Taurus

Happy Birthday Taurus! You are some of the best the zodiac has to offer when it comes to integrity, generosity, and unconditional love. Those of us with a Bull in our inner circle count ourselves blessed. Armed with unmatched strength and determination, your meaningful gifts are plentiful. To rely on a cliché: to whom much is given, much is expected, and Taurus generally rises to those expectations. That’s not to say you don’t suffer from crushing insecurity because most Tauruses do. Get super selective about the company you keep this coming year. You deserve the best, so surround yourself with a circle of high-caliber folks. Taurus self-limits by getting marred in guilt and a misguided sense of obligation. Overcome this destructive paradigm and chase your aspirations with abandon. Even though you may not understand the path required, Taurus dreams big. As Bulls begin to chart their course, others may challenge the plan for a variety of reasons related and unrelated to the outcome. You hate opposition and tend to take it personally. Don’t let your pussy-hurt ego deafen the sound of reason. You are unbelievably strong Taurus, but you are strongest when you listen.
Gemini

May initiates a period of solitude for Gemini. For the majority of the month, you’ll work quietly and steadily all by yourself. Not only will you be pleased about what you accomplish, but you prove you don’t need anyone else and can do just fine on your own thank-you-very-much. Secret-keeping Gemini continues to progress on private endeavors. Most of us will never understand why you play everything so close to the vest, but it is a strategy you often rely on to navigate relationships. Consider how you might be limiting your ability to connect with others by refusing to share your true beliefs. Gemini doesn’t feel strongly about everything, but when you do feel something strongly don’t budge regardless of doubts, fear, or logic. Several opportunities for leadership arise and now you can unequivocally prove your ability to take charge. The question becomes, where do you wanna go? Confusion clouds your better judgment, so use that sharp mind to think matters through. After all that time alone at May’s beginning, the last week of the month serves up a series of breakthroughs. Brace yourself for a major shift in perspective.
Cancer

The last few months have seen Cancer steadily progress on the career-front. Work winds down steadily as May unfolds and those responsibilities take a backseat to more interesting and exciting socializing fun with friends. After suffering loss and emotional challenges, Cancer learns the value and importance of a devoted support system and fan club. Of course your tried and trued pals are there for you, but May brings some new amigas into the already zesty mix. Even though Cancer feels extremely depleted, give a little energetic attention to these new acquaintances and it will pay off substantial dividends in a number of unexpected ways. I wish I could tell you May brings only flowers and sunshine, but a storm quietly brews in your midst. Unfortunately, Neptune makes your clear, sunny perceptions cloudy rain clouds of confusion. This fermenting conflict feels like a sharp stab in the back when it surfaces seemingly out of nowhere. Look closely at the ways you have been complicit in this disaster before reacting in a flood of tears. You have the right to be angry, but you also shoulder some of the blame.
Leo
Listen up Leo, professionally May means more than any other month this year. Ready for a promotion, move, or upgrade? Be bold Lioness, it is yours for the taking. What a shitty friend you’ve been lately Leo, seriously. Would it kill you to return a text? You are losing friends left and right as a direct result of your flaky and selfish behavior. It’s why you are getting fat too. Call your friend and take a walk, sheesh. It’s a good thing work is going so well, because romantically Leo can’t seem to strike a harmonious chord. Attached Leos find themselves hitting every relationship landmine imaginable. Brace yourself for surprising and unpleasant news to crack the foundation of your relationship. Only you can decide if the revelation is a deal breaker. Single Leos just can’t seem to find an authentic connection because the only thing genuine about you right now is your desperation. Best to put your energy into where the sun is shining on you this month: work!
Virgo

