What's Your Sign, Baby?: Aries

Aries, March 21-April 20
Symbol: Ram
Element: Fire

According to Buzzle:

Secret Desire - "To lead the way for others"


People born under this sign are adventurous, active, and outgoing. They are independent, impulsive, and assertive, but at the same time can also be innocent and trustworthy. No matter what upheaval, challenges, or triumphs they come across, they have an amazing ability to bounce back. Being a child at heart, for them the world is a magical place. Their faith in life and optimism remains untouched by hardship. These people love challenges and are doers rather than talkers.

I knew what I was going to do with this sign from the very beginning.  I think that's because Aries are pretty distinct personalities.  And by distinct, I mean crazy.  Just kidding! (Sort of)  The main color associated with this sign is red, and the element is fire.  So, obviously we have to go with a subdued earth tone look.  Right?  Right?!  Or we could go with something a little more outside of the norm.  Not "talking to rocks" outside of the norm, but something unique.

Do I look nauseated to you?

I think this is happiest I have looked in any selfie.
Clearly, I am up to something.

My buggy eyes are giving a distinct E.T. vibe here.

I kept the eyes very simple.  I used a matte skin tone on the eyelid with a soft taupe along the lashline and black in the water line.  The cheeks have nothing except some gold highlight.  For the lips, I wanted fire on my face without the heat and blistering so I went for an ombred lip.  I used a orange lipstick over most of the lips, and a yellow gold in the center.  Finally, I outlined the lips in red.  It's a slightly different way to do a bright lip, but still fun.  What do you think?  Would you try this Aries look?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Pisces

Pisces, February 20 - March 20
Symbol: Fish
Element: Water

According to Buzzle, Pisces has a:
Secret Desire - "To live their dreams and turn fantasies into realities"

Being highly mysterious and alluring individuals, people born under this sign love to live in their world of fantasies. They are extremely talented but are usually found spending their lives combating confusing situations. In relationships, their emotions are their weakest spot as when things are going well they are on cloud nine, but if they turn sour, these people get depressed and land in a heap. They have a gentle, patient, and malleable nature and they are compassionate and sensitive towards the feelings of people around them.

I like the idea that Pisces are mysterious and alluring.  The main color associated with this sign is sea-green.  The element is water and the symbol is fish.  What's the first thing that pops into your head?  Mystical, magical fish, right?!  I'm so glad we're on the same page.  Mystical, magical fish swim in cool waters surrounded by mist covered mountains, as we all know.  I wanted to use a soft, cool color palette to create something pretty and fishy (drag speak for feminine).

Do my eyes look like pretty pretty fish scales?

Looking off to those misty mountains

Hey.

The eyes are the focus here.  I created a sort of ombre effect with a bluish silver, sea green, and purple.  I threw on some black eyeliner and mascara in there too.  The cheeks are natural, and I used a matte neutral pink on the lips.  I think this really works for a night out.  The eyes are interesting but they don't scream at you, and the rest is subdued.  What do you think?  Would your favorite Pisces wear this look?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Aquarius

Aquarius, January 21 - February 19
Symbol: Water Bearer
Element: Air

According to Buzzle, Aquarius has a:
Secret Desire - "To be unique and original"

Aquarians are highly focused and mind-oriented individuals. Being outgoing and amiable they make many friends wherever they go. They are intelligent, concise, and logical and have strong political, environmental, or social beliefs. In relationships, when they feel the person is worthy of their love or friendship, they can become amazing friends or lovers, can give up everything for their partners, and be faithful to them throughout life.

Can anyone actually think of the word Aquarius with out thinking about the Fifth Dimension song?  Is that song stuck in your head right now?  No?  Click here.  You're welcome.  In any case, for me Aquarius brings to mind the 60's, psychedelic colors, and people walking around bare foot.  The main color of this sign is electric blue so I thought that I would do a sort of interpretation of 60's mod make-up.  Think Twiggy, but larger and more Puerto Rican.  This look isn't for everyone, but Aquarians want to be "unique and original."  This definitely fits that bill.

I don't know how I can look so incredibly drunk while
my eyes are closed.

Let the sunshine in indeed.

Some barefoot hippie ticked me off.

I used a bright matte blue all over the lid.  I really blended it out for maximum awesomeness.  I added a bit of glitter right on the center of the lid.  For the waterline, I used a sliver pencil, cause why not?  I used a shimmery peach for the cheeks, and a more orangey peach for the lips.  I also used a crap ton of mascara because that's what Twiggy would do.  What do you think?  Are you feeling this modern mod look?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Capricorn

Capricorn, December 22 - January 20
Symbol: Goat
Element: Earth

According to Buzzle, Capricorn has a:
Secret Desire - "To be admired by their family and friends and the world at large"

People born under this sign are responsible, organized, and hardworking. Being workaholics, they are ambitious, practical, and can become achievers in the field of business. But that does not mean they are dull or boring as they have a witty sense of humor which erupts at the most unexpected of moments. They are highly cautious before entering any relationship, but once they feel secure with their partner, the cool exterior melts away to reveal a sensitive, lovable, and loyal heart beneath. As a friend, they provide you with the most trustworthy and sympathetic pair of shoulders as compared to any other zodiac sign.

