SATURDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1957 jar C^oeJi Japar Favor Coeds who are keeping up with fashion headlines will look to the Japanese lanterns as the source of inspiration for this holiday season’s crop of lamp shade skirts. i Featured in bright} shades and prints of taffeta, chiffon and silk, these skirts and dresses are anchored at the knees with bands, shirring or*bows. One of the most striking dresses in the holiday collection is illustrated in the accom panying sketch. It features plump side panels which balloon from the front, giving the effect! of a tunic over a- semi-full pan-, ; elled underskirt. ; winter white and black combina-l This holiday season will alsojnation. • see the dominance of narrow ball! A glance at the shape of things 1 l for the holidays seems to indi-' ,i. ...... -uj I cate that the slim sheath dress; . ‘_',i .is being replaced by a dress that .-'.4 drops like a shot past the waist, . ||g4*ggg||p|' jonly to tfghten and taper from* v p .hips to hem. It is a variation of Ifoga* ' I’’ ;S i this fall's new baggy chemise. j The wool middy blouse and , jp|?~ r ! matching.pleated skirl will play ; ■ | an important role for some of . HlfT s/ those less elaborate Christmas , parties and for casual home en ”■ tertaining when the battle of the schools begins and every - - , one gets together to compare j j notes. (And not classroom ones, ; j either!) ' i And coeds, if you want to shine t • at that big party this year, wear; a bright dress—a color that stands • out in a crowd. Try glittering; . jewelry, add spark to’the revival of dangle earrings and choose, •• “gem” stones that catch the light’ for your contribution. Satin Shoes Win Favor With Coeds A major item in any coed’s' wardrobe is her shoes, .'and this: year the fashion experts h ave gone, all out to make them eye-catching.; Along with the populai pointed' toe, milady now can choose tra-! ditional suede and leather as' well: as from satins both plain and: striped. I • Since economy is uppermost in the coed’s mind, she now can buy 1 one pair of shoes and for a few: extra dollars change its appear-! ance completely. ! The trick is done by adding a! gold rosette, a silver or rhinestone l clip, a satin bow, or even more, 1 elegant, a silver grey pearl clip. : For the coed with an eye for the 1 ‘different’ fashion has the.answer:, the duo fabric shoe’. One side is 1 black patent leather while the; other is grey suede. i Costume jewelry this season is; large and distinctively different.! Although the big thing is thej large synthetic stone in colors, 1 the traditional pearl is still very' much in fashion. It can be found in -long strands or. in big three 1 strand necklaces with'alternating! rows of colored stones. Campus Trim To Rival Santa In Xmas Gaiety From all indications Santa Claus will get a lot of competition with his decorations this year from University students. The dis play of trees, angels and bells al ready adorning the campus in ai show of Christmas spirit will be hard for Santa to beat come December 25. One of the most Christmas-y sights may be seen in the West : Halls area. Outdoor trees are decorated with multicolor lights and Christmas carols played over a loudspeaker add to the . Christmas spirit. . M-E-R-R-Y C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S is spelled out in lights across the front of Hamilton Hall with each room on a floor taking one letter. -H-A-P-F-Y N-E-W Y-E-A-R is .spelled out on the floor below. ;The first letter of each greeting blinks on, then the second letter and so on down the line until all .the letters are glowing. : A Christmas tree mado from ■; a roll of copper tubing pulled up from the middle is on dis : play in ■ the Home Economics - living center. Articles made in the home art classes were used Jo trim the tree. • Doors made to look like Christ mas packages have been one of the more popular decorations in .'the residence halls this year. Tin 1 - . foil paper is used to cover the door) and ribbon tied in a bow is placed' on top of this. Window displays from bells to Nativity scenes can be seen in all -the halls. Lounges are decorated with trimmed trees and nearly ev ery minw has some form of greet ing painted on with water colors. Co-£dits New officers of Alpha Chi Sig ma are Ronald Smith, president;! . Carroll McDonnell, vice president;! . Carl Von Dreele, treasurer; and • Harry Frey, secretary. New officers of Phi Kappa cure -Dennis Hennessey, president; . William Warthling, vice presi ,'dent; Robert Piccone, secretary; //Ward S.w ai n, treasurer; Timo thy Deyo, alumni secretary; Wil liam McGarry, pledgemaster; Da vid Gorka, caterer, and George! e. Arnes, house, manager*,l.,, s *j ese Lamps Inspire te Party Dresses For an informal holiday dance. - j eggnog party or Christmas Eve | j open house, why no! add an j J extra bit of dash to the atmo __ __J j sphere with this season's new _ “ ,~ c ~.1 off-beat flower-print dresses. mll *i Shoes figure