Shop Talk

For a longer time than you or I can remember, the house of McCutcheon has been faithfully serving New York households, and the marvelous quality of the wares and the traditions of the firm are not really news to those who know their linens. Their stock is large and varied and ### of the con##ional and all of the more unusual things may be had there in the most de luxe quality available. A complete five-piece bath set, of diagonal weave, comes in those rich deep tones that may be traced directly to Spanish or Mexican influence. The pieces are monogrammed with a block letter effect. Guest and finger-tip towels in all pastel shades have a hand-tied fringe and bear the newest and smartest monograms. A pair of North Star diagonal ribbed all wool blankets with satin binding all the way round will make you yearn for those nights to come when you’ll need them. I could go on indefinitely listing the things that you’ll need for your home and things that you’ll want to give as gifts this year, but seeing is believing, so trot right along up there and enjoy the thrill of really beautiful linens.

Convention and precedent have developed certain details and points about riding kit for men and habits for women that make the costume traditionally correct. Individual flights of imagination in riding attire are taboo, but how often one sees a novice looking like a caricature. Four generations as specialists in tailoring, is Bernard Weatherill’s background. Here you are assured of getting your outfit correct in every detail, plus superb tailoring, Mr. Weatherill imports his own materials and whether you ride astride or side-saddle he will turn you out in the very best manner and properly attired.

Helena Rubinstein has given to her cosmetics the authority of a rich background. For years and years she has acted as a consultant and diagnostician to thousands of women with complexion problems. Recently she felt that there should be within the reach of every woman, a service suitable to her specific needs. With this in mind she devised a budget plan for salon clients. The plan works this way: first the salon manager and the patron have a serious conference about the needs of the individual. Then, the expert outlines a complete regimen covering nails, hands, feet, and hair. A flat budget fee is named for once-a-week service to include all of these beauty treatments and, if necessary, eyebrow arching, haircuts, personality coiffure and make-up. The most exciting part of the plan is the fact that the patron is then entitled to come in during the week whenever necessary for touching up, without additional charge. The result is that she is insured complete professional care of her beauty needs every day at a set price which at the same time covers any emergencies that may arise.

It’s football time and football fans of both sexes will be interested to know that Grande Maison de Blanc has assembled a supply of automobile robes and sturdy warm blankets for use en route to the game and at the stadium. There are both conservative colors and exciting plaids in camel’s hair, wool and soft plus fabrics. Especially convenient for rumble seat addicts is a set consisting of a blanket and matching pillow filled with lamb’s wool. Both fit neatly into a zipper case with a handle attached for carrying.