2008 was an incredible year…it was the year of the Woman, the year of our new President. And at DVF, it was the year of new stores in new markets, great collaborations, and our continued dedication to women’s empowerment.

It was a busy year, one that saw events in Japan and London, Diane in the American Express Cardmember campaign, the “Be the Wonder Woman you Can Be” comic with DC Comics, and an art project with Francois-Marie Banier. DVF continued to spread the message of female empowerment through its involvement with Vital Voices and Diane took the production of SEVEN to the Women’s Forum Global Meeting in Deauville.

2008 was truly an amazing experience…but we couldn’t have done it without you…You are what empowers us to make DVF more about you, about feeling confident, feeling independent, and feeling like a woman.

See you in 2009.

DVF Bal Harbour

Introducing DVF Bal Harbour! Our newest shop opens today at the world famous Bal Harbour shopping plaza in Miami Beach. This will be our 5th store in the U.S. and our 29th store worldwide, and since we love little facts, our second in Miami, (we already have one shop at Merrick Park in Coral Gables). So did you get all that? If not, head to Bal Harbour and check out the new shop, which is stocked with beautiful pieces from La Petite Valise and the Warhol swim collection. See you there!

DVF Bal Harbour
9700 Collins Avenue
305.865.1850

ARIES

March 20 — April 1

Unfair as situations seem or heavy-handed as the confrontations triggered by today’s encounter between your ruler Mars and Pluto may be, do a little digging. What you learn won’t just case these events in an unexpected light, insights about the individuals involved will also be enormously thought-provoking. Enough, in fact, that you recognise how worthwhile taking a different approach could be.

TAURUS

April 19 — May 19

Ideas involving new pursuits or offers to travel to interesting but unfamiliar places intrigue you. What you gain from spreading your wings this way won’t just be interesting, it could lead to a course of study that brings you new excitement, and perhaps new profits. Doubts mustn’t be allowed hold you back. You’ll only regret what you didn’t do, not what you did.

GEMINI

May 20 — June 19

Judging by the increasingly intense focus on partners, at home or at work, and increasingly intense practical or financial matters, others are going to be preoccupied. Initially getting them to discuss the facts might be difficult. However, it’s worth being a bit pushy. Once they actually begin talking things over, they’ll become increasingly reliant on you for both pivotal questions and valuable insights.

CANCER

June 20 — July 21

You’ve some important decisions to make. Some are entirely personal but as many involve others. The latter are complicated by the dramatic developments taking place in the lives of those around you. Worrying as things seem on the surface, your instincts must be telling you that even disruptive developments are spurring others to review existing arrangements and to undertake long overdue changes.

LEO

July 22 — August 21

This hardly seems the ideal time to rearrange elements of your daily routine or working life. However, changes in the world around you won’t wait, which means you’re better off plunging in a getting involved now. Disruptive as what’s taking place seems, this is only breaking up patterns, while appropriate in the past, could actually hold you back in the future.

VIRGO

August 22 — September 21

Exciting as the ideas currently being tossed around may be, you still regard them as overly optimistic. Still, continue to discuss them since by Wednesday’s encounter between your ruler Mercury and the planet of good fortune itself, Jupiter, who you meet or what you learn could reassure you that these aren’t just worthwhile, but that they’ll become your focus in the new year.

LIBRA

September 22 — October 22

For ages you’ve been aware of tensions involving family or property matters. But, fortunately, others haven’t turned them into dramas. Now events, or somebody’s decision to alter arrangements, make these top priority on everybody’s list. However, once you’re actually talking things over, and certain details that needed to be dealt with long ago are revealed, your mood will change to relief.

SCORPIO

October 23 — November 20

As when you need to make a point, you prefer to do it subtly. However, today’s run in between Mars and your ruler Pluto indicates you’ll need to be unaccustomedly direct. Ironically, what you learn about others and the circumstance involved as a result of the resulting forthright exchanges is so worthwhile it could make you rethink how you approach others.

SAGITTARIUS

November 21 — December 20

It seems your easy-going attitude about who’s responsible for what or financial arrangements has lead to problems. As a result, you need to deal with difficulties both swiftly and ensure others will live up to their end of commitments. What you learn about changes in arrangements in the process won’t just be interesting, it could transform elements of your financial situation.

CAPRICORN

December 21 – January 19

Fully understanding the insights triggered by last Saturday’s Capricorn New Moon could take weeks. Combine this with the profound shift in both circumstances and your perspective that accompany the presence of Pluto and Mars in your sign, and you’ll have more question than answers. While this slows your pace, what you learn about yourself, others and events brings you lifelong benefits.

AQUARIUS

January 20 — February 18

Don’t be concerned if elements of your life that you’ve considered unchanging are suddenly in transition, or simply vanishing. Worrying as this is, what’s on its way out is only clearing the way for the remarkable cycle of growth, personal and in terms of your work or lifestyle, triggered by the expansive Jupiter’s move into Aquarius early in the new year.

