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Style Inspired by the Stars: Pisces

Feb 26, 2010 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Astrology, Droolery, Foolery, gift ideas

If you were born February 20 to March 20, then you are a Pisces.

Here are some styles inspired by the stars just for Pisces:

Water World

The word “Pisces” comes from the latin for fish, so it makes sense that the symbol for this sign is fish and the ruling planet is neptune. Pisces Drew Barrymore looks very comfortable in this underwater picture.

Bohemian


According to sexualastrology.com, “Pisceans tend to go where life takes them.” French author Anais Nin lived the bohemian life with Henry Miller in Paris in the early 1930’s. She’s most famous for her diaries and her erotica.


Creative


Juliette Binoche is not only a talented actor, she is an artist. The paintings in the French film Les Amants du Pont-Neuf are hers (she portrays an artist in the film) and she also designed the movie poster. Juliette is probably best known in the US for her role in the movie Chocolat with Johnny Depp.

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Gift Ideas

Water Color

Sea green, aqua, blues – all good colors for your Piscean pals. In love with a Pisces? How about a white gold and blue sapphire ring – perfect as a promise ring or wedding band because it’s stackable.

Unique

An exotic sea blue saree from expressindia.com for the creative pisces.


Frilly

Pisceans are also very feminine and artistic.

Moonstone

Their stone is the moonstone. Check out this handcrafted bracelet on etsy.com featuring stars (starfish is you want to go with an sea-theme) and moonstone beads.

Save the Fish

Pisces are also known for their sympathetic and selfless natures. 10% of the sales of these panties from PACT go to Oceana – an organization that helps restores ocean ecosystems.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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

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

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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.

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Hard Working

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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

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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

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

Gifts for Capricorns

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

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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.

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

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Star Style: Sagittarius

Nov 28, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Astrology, Droolery, Foolery, Hot, gift ideas

hotBorn between November 22 and December 21?

If so, then you are in good company!

Words used to describe people born under the sign of Sagittarius… flirty and fun, you like to have a good time. This, combined with your optimism, can get you into a world of trouble but at least you’ll look good on your way!

Extrovert

The ultimate example of lead singer-itis – Jim Morrison of the Doors. He had amazing stage presence but got carried away when he took all of his clothes off on stage (and got arrested for indecency). Get inspired by Jim’s original rock and roll style and get yourself some leather pants (or reasonable facsimile) – nothing says rock n roll more than black leather! (Warning: advice is not for anyone over 40 years old unless you were already a rock star when the Doors were still touring.)

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Prove your are legit and get your leather at a shop that caters to bikers rather than a boutique.

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motorcycle-superstore.com

Partier

Here’s a sagittarius who really nose how to party – Keith Richards actually snorted part of his cremated father according to merryswankster.com. Sagittarians love freedom and they love to have a good time, but they can also have gambling problems when they get out of control…

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Check out cool Keith’s belt – it sends the message you can be pretty wasted and still be pretty at the same time! Like Keith Richards, the belt buckle below is a 100% original piece of work. They will also design a custom motif for you so you could even ask them to make you a belt buckle inspired by Keith’s buckle shown above.

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garyscustomsaddleryandsilver.com

Energetic

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If you have big hair, strong pipes, and great legs like Tina Turner, you don’t need flashy jewelry to get anyone’s attention. Note her simple bracelet that sends a message that she isn’t a flash-in-the-pan… she’s solid gold.

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Stylish

Katie Holmes’ name doesn’t pop into my head when I think of the words ‘flirt’ or ‘party girl’. However she must have two key traits of Sagittarius; she must be optimistic and a gambler or she wouldn’t have agreed to marry you-know-who…

Katie’s smart, pulled together style hints that she must know what she is doing (or she has a very good stylist). Check out the elegant dress and earrings below.

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Scorpios: Star Style

Oct 17, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Foolery, Star Signs, Tasty, gift ideas

tastyThis week we continue our features on star sign inspired style.

Scorpios are born between October 24 and November 21.

According to circles of light.com, Scorpios have “piercing eyes, sexual magnetism” and are “secretive… and exciting”. They are also “great leaders… well spoken and charming.”

Julia Roberts

At first impression Julia Roberts seems like a nice person (and she probably is) but there is something else in her eyes and her mannerisms that hints that there is a lot more going on behind the scenes. She is either much smarter than she seems or a lot more ruthless – definitely, she is more mysterious than popular opinion gives her credit for.

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Hammered fine silver and crystal earrings at etsy.com.

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Chris Noth

Perhaps Chris Noth is more like Mr. Big than we think? Sexual magnetism and charm are both traits of the scorpio…

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18K yellow gold wedding ring with blue sapphires. Masculine yet luxurious – just like Chris Noth’s suits.

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Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet is definitely a mystery – she seems to resurface every few years in movies alongside big names such as Mickey Rourke (in 1987 Rourke was considered a big name), Will Smith, and John Cusack – only to disappear again – drawing some conjecture that she is perhaps difficult to work with?

