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Okay, so…on the day you were born, the sun was floating about between the Earth and a constellation of stars known as a “sign.” For example, if you were born on February 2, the sun was in between the Earth and the sign Aquarius. Therefore, the sun’s location, and your “sun sign,” is Aquarius. This sun sign determines a lot about what you like and don’t like, even when it comes to fashion. Find your birthday on the list below and find out what your sun sign has to say about your style. And, hey, if you’re looking for a great birthday gift for someone, find her sign and get her something that really fits her personality. |
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| Libran style at its best: Stylish |
Scorpion style at its best: Seductive |
Sagittarian style at its best: Playful |
Libra was stylin’ before she could even walk, so it’s no surprise that many Libras end up in the fashion industry. She loves the very idea of fashion because it incorporates both her keen intellect and her appreciation of beauty and art. Libra, the sign of the scales, is all about balance, but this often means Libra won’t leave the house, or the bathroom, until she gets her outfit just right—no matter how long everyone else is waiting. When she finally does emerge, she usually makes up for it by looking entirely fabulous. Libra rules the back, and the backside, so she’s definitely rocking tops with back detail, and bubble dresses. |
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the sexiest sign of all? That would be Scorpio, and she knows it. The most intense sign in the heavens, she can present a severe and unapproachable front and then, with the subtlest motion and flash of her gorgeous eyes, she can become completely irresistible. Like her animal counterpart, Scorpio doesn’t tend toward flashiness, because dark, subtle colors, like black, her favorite, make it so much easier to sneak up on people, and get them to do her bidding. Very short skirts and lingerie are popular weapons in her seduction arsenal. If her admirers are very lucky, she’ll use them. |
Dressed like Marie Antoinette at a pool party? That’s Sagittarius, and she’s going into the pool before the end of the night, giant white wig and all. This girl does almost everything with a playful glee, and, while she might be quite stylish, look for that bit of flair that says she doesn’t take the whole fashion thing too seriously. Like her opposite sign, Gemini, on-the-go Sagittarius hates to be tied down in any way, so she doesn’t tend to buy very expensive or fussy things that she has to worry about ruining—or swimming in, should the occasion arise. Stretchy, versatile leggings are a staple of the Sagittarian closet, as is a good jacket that she can wear to a movie premier, or to the Himalayas. |
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Capricorn style at its best: Tailored |
Aquarian style at its best: Inspiring |
Pisces style at its best: Graceful |
For business-minded Capricorn, it isn't just a closet; it's an investment. She works hard for her money, and she isn't going to waste it on anything less than the best, so, while Capricorn shares the more conservative taste of sister Earth signs Taurus and Virgo, she isn't nearly so budget-conscious. Capricorn divas will lay down some serious cash for designer labels with impeccable construction to let everyone know who's really in charge. Always dressed to impress, this ambitious girl rarely dresses down and can usually be spotted in snappy attire. Even at a party, she means business, so she'll be in a sophisticated dress for sure. |
Unique Aquarius always does her own thing, and this often makes her a trend-setter. This makes Libra and Leo fashionistas more than a little jealous, especially since Aquarius isn't even trying. This girl is intrigued by anything unusual and isn't afraid to combine wildly different pieces in one outfit. Remember baby-doll dresses with combat boots and flannel shirts? Aquarius started it. The only fads she's likely to follow are from bygone eras. Aquarius loves vintage pieces and practically lived at thrift stores before anyone else knew they were cool. If you see a gal with retro-cool, like pinup style, she's probably an Aquarius. Playful perfumes will also make her smile. |
The zodiac's dreamer, Pisces is usually too busy gazing at the stars in the sky or the fish in her aquarium to pay much attention to fashion trends. Pisces is more interested in exploring lofty ideals and getting in touch with deep emotions than following what that one pop singer wore to that thing last night. Or last week. Whatevs. This girl likes everything to be relaxed and peaceful, so if something she's wearing is stylish, it's only because flowing fabrics and loose fits are in fashion. Pisces often prefers dresses and the maxi dress was made for her. She probably has one for every occasion. Many of these divas also have a marvelous collection of shoes because Pisces rules the feet. |
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Aries style at its best: Innovative |
Taurean style at its best: Classic |
Gemini style at its best: Defined |
Aries is the party sign, and almost everything in the closet of an Aries girl is made for living it up. Since she would just die if she showed up on the scene and someone else was wearing the same thing, Aries goes for the newest, most exciting, no-one-else-has-it looks, even if no one else understands them. Once everyone else has caught on to a style, Aries has already moved on to the next big thing, and she usually looks totally amazing doing it. Aries rules the head, so she's fond of decorating her avant-garde hairstyles with exotic hair accessories and even hair extensions. |
