SUN SIGN STYLE.Byline: Barbara De Witt Daily News Fashion Editor Do Leos really rule the universe? Why are Capricorns so darn practical? And why is Libra's wardrobe so, well, unprofessional? Check your horoscope horoscope: see astrology. horoscope Astrological chart showing the positions of the sun, moon, and planets in relation to the signs of the zodiac at a specific time. . Your fashion stance is linked to the signs of the zodiac Signs of the Zodiac Constellation English Name Symbol Dates Aries The Ram &aries; Mar. 21–Apr. 19 Taurus The Bull &taur; Apr. 20–May 20 Gemini The Twins &gemin; May 21–June 21 , say experts in the field of astrology, which, like other '70s fads, is back in vogue. New York shoe guru Steve Madden (his Carnaby Street-inspired styles are sold at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom) teamed up with astrologer Peggy Yost of Personality Plus astrological services in Phoenix in launching Sole Signs, a fall line of young women's shoes based on the zodiac. ``We are offering an astrological step-by-step guide (with the shoes) because we recognize that our consumer loves reading her horoscope, whether she is looking for serious insight or entertainment,'' said Michelyn Camen, Madden's ``image director.'' ``We believe that there may be a strong connection between your astrological sign and fashion preferences.'' For instance, on Madden's chart, a Leo likes shoes that beg to be noticed - he suggests high-heeled, thigh-high boots. For Aries, Madden designed an edgy, stacked platform shoe, while putting Capricorn feet in classic loafers “Penny loafer” redirects here. For the collegiate a cappella group, see Penny Loafers. Loafers or penny loafers are low, leather step-in shoes usually with moccasin construction, with broad flat heels. They first appeared in the mid 1930s. . Jacqueline Bigar, a syndicated astrology columnist for the Daily News and other newspapers around the country, has spent 20 years drawing up astrological charts, and she can determine people's signs by observing their tastes. Buying in bulk ``Leos are the clotheshorses of the zodiac,'' she said. ``They aren't necessarily the best-dressed, as they sometimes tend to be flashy, but they dress in terms of the total picture. It's a statement about who they are, so their clothes have to conform.'' So whatever her budget, a Leo woman will have a complete wardrobe that's trendy and top quality, favoring Hermes or Christian Dior purses. Taurus and Capricorn women are the practical signs, said Bigar, but their tastes are different. ``Taurus is more dramatic in her appearance, but she goes for quality because it's going to last. For instance, she'll buy emeralds over aquamarine aquamarine (ăk'wəmərēn`, äk'–) [Lat.,=seawater], transparent beryl with a blue or bluish-green color. Sources of the gems include Brazil, Siberia, the Union of Myanmar, Madagascar, and parts of the United States. jewels because of their resale value,'' Bigar said. She'll buy one good purse, like a Coach bag, that will work with everything. And she'll invest in a lot of earth colors, although she does love silver and black. Capricorn, by contrast, is no-frills. ``You'll spot her across the room in a basic brown, black or navy suit.'' Another practical sun sign is Gemini, who tends to like sleek, stretchy stretch·y adj. stretch·i·er, stretch·i·est 1. Capable of being stretched: a stretchy fabric. 2. Tending to stretch excessively. Adj. 1. clothes that move well. She likes green and also has a sophisticated streak that shows up in sassy sas·sy 1 adj. sas·si·er, sas·si·est 1. Rude and disrespectful; impudent. 2. Lively and spirited; jaunty. 3. Stylish; chic: a sassy little hat. black cocktail dresses. The sun sign who dresses for comfort is Sagittarius, who looks upon clothing as something she's got to throw on before she runs out the door. ``They're not concerned with the total look, the way a Leo is,'' Bigar added, ``but it doesn't mean they can't be sexy. For a party, they'd probably show up in a slinky slink·y adj. slink·i·er, slink·i·est 1. Stealthy, furtive, and sneaking. 