January 2007
By
Elizabeth
Greene
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You’re a winner, Aries, and thanks to Saturn, this month you’re not just standing on the podium, you’re doing a victory dance and spiking the football of power. Just make sure that when you make your tearful acceptance speech you don’t end up with raccoon eyes. Try Jemma Kidd’s Lasting Tint, a semi-permanent, waterproof lash color. It won’t flake or rub off for at least 24 hours, so you’ll be looking bright eyed well into your triumphant celebration. Available for $28.50 at Bergdorf Goodman. |
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This month, Taurus, to call you a free spirit would be putting it kindly. To put it unkindly, you’re nuts. You’ll keep everyone guessing with your devil-may-care attitude and girlish flights of fancy. Not the most solid start to 2007. But while your behavior might be erratic, your hair won’t be. Tame the fly-aways with Louise Galvin’s Sacred Hair Masque that treats fine, highlighted hair with a combination of honey, wheat proteins, and citrus extracts. You’ll get volume and shine without the weight, perfect if you’re hoping to avoid the hair-brained look. Available for $52.00 at Saks. |
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It’s time to get your affairs in order, Gemini, and I don’t mean the sexy kind. Take the New Year as an invitation to do some scrupulous budgeting to get your finances on the up and up. If you’re still feeling shady, opt for another way to clean up your act with Bobbi Brown’s Concealer To-Go. It’s a matchbook-sized trio of products – concealer, corrector, and pressed power – that’s sure to clear up a splotchy visage. Available from Bobbi Brown for $20.00. |
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You’re Miss Popularity this month, Cancer. In fact, as everybody’s favorite lady, you might get a little full of yourself. It’s ok – go ahead and celebrate your general awesomeness. You earned it. But just in case you forget to modestly blush from all that praise, Dior makes a lovely cheek color for your big fat face on your big fat head. Glow like the angel you are with CD’s Bronze Sunshine Blush in Sunrise Party. Just don’t forget about us lesser mortals. Blush available from Lord & Taylor for $41.00. |
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You can look forward to January as a time to justify all kinds of dubious extravagances, Leo. We know you’ve had it rough lately (that subpoena was so out of the blue! And who knew you were allergic to beets?!) but now is the time to take it real easy. When it comes to your skin, part the clouds with Chanel’s Precision Anti-Dark Spot treatment. It lightens those unsightly splotches and prevents new ones by regulating your melanin production. Basking in radiance should make for a nice change. Treatment available from Chanel for $75.00. |
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Duty calls, Virgo. The days of sitting idly by are over. Now it’s time for active standing, marching, and probably some, like, calisthenics too. All those around you will feel the sting of your riding crop and the grip of your well-moisturized iron fist. And like many leaders throughout history, so much of your power is derived from a great set of eyebrows (see Leonid Brezhnev). Get your brows in shape with M.A.C.’s Brow Finisher, a wax-like tool that provides a sheer and polished looking surface. It comes in a number of shades, including clear. Go ahead and furrow those perfect brows. Ruling by fear has always been a winning strategy. Brow Finisher available from Nordstrom for $14.50. |
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Um, I’m not sure how to put this, Libra. You know the month of January? Yeah, it’s gonna suck for you. A lot. And this isn’t food-poisoning, losing-your-wallet level sucking. We’re talking bad-case-of-shingles, night-in-the-slammer kind of sucking. Instead of hitting the sauce, try ingesting a substance that will do a lot more for your looks (not that slack-jawed and glassy-eyed isn’t totally hot). Polysaccharide Peptide Blend (PEP), as described in Dr. Perricone's New York Times best-selling book The Perricone Promise, is a supplement that helps skin repair, renew, and revitalize itself. Take a teaspoon in the morning, and within thirty days you’ll be the best looking bum on Broadway. Available from Sephora for $65. |
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It’s hard being everything to everyone, isn’t it, Scorpio? They all want a piece of you, from your swingy, flaxen hair, to your girlish squeals of delight, to that adorable thing you do when you sneeze (omg so cute!). It’s like, c’mon, just because you’re perfect doesn’t mean you don’t get tired sometimes! Should you find yourself pooped from your fans demands, take back your signature radiance with Becca’s Bird of Paradise Gloss. Apply it to your eyes, cheeks, or lips for instant, long-lasting luster. Even Sandra Dee had her off days. Available from Bergdorf for $26. |
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G’s, Sagittarius. It’s all about the g’s. This January, you’ll be makin’ that money and spendin’ it, too. Invest in some high-class bling and the rims of your dreams, but don’t forget to treat your grill. Laura Mercier, truly the original thug, gives you a highlighting stick to create that golden glow. The Illuminator from the Solar Flair Collection can be applied to anywhere on the face for a special Midas touch. Like the ballers before you, you’ll be looking fresh. As Diddy put it, “If [your] pimpin’ was a drink it'd be a can of Thunder.” Illuminating stick available from Saks for $25. |
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Teach me, oh Capricorn. You'll be ringing in 2007 with a serious shot of wisdom, making you a holy combination of Deepak Chopra, the Bodhisattva, and Oprah. Such a sage deserves only the most sacred of beauty implements. Try the Kabuki Artisan Botan Brush from NARS, perfect for buffing your skin and applying loose powder. The NARS design involves traditional Japanese aesthetics and soft goat hair to produce a multifunctional brush suitable for the most discerning of gurus. You might also want to get pedicure after all, you'll have a lot of people gathering at your feet. Available from Bergdorf for $38.50. |
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It’s probably fine, Aquarius. Sure, it’s true that your boyfriend’s been taking late night calls from his male trainer, and you can’t see out of your left eye, but I wouldn’t worry. In fact, this January, the most important thing you can do is just relax. The best way to deal with these minor – ok, major – ups and downs is to be blindly optimistic. When it comes to your appearance, let the product do the work while you kick your feet up. Frederic Fekkai’s Protein Rx PM Repair will infuse your damaged hair with soy and ceramide to keep it strong and shiny. See? I told you everything would work out. How’s your eye? Hair treatment available from Saks for $65. |
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Hellooo there, Pisces. Girl, I’m not gonna lie to you – you look good. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if romance came knockin’ on your door this January with a fistful of carnations and a bottle of André. Cue up the Boyz2Men and light some scented candles. You’re about to get freaky. But before you turn up the heat, make sure your tresses are touchable. Slather on Ojon’s Restorative Hair Treatment, which contains 100% palm nut oil to improve damaged hair without weighing it down. It can be used as a deep conditioning treatment, a leave-in conditioner, and a shine-enhancer. Spread the love, you little minx. Ojon available at Sephora for $21. |
