THE MICIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, DECEMBE9 11, 1949 SUNDAY, D~CEMB'EIt 11. 1949 3 Varied Footwear Provides Useful, InexpensivePresent Typical yuletide problems in Ann Arbor are looking for dif- ferent, unusual and relatively in- expensive Christmas gifts for roommates or coed friends. Bed socks, loafer socks, or bed- room slippers may be just what is desired and local stores have them in stock between the one and three dollar price range. COLORS START at white and go through all shades and tints of yellow, pink, red, blue, green, brown, tan and black with an ev- en greater selection among the various color combinations. Sheepskin, bunny fur, felt, Cut, Colors Make Gems For the man who is planning to buy an engagement ring for her this Christmas, a few funda- mental facts should be known. In a diamond it is the brilliance that counts. The brilliance is re- vealed by the color and cut. * * * HOW CAN one be sure that he is getting the real stone and not a substitution? First of all, he should go to a jeweler he knows or to a well-known store. He should examine the stone to make sure it is not a "paste diamond." A paste diamond is a glass stone with a foil back (often tin foil. This foil back can be readily discovered by turning the ring over. The object of the foil is to make the stone seem brilliant. * * * HE SHOULD ask to look at the diamond through a ten power lens. Any diamond which does not show marks and scratches through a ten power lens is considered perfect. If a white setting is desired, the best and most desirable is platinum which has a ten per cent alloy of iridium. Iridium makes the ring much harder and durable and also the setting will hold its color better and not become cloudy. White gold is an alloy some- times with silver, steel or nickel. Combined with silver it is likely to turn a greyish yellow. White gold with nickel or silver seems to be most desirable. Final caution can be taken by requesting a certified copy from the jeweler stating exactly what kind of a stone the buyer has pur- chased. This slip with the jewel- er's signature is the best assurance of the quality of the ring. Cosmetic Features Star Travel Cases Cosmetics are not in themselves current fashion, but the cases in which they will be carried have caused considerable stir. With the many new types of un- breakable containers for every- thing from deoderants to tooth powders and perfumes, the per- fect travel cosmetic cases can be made up. No longer is is necessary to carefully wrap every tiny bot- tle of liquid. For those who still prefer the old school bottles and jars, com- pletely waterproof cases have been fitted. The fashion world has given birth to a new accessory which may create some interest, if to no one else, at least for our fur covered friends. Designed to ac- company fur trimmed suits and coats are shoes made of match- ing fur. These shoes are not only trimmed with the fur but are completely covered by it. wool knits, chintz and velvet are just a few of the materials which are also combined in a variety of ways to give the buyer just what he or she desires. There is no need to worry about exact sizes when choosing most of the slippers as they run in only small, medium and large sizes with medium corresponding to sizes six and seven. ONE OF THE most practical and inexpensive gifts to be found in Ann Arbor is a solid colored mule made of plastic which comes with a matching plastic hosiery or hankie "pockette." This washable mule comes in kelly green and a purpleish rose, and has an elastisized strap around the heel. Similar to these are the rayon satin, quilted mules with an air foam sole which are quite inex- pensive. They may be purchased in a cellophane bag which is handy for traveling and to keep the slippers clean. These mules come in white, flame, dusty green, navy, pink and Heaven blue. * * * QUILTED COTTONS and chintz are also appearing in many different patterns, one of the nic- est being a white background with tiny rosebuds around the slipper and also on the bottom. Bed socks are, another of the items included in the low price range, and they are just the thing for the long, cold winter nights ahead. Bed socks appear in softer col- ors of rose, pink, orchid, pale green and baby blue. They usually have a draw string which ties around the ankle to keep them snug through the night. * * * A RATHER NEW innoovation of one designer is the bobby sox bed sock. It is simply an all wool, white, rather long sock that has a draw string inserted at the top. Loafer socks, which are becom- ing more and more popular, run between two and three dollars. Some have the fur-lined leather sole which is usually warmer and the others have a felt sole which is a little more expensive. A few of the more elaborate styles are accented with a gold or silver thread around the felt at the bottom of the sock, and others are trimmed with various types' of yarn flower designs. Lines, Detail Will Keynote Spring Wear Restraint of line and niceness of detail seem to be the keynote for spring fashions, leading dress designers predict. The exaggerated silhouette of past seasons has been greatly mo- dified. Slender skirts and those with graceful, flaring lines will be equally abundant, they say. Styles will concentrate on fem- ininity. A gently sloping curve will be seen in shoulders, with pad- ding used sparingly. A minimum measurement is emphasized in waistlines. The cinched midriff of the Empire style so fashionable last year has almost disappeared. Hips will be snug and not ex- aggerated to the point of padding, American corset designers have dispelled rumors that the little boy look now coming into fashion will mark a return to the flapper look of the 1920's. The natural, well-molded fig- ure will remain in fashion indefin- itely, surveys among top designers disclose. Women will wear clothes made along the natural lines of the body. Many materials will be airy. Dresses will be made of the sheer- est organzas, chiffon, net, rayon or nylon, fine cotton voilet and many others. Pine Trees HolidayMust There is something about the Christmas pine which seems to make the holiday festivities com- plete. Decorating a tree in the home is a relatively new custom, but one deeply rooted. Many people make chopping down the tree a traditional party. All are gathered together and, warmly dressed, they set out for the woods. After much merriment and some chopping, the party will return home to a blazing fire and hot chocolate. Decorating the tree may also give to a party. The Christmas tree not only adds gaiety to this season, but its pine fragrance fills the house. It is a worthwhile addition to our holiday season. Gone are the days when the but-' ton was known solely as an in- conspicuous fastener. Winter fashions are making full use of the myriad sizes, shapes, colors and materials presented in the latest creations of the button industry. DRESS STYLES, reflecting Par- isian trends, feature clusters and columns of buttons. Pockets, col- lars, belts, sleeves and necklines are dotted with attractive disks, matching those which serve as catches. Skirts, too, are making use of clever arrangements of buttons. Parades of colorful metallic, wool and gabardine buttons de- corate hemlines, pockets and skirt slits. Buttons, if used with ingenuity, can make old wardrobe items bright and stylish looking. Belts of fabric or leather can be remodeled with a few well-chosen and well- placed buttons. O IMPORTED.. C A T 0 - HANDKERCHIEFS, SCARFS, AND TIES UNUSUAL BRACELETS AND EARRINGS SPECIAL CHINESE WRAPPING PAPER. Do your Christmas shopping at THE INDIA ART SHOP v 330 Maynard Street 30.0v TAMS, BERETS and caps res- pond favorably to bright buttons. Many new hat designs are featur- ing gay button trims. Large tor- toise shell, jet and metallic f as- teners are particularly popular ornaments. The woman who has the slightest handicraft ability can originate all sorts of ways to make use of the unique buttons now on the market. For in- stance, a string of tiny, rhine- stone buttons can be used as a sparkling strand which may be twined about the waist or wrist or used in the hair. Gold and silver signet buttons showing interesting raised designs can be made into pins with an an- tique look about them. WinterFashions Employ Myriad of Buttons .GIFTS 16 Aheed//4'e ! NYLON GOWNS -V---- ti and slips $6.95 and up . ! 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