Does the name Edith Head sound familiar?

“Your dresses should be tight enough to show you’re a woman and loose enough to show you’re a lady.” (Edith Head)

If you’re a fan of classic movies, you’ve seen this name roll by on the credits more times than you can count. According to her page on imdb.com, Edith Head was the Costume Designer on 421 films, spanning 70 years. She is responsible for the clothing in Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief and Vertigo; as well as Funny Face (starring Audrey Hepburn) and many Elvis movies. In fact, her style has inconspicuously imprinted itself on anyone who grew up watching old movies on TV (my favorites were always on Saturday afternoon).

Carolyn Jones

Here is Carolyn Jones (later famous for her role as Morticia Addams in the original TV series). This is a scene from the Elvis movie King Creole. You can read more about her at the looseleaftigers blog.

Kim Novak

Kim Novak wears this suit quite a bit in the movie Vertigo, so it really defines her look for the film. Her character gets a ‘makeover’ in this movie too, which is always fun (James Stewart’s character does the make over, which is kind of creepy).

Audrey Hepburn

This is a photo from Audrey Hepburn (Funny Face).

The examples I’ve chosen all show Edith Head’s respect for the simple – there are no big ruffles, poufs, or prints. This is also a sign of the times (the style at the time these movies were made). Nevertheless, Edith Head’s choices prove to be timeless – they would look good today.

Inspiration

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” (Edith Head)

A classic skirt suit, available at overstock.com.

A yellow gold double mesh necklace.

A timeless classic: yellow gold diamond solitaire ring (an engagement ring or a ‘just because’ ring).

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Born between January 21 – Feb 18? Then you are an Aquarius!

According to erosastrology.com: “Aquarians basically possess strong and attractive personalities. They fall into two principle types: one shy, sensitive, gentle and patient; the other exuberant, lively and exhibitionist, sometimes hiding the considerable depths of their character under a cloak of frivolity.”

Colorful

Many signs have specific colors that suit them, but the aquarius looks good in all of the colors of the rainbow. Alice Cooper, while dressing mostly in black, can be described as a “colorful character”.

Inventive

You can read all about the famous inventor Thomas Edison at thomasedison.com. Here are two of my favorite quotes (more at the site):

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Intellectual

Ayn Rand studied philosophy and history in university. She moved to the USA from Soviet Russia in 1925. Her books “dramatized her unique philosophy”, most famously in Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. You can read more about her at aynrand.org.

Unpredictable

Chris Farley’s unpredictable nature added to his hilarity.

Loyal

According to showbizspy.com, Lady Gaga defended her friend Adam Lambert against a homophobe recently at a Canadian club. Gaga reportedly said “call me anything you want, but when you start calling my friends names, it’s over — it’s war!” right before she poured a glass of wine over him.

Gifts for the Aquarius in your Life

Aquarius is the sign of the water carrier so this is a creative and practical gift from nubiusorganics.com. This is the most beautiful reuseable water bottle I’ve seen so far. For an additional price, you can buy a stone with a motivational message that slips into the cap (apparenlty only you can see it when you are drinking).

Or, here’s a funner angle on the water theme: a bunch of water experiments from the supernerds at thinkgeek.com.

Getting married to an aquarius? A colorful engagement ring, like this white gold ring with lagoon blue sapphires would be perfect.

These rainbow tights from hottopic.com are also a bright idea.

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If you were born between December 22 and January 19, you are a Capricorn. The sign of the capricorn is the goat. Often the goat will have a fish tail instead of hind legs.

Seriously Successful

Sir Anthony Hopkins takes his work seriously, whether he is playing a serial killer (Silence of the Lambs) or C.S. Lewis (Shadowlands). He has been nominated for 4 Oscars (winning once). He goes to great lengths to prepare for his acting roles and has had huge success in both film and theatre productions.

Hard Working

Love him or not, there is no disputing the fact that Tiger Woods is a hard worker. He doesn’t dabble, he goes all out.

Confident

And why shouldn’t she be confident? She’s only one of the most successful soap actors ever – appearing on All My Children since 1970. She also has been married since 1969 so longevity is just her style.

Profound Thinkers

Simone de Beauvoir – writer, feminist, and philosopher. In true Capricorn style, her nickname was ‘beaver’ because she was so hard-working.

Gifts for Capricorns

The garnet is a lucky stone for Capricorns. This garnet ring from exoticindianart.com looks luxurious but is inexpensive.

Capricorns may seem very serious and businesslike on the outside so they have problems getting close to people. Consider buying your Capricorn a stuffie to cuddle with when they feel lonely, like this one from amerikidtoys.com.

The capricorn in your life would also appreciate the classic lines and excellent quality of a simple, timeless gold bracelet.

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