2. Informal Graceful, sinuous, and sleek: wore a slinky outfit to the party. green or purple dress without ruffles For the plural of ruffle, see . Ruffles is the name of a brand of ruffled potato chips produced by Frito-Lay. Its current official product slogan is "R-R-R-Ruffles Have Ridges!".There is a lot of different kinds of chips. or lace.'' The sexiest sign of the zodiac sign of the zodiac Noun Astrol any of the 12 areas into which the zodiac is divided Noun 1. sign of the zodiac - (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided is the Scorpio. ``She's got plenty of black in her wardrobe and shops for things that show her body off to its best advantage, so she's also going to be the one who's constantly dieting and working out. Color and simplicity Another femme-fatale sign is Aries, but she's more practical than Scorpio and isn't impressed by designer labels. Bigar has observed that Aries women like red and other vibrant colors but aren't fond of accessories. ``Depending on the situation, she'll either stuff everything in a briefcase, or simply stuff her money in her pocket and not bother with a purse,'' said Bigar. Libras have trouble making up their minds. They know they want a new dress for any and every occasion, but which one? ``Libras are not free-thinkers, but they're artistic, romantic and very trendy, so they buy whatever is the look of the day,'' Bigar said. ``But then, they've got good taste and probably have a Chanel purse. And when it comes to clothes, they're very young at heart, so they rarely think out a wardrobe - they have a closet full of clothes that don't go together.'' Aquarians are the most free thinking. They're always bizarre about their hair, and they like to dress eccentrically. Think funky, ethnic-inspired looks, and you've got the Aquarian fashion stance. The detail-conscious sign of the zodiac is Virgo. ``They're into precision dressing instead of drama or comfort,'' said Bigar. ``But then there's Sophia Loren, who's a Virgo and always looking pretty sexy. But I bet she's got a Taurus or Scorpio rising sign in her.'' Cancer is the classic Stepford wife. ``She'll choose a wardrobe that's feminine and conventional, often in white or luminous colors, and probably with pearls to match her pearl buttons,'' Bigar said. ``But she can be moody, so she might show up at a big gala with a boa, similar to her Leo friend's.'' Another sign who likes suits is Pisces. Bigar also finds Pisces women fond of watery colors and clothes with an ethereal quality. You knew you liked their sense of style ... here's why Capricorn Designers under this sign: Carolina Herrera. Celebrities under this sign: Elvis Presley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Cybill Shepherd, Diane Keaton, Jane Seymour, Gypsy Rose Lee Noun 1. Gypsy Rose Lee - United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970) Rose Louise Hovick, Lee , Vidal Sassoon. Aquarius Designers: David Dart, Emanuel Ungaro. Celebrities: Geena Davis, Oprah Winfrey, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Carol Channing. Pisces Designers: Helmut Lang. Celebrities: Sharon Stone, Drew Barrymore, Jean Harlow, Jon Bon Jovi This article or section has multiple issues: * It may need a complete rewrite to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. * It may require general cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. , Fabio, Bruce Willis, Chelsea Clinton, Tammy Faye Bakker. Aries Designers: Liz Claiborne, Bob Mackie, Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Madden. Celebrities: Marlon Brando, Jayne Mansfield, Andy Garcia, Doris Day, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci (də vĭn`chē, Ital. lāōnär`dō dä vēn`chē), 1452–1519, Italian painter, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer, and scientist, b. near Vinci, a hill village in Tuscany. . Taurus Designers: Donatella Versace. Celebrities: Cher, Tom Cruise, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jerry Seinfeld, Eva Peron, Candice Bergen. Gemini Designers: