DIY SPIKED HEELS

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Spike Heels are HAWT right now, and let's agree we all want a pair, but without the price tag, right!! You can make awesome Spikey Pumps, for less than a fraction of what branded heels cost and you can use what ever shoe and spikes you want(via apairandasparediy)

What You'll Need:

- 6 cone spikes

- A pair of leather/ suede heels 

- Dart Awl hole making tool Or drill machine

- A screwdriver

How To Put The Spikes:

1. Arrange all items and get ready for the exciting job. Start with a pump-style shoe with a 4" heel or higher. 

2. Target the upper portion of the shoe. Spikes should be placed only in the shoe’s upper; you don’t want to drill into the actual heel.

3. Look at the seam at the back of your heels and mark with pencil where you want the spikes to sit. You want the spikes to sit apart so that there isn’t too much strain on the seam. 

4. Using your hole making tool, push through the seam and wiggle to create a hole.

5. Push the screw through the hole, using a screwdriver to twist if it is difficult to get through. Go slow and watch your fingers!

6. Attach your spikes to the screw by twisting.

7. Use the screwdriver to tightly screw the studs on. Make sure the screws are flush with the leather so your the back of your heel doesn't irritate you.

8. Voila, all done! Simple right?

These dangerous looking heels will look great paired with a more ladylike outfit like a lace skirt. Slip these babies on and wait for the compliments to roll in.  

Image Credit : Geneva

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DIY Floral Sunglasses

By Via Mazzini 

One of the biggest trend this summer? Florals! So we thought how about rose trimmed glasses? Inspired by the widespread floral trend and our love of Dolce & Gabbana's Baroque-inspired fall collection, we’re DIY'ing a pair of outrageously fabulous sunglasses (via HonestlyWTF) using the little ceramic roses.  Even if you hate anything floral, you'll find it quite hard to resist a pair of these cool floral shades. With these shades you won’t go unnoticed in this summer!

Our Inspiration :

Bet you thought these cute little flowers on these adorable glasses were real. 

What You’ll Need:

• A pair of sunglasses
• Ceramic roses and flowers
• Disposable container or ice cream stick and toothpicks
• Cotton buds
• Good quality and quick drying glue

Make sure your sunnies are clean – this is what the cotton bud's for. Play around with sections and placements to decide how you want your design to be.  Squeeze a small amount of glue into a disposable container or onto a wooden popsicle stick. Using the tip of a toothpick, apply a dollop of glue onto the back of the largest ceramic flower.

Press the flower firmly onto the outer corner of the sunglasses. Hold it in place, for at least a minute, until the glue sets. Working along the top of the glasses, continue to add smaller flowers.

Add a few small flowers down the right side of the glasses. After most of the flowers have set, unfold the sunglasses and add a couple of larger flowers on the temples or arms.

Repeat on the other side and let it sit for an hour or so to dry.

Image Credit : Erica

Jeepers peepers! Your floral shades are ready to wear! Enjoy the look and the compliments...

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Via Mazzini Fashion Horoscope : Style Zodiac Leo

By Via Mazzini

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Did you ever wonder why young children strongly like a certain outfit and dislike another one? Did it ever cross your mind, if your zodiac sign helps dictate your personal style? Chances are probably not..Eh! But the fact is your sign draws you to certain looks.  We at Via Mazzini are trying to discover in this blog the link between fashion and the stars. 

"Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." -- Coco Chanel (Leo)

Its being said that you can tell a lot about someone just by looking at the person's shoes. We've all heard this saying... Yes! Same goes for your F-sense (read Fashion Sense). Style can change over time or become more developed, but the underlying style sense one possess is based on their sign and the stars. This time of the year is for Leos (The Lion) and the key phrase goes I am LEO, hear me roar!

