Fashion-07 Fashion- Spruce up spring with some

SALOME’S STARS

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this week, and well into the next.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Look for Bovines to be on the move this week, whether it’s traveling for fun or for business. Other “moves” include workplace adjustments and, for some, relationship changes.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family matters might want to take some wellearned time out to relax and restore those drained energy levels.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romantic situation seems to have stalled, just when the Moon Child was expecting it to go forward. Could be a bad case of miscommunication going on. Talk it over openly and honestly.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing a genuine interest in something that’s important to a friend, family member or colleague could open a communication line that had been pretty much shut down for a while.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making a potentially life-changing decision takes as much knowledge as you can gather, plus determination and patience. Take your time working it out. Don’t let anyone rush you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should be back on schedule and heading in the right direction after clearing up a misunderstanding. But there could still be some setbacks. If so, correct them immediately.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A business matter keeps you pretty busy, but try to squeeze in time to be with family as well as close friends. You need the good vibrations you get from people who care for you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Investing in an attractive prospect (business or personal) with little or no information can be risky. Avoid future problems by getting all the facts before you act.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close to you might have an unexpected reaction to a decision you feel you’re prepared to make. Listen to his or her point of view. It could prove surprisingly helpful.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t give up yet. That once warm personal relationship that seems to be cooling off fast could recover with some tender, loving care, and who better than you to provide it?

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Career matters are strong this week. You might want to enter a training program to enhance your skills. Also, consider getting professional help in preparing a brilliant resume.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of respecting the feelings of others, which is one reason people feel comfortable having you in their lives.

c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answer’s to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s Full Effect

Top 10 Top Video Rentals

1. Alien Vs. Predator (PG-13) Sanaa Lathan (FoxVideo) 2. Friday Night Lights (PG13) Billy Bob Thorton (Universal Studios) 3. The Forgotten (PG-13) Julianne Moore (Columbia TriStar) 4. Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow (PG) Gwyneth Paltrow (Paramount) 5. Cellular (NR) Kim Basinger (New Line) 6. Without a Paddle (PG-13) Seth Green (Paramount) 7. The Village (PG-13) Joaquin Phoenix (Touchstone) 8. Catwoman (PG-13) Halle Berry (Warner) 9. Troy (R) Julian Glover (Warner) 10. First Daughter (PG) Katie Holmes (FoxVideo)

Top 10 DVD Sales

1. Alien Vs. Predator -- Widescreen (PG-13) (FoxVideo) 2. Alien Vs. Predator -- Pan & Scan (PG-13) (FoxVideo) 3. Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow -- Widescreen (PG) (Paramount) 4. Friday Night Lights -- Widescreen (PG-13) (Universal Studios) 5. The Forgotten (PG-13) (Columbia TriStar) 6. Friday Night Lights -- Pan & Scan (PG-13) (Universal Studios) 7. Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow -- Pan & Scan (PG) (Paramount) 8. Napoleon Dynamite (PG) (FoxVideo) 9. Metallica -- Some Kind Of Monster (NR) (Paramount) 10. First Daughter (PG) (FoxVideo)

STYLE SCOUT Spruce up spring with some bling

BY KELLY HICKMAN

Daily Titan Columnist

It is often said that accessories make the outfi t, creating a look that showcases a person’s style. After all, a pearl necklace can make a woman look prim and proper, but one made of spiked leather displays a punk persona.

Spring is the best season for accessories, it’s the time our hats and sunglasses fi nally have a purpose. Here are my forecasted favorites from head to toe.

Ladies:

Shady Lady

The Aviator may have received 11 nods from the Academy, but fashion is lending its nod to aviator sunglasses. Plastic aviators were seen all over the spring runway shows, so expect to see them in stores with fun updated looks. White aviators are the safe way to go, but you can also have fun with glasses set in bright colors.

Double-Stranded

For months I searched for the perfect beaded necklace: it had to be made of real turquoise, but I fi nally found it. I’m betting you’ll want a strand of your own. I anticipate no shortage of beaded necklaces in a mixed variety: long, short, multi-stranded in hues of white, coral and jade.

Bangles

On the Feb. 21 issue of Life & Style magazine, Jennifer Lopez was seen sporting a trio of wooden bangle bracelets. Love or hate her, Lopez is no stranger to trends or setting them. Chunky bangle bracelets are defi nitely a must-have this season; look for ones made of plastic, woven leather and gold.

Fit to be Tied

At the same store where I bought my turquoise beaded necklace, I found the cutest beaded belt. Tie belts are now my obsession. You too will obsess over the latest confections made of anything from embroidered leather, sequined silk, and macramé.

Bag it

The “it” bag of the season is yours for the taking. Anything is up for grabs this spring, but the most promising are big straw bags (perfect for the beach) slouchy hobo bags and anything made of snakeskin (faux if the thought of a dead venomous reptile on your arm freaks you out.)

Sole Mate

When Sofi a Coppola arrived at the 2004 Golden Globes pairing fl ats with her dress, some critics called it a fashion faux pas, but little did she know, her anti-fashion antics would soon become a fashion statement. Flat shoes are back not only because of their practicality, but because several of this season’s choices offer anything from metallic sandals to suede moccasins.

Guys:

This one’s a toughie since you don’t wear too many accessories (except “The One With Joey’s Bag” Friends episode where Joey wore a “man’s bag).” But my favorite male accessory this season is hats. I’m liking the single-colored baseball hats with the matching stitched logo. I also favor fedoras, which can be very sexy. Why is it that when I’m watching this season’s American Idol, I’m not even paying attention to what Mario Vasquez is singing but how hot he looks in a fedora? Watches are also essential this spring, I’m betting on square-faced styles in stainless steel and leather. I know a t-shirt isn’t an accessory but I like the reinvention of the iron-on t-shirt.

Homemade tees are all my brother wears now. He’s printed ones with the Game, Tupac, and Allen Iverson and always gets asked from strangers where he bought his tee from.

Bottom line: Utilize your sense of style by getting what fi ts your personality best.