Capricorn is another one of those signs that left me stumped.  Ugh, stop being so difficult, guys.  The main colors associated with this sign are black, dark brown, and navy.  I just think that's so...serious.  Also, the symbol is a goat, so that's, you know, fun.  But I don't want to let Capricorns down!  The Capricorns I know are really energetic vibrant people, so those colors don't really gel for me.  I asked my favorite Capricorn, my Mom, and she said to add a fuchsia lip.  So, I did.  Mom knows best.  Hi Mom!

Thinking about my weirdly uneven hairline.

Look into my eyes, don't fear the bright lip

Literally sitting in a rocking chair looking at a golf course

I kept the eyes a soft matte dark brown with a light highlight at the inner corner.  Cheeks were neutral, but the lips are really bright.  The color appears more hot pink in the photos but it serves the same purpose.  Capricorns are responsible people but they aren't boring.  Serious on the top, and fun on the bottom.  Like a mullet for your face.  What do you think?  Does this work for your favorite Capricorn?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Sagittarius

Sagittarius, November 23 - December 21
Symbol: Archer
Element: Fire

According to Buzzle, Sagittarius has a:
Secret Desire - "To make a difference to the world"

Being the most optimistic zodiac signs of all, Sagittarians are known for aiming their sight at whatever they find alluring and making it their own. Ruled by the planet Jupiter, people born under this sign are bighearted and have an innate exuberance, sense of adventure, and love for life. They are intellectually and spiritually advanced, and like to develop their own innovative philosophy of life.

So according to the description from Buzzle, Sagittariuses sound like fun people.  They have a "sense of adventure" and "love for life"?  If I weren't a Virgo, then I think I would want to be Sagittarius.  Of course Virgos are perfect so that scenario is purely hypothetical.  The main color associated with Sagittarius is purple.  I definitely think that purple is a fun color.  Obviously, Synergy from Jem and the Holograms would not have picked to be completely purple if it was not fun.

See?  Fun.  And not at all terrifying.

So, my idea for the Sagittarius look is a party look.  I wanted something bright and colorful.  A look fit for Synergy and a rocking party with Rio and the girls.  (I really want to attend this fictional party that I have created.  Can someone make this happen?)

Meditating on Rio and his inability to tell the
difference between Jerrica and Jem.

I am HYPED for this, y'all.

I think the Misfits are trying to crash the party.

For the eyes I tried a different approach.  I used a silver just in the center and used a shimmery purple on either side.  For the cheeks, I actually mixed a light pink with a lilac eyeshadow to create a slightly different blush color.  Honestly, I like using lilac as a blush color.  Imma do it again.  Finally, I kept the lips fairly neutral with just a hint of purple in the center.  What do you think?  Would the fun loving Sagittarius in your life rock this look?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Scorpio

Scorpio, October 24 - November 22
Symbol: Scorpion
Element: Water

According to Buzzle, Scorpio has a:
Secret Desire - "To triumph"

Considered to be the most powerful sign of the zodiac, passion, desire, fame, and power go hand-in-hand for most Scorpios. They are winners who like to lead fate-filled lives, and are often found to be wise beyond their age. Known for their contrary nature, be careful while dealing with them on a psychic intuitive level. Once they are in a true relationship, they can be extremely loyal, and dedicated towards their partner, but if they fall out badly, they will never forget or forgive.

Save the Drama for your Mama, or your make-up look.  To me, the idea of the sign of Scorpio is drama, but not the Real Housewives of Whatever drama.  I'm taking about a bold statement, a certain charisma.  Deep red, purple, and burgundy are the colors associated with this sign.  I wanted to do a look that would draw attention for all the right reasons.  So, the look for Scorpio is simple but powerful.  I turned it up to 11 (I like to reference This Is Spinal Tap as often as possible) as they say.  This looks says, "You will pay attention to me, and not because I flipped over a table."

Can you feel the drama?  Can you?  Can you?!

I'm thinking about snatching someone's weave.

