Fashions: Knee-High Style
With summer coming in, the girls are apparently going to be as busy as bees —painting their knees. Max Factor has already introduced painted designs, and other cosmetic houses have followed with everything from butterflies to zodiac signs. To be ready for the beach, Revlon has rushed onto the market waterproof paints that will withstand the surf. Other manufacturers are putting out vinyl polka dots, eyes, lips and flowers that can be pasted onto legs. There are even gaily colored decals for finger-and toenails. And just in case the message is not getting across, some teen-agers are stenciling at knee level even more legible messages to the eligible, reading "Looking for a date?" and, "Available."
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