Pack your bags Virgo, May sets you sailing on an enjoyable voyage so filled with fun you return brimming with joy. Leave all the daily worries behind and slip into your vacation shoes. We promise that the world won’t burn down without you. Virgos spend the time sandwiching the trip on an innovative project that requires the best of your tactical negotiation and communication skills. Buoyed by favorable planetary alignment, Virgo finds easy success in May professionally speaking. This creates positive momentum through next month where recognition and awards follow your hard work and brilliant strategy. Toward the end of May, Virgo reinvests in the idea of family. Miscommunication has plagued your central relationship, but this month you have a damn good chance of getting lucky. Put your differences aside and a very unexpected yet joyous surprise could come your way this May.
Libra
Libras spend significant time with their hands in other peoples’ pocketbooks this May. This tremendous responsibility requires a precise attention to detail. There will be times this month when a thick stack of complicated paperwork sits on your desk defiantly staring back at you. Fatigue, Neptune, and other influences make wading through the wordiness especially taxing. Not only will any mistakes you make be discovered, they’ll be exploited for advantage by your enemies. Ultimately, the deal gets fortified by unexpected funding. Once the cash starts flowing, the pace picks up as well. A well-prepared Libra impresses everyone, so get organized now and blow their minds with your grace under pressure. May serves up some extra creativity. Find a way to channel this bright talent into your work where your contribution will be noticed and validated.
Scorpio
Scorpios find themselves in a pickle this May. Energetically, your best bet is to collaborate with others to impressive results. Scorpios need others to make their big dreams happen, but Scorpios aren’t really Marxist by nature. It doesn’t matter to Scorpios that a collective can achieve more because they can’t stand anyone else in the commune. You just don’t have much patience for dicking around. A third of the way into May a surge of energy changes everything. Seize this power and use it to push ahead toward meaningful progress. The possibility for a new source of income enters the scene. Balance the need for financial security against the personal cost of taking the opportunity. This rare chance could prove unbelievably profitable. Put in extra effort to prepare your body, mind, and closet for incredible fun, friends and romance come June. I wish I could tell you we didn’t live in a superficial world, but in truth the better you look the better your opportunities.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius has already begun to feel the crushing weight of May’s work responsibilities shading the fun and sun of spring. Sags possess a certain swagger that carries them through the most demanding of moments, so you’ll make it through the bustle mostly unscathed by coming up with efficient methods of productivity. The first three weeks get swallowed whole by work obligations, but towards the end of the month your life again broadens. A certain relationship could very well reach a make-or-break-it moment this month. Will you or won’t you? Unless the answer forms crystal clear, put off deciding anything definite until you are without doubt. May makes a better month for woo and surprises, so design a super fun day for someone deserving. Sags effort and willingness to show their intention and desire clarifies any lingering ambiguity about the relationship. Check your tendency to get snapish and bitchy when challenged on your unqualified assertions. It indicates an unattractive defensiveness.
Capricorn
May means love for Capricorn if you make room for it in your relentlessly over-scheduled life. Prioritize love Cap. When you look back on your life, it isn’t your work that will bring you the most pride. Your relationships are what sustain you and are what matters now and forever. Get cute and get out there. The universe has a little something for you. For those Caps who have somehow stumbled their way into a relationship, now more than ever a solid commitment seems like a realistic possibility. Ultimately, it is less about the marriage than the baby right? You can’t fool me Capricorn. You’ve got a crazy parental itch. If you can’t make a baby now, generate creative offspring. Don’t waste any time at the beginning of the month because the last week of May work will require you to drop everything and immediately tend to matters of great importance.
Aquarius
Lucky Aquarius! May happens to be your month. The universe has generously provided you a planetary cushion. Take advantage of all the energetic good will. It doesn’t come around that often. Expect a steady build of momentum and power which culminates in an apex around the 9th. Aquarius possesses all the tools to decide, schedule, and execute this month. Wow us with what you achieve. Since you are imbued with freshness in May, everyone is gonna want to fuck you. They are yours for the choosing. Remain selective. Some of the seemingly more seductive options have really big mouths and will tell everyone about the experience. The chatter may not all necessarily be so positive. It is up to you if you want your business on the internet. Spend more time romancing than rushing to get naked. Nascent love is so sweet, don’t immediately squash it in semen.
Pisces

May brings many opportunities for different forms of expression for Pisces. Clearer and more decisive than ever when it comes to your philosophical ideals, now you feel confident to speak your mind. Pisces are at their most sexy when assertive, so don’t stop wielding your power. Come up with a pretense to sneak away for a little trip this month, and even better if you can get work to foot the bill. A moment away will profoundly benefit you even if geographically you remain close to home. Conflict enters the scene through your sibling. Think about the situation then don’t back down from your side. Even though seemingly insignificant, the way you handle this dispute will change the way you relate to one another moving forward. Pisces finally receives the professional recognition you’ve been yearning for after the 25th. Then you quickly realize you don’t need validation from those fools anyway.
Aries