All others fear me

I ran a little shadow through my eyebrows to define them.  The only things on my eyes are a matte skin tone shade of eyeshadow and mascara.  The cheeks are super neutral so that all focus can be on the lips.  I thought a red lip would be a little too cliche for Scorpio so I brought out the dark purple/ burgundy color.  This lipstick is for serious Scorpios and Vampires only.  What do you think?  Can you handle the Scorpio drama?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Libra

Libra, September 24 - October 23
Symbol: Scales
Element: Air

According to Buzzle, Libra has a:
Secret Desire - "To live an easy, uncomplicated life"

Considered to be the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters, people born under this sign exude elegance, charm, and good taste. They are naturally kind, generous, and are lovers of beauty and harmony. They have a great sense of understanding of the emotional needs of people around them and try fulfilling them with their own innate optimism. They hate cruelty, conflicts among people, and make their best efforts to cooperate and adjust with others.

After reading the description of Libras, I decided to look some famous ones up to get a better sense of who a Libras are.  I found a list that included Madeline Kahn, and I have decided that Libras must be pretty cool because Madeline Kahn was the shiz.  (Seriously, go watch Blazing Saddles and Young Frakenstein if you don't know her.)  The colors most associated with Libras are blue, pink, and green and their element is air.  This brought to mind the idea of something ethereal.  I actually kept thinking of Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. So I decided to do something very soft and pretty.  I am serving up some Galadriel realness with this look (I have been watching a lot of RuPaul's Drag Race).

Dreaming about pretty elves

Contemplating getting a cool headpiece like Galadriel

Frizzy hair attack!

The look on the eyes is a combo of pink fading to mint green while adding some bright blue in the crease.  I added some liner to ground the look but kept the cheeks and lips pretty in pink.  While some people fear brighter colors on the eye for daytime.  I think it's kind of refreshing.  Mint eyeshadow for everybody!  What do you think, Libras?  Join Galadriel and I, won't you?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Virgo

Virgo, August 24 - September 23
Symbol: Virgin
Element: Earth

According to Buzzle, Virgo has a:
Secret Desire - "To love and be loved in return"

Known for their charm and dignity, people born under this sign are the most successful, structured, and creative among all other signs. No one can understand human frailties better than a Virgo. Virgos are so generous, kindhearted, and trustworthy that when you need a friend during your tough times for advice or companionship, they are always there for you and they won't let you down. One of their most amazing traits is that no matter how many times love or life turns sour on them, they still manage to maintain their faith in others and never lose hope.

Hoo, boy.  This sign was a bit of challenge.  I am actually a Virgo, and I was completely stumped on what to do!  I think that Virgos are seen as anal retentive mother types, and while that is kind of true (it's pretty true), we can be cool people!  Apparently, some of the colors most associated with this sign are green and brown which ties in with the Earth element, but are perhaps not so exciting.  So, what I decided to do was use those colors but make the look kind of sexy.  Usually, people only focus on the eyes or the lips.  I say, "Down with your make-up rules, society!"  I'm going to focus on the eyes and the lips.  (Ooooo, burn!)

Doesn't look like I've discovered some magical golden thing,
and it's shining on my face?  No?  Just me?  Ok.

Something needs to be organized off in the distance

I seriously cannot take a selfie straight on without looking
like I'm going to kill someone

I used some soft browns to create a subtle smokey eye with a hint of mossy green at the inner corner. Then, BAM! Red lipstick, baby!  That's right, I went there.  I think people fear looking like a clown if they wear a stronger look on their eyes and lips.  This is a totally legitimate fear, by the way.  Clowns are terrifying.  However, I think you can do both without scaring yourself and others.  So, what do you think Virgos?  Would you rock this look?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Leo

Leo, July 24 - August 23
Symbol: Lion
Element: Fire

According to Buzzle, Leo has a:
Secret Desire - "To be a star"

Born fortunate, people belonging to this sign are charismatic and optimistic, which not only attracts many friends and opportunities, but also helps them survive life's stormy conditions with style and humor. Whether it's love or friendship, once committed they are totally devoted and faithful. Being trend-setters, leaders or adventurers, their weakness is their pride. Born leaders, they are ambitious, courageous, dominant, strong-willed, spontaneously creative, and are one of the most extroverts among all zodiac signs.

There are a lot, a LOT, of famous Leo women.  I mean, check this list out.  I guess it makes sense that the Leo wants to be a star.  The symbol is the lion, and one of the colors most closely associated with Leos is gold.  Now, I could have just gone all out bling with this, but the Leo that I know well is not much of a spotlight seeker.  So, I decided to go with something slightly different.  Leo is basically the end of summer.  It just brought to mind, the beach, golden tans, and sunsets.  My Leo inspiration is a relaxed beachy look.

Yes, this is tan for me.  Don't laugh.

This is my best come hither look.

