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SALOME’S STARS

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to go through your work space -- wherever it is -- and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone who disagrees with your position might try to intimidate you. But continue to present a fair argument, regardless of how petty someone else might be while trying to make a point.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might fi nd yourself exceptionally sensitive to family matters this week. An issue could come to light that you had overlooked. Ask other kinfolk to discuss it with you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have more questions about a project (or perhaps someone you’re dealing with on some level) than you feel comfortable with. If so, see which can be answered, which cannot, and why.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to clean up and clear out what you don’t need before your tidy self is overwhelmed by “stuff.” Then go celebrate the Virgo victory over clutter with someone special.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel a mite confused about why something you were sure couldn’t go wrong didn’t go all right either. Be patient. Things soon move into balance, exactly as you like it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) At this decision point, you could be moving from side to side, just to say you’re in motion. Or you could be considering making a move straight up. What you choose is up to you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although your fi nances should

be in an improved situation at this time, thrift is still the savvy Sagittarian’s smart move. Advice from a spouse or partner could be worth heeding.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking on a new challenge brings out the Goat’s skills in maneuvering over and around diffi cult spots. Best of all, the Goat does it one careful step after another. (Got the idea, Kid?)

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your wellknown patience might be wearing thin because of a disturbing (and seemingly unending) problem with someone close to you. This could be a time to ask for help. Good luck.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful about a new venture that lures you into a “just-look-and-see” mode. Be sure that what you’re being given to see isn’t hiding what you should be seeing instead.

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STYLE SCOUT PITSTOP FASHION Looking poor has never been so cheap and chic

BY KELLY HICKMAN

Daily Titan Columnist

Google "bohemian chic" (or boho chic in short) and you're sure to fi nd well over 11,000 pages dedicated to this year's hottest style.

It's so hot in fact, fashion mavens Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kate Hudson have mastered the look, fashion mags both national and international are raving about it, and nearly every designer and label from Prada to Bebe to the GAP has incorporated the style into their spring, summer and fall lines. Here are fi ve easy-to-follow ways on how to add some bohemian chic to your wardrobe.

Rule #1. Master the mix—It's all about learning to mix vintage pieces with the new. Incorporate your designer pieces with your no labels. Moss pulled this off when she was seen wearing a pink designer minidress with a vintage rope belt.

BY RYAN TOWNSEND

Daily Titan Managing Editor

Hobo chic is more a lifestyle than it is a well-defi ned list of fashion dos and don’ts. Unlike grunge, which declared with its early-90s fl annel, tiedye and long, unkempt hair that it did not care about what people thought, hobo chic recognizes that no one is immune from pursuing some kind of identity through clothing. One exception to this would be my friend Jeffrey, who is in fact, homeless, and therefore much more concerned with daily survival than with his attire. I’ve been informed that I seem to have a decent grasp on this particular, post-modern fashion identity, so I’ll do my best to explain what hobo chic is, at least so far as I understand it.

Rule #1

The key to successful hobo-chicness is accessories. Let me explain what I mean by this.

Since many who ascribe to this lifestyle could in fact be mistaken for actual vagrants and hobos, they must take care to identify themselves with little details that are more Urban Outfi tters than Under The Overpass. Examples would include cowboy belts, skinny ties, dirty designer jeans (from a secondhand store or Ebay of course) and vaguely punk-rock bracelets. A good jacket also goes a long way here.

Rule # 2. Embellishment is key— Boho chic, a.k.a rich hippie, requires you to have a certain luxe to your look without looking overtly dapper. You can get the best of both worlds by wearing one embellished piece with your outfi t.

Add a beaded belt to a simple cotton skirt or a pair of embellished ballet fl ats with slouchy jeans and a tee.

Rule # 3. Make sure it's importedEthnic-inspired pieces are essential. Your outfi t isn't boho if it doesn't have at least one ethnic piece. The earliest bohemians dating to the 19th century sported ethnic garments that showed off the distant lands they traveled. Pair a long, cotton gauze skirt with a Moroccan leather disk belt.

Rule # 4. Pile on the accessories— In this case, the more the merrier. Layer necklaces with precious stones, wood pieces and beading. Wear anything from bright-hued chandelier earrings to big wooden bangles, and to earthy-ish cocktail rings.

Rule #5. Stand-out and be creativeYour outfi t should be just as bright as your accessories.

Don't be afraid to mix your teals with your corals or your purples with your greens. Be creative with mixing the colors and schemes. Remember, the outfi t should look effortless, but not be so.

Rule #2

Unruly hair and beards are good. Unfortunately, one can only take this so far and my wife, growing weary of constant facial hair, occasionally requests that I shave.

The key is to let yourself go, as if life has beaten you down, but care enough to shower every once in a while.

Rule #3

If you drive a late-model car, foreign or otherwise, you are not hobo chic.

Posers beware, one should only pilot pre-1995 American automobiles. Muted colors like brown or faded gold, and widespread rust are a key.

Rule #4

If you are not below the poverty line, you can still legitimately dress hobo chic, but if over half of your wardrobe came from Southcoast Plaza, then I would assume that you are not one of the debt-starved, educated poor and should just stick to wearing Abercrombie.