A profitable (and possibly spontaneous?) business trip serves as the energetic touchstone for Aries in May. Money worries inspire Aries to focus on performing at a high level. A tempting new opportunity presents itself and at first you are chomping at the bit to get in and commit all available resources. Slow your roll Aries, this may not be the most advantageous move for you. Planetary opposition may stall progress. The stars can’t possibly align for every situation. Don’t force it. This time it is the universe telling you that it isn’t quite right. If it is right, you will not be marred with crazy complications. Regardless, talented Aries shines and remains focused throughout the sensitive dealings. That aforementioned trip could pay off financially and romantically. Let serendipity twirl in a new dance partner. Let’s hope it’s someone who knows how to lead a strong dancer.












I commence this year’s Oscar fashion criticism frenzy with Kelly Osbourne in Tony Ward Couture because this is the dress I stared at longest and ultimately found most controversially interesting among a thicket of bland and boring looks.
Was Charlize exquisite in Dior Haute Couture? I guess. Is it memorable? No. Am I bored? Very. Is she serving a little Sharon Stone with that hair and smirk? Yes.
Aniston possesses a rare talent for making Valentino look like the Macy’s Prom Collection. Stand up straight bitch.
This tin-tittied mess is Anne Hathaway in Prada. Nobody noticed the diamonds, that’s for sure.
When I see Halle Berry in this Versace, I want to pronounce it Versayce.
I despise everything about Amanda Seyfried in this Alexander McQueen: the bridesmaid hair, the pageant pose, and the washed out non-color of the firefly patterned gown.
Jessica Chastain has truly never looked better in impeccably-tailored spiderweb Armani.
I don’t love Melissa McCarthy in this ill-fitting David Meister, but I will always love Melissa McCarthy.
Jennifer Lawrence lacks a style identity. I suspect Dior hands her a dress and she obediently wears it.
One of the best dressed of the evening, Octavia Spencer looks fantastic in this soft pink Tadashi Shoji.
A wrinkled mess, Kerry Washington served some sorbet Miu Miu. It’s too long, no?
I don’t get dead-eyed Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra. I know she makes some bitches swoon, but to me she is not everything. Can she close her mouth? What’s up with her constant open mouth? It’s creepy.
This Louis Vuitton just doesn’t fit Reese Witherspoon, and the fabric isn’t modern.
Nicole Kidman wore L’Wren Scott and I think we can agree it was a decent choice for her. It’s a little fussy for my personal taste, but she wears it well and looks luminous.
Let’s finish with the couples: Naomi Watts wore Armani Privé. Armani far and away fit the best dresses of the night. Ben & Jen, she in Gucci, but it doesn’t matter what she wears because nothing pops on this girl. 
By now many of you have torn through Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn’s two-sided tale of a wife’s disappearance. Word on the street is that 20th Century Fox snatched up the film rights for 7 figures. Reese Witherspoon is set to produce and star. This project is exactly what Reese needs to resuscitate her struggling and aimless career. Amy Dunne = Reese’s revival. Now who shall we cast as Nick? If you haven’t read it, get Gone Girl now or risk finding yourself hopelessly out of touch. The big twist? Many of you, like me, will see it coming from a mile up river. 
Is it me, or is everyone and her aunt pregnant right now? 
Enough with the Demi redux. 
Kourtney shamelessly used her pregnancy as a diversionary tactic. Don’t forget Uma’s change of life baby. 
Jolie served in Atelier Versace. She turned it out to pimp her directorial debut. Don’t love the shoes, but when she tries even a little she easily steals the show. 
Mila Kunis looked bored and made this one-strap Christian Dior boring too. She can do better, but can’t seem to shake this recent ugly frock streak.
Let’s get the brides out of the way. First, Jessica Chastain arrived in an ill-fitting Givenchy. In recent awards seasons, Givenchy seems to lend out dresses willy-nilly and doesn’t bother to make sure they are tailored correctly. For as many style successes as they have, they have an equal number of fashion failures.
Kate Beckinsale always brings the over-try, sponsored here by Roberto Cavalli and accompanied by Len Wiseman.
Jessica Biel wore a matrimonial Elie Saab, obviously unable to stifle her wedding enthusiasm.
Sofia Vergara showed us the source of the Nile in Vera Wang. Sarah Michelle Gellar drowned in a big blue and white tie-dyed Monique L’huillier. 
Best grown women: Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern, Diane Lane and Madge both in Reem Acra.
Vivienne Westwood dressed Andrea Riseborough who stars in Madonna’s movie W.E.
The gorgeous Gucci girls = Salma Hayek and Evan Rachel Wood.
God bless Melissa McCarthy; she tried in Badgley Mischka. Take a cue from Octavia Spencer who looked incredible in a light lavender Tadashi Shoji. 
Modern Family’s Ariel Winter looks all grown up in Dolce & Gabbana. Shailene Woodley chose a lovely Marchesa gown, but unfortunately paired it with bad posture. 
Claire Danes deviated from her usual favorites Calvin Klein and Narciso Rodriquez in favor of this embellish-backed J. Mendel number. I’m ambivalent – love the back, hate the front.
Michelle Williams wore Jason Wu. She should stick to Prada or Miu Miu. Is that burned out velvet? Emma Stone also failed to impress in a mediocre Lanvin gown. 
