Of course, with your fashion goggles on a new moon can mean taking on a new style perspective. Note, this doesn’t mean you have to (necessarily) change your fashion profile altogether, but if you’ve been feeling like you’re in a sartorial rut now’s the time to climb your way out of it.

Leo lends this period of newness a particularly royal flavor. Even if only in his own head, the lion is the king of them all: proud, dramatic, extroverted, magnanimous, and utterly sexy. If you’ve been hiding behind your work dress code, blending in with easy trends, or otherwise playing it safe, use the Leo moon to step into the spotlight with attention-getting style statements. Photo: photobucket @maharani_r

If the leonine energy weren’t enough on it’s own (it generally is), this month it’s supported by a conjunction from none other than the planet of beauty herself: Venus. This contact between the two celestial bodies gives us licence to truly lay it on thick. Save modesty for another time and revel in your own beauty and that of those around you. Be free and generous with your compliments (but sincere!) and expect to receive plenty as well. Try your best to receive any praise thrown your way with confidence and never deflect. Remember that you are beautiful and deserving.

The Cult’s favorite fashion tip is, as always, to strive for the highest quality obtainable. This in right is line with the royal tone of a Leo moon, but whereas high end isn’t always so conspicuous, the Lion craves visibility so much as to even border on gaudy. A piece of costume jewelry is just the thing to indulge in at this time. Balance out any potential kitsch with clean-lined apparel basics. Click the photos below to explore.

Red is a good luck color for Scorpio and of course a slinky red dress is incredibly sexy. Seek out a dress with fluid lines and material – silk or beautifully draped jersey, like the lovely examples below (click the photos for more info). Once you dip your toe into the intense waters of Scorpio’s alluring realm, you’ll feel more comfortable to take a dive into the deep. You don’t have to stay there, but it’s a useful card that you can pull out at any time of the year. Enjoy.

top image: dailyhoroscope.com

For the next month the sun will be sharing the Aries portion of the sky with Jupiter, the planet of expansion. This means the inclination for new things is especially strong right now and the energy of abundance is raining down on us. BUT WAIT! This doesn’t (necessarily) mean it’s time for a shopping spree. Rather, now is the time to expand by trying new things, exploring new cultures, maybe even gaining some new knowledge. So instead of falling back on old patterns or buying into the predictable trends, now’s when you need to add something fresh and different to your routine and your wardrobe.

In fact, you may find this refresher happening whether you like or not. This is because Uranus has also moved into Aries, as of March 11. This planet is the one that comes around to stir the pot, and it’s not always an easy turn to take. Uranus will remain in Aries until 2018 so its effects will be long lasting and wide reaching. You may feel the urge to start being more authentic. Pretentious and plastic just aren’t “in” anymore and you can now allow yourself to more fully express your true self.

There’s nothing wrong with having knowledge of fashion fads, but now’s the time that you’ll be more choosy about about which you participate in. Or maybe there’s something completely strange and different that you’ve not seen anywhere, but just feel like trying in your look. Go with it! Trust instincts and allow your style to experience a surge in evolution. Now’s not the time to try to fit in. You might even that find your willingness to break free from the norm gets you noticed in a way that will foster positive growth in your career, your love life, or your social standing. This might mean breaking with situations and people that have been the norm for you until now, so keep that in mind and embrace the change even when it hurts a little.

In fact, the energy of Saturn in Libra (Aries’ opposite) means that your close relationships are likely to be tested. Your new commitment to authentic style might rub your significant other or your boss the wrong way. This will expose “issues” that have been there all along, but were covered by the paper veil of dressing as you are expected. Face the resulting confrontations with courage and patience. It might be time to write that resignation or Dear John/Jane letter. On the other hand, if you are able to work through it, the relationship will be stronger than ever.

Aries energy encourages freedom and action, which means it prefers to be unfettered by limitations… and baggage. You know what this means: it’s time for Spring Cleaning. Tackle that closet with the fierce Mars energy of Aries. It’s time to let go of all those items that you’ve outgrown – physical, mentally, and emotionally. Have you been hanging onto a dress that no longer fits your body or your lifestyle? Chuck it! Remove that dead weight from your life and bring in the delicious crispness of the fresh and new. The good news is you’ll find it easier to do this right now as Uranus inspires you to make changes and Jupiter propels you forward to new things. Right now you are a wardrobe warrior and you take no prisoners!

Though these energies might be felt more acutely in those born around this time of the year, they are relevant to everyone and we can all take advantage of them. Stay tuned for the re-launch of the Haute Horoscope sun sign series coming April 2011. For personal consultations please write to webmistress@thefashioncult.com.

artwork: astrotheme.com

• Spend a lot up front, but on pieces that will still look good season after season;
• Buy your investment pieces in neutral colors so that the extras can bring in the spice with color and trends;
• Accentuate you best qualities – for Taurus, the neck area.

Pictured above:
* Oscar de la Renta Silk taffeta shirt dress and Jimmy Choo Seattle strappy sandal from net-a-porter.com
* Three-tone Swarovski Crystal Choker – AZ Collection from forzieri.com
* 14k Gold 7-mm Stud Earrings from kohls.com
* Burberry Tote with Alligator belt – available this fall

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Haute Horoscope ^TM is back! And what better place to start than the start of the zodiac – ARIES.

