Hollywood (1936)

Dramatic Hands . . . (Continued from page thirty-four) # As Merle Sipped her tea, I took note of her smooth oval nails, the perfection of their polish. Answering my question, she said, "When I was playing exotic roles on the screen, I wore my nails long and pointed and used a more brilliant polish. Now, since my whole screen personality has been changed, I match my nails to the more conservative, natural type of girl which I portray. They are filed to an oval, of medium length, and I leave the tips of my nails untinted, being careful that there is a bit of nailwhite under each so that there is no danger of their appearing grimy even during the most strenuous day. "I prefer a light polish for daytime wear, something that is natural in appearance and which blends with almost any color frock. As I like to wear all white or all black in the evening, I choose my nailpolish to complement my gown for evening wear, in a shade that is gay and lustrous. "Sports wear, especially when the skin is tanned, calls for a russet or neutral shade of polish. Occasionally, when I play tennis or go for a swim, I simply buff my nails with a dry cake polish to bring out the natural sheen. "Changing polish as often as I do," Merle continued, "I am particularly careful to use an oily polish remover so that the nails will remain smooth and the cuticle soft and pliable. The nails should be oiled, as well as the skin, and I find it beneficial to rub cuticle oil into the base and around the edges of my nails. A good cuticle oil can be applied even over polish without harming the manicure." Hands — and Drama • I Asked Miss Oberon then about the use of her hands on the screen. "Graceful movements of the hands are important of course but I should say the best policy is to use the hands as little as possible. Hands should be unobtrusive and used only to reflect a mood or emphasize an occasional conversational point. Hands that are constantly fluttering aimlessly about, detract rather than add to a characterization as by movement they draw attention to themselves and away from the face or voice. "It is my opinion, too, that jewels should be worn on the hands only after dark. My favorite ring is a star sapphire which I wear most frequently. I do like bracelets of simple design for daytime wear and I have one of which I am especially fond. It is a fine chain hung with tiny charms given to me by my friends. "As I am using my hands constantly, they must have constant care. There is always swimming, ping pong, or golf and," she concluded with a smile, "always my dogs to pet." But there was one more question I wanted to ask of this glamorous star so that I could give her answer to my readers. "What do you consider the greatest aid to beauty in the routine which you follow every day?" She answered with no hesitation, "An hour's sleep after lunch— flat on my back without a pillow. This relaxation, which I consider imperative, smooths out all the tired lines in my face and gives me an amazing amount of energy the rest of the day and evening." [Continued on page 65] SEPTEMBER. 1936 No girl can be too sure of her daintiness to make this Armhole Odor Test If the slightest dampness collects on the armhole of your dress. It will cling to the fabric, and the warmth of your body will bring out an embarrassing "armhole odor" each time you wear the dress . . . IF you have been taking your daintiness for granted, because you deodorize regularly, you will be wise to make this simple "armhole odor" test. You may be unpleasantly surprised! When you take off your dress tonight, smell it at the armhole. If you have ever perspired in that dress, even slightly, you will find that the fabric at the armhole bears an unmistakable and unlovely odor ... in spite of your careful deodorizing! The way that dress smells to you — is the way you smell to others! 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