Get heavenly style in 2009 (From Halesowen News)

Get heavenly style in 2009

7:00am Saturday 10th January 2009

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Discover your fashionable fate for 2009 according to your star sign.

Our fate is said to be written in the stars, but what about our fashion sense? If you never read a magazine without turning to the star signs first, you need to know all about the latest astrological phenomenon - style scopes.

Using a mix of astrology and colour therapy, astro fashion adviser Nicolas Aujula predicts what women should be wearing according to their star sign.

"Each zodiac sign has it's own personality," Nicolas explains.

"Astro fashion looks into the future and emphasises those star sign traits through specific styles and colours."

Nicolas reveals his mystic style predictions for 2009. Discover your fashionable fate.

ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 20) FASHION CHARACTER: TREND-SETTER 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Red, burgundy, emerald green, lilac STYLISH CELEBRITY ARIENS: Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson The colour red can assist your overwhelming desire to get ahead in your career. The silhouette for 2009 should be structured - think pleated skirt with a tailored jacket or blouse with narrow peg trousers. Your ever-expanding social calendar this year requires a touch of emerald green or jade to put people at ease and harmonise relations.

TAURUS (Apr 21 - May 21) FASHION CHARACTER: LABEL LOYALIST 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Yellow, white, sky blue, turquoise STYLISH CELEBRITY TAUREANS: Penelope Cruz, Cate Blanchett, Kirsten Dunst There may be confusion and a loss of direction in where you're heading and yellow is the ideal antidote to receive some clarity. The silhouette is free-flowing, so opt for flared dresses, circular skirts and batwing sleeves. Bias-cut clothing will also provide fluidity of style. Turquoise is your colour for attracting new associations.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) FASHION CHARACTER: SPLIT-PERSONALITY STYLIST 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Orange, gold, black, navy STYLISH CELEBRITY GEMINIS: Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Heidi Klum It's all about clearing away the residues of your past with warm tones of orange, gold and bronze to release buried emotions and help stimulate creativity. The silhouette is extremely fitted to accentuate the figure - try clingy jersey tops, body-con dresses and pencil skirts. A little discipline is called for in the career domain so opt for black and navy workwear.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) FASHION CHARACTER: VINTAGE DIVA 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Rose, fuchsia, black, yellow STYLISH CELEBRITY CANCERIANS: Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Liv Tyler Replace those 'can't live without' emotions with a touch of soft love through all shades of pink. The look is definitely short and sweet with baby doll dresses, heart-shaped necklines and puffed sleeves - it's all about youthful romance this year. Yellow is your colour for attracting financial abundance and expanding intellectual horizons.

LEO (July 24 - Aug 23) FASHION CHARACTER: GLAMOUR GIRL 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Red, maroon, black, navy STYLISH CELEBRITY LEOS: Madonna, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez With health and fitness matters hot on the agenda, your style priority should be feeling great in leisurewear. The look is super-sporty featuring camisole tops, hooded sweatshirts and tracksuit bottoms. This year may prove challenging with erratic relations and finances and the shade of red can help you keep your feet on the ground.

VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sept 23) FASHION CHARACTER: MISS MODESTY 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Orange, bronze, beige, charcoal STYLISH CELEBRITY VIRGOS: Beyonce Knowles, Claudia Schiffer, Nicole Richie Your year ahead is coloured by themes of expressing creativity, sexual exploration and emotional release, all of which relate to 2009's hottest shade, orange. The silhouette is 'fit and flare'. Think tight bodices and volumised skirts - anything with a narrow top and wide bottom is highly favoured. Epitomise sexual allure through animal prints to bring out characteristics of playfulness and seduction.

LIBRA (Sept 24 - Oct 23) FASHION CHARACTER: LUXE LOVER 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: White, lilac, violet, electric blues STYLISH CELEBRITY LIBRANS: Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Duff, Gwen Stefani Upheavals with the home and family can prove to be challenging this year and peace of mind can be found through shades of white and lilac. The silhouette is loose fitting so look to pieces like trapeze dresses, gathered smock tops and palazzo trousers. With a desire to work more independently, be that at work or through self-employment, electric blues can help attract those conditions.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) FASHION CHARACTER: SEX KITTEN 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Emerald, rainforest green, orange, bronze STYLISH CELEBRITY SCORPIOS: Demi Moore, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson When consumed with professional matters there is a tendency to neglect home and family. Attain some balance through embracing the colour green. Infuse work and casual fashion choices by sporting khaki combats with a blouse and tie, or a pencil skirt with a light box jacket. Orange can help aid emotions and creative construction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 - Dec 21) FASHION CHARACTER: HIPPY CHICK 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Black, navy, grey, beige STYLISH CELEBRITY SAGITTARIANS: Katie Holmes, Kelly Brook, Katherine Heigl A more conservative look is required to get ahead in the professional realm. A classic look can be achieved through a single breasted tailored jacket with pegged trousers. Your key colours should consist mainly of navy, black and grey but add a splash of colour with accessories such as neck scarves or shoes. It's time to ditch nostalgic fashion pieces for up-to-date numbers.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 20) FASHION CHARACTER: CITY SLICKER 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Red, metallic silver and gold, smoky hues STYLISH CELEBRITY CAPRICORNS: Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Kate Bosworth Blessed with great magnetism and personal charisma, you have a natural ability to attract people and the resources required to get exactly where you want. The look should exemplify 80-style power - big shoulder pads, double breasted jackets or tailored jump suits. Your 2009 must-have is an oversized red handbag or power-strutting gladiator heels.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19) FASHION CHARACTER: ECCENTRIC INVENTOR 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Yellow, mustard, olive green, white STYLISH CELEBRITY AQUARIANS: Daisy Lowe, Jennifer Aniston, Natalie Imbruglia Bored with your usual routines and responsibilities? A trip around the world would be the ultimate reality. Fashion choices should span exotic locations such as India, China and the Middle East like kaftan dresses or kimono wrapovers. Opt for yellow, the colour of travel and expanding one's horizons, which can be mixed with shades of olive green and white undertones.

PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 20) FASHION CHARACTER: ROMANTIC REVELLER 2009 LUCKY COLOURS: Contrasting and shocking shades STYLISH CELEBRITY PISCEANS: Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Jessica Biel Relating to others and difficulties in relationships can be a re-occurring theme this year. Your 2009 look is about being bold and beautiful by mixing together feminine and masculine styles in a fashionable fusion. Don't be afraid of rummaging through his wardrobe for a shirt, vest or mannish jeans. Use contrasting and shocking shades of colour like black and fuchsia, or bright red with light blue.

:: GET THE LOOK Sarah Harding packs a punch in a purple strapless number. Get the look with ASOS' Bellanina shiny bandeau dress, currently in the sale at £35 (www.asos.com).

:: BUY IT NOW Step into the New Year with some power platforms. Faith's Lanel lace-ups are £65 (95 Euros), in store January.

FASHION FLASH :: NEW YEAR STYLE?

Get some old school fashion tips for the New Year. Roaring 20s fashion expert Elise Vallee's little book of fashion, The Well-Dressed Woman's Do's and Don'ts is back in print after 80 years. The book is available from January 7, priced £5.99.

:: CASHMERE Did Santa Claus bring you cashmere this Christmas? The luxurious wool was at the top of people's seasonal shopping lists, according to John Lewis, who found their cashmere flying off the shelves with sales of accessories up 71%.

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