Frieda Pinto wore lapis Prada and it won’t be everyone’s favorite, but I think she’s lovely. Juliana Marguilies also chose a bold color statement with this sleek eggplant Naeem Khan.
Laura Dern sparkled in an emerald Andrew Gn gown.
Did you get the memo that Reese is reinventing herself as sexy? Zac Posen painted her red and gave her hips.
Nicole Richie is quickly morphing into a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills. At first, I loved this Julien MacDonald metallic dress, but the more I look at it, the less excited I am, especially over that messy hem.
Where have you been Natalie? We’ve barely seen you since you gave birth. Weird dress by Lanvin.
Madeleine Stowe celebrated her career revival in Vera Wang. Charlize Theron is like awards show pizza; even when she’s bad she’s not that bad, and here she’s pretty decent in Dior Couture. If only she could wipe that smug-ass look off her (recently tweaked?) face. 
We caught up with Jason and Bethenny contemplating baby number two in the face of B’s big 4-0. After day-dreaming about the “baby stage,” Bethenny snapped back to business by complaining to Jason that Skinnygirl production can’t keep up with demand.
Bethenny asked Jason to look into the delays, but he seemed concerned about commingling family and business any further. At least he tells it to her straight, like when he said there are “going to be times when I’m like, enough Bethenny today.” You tell her Jason – and Bethenny, if you are the mogul you claim, nut-up and solve your own damn booze production issues.
It wouldn’t be a real reunion with Frankel without the obligatory boob show. B and her hanger-on Lauren hit Linda’s for some new over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders. According to Linda, Bethenny’s a 30G or 32FF! Bethenny made sure we all know she got her 22 inch waist back after giving birth by standing around and flaunting her milkshake while bitching about visiting Jason’s parents.
Apparently, Jason sees his parents every two weeks and Bethenny sees them every three weeks! Holy-fucking-in-laws-dude, that’s some serious visitation. Is this what people are doing? Brassiere-whisperer Linda says once a month is appropriate, and even that sounds a little too frequent. Jason’s parents spend two nights at Bethenny and Jason’s every month which would absolutely lead me to suicide. So now we know why Jason was 39 and unmarried: he’s a major mama’s boy. Did Bethenny know what she was signing up for?
After a drawn out trip out to Jason’s hometown in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, the three arrived to an enthusiastic welcome from doting grandparents, Carol and Bob.
That afternoon, Jason took Bethenny to the local hot dog haunt where a “fan” came over to Bethenny and gushed. Something about the whole exchange felt unnatural and Bravo-constructed.
As tension built through the afternoon, it served as the amuse-bouche to the main course of conflict which rolled out before the appetizers even hit the table. Previously, Jason and Bethenny discussed moving to California. Jason really wants another baby, but is reluctant to move. Bethenny really wants to explore her opportunities in Los Angeles and is willing to try for another baby in exchange for a cross-country relocation. This type of baby-bargaining is always ill-advised, but even worse is busting out with the whole scheme to your parents before thoroughly discussing it with your spouse. Cue Jason and his total lack of filter.
Jason sums it up by saying, “She’ll give me a second child if we move to California.” And this was Carol’s response.
Carol and Bob immediately began to panic that Bryn would “forget them.” Jason has spent his whole life trying to make it up to his parents that his brother died. He even admits that he tries to be the perfect son. He can’t bring himself to disappoint them, even for his wife.
Both Bethenny and Jason spilled their tea (copyright MWY) all over the table by spiraling into a full-on argument in front of the world’s sweetest and most suffocating grandparents. Bethenny complained that Jason never lets them experience anything as a nuclear family, like when Bryn reaches a milestone, he’s immediately on the phone with his parents.
The next day, the visitation issue resurfaced. After Bob passive-aggressively whined about looking forward to the days when Bryn can stay the whole summer(!) and Carol rebounded by asking what they’d all be doing for Thanksgiving (after a fun family Halloween of course), Bethenny finally lost her shit. “We have to do some things on our own as our own little family too…we love coming here, but I want it to be that I like coming here, and I like when you come to us, not that it becomes something we have to do. That’s the total honest truth.”
Later, Bethenny and Jason hit the local dive bar for some $2.50 u-call-it-wells. At first Bethenny was a little snobby (think Reese Witherspoon’s turn in the small town bar in Sweet Home Alabama), but after a few cocktails Jason’s local buddies began to win her over with their folksy charm. By the end of the night, through a vodka-haze, bitch shed a big city tear over some “roots” talk from stool-warmer Smitty.
If this hometown visit proved nothing else, it is that these two really don’t know each other at all. In Bethenny’s own words, the couple is “drastically different.” No shit. These two met, married, and reproduced in less than 18 months, and most of it was filmed for TV. Now they are surprised that in that time they haven’t uncovered one another’s true selves? As if starring on a reality show lends itself to authenticity? Maybe that’s why B’s still in therapy. 