Yet, if you grew up watching her as Denise Huxtable like I did, you can’t help but like Lisa Bonet – she seems like an old friend or cool older sister.

Most recently she appeared in two episodes of the TV series Life on Mars.

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20 mm Hoops 14K Yellow Gold

20 mm Hoops 14K Yellow Gold

Joaquin Phoenix

The epitome of a scorpio.

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Theo Fennell scorpion ring – the perfect gift for a scorpio if you have around $8,600 British pounds…

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theofennell.com

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Libra: Star Style

Sep 25, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Astrology, Droolery, Star Signs, Tasty, gift ideas

tastyWe continue our series on style inspired by the star signs this week with a feature on Libras (September 23 – October 22).

Libra’s love to dress up. They also love art and public service. They do not like to be rushed and they also dislike sloppiness and dirtiness.

Let’s look at some famous Libra stars while celebrityicing points you in the right style direction.

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes (1900 – 1993) is nicknamed “The First Lady of American Theatre” and is one of only ten people to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. She was also a “generous donor of time and money to a number of causes and organizations.” (wikipedia.org).

My favorite Helen Hayes quote is “If you rest, you rust” but, a wise and observant person, she has many others. For example, “From your parents you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot in front of the other. But when books are opened you discover you have wings.”

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condenaststore.com

Flat Edge Knot Design Band

Flat Edge Knot Design Band

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones’ beauty and style is an attention-stealer where ever she goes. She manages to combine elegance and sophistication with a healthy vibrance, not easy to pull off successfully.

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Load up on silver necklaces and accentuate with a diamond pendant for this look.

Silver Multi Chain Necklace

Silver Multi Chain Necklace

Diamond Cluster Pendant

Diamond Cluster Pendant

Naomi Watts

I just saw Naomi Watts in ‘The International’ which I really liked (I was disappointed to see that it didn’t get very good reviews). Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman are reportedly best friends and they have a similar style and look (although Naomi is more natural; while Nicole is perhaps more polished).

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Dangle Disc Bracelet

Dangle Disc Bracelet

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Virgos: Style With Star Power

Aug 22, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Tasty, gift ideas

tastyHappy Birthday to Me!

People born between August 22 and September 23 are Virgos. While some people say we’re persnickety, picky, even prudish, perfectionists – we know that we just like to do things right the first time. Virgos are great planners because they are great at paying attention to the details. And, while you might find us to be hyper critical of everything (and quite possibly every one), keep in mind Virgos are usually the hardest on themselves…

Virgos are a little bit nerdy…

Virgos are also plucky – Pee Wee Herman is back for a limited engagement in November at the Music Box in Hollywood (latimes.com) and there is also talk of other Pee Wee projects in the works… .

Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman

Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman

and a little bit rock and roll…

Or, in the case of Joan Jett, virgos are a LOT rock and a LOT roll! Apparently Kristen Stewart is set to play Joan Jett in an upcoming movie… which is hard to picture at the moment due to her portrayal of the weak, annoying character she plays in Twilight. I’d like to see Joan Jett appear in the Twilight series instead – she could set Edward straight! And I’m betting she’d totally go for that werewolf character (can’t remember his name – is it Sam?) – he’s way hotter than stone cold, Victorian Edward.

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rollingstone.com

Virgos write it all down…

Agatha Christie

William Rice Burroughs

D.H. Lawrence

Henry L. Mencken

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

You can read a great article about Agatha Christie, described as “what Steven Spielberg is to American cinema. What Stephen King is to the horror genre” by Yoshinori ‘Todo, at criminalbrief.com.

…and can be, perhaps, a bit creepy

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Mary Shelley wrote the original Frankenstein story when she was 19 years old and is also the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft (considered by many to be the very first feminist).

Virgo Style

Earrings

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Necklaces

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Rings

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Leos: Style with Star Power

Jul 21, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Star Signs, Tasty, gift ideas

The fifth installment in our astrology series!

tastyGive Your Accessories Some Star Power

If your birthday falls between July 23 and August 22 you are a LEO just like some of Celebrity Icing’s favorite stars: Amelia Earhart, Zelda Fitzgerald, Mick Jagger, Dustin Hoffman, and my friend Darcy! (Happy Birthday Darcy!)

This week we will look at some classic Leos from the black and white era of film…

According to astrology-online.com, Leos are “the most dominant, spontaneously creative and extrovert[ed] of all the zodiacal characters” (astrology-online.com).

Clara Bow

The characters played by silent film star Clara Bow fit this description perfectly: a real ‘go-getter’ who would always get her man. According to a fansite, she “was the first actress who visibly flaunted her sex appeal” and has become “an icon of sexual freedom for women everywhere” (clarabow.net).

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clarabow.net

Note that Ms. Bow didn’t feel the need to wear showy jewelry to get attention – her natural charisma and confident poise would have been enough. Instead she wears a simple gold watch and a yellow gold link bracelet.

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danforthdiamond.com

Myrna Loy

Another favorite of mine, Myrna Loy is best known for her role as Nora Charles in the Thin Man movies.