to become cele lana party dresses over the full-jbrities this year, especially rhine i:skirted ones by far. The accent rstone-buckled satin slippers or ! will be on either bare or very-jshoes dyed to match that holiday short sleeved outfits. -dress. Bright hair ribbons of vel- Popular fabrics are silk chif-.vet or taffeta, worn a new way, fon, velvet and satin ranging in just an inch away from the be color from the pale, soft blues and : ginning of the hair line, will add pinks to bold, outstanding reds;the crowning touch to any coed’s and greens and the ever-lovely radiance at holiday events. CHRISTMAS PARTIES given by fraternities and sororities for underprivileged children in the State College area will take place this weekend and next week. Here three'coeds give Santa a hand by wrapping toys and games to be placed tinder the trees. They are, left to right, Jean Black, senior in elementary education from Harrisburg; Sandra Reimer, junior in speech correction from New Cumberland; and Joan Foster, junior in medical technology from Harrisburg. I Who has the | largest collection | of nicknacks? | (BILU 5 V M9MULLEN A % || /nl/T 130 East College Avenue ij l'^rState College, Pennsylvania iSL. . THE DAILY COLLEGIAN STATE COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA offll, cuff Shopping Grab-Bag For Baffled Santas Christmas carols are in the air, stars and snowflakes are appearing everywhere, and a Santa Claus lurks around al most every corner. It’s a happy, holiday time of year, but th» realization that we’re going to be playing Santa to at least one member of the opposite sex can be upsetting instead of cheering, This year the gloomiest St. Nick can cheer up, whether he’* gift-hunting for the latest flame or for the most particular mother, father, or sister. In the guys and ga|s cateory, an eternally popular gift for the bashful is a sprig of mistletoe. But for those who either don’t want or don’t need this, more practical gifts are available. FOR WOMEN ONLY FOR MEN ONLY Women don’t have to be a prob- It’s no longer the fashion—or lem—at least not when it comes even cricket—to give all men ties V" ««“ Ch *r* i Vou re almost sure to be popu- we jj as t 0 g et iar if you give perfume. And One old stand-by is jewelry, choosing a brand isn’t as hard as which looks a little different you think it is. A sports-minded this year. Cuff links are set gal will go for Lentheric’s Tweed.' with colored stones, end match while the more feminine, helpless tie bars made to fit narrow lass will appreciate Arpege by lies. And even the man who Lanvin or Le Gabon’s Sortilege, doesn't like tie pins will like to , Another favorite is jewelry, wear a single pearl tie tack. i which seems to be running to Equally popular are sweaters. ■ large synthetic stones and color- shirts, and. if you're blessed with ; ed pearls. Just as pretty and .nimble fingers, hand-knit socks. even more useful is this year’s You can give them alone, or ac , collection of jeweled acces- company them with a leather ! sories. They range from cigaret cigaret case, wallet, or stud box. cases and lighters to spangled For the practical one try a packet combs, minors, and lip. pen and pencil set. desk pen, stick cases. or even a money clip. For the If you prefer a more practical inlelleclual. books or a fin# present, start hunting for a sweat- classical recording. Or pamper •er or scarf. You can find a crew, the sports enthusiast with an ■ neck, cardigan, or pullover made; indoor putting green or a mink of Shetland wool, fur-blend or. covered tennis ball. To the-very cashmere. And scarves can be brave, give a leopard-skin bath iwarm, practical wool or cobweb- ing suif. light chiffon. j If your problem-man really ; This Christmas there’s even does have everything, including | a gift for the girl who has ab- in gold toothpick, don’t despair, i solutely everything. It’s a jGive nim a polished bronze sar -1 jeweled velvet eyepalch. Idine-can opener: Gilman-Prescott- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Gilman Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Farrell of of Meadowbrook have announced State College have announced tha the engagement of their daughter 1 engagement of their daughter Gail Lee, to Roy Prescott, son of Ann, to Lewis Roscoe, son of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Prescott of and Mrs. E. Scott Roscoe of Staia Bainbridge. ; College. Miss Gilman is a senior in' elementary education, and a ber of Delta Gamma sorority and PPf,? 1 BOdrd> SCnior W ° men ' S hat member of DeUa behl Ddta „ . . . , . . I sorority and Mortar Board, senior Prescott is a senior in dairy sci- women’s hat society, ence and a member of zvlpna Zeta Roscoe is a senior in architec fraternity. ‘ture, president of the University No date has been set for the Chapel Choir and a member of wedding. Theta Delta Chi fraternity. (^ngcicjementj Farrell-Roscoe PAG? FIVE Lj chrijtina
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