Zodiac Symbol:

The majestic lion, the King of the Beasts is Leo's symbol

Planet:

The Sun

Compatibility:

Aries, Sagittarius

Colors:

Gold, Orange, Yellow, Red, and Black

Discover the optimum sun-sign self:

Leo is one of the most loyal and big-hearted signs of the zodiac. Leos, like lions, are thought to be strong leaders. They are independent and oozing confidence. They enjoy being seen as a person of substance and status, and prefer to be in a position to help others. They help those who are feeling down and are wonderful at motivating others. Routine and boring stuff makes a Leo frustrated. Leo's live in the fast lane, working and playing very hard but they have a tendency to lose patience and become irritable when under pressure or over-tired. Leo make great friends and are very difficult not to like.

Traits:

Leo woman is the embodiment of honor, loyalty, faithfulness, and trust. You can easily pick out a Leo woman from a crowd - she's the one with the loudest laugh, the brightest smile, and the most confident strut of them all. She is passionate, playful, and very lively but can occasionally be hot-tempered. She wouldn't be dominated; rather she has to be restrained.

The Look : Vive la femme

Leo loves to shop! The fashion style of Leo, mirrors their personality. Leo like to be noticed! They enjoy wearing leather, faux fur, silk, sequins and any other items that draws attention. Designer labels are extremely important to a Leo and they have very sophisticated taste. Gold and diamond jewelry is the only way to go for a Leo - the best jewelry money can buy. They dress in a style that expresses their mood of the day and emotions. One style that Leos can pull off most of the time is the look of animal prints in the way of pants, tunics, tops, and skirts. Leo looks good in colored tops to go with whatever the bottoms. They are always put together and have a strong sense of understanding what looks good on their body. Leo women can pull off distressed jeans at any age and look smashing so long as their tops are classy or dressy enough to pull off the torn up look of the denim. Her hair is her mane, and she is proud of it. If you are a Leo, you can wear a silk or satin shirt, with an embellishment of sequins around the collar to add just enough sparkle for daytime and show the wild side. You can try leopard print shoes to add a flare to your personality. Find colors that work with your eyes and hair color, and your skin tone. For Leo, the bolder and trendier the better.

Accessories:

To complete an outfit, Leo likes to pay close attention to accessories. They love attention, so they prefer bold and more flashy pieces. Leos have a great eye for fashion. They enjoy to set trends and have people emulate their style. Style is important, and so are the finer things in life.

• Their best accessory is their eye candy that is on their arm(handbag) embellished with sequins  and stones.
• They find the trends in shoes and buy several pairs of them at once. They feel the higher their heels the better.
• Statement necklace made of shimmering stones.
• Try hats, studded or sequined bags, and oversize shades

Important advise for Leos - When others aren't complementing you on your style, you may feel insecure or out of sync. Trust in your inner guidance when choosing your style and don't read into the lack of complements. You are always rocking your style.

Fashionable Leos:

Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock, Mila Kunis, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Charlize Theron, Halle Berry

Whether you are aware of it or not, you probably are already attracted and influenced by certain fashions based on your sun sign. Becoming familiar with your sign's connection to your inner style, will help you become the best stylish you possible. So, continue with your passion for fashion and style and thank your sign for its keen sense of what you look best wearing! And dont forget to check out our latest crop fo fashion HERE

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DIY Glitter Heels

By Via Mazzini

Let's confess we all love sparkly stone studded high-heels! Don't we? The fact is, a girl can never have too much sparkle in her wardrobe. We have recently seen models wearing heels and sandals dazzled up with crystals/rhinestones on catwalks and every time we see them, honestly the heart pounds faster. Other than  Robert Downey Jr./Robert Pattinson/Bradley Cooper, nothing makes women go crazy with lust quite like a pair of Miu Miu sandals. We are so in love with them and lets admit one can always rely on them for glamorous heels! Taking cue from their heels these jeweled pumps were worked out(via HonestlyWTF).

Our Inspiration :

Images via Pinterest

What You’ll Need:

• A pair of your favorite heeled shoes
• Assorted sized (big and small) and multi-shaped loose flat back rhinestones (depending on how large your heel is)
• E-6000 glue
• Tweezers
• Small dish to take out glue
• A toothpick
• Flat nose plier

How To Do The Heels:

Grab your E-6000 glue and squeeze it into a small bowl. Put the bigger rhinestones first and using your tweezers dip the backside of the rhinestone into the glue. Place the larger rhinestones on the top part of the heel. Add several other large stones in different shapes around the top, gradually working your way down to the middle of the heel with smaller stones.

