with a drawstring. A pair of those about animated airplanes and steam- new ballet-dancer slippers, in whiteI boats whose personalities ought to and gold and laced up with satin rib- live as long as any of Lewis Carroll's bons around the ankle will complete or Grimm's favorites have in youthful the picture. minds. Harlequin Skirt Gay " Any book department will know For something particularly festive' what editions to sell you if you request to cheer the New Year in, or for that Loopy and Little Puff, the airplane last night of the furlough. there's a and steamboat characters who are harlequin skirt of celanese rayon ta'f- fast becoming popular in juvenile ! feta with black, green and cerise dia- prose. mond shaped patches, topped with a ------ --~ -soft black wool sweater and a string For those who sometimes find it of tiny pearls. Add two matching hard to start a conversation, how black hair bows and you'll look as gay about trying a pair of gold earrings as you want the evening to be. made in the shape of large question We saw one formal that, with the marks? You can also get them with light coed inside (and maybe it's you)I large, bright-colored sets. They are' might set a wholeregiment on the guaranteed to make onlookers stop march. It was ih a color celled "shde to look into the matter further. -m ik"ltwin athe tailored blouse studded with jet tassels and a gath--_ ered skirt that falls in soft, flattering folds, topped with a 'tiny matching belt. A midnight blue 'Chesterfield, L G IF TS with its smart reefer lines will cam- plete your costume. Crepe Best Seller If you're looking for a dress that's' strictly formal instead of the dinner dresses which are being shown so much this year. one in'black velvet, trimmed with beading insertion and velvet bows is demure and looks good enough to eat. If you haven't had a peg-top, here'sI your.chance. It's a dinner dress in rayon crepe, peg-top, and with three- quarter length sleeves. Gathered at r, ; the elbows 'and with 'a victory neck- line, its softness is accentuated by twoI soft bows. Y .R.v nn nrp n nnv n1 t , h th A .. Red Or Black Evening Wraps: Are Popular Sequins, Ermine Tails And Gold Embroidery Embellish Stunning New Formal CoatsI With the number of formals sharp- ly reduced, you'll want to look espe- cially smooth in the remaining ones, so why not enlist a new evening wrap as one of your most efficient aids? You'll love the little extra glamor-I ous touches that this year's crop has. Sequins are sprinkled here and there where they will be most effective, and there are also tricky little bead arrangements and gold embroidery guaranteed to catch any male's eye. A wrap making a striking use of the former is a full length, tailored red wool which has a simple bead design on the lapels and pockets. It's really a cheerful eyeful! Velveteen Is Favored The perennial favorite. the black velveteen, combines the old and the new in this year's models. One of the most striking styles is a fitted black velveteen with collar and flat pockets of a bright red wool. You'll like the gold threads embroidered on them in a Chinesey design. If you want your black velveteen made in a more se- vere style, the model with a single design of gold thread on the shoulder would appeal to you. A simple but very charming version of the velveteen wrap is one which 'has as its only trinming a cluster of ermine tails at the throat. This model also ha.s the graceful full sleeves which are so becoming. A style of wrap which has remained popular I _ over a long period is the opera cloak which is also at its best when made of velveteen. If you like the Lord Chesterfield influence, you would like the boxy short evening coat which is so good this year. This model is featured in red wool and has a demure black vel- vet collar and large velvet covered buttons. It also has neat slit pockets which solve the problem of where to put that extra handkerchief. Beige Wool Is Unusual If your forte is simplicity plus, a severe black wool coat unrelieved by any ornamentation would fit right in with the motif of your wardrobe. A gold clip at the neckline would pro- vide this wrap with an interesting touch. One of the season's most unusual evening wraps is a beige wood with a mink-dyed muskrat collar. This is an unusually attractive combination and is just what you are looking for if you Want something different. The color is grand because it goes with every- thing and doesn't soil easily. GIFTS that are Latest Perfumes Possess Aroma Of Sophistication There was a time when every maid aimed to hint of a sweet and flowery fragrance, but such is no longer the case. Perfumes selling under names such as "Sensation", "Temptation", "Seduction", or "Irresistible" have shown themselves to have a definite appeal for the modern miss. In fact, it would seem that just as 'long as the perfume has a wicked-sounding name, it's sure to sell. The scents themselves range any- where from the aroma of sweet peas to something that smells vaguely like firecrackers. Among the more popu- lar fragrances are those which have a rather spicy odor and those that are strictly of the blossomy side. As a knick-knack to adorn a dress- er, a bottle of perfume is bound to fit the bill. UMMM "rpersoinailv yours" 1 Here are gifts that really speak from the heart - gifts that are distinctly personal and thought- ful. * 1 "I ; n Initialed HANDKERCHIEFS for men and wome. Large BATH TOWELS especially for "him.' Service HANDKERCHIEFS for Wien in the Army and Navy. BRIDGE and LUNCHEON SETS for Mother (Prints and Hand-made) G-AGE ~iLINEN Sn'oP .il. 10 NICKELS ARCADE ",AlWaus Reasonably Priced b' A: ..... . 