Unlike her Aries sister, practical Taurus doesn't take big risks with fashion. Though she can be very artistic and creative, she prefers simple, classic looks that she can wear year after year, mostly because she hates letting go of her clothes. Seriously, if clothes-hoarding were a sport, Taurus would be the champ. But everything she buys is perfect for the occasion, well-made, suits her body, and she got it at a good price, so why should she let it go? Looking good never goes out of fashion. Taurus rules the neck and throat, so necklaces and scarves are popular accessories for her to spice things up when she needs to. |
The sign of the twins, Gemini is often of two minds about everything; something she likes one minute she may be completely bored with the next. This changeability makes her fun to play with, but it wreaks havoc on her clothing budget and closet space. Gemini's wardrobe is full of things she's worn only once because they were perfect for that single occasion, whether it was mountain climbing or social climbing. She has a very curious, active nature and hates to be tied to any style or fad, though she'll wear it perfectly if she tries it. Bracelets and rings appeal to Gemini both because this sign rules the arms and hands, and because she can easily change them when she gets bored. |
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Cancer style at its best: Feminine |
Leo style at its best: Glamorous |
Virgo style at its best: Polished |
Cancer is the only sign that can give Taurus a run for her money when it comes to collecting clothes. However, since she hangs onto things for sentimental reasons, the items she keeps might not be fashionable at all, and she doesn't care. Sensitive, emotional Cancer doesn't just love her clothes, she loves her clothes. Each piece carries a special memory, and anyone who makes the mistake of criticizing the wardrobe of this girl could make an enemy for life. She can only be soothed by photos of cute animals. The most girly sign in the sky, Cancer tends toward ruffles and floral details. Cancer is also a notorious homebody, and a comfy pajama set is just about her favorite thing in the whole world. |
Leos want everyone, yes, everyone, to look at them. If people aren't properly admiring of and awed by her visage, Leo will go to greater and greater lengths to get their attention. This can get a little out of hand. Remember Madonna's cone bra? And it's no coincidence that dramatic colors like gold and bright reds are her favorites. But, because she loves the spotlight and she's willing to try something new, Leo is one of the style leaders of the zodiac, so it's good she's a show-off. Hats are another favorite of Leos, and this queen of the sun signs wears them like crowns. |
The most efficient members of the zodiac, Virgos are known, and appreciated, for an attention to detail, though some might call it obsessive. Their sensitivity to the little things being in perfect order means Virgos prefer tidy, straightforward styles in plain colors over anything complicated or flamboyant. Torn or messy looks can actually give Virgo fits. Her discerning ways pay off in choosing great accessories. Virgo has a knack for finding chic handbags and wallets, in particular, at the best prices. |
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If you often read your horoscope and say, "This has absolutely nothing to do with me," you might also find that the descriptions above don't fit you at all. Unless there's a typo on your birth certificate, there are two main reasons for this: your rising sign and/or the fact that you were born on a cusp. |
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Much of what we choose to wear is determined by our “rising sign.” This is the sign that was coming up, over the horizon the moment you were born. Your rising sign is responsible for how you present yourself to the world, and this can be very different from your sun sign. For example, your sun sign may be outgoing, gregarious Leo, but a Scorpio rising sign can make you seem secretive and serious. It would also explain why everything you own is black. On the other hand, a Leo rising sign would make a Scorpio sun sign much more amicable and prone to wearing lots of gold. |
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See how one day the sun is in Aries and the next day it’s in Taurus? The sun doesn’t move completely from one sign to another in one day because the cosmos is very, very big. It actually takes about a week for the sun to mosey on over to a new sign. This period of movement is known as a “cusp.” People born on a cusp often display the traits of two signs. For example, if you were born on November 23, technically, you’re a happy-go-lucky Sagittarius, but Capricorn’s influence would explain your love of power suits and climbing the corporate ladder, though Sagittarians can usually be dared into climbing anything. On the other side of the same cusp, a Capricorn born on November 24 might be far more willing to gamble—with her money and her wardrobe—because of the Sagittarian influence. So if your horoscope never seems to match what you’re actually like, and you were born on a cusp, read the next sign over too. |
