NEW YEAR’S MUST-HAVES

JACKIE O ROUND SUNGLASSES

RAY-BAN – If you like exquisite style like Jackie O, these sunglasses are for you! 100% UV protection. Logo at lens corner and temples. 60mm. COLOR: Shiny Havana/Brown Gradient Dark Brown. $169

NEW YEAR’S MUST-HAVES Here are some goodies to start the year off on the right foot.

BY CARLOS MARRERO

NOLITA BODY SILK

BOND NO. 9 NEW YORK – Skin smoothing reinvented. This unspeakably lush cream is a sumptuous body smoother that simultaneously soothes the skin-in the city that never sleeps. What’s more, it’s so rich in perfume that it will leave subtle traces on your lingerie and bed linen. $145 / saksfifthavenue.com

LUG SOLE HORSEBIT LOAFER

GUCCI – A lug sole Horsebit loafer with blue rosebud print lining on the insole. A homage to the House’s heritage rooted in the equestrian world, the emblematic shape is reworked in a contemporary shape on a rubber lug sole. $980 / Gucci.com SLEEPING ON THE ROOF

FLORAIKU – Eau de Parfum. Developed with noses Alienor Massenet and Sophie Labbé, Floraiku creates Japanese-inspired, French-made fragrances. The key notes are Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom Oil and Amber Musk. $350 / floraiku.com

ROXANNE WRAPPED DOOR-KNOCKER EARRING

TORY BURCH – Bold, sculptural and extremely lightweight. The Roxanne Door-Knocker

Earring is an oversized design, featuring smooth resin hoops wrapped in delicate gold wire. $198 / toryburch.com

KEYCHAIN AND BAG CHARM

VALENTINO GARAVANI – Mink and leather keychain and bag charm. Antique brass hardware; Made from mink fur and lambskin nappa with metal, resin bead and rhinestone details. $477 / valentino.com LUXE DIAMOND GLOSS

FORMULA Z – Ultra-Sparkling & Mega Hi-Shine. Enriched with kissably soft and moisturizing shea butter, sunflower, and jojoba oils to enhance natural lips or magically alter Formula Z’s 4Ever Lips into a wet, glossy version. Color: Superstar. $18 / formulazcosmetics.com

LOVE AND CHECK CASHMERE JACQUARD SCARF

BURBERRY – A Scottish-made cashmere scarf jacquard-woven with our love motif and check. The fabric is washed in local spring water and carefully MICHELLE TOTE

brushed with teasels for a super-soft finish. $620

F&W STYLE – Stunning pink tote made with luxurious Pebble grain and croc embossed leather. Perfect for the woman on the go! $415 / www.fwstyle.com

CAPRICORN

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

BY MANISH ARORA

This is going to be a time of great growth for you, in virtually every aspect of your life. Hang on for the ride of your life. Your willingness to explore uncharted territory could well pay off for you in many ways—some of them unforeseen—in the immediate future. There’s romance in the air, and the chance to kindle beautiful and vivid relationships. A romantic, memorable adventure is heading toward you at breakneck speed, so be ready. The love you’ve been hoping for could well be on its way at long last.

AQUARIUS 20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY This month is going to make some serious demands you may find you’re just not up to the tasks at hand. Your natural social grace and self-deprecating manner should get you through this will little trouble, however. Changing the ways you connect with others seems key to self-improvement. You might also be feeling on the fence emotionally, and it can be all too easy to concentrate on things that have been lost or buried. Issues of sharing, ownership, and support can be touchy.

PISCES 19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH This is a busy time for you and you’ll need to keep your life organized in order to maintain some semblance of efficiency. Keep your overnight bag packed for last minute, surprise journeys. You will find comfort in those close to you this month, make sure you appreciate what you have and show your gratitude.You may well find yourself in a new and better place with regard to romance by the time the month comes to a close. You seek to enhance your connections and personal involvement or contributions in any way that’s currently feasible.

ARIES ( 21 MARCH – 19 APRIL ) Your curiosity leads you to discover new and interesting facts about the world around you. This will be strictly for your own personal growth and development, however. A small windfall is heading your way this month but be sure to spend it wisely once you have received it.New romances could also figure prominently at this time for those who are not already in a committed relationship. It is important to leave plenty of time open to explore any new relationship opportunities which may come your way.

TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY You will achieve a far greater prominence in your academic circles and see an unprecedented advance in your career objectives. Don’t hesitate to use the technology available to you to streamline your workload. You’re especially ready to take on a mental challenge. A bit of healthy competition might motivate you. With your action-oriented frame of mind, you can be especially interested in starting something new or building upon a fabulous idea. Your friends appreciate you more than you think, stay positive and you will find your tasks easier to manage.

GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE You would do well to use this period to make your plans for the rest of what could be a very interesting and productive month for. Don’t get too ambitious with pie in the sky ideas but just concentrate on getting the simple things right for the best results and maximum payback. Artistic and creative ventures will excite you like never before and you will find yourself pulled toward these sort of endeavours despite your best efforts to keep your nose to the grindstone. In the end, you’ll get more done in less time than you might have previously imagined.

CANCER 21 JUNE – 22 JULY You have finally set some serious and achievable goals for yourself and now is the time to move ahead with those. The light is going to shine on you with renewed brightness anyway. Examining the past and reorienting yourself as you prepare for a new beginning may be in focus now. Make sure you grab every opportunity to make things happen.If you’re already in a committed relationship, good for you! But remember it is important to keep the flames of passion burning brightly; even the best relationship can benefit from a little serious romance.

LEO ( 23 JULY – 22 AUGUST ) – You’re inclined to make room for pleasant activities and sharing your ideas can be especially enjoyable. This period will be given over to learning new things and acquiring knowledge in hitherto unfamiliar fields. Thoughts and ideas you’ve had in the past, but did not quite know what to do with, will return to your mind, and this time you will be able to see myriad practical applications for those mental “rough drafts.” Your curiosity leads you to discover new and interesting facts about the world around you. Things are starting to heat up for you on the romantic side of things. Whether attached or single, expect thrills and excitement this month.

VIRGO 23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER Your capacity for analytical thinking will increase, to an extent that it will be difficult to not notice. Spur of the moment decisions made may well turn out to be bad ones. If possible, put off long range plans for another time, especially those that would be difficult to change at a later date. It’s also likely you’ll be getting more involved than usual in hobbies and entertainment, including outdoor activities, sporting events. A relationship or special someone can inspire or challenge you to push a little further and reach new heights.

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER) You’re pleasantly stimulated and motivated, and your emotions are strong but contained. You seek interaction and your relationships are strong on your mind. Someone might gently motivate you to take action or do something fun and interesting that you may not have felt motivated to do otherwise. Now is also the time to re-establish those lanes of communication and get yourself back on the fast track when it comes to love relationship.

SCORPIO 23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER You will get your reward this month but only if you are serious and show how committed you are. Keep your feet firmly on the ground though, don’t let your heart rule your head. Your personal interests are engaging, and you might thoroughly enjoy sharing them or your ideas. Learning comes easily. You might connect with someone on a mental level, and it’s motivating. You can be rest assured that there is a beginning to a new relationship or even entering into a new stage of your current relationship on the horizon.

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER This month is going to see an explosion of creativity, action and personal expression. It’s a potentially excellent time for tapping into deeper needs, desires, and wants. Nevertheless, it’s unlikely to be easy to focus on practical priorities. You recognize your love/need for family or other special people in your life. you’re taking more and more interest in connecting with friends, networks, the community, or your higher goals, dreams, and plans. Your goals and dreams seem more doable, and this lifts your spirits.

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