@import "compass/css3"; li { cursor: default; display: inline-block; font-size: 100px; list-style-type: none; } .star, .rating:not(.vote-cast):hover .star:hover ~ .star, .rating.vote-cast .star.selected ~ .star { /* normal state */ color: black; } .rating:hover .star, .rating.vote-cast .star { /* highlighted state */ color: red; } Who is your favorite?