Use the small rhinestones to place in between gaps to help fill out your heels. Don’t use a lot of glue since these stones are smaller. Use a toothpick instead to apply the glue on smaller stones. Once your heels are covered to dazzle, repeat the same steps on the other one.

Now you have those glamorous dazzled pumps that you have always yearned for. So go on nourish your soul and fall in love with your new stylish shoes!

Image Credit : Erica

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Via Mazzini Fashion Horoscope : Style Zodiac Cancer

By Via Mazzini

Jun 21 - Jul 22

Did it ever crossed your mind, if your zodiac sign helps dictate your personal style? Chances are probably not.. We at Via Mazzini are trying to discover in this article the link between fashion and the stars.

Its being said that you can tell a lot about someone just by looking at their shoes. We've all heard this saying...Yes! Same goes for your F-sense (read fashion sense). Style can be developed, but what you like or don't like comes out of how the stars align. This time of the year is for Cancers (The Crab) and the key phrase used in astrology to describe the crab is "I feel", the Cancer's song.

Zodiac Symbol:

The Crab. The crab sign fits the cancer well, with its hard exterior. The crab carries its home on its back and is therefore never far from home.

Planet:

Moon

Compatibility:

Scorpio and Pisces

Discover the optimum sun-sign self:

Do you know Cancerian women? How do you feel they are - chirpy, somber or distant? They are all of these and still they are none of these. Gasping in surprise...A cancerian woman is sensitive, emotional, kind and caring but their traits are hidden behind a shell of indifference, protection and being withdrawn. One has to be very gentle to coerce a Cancerian girl get out of her shell. Cancer is a water sign. Water signs have a romantic and observant nature and will often wear their emotions quite literally on their sleeve.

Traits:

Sensitive, nurturing, tenacious, protective, emotional, intuitive, caring, moody, dependent, sheltering.

Colors:

White, pearl, silver, russet, lilac and other light pastels.

The Look : Vive la femme

Cancerians love luxury and stability but they also crave comfort and familiarity. They look for exclusive label when shopping and probably would head to the same stores and brands they love but they seek out classic styles instead of whatever is the hottest trend. Cancerian women like soft fabrics with feminine details, like lace or embroidery. The most sought after dress is jumpsuit or a fresh white button down shirt/ top paired with a bootcut jeans or a super flirty flowing romantic long skirts and tie the look together with flip flops or peep toe heels. They are not too trendy, but rather prefer classic and sophisticated style. Even clad in the most traditional of dresses, they always keep an air of femininity about their wardrobe. Super trendy in their styling, they pull off the latest fashions quite comfortably through their own intrinsic sense of style and panache. They love the touch of watery satin on the skin and will often wear a luxurious, matching set of lingerie beneath the conventional outerwear. Also Cancerians like to keep their look based on their mood of the day. So their style changes each day. After a hard day at work, they prefer jumping into their favorite pair of pajamas or comfy pants as they always prefer comfort over style. For office they usually carry a timeless look with a plain trench coat, a bright lining blouse and sensible heels.

Accessories:

Cancers love to accessorize. They look for creativity and are always searching for unique and artsy accessories.

1. They enjoy vintage pieces that are sentimental and have meaning.

1. They love watches and usually have several of them to select from.

1. They love jewellery pieces in pearls or silver.

1. They love to layer up long charm necklaces and pretty jewels like a vintage-inspired brooch.

1. Prefer a small drop earrings or vintage brooch.

1. You are sure to find matching handbag for their different moods.

Fashionable Cancerians:

It's cool, it's chic, it's Cancer! Some of the famous Cancerians are : Jessica Simpson, Pamela Anderson, Princess Diana, Lindsay Lohan, Khloe Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Diane Kruger

Whether you are aware of it or not, you probably are already attracted and influenced by certain fashions based on your sun sign. So, put your best foot forward by dressing to your sign. And dont forget to check out our latest collections only at http://www.vmfashion.com/

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