Also Calvin Klein-clad was Gwyneth Paltrow. Many went crazy for this look, but the severe middle parted hair with the long narrow plunging neck evoked butt crack. GOOP wins for most over-rated, and that doesn’t just apply to her fashion choices.
Two old ladies in Dior Couture: Nicole Kidman and Sharon Stone. Sharon served a little high-end Cruella DeVille with a good dress and bad hair. 
Marchesa’s minions, Halle and Hailee. This gown’s a little too young and try-hard on Halle. Hailee finally succumbed to the princess pressure after several chic and tailored moments this awards season. This awkward length doesn’t flatter her. 
Celine Dion and Reese Witherspoon werked Armani Privé, two of the strongest looks of the night. Anyone else suspicious why Reese looked a little too proud of herself all night. 
We all knew the Rodarte was coming. Portman loves Kate and Laura Mulleavy. After all the built-up expectation, this plum number was just okay. Some of that train should have been repurposed to fill out the front hemline. Also repping purple, Scarjo in Dolce & Gabbana taking the baton from Michelle Williams to finish the defiantly unattractive relay.
Mila chose lilac Elie Saab and looked absolutely fantastic. She managed to balance sweet and sexy – arguably the best, except for that awful makeup.
Another best dressed contender, the always impeccable and fashion-forward Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture. 
Hilary Swank also ventured into slightly new territory in Gucci. Swank’s softly sculpted eye makeup was undoubtedly some of the best cosmetic artistry of the night. Michelle Williams gave good glam with stunningly perfect hair and makeup. 
Three ladies arrived in gowns previously featured on Demeter Clarc: Amy Adams in L’Wren Scott, Giuliana Rancic in Christian Siriano, and Mandy Moore in Monique L’huillier. Remember, you saw it here first.

Penelope, Jennifer Hudson (Versace), Anne Hathaway (archival Valentino), and Sandra Bullock (Vera Wang) opted for a range of carmine hues. The rosebuds were neither particularly interesting nor especially fug. These four surfed the crimson sea of mediocrity.


Worst without needed elaboration: Marisa Tomei in vintage Charles James and Melissa Leo in Marc Bouwer. 