June 2006
By
Stefanie
Schwalb
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June is an ideal time for a career change, Aries. The alteration will bring you a tranquility to take note of. A fragrance that will inspire this new sense of satisfaction is Bond No. 9’s Scent of Peace (www.saks.com). This 3.3 oz. Eau de Parfum olfactory essence is available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. It is a civic-minded scent that harmoniously combines notes of sparkling, revitalizing grapefruit and black currant with the beautiful bouquet of lily of the valley and mellow base notes of cedar wood and musk. |
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Let your ideas expand this month, Taurus. Nurture them now and you will reap great benefits later on. A product to mirror your experience within your expression is Chantecaille’s Garden in Kyoto (www.neimanmarcus.com). Inspired by the elegance and serenity of Kyoto, this triad of eye, cheek, and lip shades is both feminine and delicate. For eyes, the Willow Due Papillon Eye Shade blends mint green with brown, gold, and turquoise. For the cheeks, the Cherry Blossom Duo Papillon Cheek Shade produces a soft rosy glow with a highlighting hue of light pink and shimmering gold. For lips, the Lip Gloss in Dragon Fruit provides an invigorating pink color with a silky texture. |
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Your forecast for short-distance travel is fabulous this June, Gemini. So get out there and see some special spots close to home. And speaking of great distances nearby, nobody does it better than DuWop. With their product Hands 2 Hair (www.sephora.com), beauty does double duty by putting two great products into one. This super-emollient hand cream also works as an ideal styling cream for strands that need a firm grip on frizz. To apply, simply work a small amount into your palms and run through your tresses to define texture. The residue that remains can be massaged and easily absorbed into your hands. Ppppssssstttt…I hear that Hands 2 Hair is going to be making an appearance in the goody bags at our anniversary bash! |
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Getting physical outdoors will be a good addition to your routine this month, Cancer. It will help calm your nerves and keep you focused on everything you need to accomplish. And when you are walking about during the day, be sure to have DDF’s Organic Sun Protection SPF 30 (www.ddfkskincare.com) at your side. It was designed to shield sensitive skin from the sun and incorporates ingredients that combined create a super antioxidant complex. It’s oil and fragrance-free so it won’t clog your pores while protecting you against the elements that surround you in direct sunlight. |
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Wash your hands of over-extending yourself this June, Leo. Look before your leap when agreeing to take on additional projects in your personal and professional life. To help you literally achieve the goal of a clean slate, we offer Claus Porto’s Red Poppy Guest Soap (www.saks.com). Inspired by one of the most potent flowers around (remember the “Wizard of Oz?”), this exquisitely hued and fragranced bar is sure to satisfy. Enriched with shea butter, the soaps are created in the old-school fashion of being stamped by hand and air-dried naturally, which results in their rich, creamy application when in use. They protect and smooth hands and the fragrance lasts until the soaps are finished. |
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Romance is on the horizon this month, Virgo. Try to look your best because everyone will be watching and wanting you. One way to ensure you’re worth their wait would be to take a tip and try Vie Luxe’s Capri Body Cream (www.saks.com). It’s a lavish experience for the skin that leaves it smooth and discreetly scented with Italian bergamot, fresh lemon blossom, rich cypress and oceanic nuances. Its exclusive ultra-hydrating, whipped formula is enhanced with shea butter, sea protein, and vitamin E to shield skin against free radicals. |
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Run, don’t walk toward your next social event this June, Libra. There are numerous good times to be had, so don’t think of staying home for even a second. To make sure that your feet stay firmly on the floor in constant motion, enlist the help of DDF’s Pedi-Cream (www.nordstrom.com). Enriched with 18% glycolic cream, which is highly potent ingredient-wise, this product swiftly softens and moisturizes cracked, callused heels and feet. It also includes spearmint and menthol to cool and refresh tired and taxed tootsies and legs. |
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Take only what you need this month, Scorpio. Don’t get greedy with money or resources because jealous friends may try to bring you down if you aren’t sharing your success with them. Downsizing in general can be a good thing, especially when it comes to makeup. For that, let Bobbi Brown’s Brownie Shimmer Brick Compact (www.neimanmarcus.com) be your inspiration. An easy summer, sun-kissed glow is a synch with this collection of five colorful shades (New Brownie being the latest addition!) that combines ultra-luxe, pearlized pigments that work well layered over neutral and deep blush shades. |
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Make sound investments this June Sagittarius. Buy things that will last you for the long haul. A beauty item you might want to consider for future strand success? The Tourmaline Professional Ionic Hair Dryer (www.sephora.com). Infused with 100% tourmaline jewels, this gem of a hair product produces maximum negative ions and infrared heat that results in lightening-fast drying ability for healthier, shinier, and better moisturized tresses. The frizz-free favorite features 1800-watt power and a 13 oz. lightweight, efficient design. It eliminates static and delivers heat gently to the hair shaft by drying the strands from the inside out. It also helps close the cuticle layer to protect your tresses from wear and tear. |
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Money opportunities are all around you this month Capricorn. Your financial future is looking bright. If you want to see a similar result on your skin, try Tom Ford Azurée: The Face Glow (www.esteelauder.com), one of three color palettes (azurée, st. tropée, and cap bronze) that are inspired by their namesakes - three mysterious locations of legendary beaches. Take yourself to paradise when you design a look with shades from one palette and the universal must-haves that work with all three. Wear the Face Glow alone, under, over, or combined with foundation whenever you want a sexy, just-left-a-glorious-sun sheen. |
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Maintain your health this June, Aquarius. Keep your skin and body in tip-top shape to avoid irritation and illness because you won’t have much time on your hands for healing. This is when the Art of Shaving’s Lemon Travel Kit (www.saks.com) will really come in handy. It ensures a close, comfortable shave every time no matter where you are. It’s great for any day use or to apply as a start-up kit. It’s a compact, water-resistant, black leather case that houses 2 oz. travel-size containers of Pre-Shave Oil, After-Shave Balm, and Shaving Cream, all developed with essentials oils and natural ingredients. It also comes with a Pure Badger Shaving Brush and a razor. Lemon essential oil was designed for normal to oily skin. |
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Clear communication will help you face any issue this month, Pisces. You can handle confrontation and anything else that comes your way as long as you focus on effectively getting your message across. Another important “message” to take note of is the new product announcement of pH Advantage Kinetin Ultra with co-12 (www.macys.com). This 2.5 fl. oz. skin saver improves texture and reduces the appearance of freckles and sun spots, as well as blotchy, uneven-colored skin. It contains an amazing hydrating agent that permits active ingredients to penetrate the skin without clogging pores. It also significantly enhances the skin barrier function and helps it to maintain moisture. The result is smoother and softer skin. |