PISCES

February 19 — March 19

Tempting as it is to give advice, support or even money to those in distress, you’re urged to steer clear. Unsympathetic – or unkind – as that seems, things aren’t nearly as bad as they seem. It’s just that because everybody, including you, is in a cycle of dramatic change, sometimes the old must go before the new can appear. Events will soon bear this out.

We’re bringing some good tidings to you today in the form of 40% off the DVF Holiday collection. You’ve still got holiday parties and New Year’s Eve to think about, and not to mention at least a few months until Spring clothing is appropriate. Our top Holiday collection picks include the Postage Stamp Skirt in gold, the Fan Sweater Dress in black, and the Marston Top in raspberry. And that’s just for starters…

Shop the Holiday Sale…

ARIES

March 20 — April 1

Allowing others to make decisions about your domestic or working life without expressing your views isn’t usually your style. But between dramatic changes in circumstance and this week’s revelations, you’re better off asking questions and exploring your options. That way when your ruler Mars meets Pluto on the 28th, and you need to take a stance, you’ll know enough to do so with conviction.

TAURUS

April 19 — May 19

Others’ words may have a ring of conviction. But either they’re short of facts or bluffing, in an effort to seem in control. With things changing so swiftly, even simple decisions won’t last. So allow others to take the reins while you quietly explore. What you learn both increases your knowledge and creates a few useful allies, and just when you need them.

GEMINI

May 20 — June 19

The crisis that’s caught others off guard didn’t surprise you. You may already have gathered facts enough offer advice or assist in decision-making. Urgent as things seem, it’s too early to commit. Instead, you’re better off forming links with those whose support you could use in the coming weeks. Before the year’s close, you’ll be making arrangements as exciting as they could be profitable.

CANCER

June 20 — July 21

A combination of pride and stunning good fortune has transformed both the circumstances and attitude of partners or loved ones. While you’re pleased and will benefit from these happy developments, they’re not exactly a pleasure to deal with now. So politely back off. Meanwhile, consider how changes in their lives will influence your plans, all in preparation for mid-January’s pivotal Cancer Full Moon.

LEO

July 22 — August 21

Events force you face difficult facts about your viewpoint, tactics or perhaps certain habits. Whatever the case, Monday’s encounter between your ruler the Sun and Pluto forces issues – some previously unspoken – out in the open. Difficult as admitting to these may be, it results in an unexpectedly warm response. You’re so encouraged you suspect making changes will be far easier than you’d imagined.

VIRGO

August 22 — September 21

You’re practical enough to recognise even difficult situations involving those you care about most as encouraging much-needed discussions. Similarly, confrontations about decisions in plans you care about passionately won’t be easy, but will clear up issues swiftly. Encourage others to adopt as rational approach, and you should be able to discuss what comes to light and base future plans on the resulting insights.

LIBRA

September 22 — October 22

What were only recently discussions about far-reaching changes in your work or lifestyle are about to become reality. Things may be moving more swiftly than you’d like. However, having your hand forced avoids lengthy, and confusing, debates. Better yet, plunging into plans gets everybody involved. This proves helpful in practical situations but also does wonders for relations with loved ones.

SCORPIO

October 23 — November 20

On Monday the Sun meets your ruler Pluto, with both newly arrived to accent both your perspective and situations in which you must question your views. While this could lead to uncomfortable discussions, the resulting insights are so illuminating that you’re instantly ready for further such exchanges. This is fortunate, because you’ve so much to think about, you’ll be talking well into the new year.

SAGITTARIUS

November 21 — December 20

Waste no time arguing about the details of potentially enriching arrangements, even if others insist loose ends need to be tied up first. Ordinarily that might be true, but with things changing so swiftly, you needn’t worry about details just yet. Your current objective is to link up with those who will be the movers and shakers in the plans and projects currently unfolding.

CAPRICORN

December 21 – January 19

Each day brings stunning, if surprising, insights. And all while circumstances are freeing you from certain once restrictive arrangements but linking you to new commitments. With everything so new, you must take life one day at a time. This may be out of character, but gives you the freedom to explore without being overwhelmed by concerns about how plans would unfold in the future.

AQUARIUS

January 20 — February 18

However, exciting potential arrangements are, you’re unclear where you’d fit. That’s as it should be. Ideally, in fact, you’ll keep things loose until the first week of the new year, when both Mercury and the magically fortunate Jupiter move into your sign. This begins an expansive cycle of exploration, growth and sheer good luck. Knowing that’s coming, clear away anything that could hold you back.

PISCES

February 19 — March 19

You understand that for the new to come, the old must go. But others aren’t as aware, which means that your biggest challenge may be persuading those who are clinging to the past to let go. Meanwhile, look at your own life with an eye to clearing away clutter, emotionally, romantically or even future dreams. This ensures you’re able to concentrate on what comes your way.