The Daily Telegram from Eau Claire, Wisconsin • Page 7

i i i i i i i i RENT A NEW PIANO all rental can opplltd prletl call ROBINSON PIANO AND ORGAN 121 W. Orond PHONE 832-6555 Fail Handbags Important Outfit Accents AP Ncwsfcntnrcs What's going to be your bug this fall? Of should lay bagi? Since a handbag plays an Important role In accenting an outfit, most women will want a minimum of three a casual bag to wear with ikirta and sweaters and pants suits, a tailored bag for suits and dressier dresses and an evening bag for those magic nights. Handbags In General Over all, this fall's handbag look starts with a return the '90s with softness and slouch the prevailing feeling. Texture is extremely important and the old distinction between day end evening textures is gone. Now it's anything goes.

Shag is teamed with calf. Velvet ii banded in patent. Crushed patent appears in every handbag size and shape. Keep your eve on the trim Every metal shines, particular ly pewter aluminum, copper and platinum. Plastics are mak ing it big this year, as rivets grommels, studs and plates.

lastic buckles arc in center stage. Monogram mania has in- Vflded the handbag world, with nlllflled bags joining signature iearves as a Status symbol. ln- tlcale hardware everywhere the form of hinges, closings and Initials. Webbing, cords and ropes, many looking like saddle or sailor gear show up as straps for shoulder bags and as trim on daytime styles. Fringe and lac ing Is everywhere in sports wear, but it also appears for fun evenings.

The elongated envelope is the leading shape for fall, flapped and snapped and trimmed with brassy corners. The most important colors are the earth tones, the whole pal ette from gold to brick, red to chocolate. The newest neutral is elephant, a new blend of gray and brown that's darker than taupe. The raspberries are luscious this season. Dusty pale play off dark neutrals.

Sola dc Rose, a sooty pink color tha Wllh almost any shade, is verywhwe, Cfinftl Daytime According to the National Handbag Association, casual daytime bags speak straight rom the shoulder. Soft, long pouches and envelopes are rimmed with lacing, hardware, rope and webbing to pick up the detail of a button or braid. This long, long look is perfect with pants, tunics and midi coals. To complement skirts and sweat- crs, get a grip on the soft elongated boxes and envelopes on shorter straps. Textured and antique leather is all important, as are crushed patent, hair calf, pony and printed rabbit.

Outside pockets add contrasts of texture and are handy holders for money, eyeglasses or gloves. Formal Daytime Suits and dresses require a more formal handbag. These bags are still tailored, but softly smoothed out and refined. Even the handles are soft and strap- py. New tenures on the daytime dressy scene include pairings of black patent and suede, calfskin and hair calf.

Tapestry lovers will adore the needlepoint and The black silk to tucked and pleated, as It was in the MOs, Silver Is for boxes and mlnau- dieres. Those who like to step out on printed velvet look which is the dance floor will find the combined with leather to set off autumn knits and tweeds. Evening Bags Romance blooms in silver, black silk, satin or wine velvet airc. VI If alive. aii how lavish can a shag be? w' Mrs.

Coranell Rossow, claugh evening bags on shoulder straps very practical. These are pleas- infily proportioned to wear with long skirts or jumpsuits. Travel Bags Travelers or those who like big, roomy purses will rejoice over the latest fashion coordinated travel bags. Small enough) to fit under the seat of an airplane, the new totes are large enough to hold a month's supply of make-up and Jewelfy or a thai, otherwise would mar the line trimly fitted jackets and suits, are disguised as camera cases, dftffles or attaches. The most popular male bag in business is a variation of the at- tache case that can be tucked! 0 under the arm like a newspa-! up before dinner" I per.

ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. modest wardrobe for an over- Frank Zahnow of Eau Claire, has been appointed women's night stay. Tuck in a new soft envelope or clutch to carry your physical education instructor atJtnoney and your little things. Ball State University in Besides the Ind.

Mrs. Rossow previously was travel totes are classic canvas, appearing in new soft leathers and crushec an instructor at McKinley Ju-'i patents. And every manufactur- nior High School in Muncie antljer had come out with some trav- has taught at' Madison Heights High School, Anderson. Mrs. Rossow, the mother of two children, is married to Everett Rossow, son of former Eau Claire residents Mr.

and Oscar Rossow. Mrs. aime MOTHKR1 If yew teen-agtf Mft habits you are not succelffilMri changing, try to reffiWI ifWirself so you won't eonitatray make comments, If it's nibbling In the kitchen that annoyi you, walk out. if her rrom Is close the door. Pefhflpl a note clean this will work, where the edge in your voice if you call her down will only antagonize her, "Detach with love," is a term for this method.

BJt Teeth are harder than bones. el bag that is coordinated will their regular handbag travel twin look. Men aren't neglected on the handbag scene, but the bags in which they can carry the wal- Miss Jaime Ann Hendrickson, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome 0.

Hendrickson of Arlington, was presented at a debutant dance Aug. 23 at' the Washington Golf and try Club. Miss Hendrickson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Hendrickson and the niece of Mr. and Mrs.

Edmundll Paige, all of Eau Claire, They were guests at the dance. The debutant wore an exclusive gown by LaMendola of Rome, which had been made tra kAiV' Ejr tfui ifri A 1 rimiT M. Trust Karastan to lead the way to the most opulent shag broadloom in the world. Chableau is ankle-deep pure wool yarn, skein-dyed in a choice of 24 deep, rich solid colors and combinations. Chableau is miles of rich loomed wool, that ripples like a field of new-mown grass with every step.

Chableau is the ultimate in luxury for any room. At only $16.95 a square yard you can lavish it throughout your home. Or see it in fringed area rugs. 9'x 12'just $280.00 313 South RINGS HOUSE OF CARPETS INTERIORS Powntwn lav Clolrt $34-3446 for FREE in-the-home estimates! I lets, card cases and passports especially for the occasion. Call 834-8881 RUBY'S Carpets Draperfo 221 Westgats Road (In Shopping Area) If Keller's LABOR DAY Festival of Floor Covering Colors: Mettle $4 99 Sq.Yd.

Carpet Your Home with Mohawk Broadloom Mohawk Aristomere $C99 Sq. Yd. Mohawk Mar I wood 6 99 Sq.Yd. We planned thif carpet special for you because we warn to show tne kind of value Mohawk broadloom offers. Choose from first quality carpets in a rainbow of colon in three specially priced just in time for your fall arid winter enjoyment.

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