Kissed by the sun (while wearing SPF 30)

I kind of want to look like the Oscar statue's sister that took a trip to the Bahamas.  There is no heavy make-up on the eye.  Just a little bit of gold and bronze and some mascara.  I bronzed the crap out of my face and highlighted everything with a golden powder.  I used a peachy chubby stick on my lips and added a gold lipstick in the center.  How many times can I use the word gold in this post?  (Five times, apparently)  Do you feel my relaxed beach vibe?  Is this a good look for the star Leo in your life?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Cancer

Cancer, June 22 - July 23
Symbol: Crab
Element: Water

According to Buzzle, Cancer has a:
Secret Desire - "To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically, and financially)"

People born under this sign are well-known for their ever-changing moods and contradicting attitudes. They can be compassionate and caring towards their friends and family at one instant, and the next moment, they can be very hard and insensitive. Being fascinating, mysterious, and alluring, no other sign romances better than this sign. They have a fundamentally conservative and home-loving nature and they are emotionally and tenaciously loyal to their partner.

This look was a bit of a challenge for me.  No one in my family or my immediate circle of friends is a Cancer so I was at a lost where to start.  When I researched the colors for this sign, the internets told me the main colors were silver and white.  I also learned that the planet for Cancer is the moon.  Eureka!  Thanks, Internets!  I decided that my inspiration was the night sky.  The moon is a constant in our sky but it is always changing in appearance.  So, subtle smoky eye which is classic with a twist.

S'up

So brooding.  Or maybe squinty?

My moon shaped face fits the look!

I used a silver on the lid but added some sparkle with purple cause glitter is my favorite color.  The cheeks are soft and the sheer gloss has little bits of purple and blue sparkle. Blurple, if you will.  I think this look is something your favorite Cancer will be over the moon for. (Puns!)  What do you think?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Gemini

Gemini, May 22 - June 21
Symbol: Twins
Element: Air

According to Buzzle, Gemini has a:
Secret Desire - "To be ahead of the crowd"

Known as multi-faceted souls, people born under this sign love to know a little bit of everything. For them 'variety is the spice of life'. They lead a unique and unusual life, and are often unappreciated for the talents they offer to the world. These people are multi-dimensionally talented and are always eager to know and learn new things. They are affectionate, courteous, and generous as long as activities due to these traits does not interfere too much with their own life and comfort. They are loyal and straightforward but when things go against their will they can sulk like children and can be difficult to handle.

Does anyone remember the Gemini's Twins Sketches from SNL a while back?  I loved those.  I literally think of this every time I hear the word Gemini.

This is way back when people still liked Gwyneth.

Anyway, Destiny's Child parody bands aside, Geminis are known for twins.  That's not something that I can create with makeup.  At least I don't think so.  I can, however, create a look that is "unique and unusual".  The color associated with Gemini is yellow.  (Really? Yellow? Way to be difficult, Geminis)  So, I decided to go for something a bit more avant garde.

I look so pissed because the sun was soooo bright.  Trying desperately
not to squint.

Like my turban?

Grrrrrr, Sunshine!

I thought that putting yellow all over the lid would look kind of like caca so I decided to make it an inner corner highlight.  I used a greyish taupe to create some contrast and make me look like a super villain.  Finally, I through some bright aquamarine for even more pop.  Since the focus was the eyes, the cheeks and lips are neutral.  I'm getting a distinct Erykah Badu vibe from this whole look.  What do you think?  Would this work for the Gemini in your life?

What's Your Sign, Baby?: Tauras

Taurus, April 21- May 21
Symbol: Bull
Element: Earth

According to Buzzle, Taurus has a:
Secret Desire - "To have a secure, happy, and wealthy life/marriage"

People born under this sign are known for their cool, calm, and composed exterior. Well-known for their socializing attitude, they somehow manage to discreetly stay away from the crowd. They are hidden books, having emotions, fears, and desires flowing deep inside them that no one around can make out. Due to this, they are sometimes considered to be snobbish, withdrawn, boring, or sulky. In order to avoid any kind of jeopardy, they work hard before time, to create a better tomorrow rather than leaving it to fate. Being nature lovers, these people are extremely sensual when it comes to love and relationships.

So, while doing research on Taurus, I found that the color associated with this sign is ... pink?  I know one Taurus that did not cotton to that, but she's a bully.  (Get it? Bully? Man, that's funny.)  However, blue is another color associated with the sign, so crisis averted.  I wanted to create something simple but romantic.  The Taurans (Tauri? Maybe?) I know aren't really show-offs so I thought this look would work.

Eyes Open

Eyes Closed

Eyes Closed (under super harsh lamplight)

I kept it matte except for the eyes where I used a shimmery pink on the lid and some navy to smoke it out.  The cheeks and lips I kept soft in rosy pinks.  I definitely think this is a wearable look for the lovable Taurus in your life.  What do you think?