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YOUR PERSONALIZED GET-GORGEOUS BEAUTY PLAN IS WRITTEN IN THE STARS BY NYKIA SPRADLEY PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KWESI ABBENSETTS
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he future is looking bright! Or maybe it’s neutral—if you’re an earth sign. What draws a person toward a particular color or scent could be an instinct that some believe is based on the time of year you were born. Much like all of our other individual tendencies, the things we like, including our preference in makeup and fragrances, are driven by what makes us feel good. We asked astrologists Rose Theodora (rosetheodora.com), Susan Miller (susanmiller.com) and Anne Ortelee (anneortelee.com) to connect the dots on how zodiac signs fall in line with our beauty choices.
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BEAUTY : STAR GUIDE FEELING BLUE? Try ditching that red lipstick. Color astrology (Theodora’s specialty) is the concept of knowing how to match personality traits with colors to enhance existing attributes or to counteract certain moods. “Sometimes we are drawn to certain colors and scents because we need balance. Colors have incredibly therapeutic results,” says Theodora. Learn more at rosetheodora.com. KERRY WASHINGTON AQUARIUS
TAURUS
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eople born under earth signs like this one are practical folks who naturally embrace colors that make them feel, well, practical—think nudes and burgundy. “Tauruses also have an acute sense of smell and lean toward softer scents like jasmine, rose and sandalwood,” says Miller.
AQUARIUS
A H&M High Impact Eye Colour in Ginkgo Green ($7, hm.com). MEMO PARIS French Leather Rose Eau de Parfum ($700, Bergdorf Goodman).
MALIN+GOETZ Eucalyptus Body Wash ($36, 16 oz, malinand goetz.com).
POP BEAUTY Matte Velvet Lipstix in Blackberry Burst ($16, pop beauty.com).
ARIES
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ries “are headstrong. They may also be prone to headaches,” says Theodora. To help ease the tension, keep products with mint or eucalyptus on standby. Red and deep purple complement their passionate temperament. And don’t judge your Aries friend who is stressing over her do. “Aries rules the head, so if she’s having a bad hair day, everything is thrown off,” says Miller.
PISCES
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ccording to Ortelee, Pisces rules the feet. So, for you, pedicures and reflexology are essential to keeping in good spirits. w
TRUST FUND BEAUTY Nail Polish in Holiday Cliché ($15, trustfund beauty.com).
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Aries rules the head, so if your Aries friend is having a bad hair day, everything is thrown off.” —SUSAN MILLER
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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS Lip Tar in Anime ($15, nordstrom.com).
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VERA MOORE Blush in Riveria Red ($15, veramoore cosmetics.com).
ir signs can pull off brights and neons. They appreciate sharp flavors like lime and are up-to-date on the latest styles. “An Aquarius will interpret trends in a fresh way,” says Miller.
BEAUTY : STAR GUIDE FRESH Sugar Coral Tinted Lip Treatment ($23, fresh.com).
CANCER
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orn under the sign of the crab? Then you’re likely to choose aquatic colors (blues and greens) that make you feel calm. Sensitive Cancers also have a keen sense of smell and like single notes like vanilla or peony.
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Rose Gold ($41, sephora.com).
KIKO MILANO Water Eye Shadow in Indigo Blue ($14, kiko cosmetics.com).
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LIPSTICK QUEEN Saint & Sinner Lip Tint in Wine ($24, SpaceNK.com).
VIRGO
LANCÔME Drama Liqui-Pencil Kohl Eyeliner in Soleíl ($23, Sephora).
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irgo women almost always opt for the least amount of makeup— the most natural look— and light, clean, earthy fragrances. And judging from Naomie Harris’s (below) red-carpet track record, she’s a true Virgo! w
Leos gravitate toward warm hues such as gold and plum.”
PRITI NYC Nail Lacquer in Chrysanthos ($15, pritinyc.com).
—ROSE THEODORA
LEO
A MISCHO Luxury Nail Lacquer in Billie ($18, mischo beauty.com).
Leo woman will “always gravitate toward warm hues such as gold and plum,” says Theodora. And rich, regal colors like orange and scarlet are highly energized, just like Leos are.
NARS Lipstick in Rosecliff ($28, nars cosmetics.com).
NAOMIE HARRIS VIRGO
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uch like a Gemini’s dual personality, she can pull off both soft pastels and bright hues. “Geminis have the closest affinity with the color yellow,” say Ortelee. And when it comes to choosing makeup, they know how to rock a bright pink or a coral lip.
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SCORPIO
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corpios are potent and powerful, and this is very much a sign of transformation,” says Ortelee. It’s no surprise that they crave more intense aromas like musk. They also look best in dark tones that match their mysterious aura.
LIBRA
inks, pastels and light floral scents are the go-to for this air sign. But it may be time for a change. “Someone with a lot of air qualities should opt for an earthy scent to be more present and enjoy the here and now,” says Theodora.
MAC COSMETICS Lipstick in Please Me ($17, maccos metics.com).
GIORGIO ARMANI Ecstasy Lacquer in Night Viper #603 ($38, armani beauty.com).
CARTIER Must de Cartier Gold ($150, 3.3 oz, Neiman Marcus).
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aturally fiery Sags go for hot and spicy, both in their color choices and with their perfume. Look for products with bold notes like pink peppercorn, which is usually found in oriental fragrances.
Scorpios are potent and powerful people and very much about transformation.”
CAPRICORN
E CHANEL IMAN SAGITTARIUS
STOWAWAY COSMETICS Creme Lipstick in Scarlet ($15, stowaway cosmetics.com).
DEBORAH LIPPMANN Nail Lacquer in Miss Independent ($18, deborah lippmann.com).
arthy tones and grounding scents like tobacco, leather and bergamot are perfect for this classy lady. “A Capricorn will always prefer designer brands like Chanel or Dior,” says Theodora. SHISEIDO Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Leather ($25, shiseido .com). CHANEL Chance Eau Vive ($97, 3.4 oz, chanel.com).
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—ANNE ORTELEE