Aries likes to lead. A good challenge is happiness to Aries. Aries goes through life with confidence and a enthusiastic outlook on everything. They can lack patience and often don’t finish what they start.

People born under the sun sign Aries are generous and frank with friends. They have a gift for fun. Aries can fall in love quickly and out of love even more quickly. Source

Although the dress by Mary Katranzou in the photo above is named “Aries” the colors in it and the Aries graphic are rather misleading, actually. They are far too cool and laid back for fiery Aries.

The Ram vibe is much closer to this hot red dress, worn by celebrity Aries Claire Danes (April 12).

Aries (Ares) was the god of war. Likewise, Aries natives can have a very aggressive energy. This will manifest itself differently in each person, but you might find that many Aries women have something just a touch masculine about them. Not that they look masculine, or act like boys, but there’s a certain cocksure sense of independence about them – a trait generally associated with men.

Cynthia Nixon (April 9)

Even the daintiest of Aries women, will be drawn to crisp clean lines of a menswear-inspired suit.

Reese Witherspoon (March 22)

As the baby of the Zodiac, Aries can be very childlike… and childish. Some born under this sign, or with heavy Aries influences have a Peter Pan complex and refuse to grow up.

Mariah Carey (March 27)

How, oh how, does a multi-platinum selling Grammy winner make herself look cheap? See above.

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Ahhhh Libra… It is my favorite time of year. The weather is gorgeous: cool enough to break out the boots now and then, but still warm enough to go out on the town at night without piling on outfit-crushing layers. Libra, being about balance, loves the middle – the in between: feminine but not frilly, alluring but not overtly sexy, subtle and muted embellishments. Check out these Libra-inspired looks made at Polyvore.

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Generous and warmhearted
Creative and enthusiastic
Broad-minded and expansive
Faithful and loving

On the dark side….

Pompous and patronizing
Bossy and interfering
Dogmatic and intolerant

You may be or may know someone whose birthday is around this time and think to yourself, “I/he/she is nothing like that!” First, never underestimate a crab’s ability to hide behind it’s shell. Secondly, recognize that sun signs (the portion of the sky the sun was in at your birth), though they are the most commonly known, are far from a complete astrological picture.

It’s important to note that Cancer, like other signs, is representative of an energy – a set of traits and tendencies. Accordingly, crab-like characteristics can be found in people born all year round. In my experience, Cancer-types always have a sharp sense of style that’s chic but never too loud, never costumed. At it’s best, there’s fashion flair without trash of trends. Cancer is Silver, Pearl, Opal, White, Yellow

Check out these virtual couples for looks from the Resort 2008 and Mens Spring 2008 shows that highlight canceresque moods.

Emporia Armani & Versace

Ports 1961 & Vivienne Westwood

Burberry Prosum & Stella McCartney

Jason Wu & Emporia Armani

Byblos & Stella McCartney

Versace & Burberry Prosum

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One of my favorite L5P shopping destinations is a quaint little boutique called Envy. The shop specializes in trendy, yet unique pieces for the young and hip. They offer national brands and local labels and recently a few pieces of vintage, but I always seem to linger among the racks of jewelry. Much of it is handmade by Donna – the mother of boutique owner, Jilene.

Donna is friendly, very frank and, apparently, an astrological expert. During a recent visit we were chatting when she asked which is my sign. I admitted my Aries status and proceeded to nod as she listed a number of traits that I could not deny were my own. For the most part they were things I’d heard, read or recognized before. Then she threw this in: “and you’re a sex addict.” Wha?! Well, I said she’s frank, didn’t I? Don’t strike up a convo about the Zodiac with Donna unless your ready for an eerily accurate portrait of yourself. It can be rather weird to hear – especially while within earshot of strangers.

Envy is located at 1143 Euclid Ave. Drop by during store hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sun 12:30pm-7pm or give them a call at (404) 525-3689 .

Tags: Haute Horoscope, Astrology, Sagittarius, Atlanta, Christmas shopping

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Still, I can’t help but be attracted to the dark passion that is Scorpio. Lucky for me, this fall has seen a slew of goth influenced style on the runways and in the magazines. From head-to-toe black to the resurgence of blood red hues, fashion has fallen into a brooding mood with a sophisticated glamour edge, which I love.

Speaking of dark and brooding, Alexander McQueen’s fall collection was chock full of the kind of shadow and drama that Scorpio likes.

But, of course, when it comes to high drama meets high styles nothing beats a Dior haute couture show.

Such things are more than a bit on the obtuse side, however, and Scorpio likes to maintain more of a mystery. Viktor and Rolf perfected the mysterious sophisticate looks in their fall 06 show.

Such characters, these two!

Indeed, much of Scorpio’s incredible allure is it’s mystery – the draw of the unknown. Skin may be hot, but nothing is hotter than being fully clothed and still sexy as hell. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed Dolce&Gabbana this fall. They wrapped the models all the way up to their chins and they look incredible.

These wicked earrings are from ShadowFly Jewelry. With their touch of black, the heart and the sword they have Scorpio written all over them.

Tags: ShadowFly, astrology, horoscope, scorpio, fashion, haute horoscope^TM, dolce&gabbana, viktor and rolf, Alexander McQueen, Dior, haute couture

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