The latest beauty trend was made for Leos…
Be good to your skin and it will be good to you! Silky smooth natural oils are the latest thing for babying your skin. They moisturize better because they’re absorbed more quickly than lotions. They also nourish the skin with vitamins and antioxidants.
Leo loves the Sun—maybe too much? To repair damaged skin, use blackberry seed oil. It has high levels of vitamin C, as well as vitamin E and lutein. And while you’re at it, eat some blackberries! They contain lots of rutin, a potentially lifesaving antioxidant. According to a study by Harvard Medical School, rutin may block an enzyme linked to the formation of blood clots, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Hey Leo, this is the color you must wear more of!
Nobody rocks hot colors like sun-kissed Leo! You’re like a sizzling summer afternoon all year long. You are one of the lucky few who can wear yellow, orange, and red like you mean it. Try a bold blazer or skirt in a shocking yellow instead of basic black.
If you’re not quite ready to commit to an entire ensemble in a fiery hue, punch up your wardrobe with hot accents—a tangerine bag with edgy gold studs, eyeglasses with fire-engine-red frames, or a sunny-toned scarf or tie to warm up subtler business attire.
How this show-stopping sign looks and feels most radiant…
Flamboyant and stylish, Leos can shine in rubies, from the deepest red to palest pink, golden-brown tiger’s eye, luscious amber, and fiery diamonds. Onyx is also associated with your sign, perhaps because it forms in molten lava! Black is the color that most often comes to mind when you consider this gem, but onyx comes in many colors, including sun-washed gold and pale yellow, and carnelian onyx is striped with bands of red. Gleaming gold is your lucky metal. If you can’t afford 24 karat, try on-trend earrings, rings, or necklaces in gold-plated silver vermeil.
Get your royal booty in the groove with these exercises…
Leo isn’t overly enthusiastic about exercise, but it must be done if you want to maintain that appearance of which you are so proud. Potential health problems associated with your sign involve the heart and circulation, so keep it strong with regular cardio, such as running, biking, aerobics, or the elliptical machine.
The spine is also ruled by Leo, and you can keep yours supple with regular stretching and yoga. You worship the sun, but take care of your skin. Some bronzer will give you a healthy glow without endangering your complexion!
Ways a Leo can give their look the royal treatment…
Nothing is too good for Leo (in your humble opinion), and that goes for your clothes, too. You like yours classy, although not necessarily classic. They must be well designed and well made, so you gravitate toward pricey clothes with designer labels.
Try not to overburden your credit card—look for deluxe duds at discount prices. The Lion is theatrical, so you know the value of a “costume”. You understand just how the right one in bold colors can create a desired impression or mood. Gold lamé gown? Perfect!
How to take your best physical asset to a new level…
Take care of your pride and joy, your mane, and it will be your crowning glory. Have you settled into a hirsute habit? Try a completely different style or cut. Go from classic to asymmetric or long to short. Add golden or coppery highlights and some glossing serum for a burnished glow.
“Bedhead” is the rage, but don’t take it too literally. Today’s versions are full of soft, romantic texture, but you can wear them to the office without looking like you just woke up. Try a tousled ponytail or loosely woven braid. Aim for grrroovy not grrrungy!
The best scents and perfumes for Leos…
It isn’t surprising that golden-yellow saffron, the world’s costliest spice, is associated with Leo! It’s been used in perfumes and cooking for thousands of years. Alexander the Great healed his battle wounds with saffron-infused water, and the Phoenicians used it to treat melancholy. Try its grassy note in unisex Lady Gaga Fame (from someone who knows something about theatricality).
Also associated with your sign is chamomile, found in Clinique’s Aromatic Elixer, Bvlgari’s Petits et Mamans (a flowery scent for girls), or Cadillac Black for men. Add other Leo scents of rosemary, bay, and sunflower via aromatherapy candles and potpourri.
Turn your humble abode into a fierce, Leo-worthy lair…
For the king of beasts, your home is your castle—or should that be den? It must be large and comfortable, with high-quality furnishings, because you can’t abide anything second rate. Brass fittings and knobs speak to your passion for gold. Big windows and skylights bathe you in natural light.
If you live in a cloudy climate, you might need full-spectrum light bulbs to mimic summer sunlight year-round. You aren’t afraid to add chairs or accents in red, yellow, or orange. And plenty of mirrors will help illuminate the space, and… well, you’re Leo, after all!
Proof that Leo is always a trendsetter…
Stylish Leo is always on the prowl for the next fashion craze, and Lions’ allure never goes out of style! Sexy cat eyes are back in vogue (think a bold sweep of black liner a la Sophia Loren or Brigitte Bardot). Or don a pair of cat’s-eye shades that seem to never go out of style. How about Meadowlark’s gold-plated Fang Ring? Or a lion’s head cuff? Or Lipstick Queen’s papaya-coral-colored Jungle Queen lipstick? Wildlife-themed clothing has even hit the runway, so you can proudly wear your Lion on tanks, sweaters, scarves, dresses, and even shoes!
Let’s face it—Leos get the last laugh!
Warmhearted, exuberant, sunny Leo, you’re so cheerful! Other more somber types admire your ability to enjoy life in every way. It isn’t something you can learn or fake. You either have it or you don’t! You’re so restless that there’s no way you’d sit still long enough to learn to meditate. But meditation has many benefits that you could be missing.
Here’s some good news—laughter sparks the same brain wave patterns as those generated in experienced meditators! It’s like being “in the zone”, you know, when you’re so into an activity that you don’t realize an hour has passed. The effect is immediate, as soon as the laughter starts. So you can reap the benefits of meditation without all that “om-ing”? The Sun is smiling upon you!