9' f9 w' PR ACT.ICA are I m Pretty, too Something that is always use- ful and adds to an outfit as well is a babushka. Everyone agrees that scarfs are some- thing we all. like to get for Christmas presents. : -C 'Lucky .Pi*eces' Are Adopted .. _ __ I A \S Jewelry IIANKIES things to stick nias card and in. ily and friendsa country. Remember that wants us to doo tayon crepe seems LODe Me sea.- son's best seller. We found a dress in this material that almost everyone, and particularly redheads, can wear. for the skirt is in that becoming new shade of pale hyacinth. It's a 'full marquisette skirt with a black crepe blouse that has long sleeves and a flattering low neckline.} These are a few of the possibilities to try under the mistletoe, and each of them should get you "official com- mendation." Glamour By MenI Is Lauded In Service all over the Uncle Sam our Christ- mas shopping early! R OBERTS HAT SHOP "A LONG bob!" is reported to be the unanimous choice of the men }n service for a Christmas present from their feminine interests when they come home for the holiday furlough. So start letting the feather cuts grow and assume a smooth shoulder- length hairdo if you want to be ad- mired by your man in uniform. Other orders of the day include climbing out of the "sensible" brogues into high heels, applying bright- colored nail polish, and excluding black in favor of eye-catching hues in all your apparel. ,1 ' ?i 7 ', ;1 . _ i 1 1 C f 1 t t E i C C E C 0 c f r t By MARY ANNE OLSON Don't kid yourself into thinking that just because there is a war on, jewelry is no longer important. In fact, jewelry is one of the best ways to dress up that outfit you bought last year-the one that is going to have to last at least another year or more. With their typical ingenuity, the jewelry industry has turned to new fields for inspiration since the gov- erinent has cut down on many of the materials available in former years. They are not only making use of plastics and other new materials, but they are delving into the realm of every-day things about them. "Lucky Pieces" AGopted Among the new ideas are lucite "lucky pieces." These pins come in various shapes-a horseshoe, a cres- cent moon, a wishbone-and you can even get a bracelet to match. All are tied with a dainty little black ribbon, which adds to their interest. Other pins are being featured in sterling silver with your choice of an appeal- ing lamb, a dog or a horse's head for you equestrians. More pins than ever are being made from wood this year. Do you remember those animal crackers you used to love as a child? Well, you can buy fairly accurate repi'oduc- tions of them in wood to wear on your lapel, your sleeve, or to pin on your purse. Another novel idea for those of you who are too shy to wink at the attractive man in your psych. class, is a penguin lapel pin. It is equipped with a small battery so that the eyes light up and wink when the button is pressed. Bracelets Are Popular Bracelets always make 'popular Christmas gifts. Costmetic bracelets are still good, and amere flick of the finger makes all the makeup nec- essities, available immediately. If you have a man in the armed forces, wear an identification bracelet with his crest on it. Send him one too-maybe one of those new ones with a con- cealed locket for your picture. Another popular gift is a link brace- [et and compact combination covered with- daisies. Each link in the brace- let has either "ie loves me" or "He loves me not" inscribed on it, and is sure to intrigue the man of your dreams. Pearls Perennial Favorites Necklaces, earrings, rings, and clips are perennial favorites. Ever-popular are the single strang long pearls, al- though the shorter varieties come in for their share of favoritism too. Ear- rings seem to be more in evidence this year than ever before. We saw 9. , K- _-. 3 - *.. f1 ,7, "'a ;:-,..r S '7. s 1 "1 _.U s. ' l -4 0 0 A Treat for your Budget and Christmas Cheer for your Fri ends TSCHRISTMAS 1. Is your hair bright and shining? 2.Des your make-up blend with your coloring? 3. Do your wear a cologne expressive of your personality and do you stick to it? 4. Are your nails immaculate? For years The QUARRY has been the beauty headquarters for Michigan Co-eds, for we strive to cater to the needs of Michigan 'Women. For immediate success we recommend the following proven brands- c4,i CHRISTMAS Isn't far away, and it's time for you to begin thinking of what gifts to buy for whom. Our selection of costume jewelry, bags, sweaters, lingerie, and other accessories will afford you a large choice. All are reasonably priced. OGILV IE SISTERS ELIuABETH ARDEN MAX FACTOR COTY HELENA RUBENSTEIN REVLON FRANCES DENNEY LUCIEN L ELONG D'ORSAY WORTH SCHIAPARELLI LENTHERIC I i I _ ___. , _. v _ . . _ . _ _ _.__ _ .