Screenland (Jul-Dec 1948)

scribing her ability in opposite terms, like calling a snow-white kitten "Midnight." I don't think you would have to twist the arm of Waverly Scott, Zach's twelveyear-old daughter, to extract a eulogy for the banjo-eyed man from Texas. Zach is a wonderful father. And a stern disciplinarian, according to him. When he returned from the studio one day, Elaine had a list of small rules-infractions to report against Waverly. Waverly had not practiced her scales, she had not made her bed before leaving for school, etc., etc., etc. Elaine is bringing up Miss Scott to be a great lady; sometimes the going is a little rough. "I wish you'd discipline her," Elaine said to Zach. Zach fixed his daughter with a stern eye. "How would you like to go for a moonlight horseback ride with me and talk this over carefully?" he demanded. Waverly tried to look as punished as possible, but the glance she tossed at her father as she flew up the stairs to change her clothing was purely idolatrous. The tagline of this episode is interesting: Zach really did talk to Waverly about the plans and hopes he and Elaine had for her, and her minor fractiousness shortly thereafter disappeared entirely. It would be unfair to a guy like Zach to make him sound all sugar when the truth is that there is plenty of salt, pepper and vinegar in his system. He has one of the hottest tempers on earth, but he knows it and he wages a constant battle to keep it under control. I have seen him walk out of a room, his eyes blazing, his lips compressed into a thin white line, and his fists clenched, because he disagreed with someone who had expressed a silly or a dangerous idea. As a youngster, Zach used to mix it with fists, but years and seasoning have taught him that nothing much was ever gained by violence. A born fighter, he has learned to pour his steam into logic instead of a long right to the jaw. Although many of Zach's friends call him Banjo in honor of those eloquent eyes, I would be inclined to "categorize" him — in the musical instrument sense — as a violin: sensitive, highstrung, and capable of magnificent performance. Personal note to Scott: Brother, this is going to cost you a champagne dinner at L'Aiglon. As for all the nice things I've written about you, I only did it — because it's the truth. Edith Head's Fashion Flashes Continued from page 46 tion of our whole mode of living. We are beginning to feel that our play time is not a continuation of our work time. * # # It's A Morale Builder this feeling of "getting dressed up." It's important to the little girl of five and the woman of fifty. That's why, now that we can, we're doing it. The college girl's date dresses are pretty and feminine. They're really dresses. It is no longer considered good merely to add a string of pearls to your sweaters or suits and think you're dressed up. That was right for war time, but the picture has changed. * # # The Separates are the answer to the problem of clothes versus budgets. In spite of our new feeling of formality, I think that most women like to stretch their wardrobes . . to look as lovely as they can, without investing a fortune. Any time you can do a two-piece costume, you're making sense. For example, a long skirt and a short skirt, plus two tops will give you four outfits. We went through a deluge of evening sweaters and strapless tops, but now the separate vest is newer. It has a bare halter look and can be made with a bare back if you wish. You can also make the back different from the front. For example, a brocaded front and a plain back, or a gold mesh knit front and plain back. A lot of the new dinner vests are going to be knitted or crocheted. A white and gold knit vest is terrific with a black jersey dinner skirt and black gloves. * * # There Is No End to the variety of vests the stars are wearing. I made Loretta Young a white pique vest and separate white pique skirt. The vest was embroidered in coral and the back was fastened with a coral button. This would be sensational for winter wear at desert resorts. A white velveteen vest would look stunning with a black velveteen skirt for holiday parties. If you like color, you'd like the costume I made for Gail Russell after she finished "Night Has A Thousand Eyes." A vest of red and green plaid wool had plain dark green wool in back, matching the separate skirt of green wool. To give it sparkle, we picked up the red and green plaid with red and green sequins. Such a costume would be perfect for holiday dinners at home. * * # Add A Shawl to match and you'll have something different. I'd suggest a green shawl lined with the plaid so that it's reversible. This idea is particularly good if you don't have an evening coat. * * # You Don't Need an evening wrap this year. 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