Here’s a glimpse of her wilder side. The picture is from an early role in the movie “Across the Pacific”. Note this famous Leo’s wild mane – perfect for a lioness. Hair like this is the only accessory you need (and I should know, trust me!) Perhaps a flower tucked behind your ear is a nice touch; otherwise, simple gold earrings would be enough.

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wikipedia.org

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Her most famous roles cast her as a perfect wife – her response to this was “Some perfect wife I am,” she said, referring to her typecasting. “I’ve been married four times, divorced four times, have no children, and can’t boil an egg.” (wikepedia.org)

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Myrna Loy

Happy Birthday Leos!

Here are some gift ideas for the Leos in your life.

Amber or yellow stones are always a favorite of the feline friendly…

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The Tiger Eye stone traditionally belongs to Capricorns, but also suits Leos.

It also reportedly helps you gain personal empowerment and courage (not that most Leos need help in those areas). Here’s the perfect gift for the stylish Leo man in your life:

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Charm Your Leo

A sweet tiger will charm your Leo.

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neimanmarcus.com

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Cancer Sign: Stars and Style

Jun 23, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Astrology, Droolery, Hot, Star Signs

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The fourth installment in a series about

how your accessories can have some star power!

Born between June 21 and July 22? Then you are a Cancer just like Drew Barrymore, Jessica Simpson, Courtney Love, Meryl Streep, and Pamela Anderson.

There was a little girl,
Who had a little curl,
Right in the middle of her forehead.
When she was good,
She was very good indeed,
But when she was bad she was horrid.

(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

Cancer Star Style: Drew Barrymore

One characteristic of a cancerian is their loony sense of humor. They also find themselves saying, “well, it seemed like a good idea at the time…”. A lot. Drew Barrymore has experienced some ups and downs in the relationship department but she does shine with good taste in the jewelry department. Her engagement ring to Tom Green was from Tiffany’s and her most recent ex, Justin Long, was seen shopping for engagement rings for her at Cartiers (she reportedly dumped him recently).

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Here’s the perfect wedding ring for a cancer: it’s fun, yet it is inspired by a classic Tiffany’s design (Cancers also love tradition and dependability). Cancerian Drew Barrymore seems to favor the simpler, less showy designs – so this would fit right in.

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tiffany inspired ring

Lost Love: Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain

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wikipedia.com

Two other famous Cancers and an undisputed part of rock n roll history, Cobain gave Love a 5 karat diamond and ruby engagement ring (tragically for Love, it was then stolen on Valentine’s Day one year after his death). I couldn’t find any pictures of the original ring, but here is a 2 karat diamond and ruby ring that I would personally love!

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True Love

Rock And Roll Beauty

Rock And Roll Beauty

Happy Birthday Cancerians Everywhere!

Here are some gift ideas for the weird yet wonderfully dependable Cancerians in your life…

Grey Pearls

Grey pearl studs with diamond accents – $359.99…

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sears.com

This version is cubic zirconia with grey pearls and is only $25.

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unique pearls

The birthstone for Cancers is the ruby (one of my favorite gemstones of all time). And the symbol for cancer is the crab…

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Gemini: Stars and Signs

May 20, 2009 Author: tanya | Filed under: Astrology, Droolery, Foolery, Hot, Star Signs, gift ideas

The third installment in a series about how your accessories can have some star power!

hotBorn between May 21 and June 20? Then you are a Gemini just like Johnny Depp, Joan Rivers, Stevie Nicks, and Nicole Kidman.

Geminis are adventurers in life – they aren’t afraid to try new things and they are fun people to have around. Geminis are known as great communicators – they’re good talkers but also good listeners and are usually dialed in to all the dirt on their friends (famous gossip columnist Hedda Hopper was a Gemini). The Gemini, or two sisters, are also known for having two sides to their personalities.

Gemini Star Style: Nicole Kidman

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Nicole Kidman’s adventurous spirit is seen in her very diverse choice of film roles: from chick flick Practical Magic, edgy comedy To Die For, experimental foreign film Dogville, to blah Hollywood flicks like Far and Away and Days of Thunder. Like all Geminis, Kidman has two sides to her character: she is a celebrity but she is also a humanitarian (recipient of the United Nations Citizen of the World Award). She has had two very different husbands. She is a dual citizen: American and Australian – she was born in Hawaii but has lived most of her life in Australia.

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One of my best friends is a Gemini and all of these characteristics fit perfectly with her as well: she loves life and is a fantastic listener. She has her professional side, working in the corporate legal world, but also uses her connections and talents to contribute to local fundraising. Early years in California but living in Canada – she has enjoyed two very different childhoods. Happy Birthday, Kristine!

Gems for the Gemini

When a Gemini arrives in our world, Summer is just around the corner. Perhaps that is why they look great in anything that catches the light: sparkly stones, transparent gems, and silver or white gold.

Here are some great birthday gifts for Geminis:

Bulky Bracelet

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Birthstone Moppet

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