Saturday, July 30, 2011

HOROSCOPE:Sunday, July 31, 2011

The best thing about you now is that you're faithful to your ideals. Your mind and eyes are sharp, your grasp of morals and principles strong, and you're tuned in to a larger truth. This means you can enlighten your friends and associates, especially if you keep telling it like it is. No one's going to argue with you. They all recognize your connection to a higher reality, and they're willing to listen to your perspective, especially if you offer ideas to make things better for everyone.

Why are you so stubbornly retro? Clearly the style of some previous period is capturing your imagination. Whatever it is you're wearing or carrying around, it'll look good on you for today. Then what? Time marches on, wishes and demands change, and people will start judging old books by their covers. No, you don't have to give up what you love. But you might also benefit from having something more current in your life, too. Why not belong to a few different eras? And still be relevant today?

Forget about your dignity today. It doesn't matter who's watching or what they might say. Let your frisky side take over. Let your inner puppy or kitten come romping out that open door. Roll in the grass, the surf or the hay if it so pleases you. Flirt with an attractive stranger if it feels appropriate. It's all in fun, and it doesn't have to disrupt your organized life in any long-term way. Of course, if you wanted that kind of disruption, this would certainly be your moment.

No matter what's going on today, honesty is still the best policy. Of course, you can use your innate compassion to soften the blow, especially if you have to reveal a harsh truth to a friend. Be as upfront as you can. By telling the truth, you'll protect your integrity, which is very important now. Later, a little exaggeration will be just fine. But for now, stick to the facts and nothing but. You'll be glad you didn't fudge even the tiniest detail.

Are you aware of what you can do when you put your mind and your back into it? If not, you're about to find out. Bring your determination and concentration online until your world is humming with constant power. Focus all that energy on your objective today, whether you're trying to break a world record, win somebody's doubting heart or make your first million. Why can't you do all this and more? You feel like laughing in the face of the impossible. You know you're right, and you'll prove it, too.

For now, you're taking success and failure with equal humility. You know you've done some things well and others not so well, and you're looking forward to the chance to take a step back and see how you're doing. This is a great time to ask for assistance or feedback from a friend or colleague. It's a good idea to give your critics a warm welcome today. Does it make it easier if you know they'll love you no matter what? Because they will.

You'll be easy on the eyes today. Your signal will be strong, and your song will be sweet and on key. Be glad you don't have to work so hard on appearances or fine tune the audio, just in case you were worrying. Turn your attention to more pressing matters. Start pushing back at whatever is closing in on you. The good news is that you're still a long way from being trapped. And if you start your push early enough, you'll have fun and get some exercise, too.

Maybe it's all a big show-and-tell for you, but there's such a thing as too much information. Keep all your drama onstage today. Shroud your personal life in the kind of modesty that deflects attention instead of the kind of mystery that begs other people to snoop around in curiosity. You'd just have to brush them off when they got too close for comfort. They'd think you were going back on your invitation, and there would be chaos and bad feelings. Make things easier for yourself, not harder. Know when to remain silent.

Pure happiness shifts into utter joy. The world seems like exactly the right place to be, and you're at the center of it, dancing to your very own melody and simply enjoying life. Today you're a superior being -- not in the sense that you're above other people, but that you're tuned in to your own inner light. You're at your best and brightest now, and you can illuminate the world around you. You may even find you have followers -- people who admire your enlightened movements and want to follow your lead.

A project you've been working on feels a little off. You're almost there, but something's missing, and you can't quite put your finger on it. There are a couple of ways you can handle this. You could let your inner nervousness build as you act aloof and cranky while you try to figure it out yourself. Or you could stay calm and ask for help. There's got to be an ally who can help you out, even with just a bit of fresh perspective. Ask and see.

Deep friendship comes naturally to you, though sometimes you're too much in your head to express your sentiments. Today, your warmth comes out, and your favorite people know exactly how dedicated you are. If the world seems a little cold and cruel, don't worry. Go ahead and put up your guard if you have to. Still, it would be better to give in to the strange, romantic energy and do away with being guarded altogether. Someone loves you a lot, and you can let them know you return the feeling.

Suddenly, it's as if the world has turned into chaos. At work, directions and responsibilities become overwhelming, and you just want to hide. At home, things may not be much better. If you're romantically involved, expect today to be confusing at best. You're feeling pessimistic and disorganized, which only makes things worse. Still, it's just your way of rebelling. This mood will pass, Pisces -- it always does. But try not to bury your head in the sand. Leaving your projects and relationships unattended could cause problems later.