Victor Alfaro. Celebrities: Marilyn Monroe. Cancer Designers: Giorgio Armani, Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta (born July 22, 1932) is a leading fashion designer. Early years De la Renta (born Oscar Aristides Renta Fiallo) was born in the Dominican Republic to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican father. . Celebrities: Princess Di, Harrison Ford, Phyllis Diller. Leo Designers: Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors, Rudi Gernreich. Celebrities: Madonna. Virgo Designers: Anne Cole, Karl Lagerfeld. Celebrities: Sophia Loren, Tommy Lee Jones For the musician, see . Tommy Lee Jones (born September 15, 1946) is an Academy Award-winning American actor and director. Biography Early life Jones was born in San Saba, Texas, the son of Clyde C. . Libra Designers: Isaac Mizrahi. Celebrities: Angela Lansbury. Scorpio Designers: Calvin Klein. Celebrities: Vivien Leigh, Bram Stoker. Sagittarius Designers: Jil Sander. Celebrities: Katharine Hepburn. Shopper's guide: All fashions courtesy of Macy's at Fashion Square Mall, Sherman Oaks. Fashion styling by Barbara De Witt and Jane Mannfolk. Capricorn: Sweater, $78; pants, $215; jacket, $365; all by DKNY DKNY Donna Karan New York . Aquarius: Necessary Objects dress, $68, blouse, $48; Macy's hat, $24; Sak purse, $55. Pisces: Blouse, $275; pants, $205; jacket, $455; all by Ellen Tracy. Aries: Space Girlz shorts, $26; Glory US sweater, $19. Taurus: Laundry ultrasuede jacket, $222; Catalyst blouse, $86, and skirt, $90; D&G camisole camisole /cam·i·sole/ (kam´i-sol) [Fr.] straitjacket; a jacketlike device for restraining the limbs, particularly the arms, of a violently disturbed patient. , $130. Gemini: BCBG BCBG Bon Chic Bon Genre top, $48; knit skirt, $98. Cancer: INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . shirt, $68; Ecru white tulle Tulle (t  l, Fr. tül), town (1990 pop. 18,685), capital of Corrèze dept., S central France. Firearms and other goods are made there. Tulle was built around a 7th-century monastery. top, $32; Dollhouse skirt, $52. Leo: Silk top coat, $280; blazer, $180; sweater, $90; pants, $138; all by Due Per Due. Virgo: Slicker, $178; sweater, $66; tank top, $46; pants, $128; all by Karen Kane. Libra: Laundry top, $70, and skirt, $110. Scorpio: South Beach Top, $36; R-Wear pants, $46; Franchi purse, $75. Sagittarius: INC. sweat shirt, $48, and sweat pants, $48; Joseph A. striped top, $45. On the cover: Feather boa courtesy of Bob Mackie. Crown and scepter scepter symbol of regal or imperial power and authority. [Western Culture: Misc.] See : Authority scepter denotes fairness and righteousness. [Heraldry: Halberts, 37] See : Justice from Claire's Accessories. Styling by Barbara De Witt. Photo by John McCoy. CAPTION(S): 15 Photos, Box Photo: (1--Cover--color) Do Leos Really Rule? Mysteries of the fashion universe can be answered by the stars . . . (2--color) Capricorn, Dec. 22 - Jan 19: Tailored classics (3--color) Aquarius, Jan. 20 - Feb. 18: Gutsy, independent style (4--color) Pisces, Feb. 19 - March 20: Artistic yet dainty (5--color) Aries, March 21 - April 19: Funky, colorful, impulsive (6--color) Taurus, April 20 - May 20: Sophisticated and practical (7--color) Gemini, May 21 - June 20: Ultra-sporty or haughty (8--color) Cancer, June 21 - July 22: Feminine and frilly frill n. 1. A ruffled, gathered, or pleated border or projection, such as a fabric edge used to trim clothing or a curled paper strip for decorating the end of the bone of a piece of meat. 2. (9--color) Leo, July 23 - Aug. 22: Creative, over the top (10--color) Virgo, Aug. 23 - Sept. 22: Understated and classy (11--color) Libra, Sept. 23 - Oct. 22: Super-sassy, ultra-trendy (12--color) Scorpio, Oct. 23 - Nov. 21: Simple but sexy (13--color) Sagittarius, Nov. 22 - Dec. 21: Sporty, comfy, eclectic Photos by John McCoy / Illustration by Cesar Quebral and Lori Valesko (14) DART (15--color) MACKIE Box: You knew you liked their sense of style . . . here's why (see text) |
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