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Woman's Own £.s.d. Guide to Presents
29 in the luxury class
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Luxury glass ‘Obelisque’ lipstick cover for her dressing-table, complete with refill lipstick, and cover for-her handbag. Dior, 79s. 6d. (about $11.09)?
A luxurious stole in white nylon fur to wear with evening dresses. Astraka, from Derry and Toms, Kensington, London, W.8, 91/2 gns. (about $30.84)?
This elegant salt, pepper and mustard set has an attractive posy design in pastel shades and comes in a neat gift box. Crown Derby, 54s. (about $7.53)?
Party sparkle: necklace, bracelet, brooch and earrings of multi-coloured stones and diamante. By Jewelcraft, from Bourne and Hollingsworth, London. The set, £12 1s. (about $33.48)?
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Hairdrier: specially designed for the teenager, this new drier is quiet-running, light in weight and well protected from misuse. It will not cause interference with TV or radio. G.E.C., 66s. (about $9.21)?
Vibraphone: for the musically-minded youngster, here is a junior electric instrument complete with hard and soft hammers, music and song book, and music stand. It is operated by an easily-replaced battery. Playcraft, 65s. (about $9.07)?
Coffee grinder: this electric machine will grind three ounces of coffee beans in about ten seconds-a boon for the busy hostess, and neat in appearance. Moulinex, 95s. (about $13.25)?
Mini-chair: specially designed for occasional use, this light-weight upholstered chair is only 26 inches high. There is also a stacking model. Rest Assured, 91s. 3d., upwards. (about $12.73)?
Bookcase: a double-shelved bookcase 211/2 inches wide made especially for pocket books is the perfect present for the bookworm of the family. It is made of dark, medium, or light oak, and can stand on the floor or be fixed to the wall. Unix, from the Phoenix Gallery, 36a St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C.2, 69s. 7d.; (about $9.71)? postage and packing free within 15 miles of Charing Cross, elsewhere 6s. (about 84 cents)?
Staffordshire china tea set: a grey and turquoise design of leaves and flowers on a white background makes this beautiful 21-piece tea set a credit to any table. 'Hyde Park' by J. and G. Meakin, about 52s. (about $7.25)?
Venetian glass: glowing with deep colour and of great delicacy, you can choose from a selection at Mappin and Webb, London. Ashtray, 45s. (about $6.28)? Bon-bon dish, 84s. (about $11.72)? Vinegar and oil bottles £7 15s. (about $19.70)?
Elegant modern fire-irons: the tripod stand is finished in black or white, and the irons themselves have urea plastic handles in a choice of seven colours, or beech, or polished brass at extra cost. Peter Cuddon, from John Lewis shops, about 59s. 10d. (about $8.35)?, or, with brass handles, 72s. 2d. (about $10.07)?
Handbag of beauty: for overnight train journeys or long air trips, this is a 'must'-a handbag complete with Creme Puff com pact, Color-fast lipstick, rouge, eyelash make-up, eyeshadow, eyebrow pencil, Night Facial Stik and Medium Satin Flow facial cleansing lotion. Max Factor, £6 18s. 1d. (about $19.26)?
Gold-starred beauty box: containing tinted foundation cream, face powder, rouge, eyeshadow, lipstick and cleansing cream. Atkinsons, 40s. (about $5.58)?
Electric vibratory massager: for after-Christmas relaxation, a massager in ivory plastic, with lazy finger-tip on-off control. Pifco, 85s. 6d. (about $11.93)?
Beauty coffret: an extra-special gift for the woman who loves to be feminine. Apple Blossom bath essence, skin perfume, hand lotion, soap and dusting powder in a case beautifully lined with artificial silk. By Helena Rubenstein, 72s. 6d. (about $10.11)?
Fashion case for the elegant: holding Invisible Veil gilt enamelled compact in a Napoleonic design, gilt Jumbo lipstick, and Parfumair in Blue Grass, My Love or On Dit. Elizabeth Arden, 71s. 6d. (about $9.97)?
In Love perfume: the ideal gift for any friend who is newly engaged! Norman Hartnell, 1/2oz. size 48s. (about $6.70)?
An evening top: for a glittering evening there's a party treat in a sleeveless, square-necked top of Lurex-pair it with a black velvet evening skirt. Sybille, from Peter Robinson, London, and branches, 59s. 6d. (about $8.30)?
Fur fabric handbag: there's no doubt fur-is the rage this season, and nothing will keep the girl who likes to be right in fashion more up-to-date than a new handbag in beaver, Persian lamb, or ocelot fur fabric. Long pochette shape, with handle and gilt clip clasp. Dolcis, 59s.11d. (about $8.23)?
Heart-strewn bed-jacket: any girl will love o be given this heart-winning bed-jacket. With mandarin collar, silken cord tie, and wrist-length sleeves, it's made of white quilted nylon liberally sprinkled with tiny red hearts. Wovenair, from Dickins and Jones, London, 75s. (about $10.46)?
Rose-gay waist-slip: a 'must' for underneath prettiness. Of paper nylon, rose-embroidered in pink with two layers of nylon net, it will give a skirt an exciting rustle as well as the band-box look it demands. Kayser, 84s. (about $11.72)?
Case for the train: or for any journey when odds and ends must be with you. Neatly shaped-6 inches deep and about a foot square-in plastic, it's water-silk lined with, mirror, pockets and places for those 'important' jars and bottles. Revelation, 170 Piccadilly, London, W.I, 95s. 6d. (about $13.32)?
Silver pointelle sandals: happy dancing feet will be happier still in these evening slippers with their white satin bows. The heels are 31/8 inches high, and there are elasticized straps under the foot for easy 'grip.' 'Moulin Rouge' by Lotus, 69s. 11d. (about $9.75)?
Evening bag for 'ball dress' dates: in white and silver brocade with a silver chain handle, neither too large nor too small, it has a mother-of-pearl clasp and is water-silk lined. From Bourne and Hollingsworth, London, 45s. (about $6.28)?
Stole to steal the show: and any girl would steal the show with this silk, wool and Lurex stole round her shoulders. Wide and long in bands of blue, white and silver, with a long, shimmering fringe, it will give evening lustre to the plainest sheath dress. Sammy, from Brighton's Bureau, 91 Regent Street, London, W.l, 84s. (about $11.72)?
Needlecord gathered skirt: a present any teenager will love to receive. In brilliant royal blue, red, emerald, kingfisher, or a subtle beaver, and in skirt-lengths 32 to 44. Ten inches from the hem is a right-in-fashion gilt-studded band all the way round the skirt. 'Arizona' by Renda, from all John Lewis shops, 59s. 6d. (about $8.30)? to 65s. (about $9.07)?
Glamorous nightdress: two layers of nylon, one pink, one blue, for a dream of lavender. Trimmed with velvet ribbon and a rosebud, this nightdress has the low neck, puff sleeves and high Empire bust of Regency times. Keystone, 84s. (about $11.79)?
Gold charm bracelet: a special present for a special friend or relative, this bracelet will hold as many as 24 charms. From Mappin and Webb, London, £6 10s. (about $18.14)?
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