Friday, July 29, 2011

FROM ASPEN TO ST. BARTS: CELEBS VACATION IN STYLE

You might have been stuck hanging around with your crazy family and shoveling snow, but the Hollywood jet set had better ideas for how to spend their holidays. From the slopes to the surf, celebs spent the last few weeks in vacation mode. Check out who decided to ring in the new year relaxing under the sun and who hit the fresh powder on the ski slopes ...


Maria Menounos started off the new year splashing around! Menounos got a little wet and wild in the Miami surf ... 

... while Neve Campbell took her vacation to the bunny hill. Campbell gets a lesson on the slopes.

Rihanna beats the winter chill by heading home to the beaches of Barbados.

Salma Hayek, and daughter Valentina, take a dip together in the waters of St. Barts, France.

Naomi Campbell gets into vacation mode, poolside.

A-Rod and Cameron Diaz look very much together this holiday season in Cabo.

It's a family affair in Cabo! A-Rod spends quality time with his daughter, Natasha.

Geri Halliwell and Henry Beckwith heat up the slopes with kisses and cuddles in the French Alps.

Adrian Grenier took a break from his 'Entourage' to indulge in a little r&r this vacation in Miami.

Fergie hangs with Lauryn Hill on board a yacht off the shores of St. Barts ...

... and Fergie's husband, Josh Duhamel, surely wouldn't have missed the holiday trip.

Jessica Simpson and new fiance Eric Johnson are all smiles as they stroll the streets of Aspen, Colorado on New Years Eve.

LeAnn Rimes enjoys a tropical drink on the beach in Cabo.

Zoe Saldana and Keith Britton headed to Aspen, Colorado for a ski vacation. The pair hangs out over the slopes of Buttermilk.

Back in Miami, Chloe Sevigny goes for a swim and soaks up the Florida sun.

St. Barts was star-studded this holiday season. Ashton Kutcher catches some waves on a Jet Ski while vacationing with wife, Demi Moore.

Bikini-clad Victoria Secret beauty, Rosie Huntington-Whitely hangs in the sun with boyfriend, Jason Statham in St. Barts, France.

Stephanie Seymour gets snapped frolicking in the surf in St. Barts.

Actress Lori Loughlin takes time off the slopes in Aspen to do a little holiday shopping.

Sean Combs hangs onto this banana boat for dear life with his sons.

From supermodel to snow bunny, Elle MacPherson spends the Christmas holiday in Aspen.

Kevin Bacon works off those holiday pounds. He takes a jog on the Miami beaches.

It was a winter wonderland this holiday season for Tara Reif and Danish boyfriend, Michael Lillelund. The two spent their vaca in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The weather may be frightful in New York City, but Bar Refaeli is looking oh, so delightful - in sunny Los Cabos, Mexico.

Chris O'Donnell laces up his ski boots as he heads to the slopes in Aspen.

'Bachelor Pad' alums, Tenley Molzahn and Kiptyn Locke show off their fabulous abs, working it out on paddle boards. These two seriously used to be single?

Goldie Hawn channels her inner ski goddess as she steps out in Aspen.

Kyle Richards and her sisters leave the sun in Beverly Hills for a snowy vacation in Aspen.

Ellen DeGeneres and wife, Portia De Rossi, take a moment to relax with each other during their holiday vacation in St. Barts.

Bathing beauty Paris Hilton hits the Mexican sand with boyfriend Cy Waits.

Denise Richards and daughters Sam and Lola enjoy a day at the beach in Maui.

Clooney's girl, Elisabetta Canalis, soaks up the Mexican sun over the Christmas holiday.

Cindy Crawford and Randy Gerber get sunkissed on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas.

Naomi Watts took her fam down under this holiday season ...

Watts and beau Liev Schreiber spend time with the kids in Sydney, Australia. But they aren't the only celebs celebrating in the outback ...

David Hasselhoff is spotted at Bondi Beach in Sydney, promoting a new icecream bar ...

The Hoff spends the first days of the new year getting back to his 'Baywatch' roots, donning his token red swimming trunks.

HOROSCOPE:Saturday, July 30, 2011

You're a favorite among family and friends today, because you're tuned in to the human comedy of life. You're a master of brilliant strategies, and you're making snappy comebacks right and left. You're making people laugh, too, which is your real gift. Your popularity could spike now and you might find yourself the center of every party and the leader of every team. People are happy to follow someone with such energy. They want a bit of your light and humor. Be an inspiration to everyone in your life.

