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FOR A COMFORTABLE EVENING AT HOME For an evening at home after the honeymoon is over this luxurious lounger was designed in dramatically contrasting colors and text- ares: combining quilted nylon at - home pants with a practical, full-length house- coat to match. In festive red and rich royal, the three-piece ensemble is by Beatrice Pines of Montreal. Neckline of the shoulder. baring blouse can be tied pussy cat fashion or left toe swing freely. Housecoat lin- ing matches blouse. Choice Of Engagement Ring Is Of Extreme Importance One good stone perfectly cut fis better than several of infer- for cutting. Diamonds never dim and so there is a tendency to think that they are dirty. But on the con- trary they need to be cleaned regularly to remove hand lo- tion, dried soap or dust. An in- expensive eyebrow brush soak- ed in hot water and a soapless detergent are the only mate- wiale needed. A iar of cleaner kept within reach in the bed- room or kitchen is also helpful. To dry use a silk handkerchief. One iurther precaution is to have the jeweller examine your ring once a year. And don't throw your ring in your jewel ase along with other stones be- cause diamonds can scratch any stone as well as other diamonds. Even before you have decid- ed upon the "right man' you have dreamed about the en- gagement ring that you will receive. You examine the dia- monds of your friends and draw some: conclusions about the one you would like. The betrothal ring is not a gift; rather it is a symbol. It is a tradition older than the veil, the bouquet, wedding cake or |old shoes. As the ancient cus- toms did not include a religious ceremony with a second ring the diamond represented a pledge of marriage. The diamond, used as early as the fourth century AD, be- came the accepted stone he- cause it was symbolic of endur- ing love as well as being the hardest substance in nature. It would last for a lifetime, and could be passed on to future generations if desired. Although the ring was posed to be a surprise in earl- ier days, now most girls prefer final choice, for they: are the ones who are going to wear it. The first step is to select a jeweller on whom you can de pend. Then your fiance can look at a selection of rings in his finally consult you about the final decision. As the diamond itself is the expensive part of the ring care should be taken in the selection. Four important factors to be eae ROUSSEAU , HERITAGE? == HOUSE j 216 MARY ST. E. PH. 668-3483. WHITBY, ONT. sup- | § to, have some influence on the' & taken into account are the carat, the cut, the color. and the clarity. The carat refers to the unit of weight for diamonds. One carat contains 100 points and so a 20 point diamond would be a fifth of a carat. The arrangement of facets and final shape of the gem are termed the cut. The quality not the cut itself affects the price. Although the round cut is the most com- mon the emerald or the emar- quise, are popular. The color should be as white as possible. THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thursday, january 26, issé Figure Foremost For Bold Prints NEW tenon! vasa 4 lady ry the new bold prints, short shirts and clinging fabries, but if she doesn't have a good figure, for- get it. 'More than ever, an. over- | weight woman will have trouble with new clothes," said Victor Joris of Shreveport, La., one of 12 award - winning young. de- signers presented Friday to the New York couture group. "In the 1940s and 1950s fash- ionable clothes were huge hunks of materials," he éaid, 'A woman -- hide inside them. "We don't deaion for. the woman with a tummy now.' "The American woman has the greatest legs in the world --so I show them. She has a sporty, easy-going, active life, and I design for that," he said, showing size five and six pants and coat costumes. DESIGNER DIETS "I'm dieting to get into my own clothes," said Betsy John- son, of Weathersfield, Conn., new fashion sensation at age 23. "I like the T-shirt look, short skirts. You can't wear that with too many pizzas." Gayle Kirkpatrick of New Al- sa hanv, .Migs.,...showed..his.. geo nretric stretchy beach dresses in bold oranges, blacks and white, with skirts three inches above the knee. "On an overweight womam." said Kirknatrick "thie would be a catastrophe." 2) Designer Edie Gladstone, young mother of three, said that "as a mother, I under- stand the weight problem. As a designer, I- beg women to cor- rect it." Styles shown by the 12 de- signers were simple, bold in color, above the knees, and made mostly of no - wrinkle fabrics. oe 5% Discount - If You Bring This Ad. FOR ALL YOUR Bridal Shoes TINTED FREE CHOOSE ; DANCEY'S bow DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Wedding Photography at Its Very Finest Your bridal album captures forever all the wonderful moments of thet = great day of days. It will become one of your most precious possessions, We work lovingly and carefully to make it so. Call us for details. H. E. 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