You'll be proud and tenacious today, because you always know when you're right. Yes, you may be right this time. But do you know when the odds are against you? You won't give up even when you should be erring on the side of caution. Is this really the best time or place to make your last stand? Are style and attitude more important than substance and knowledge? Reality may teach a hard lesson if you're not careful. Cut your losses sooner instead of later. There won't be as many pieces to pick up.

Don't get all high and mighty. Come down to earth again. Mix and mingle with the little folk today. You have a whole menu of reasons to choose from, if you need to justify this adventure with a label or excuse. Maybe you desire recognition. Maybe you're expecting some kind of gift because you troubled yourself to show up here. Or maybe you just enjoy people. That could actually bring your biggest reward, because all you'd want in return would be a good time. Hey, there's nothing wrong with a good time if you're honest about it.

You know something big is on its way -- some development, accomplishment, or conclusion that will mark the culmination of weeks, months, or even years of work. Some would be rooted to the spot in fear, but you're standing fearlessly. Why? You're ordinarily somewhat shy of change, but this time around, you understand that you're in the middle of a brief, necessary waiting period. You have a few days to consider the finer points of your oncoming destiny, which is actually a comfort. It allows you to prepare yourself emotionally and decide how to approach it.

Be more outgoing and give them a reason to notice you. Your friends or allies will come together whenever you beckon, which says a lot about how much they value you. You'll be a consistent and inspiring leader today, even if you're just making it up as you go. Well, that would certainly be fun, but life is too short to waste all your best chances on spur-of-the-moment plans. Start something useful while you feel this way, Leo. Keep the power coming.

Things may have hit an impasse recently, or perhaps an encounter with someone rubbed you the wrong way. Good thing you're coming up on a brief cooling-off period. Accept what you can't change as well as determine if there's any part of the equation you can influence in a positive way. Be sure to treat other people humanely, especially if you're feeling put out. Try to respect everyone's vitality, even if you disagree with how they use it.
It's not about style, background or point of origin this time. Old school, new school, who cares? No former ties are necessary around here. For today, everyone shares a common past, gets the same jokes and dances to the same music. And forget the usual games of mixed messages, rehearsed pickup lines and all those different shades of maybe. This is one party where everybody can let their guard down, because all those gestures come straight from the heart. Aren't you glad you accepted this invitation?

A puffed up ego may be headed for severe deflation. Just imagine what might happen if your hot air balloon got stuck between a rock and a hard place. A day of self-adjustment should help you avoid painful shocks, not to mention the sharp objects that could be extremely dangerous in this situation. So here's a strategy. Go where it's safe and gradually let off steam instead of exploding all at once. It's the best way to deal with perfectly valid feelings. Because patience is more than a virtue. Right now it's an absolute necessity.

Keeping things casual -- even business meetings -- is the name of the game now. This isn't laziness, either. It's because you know that sometimes, informal settings can lead to the freshest ideas. So if you have an appointment today, make it an outdoor lunch date, or ask your associate to walk outside with you while you toss around ideas. Or, just rely on your ability to put people at ease, regardless of setting or location. Personal research and development should go well now, too. You're sure to like what you find.

Your mood takes a slight downturn as a vague uneasiness sets in. But don't worry -- you're great at putting up a good front when you're feeling strained and insecure. That strut of yours looks spontaneous to everyone else, even if you know what's beneath it. 'Fake it till you make it' is a pretty good credo to live by right now. After all, you've planned several changes, and you're too careful to have made any real blunders. So relax. Be confident that things will go through as scheduled.

Experimentation? No problem. You've never found it difficult to push outside your comfort zone and try on new identities, whatever the results. But today, there's just no way to predict the personal effects of being that, well, out-there. Right now, a better, more fulfilling approach to life is to stay in touch with your true feelings. Are you in love? Connect with your honey. Is there a friend you adore? Let them know how much you care. Today is about warm connection, not separation or abstraction.

Being loud and grabbing the reins has never really been your style, but today it's the only thing that works. Still, it feels downright perverse, and you worry that people might find you pretentious. Would it help to keep reminding yourself that you're just trying to help? Try not to boss around your sweetheart, or your coworkers. There's a difference between taking the lead and being overbearing. Yes, people might need direction now, but use your dead-on instincts to figure out a way to improve things in a subtler, gentler way.