Popular Nail Trends To Try

By Via Mazzini 

Whether it be shape, colour, or pattern, there is certainly something for everyone to try out for achievable, fashionable looks. In terms of colour, everyone should be stocking up on pastels, bold bright colours and nude tones (trend via essie).

Here are some of our favorite nail trends which you can try :-

Half Moon

Horizontal Stripes

Vertical Stripes

Crystals & Stones

Nautical Stripes

Tip Detail

Ring On Ring

So, what do you think folks? Hit or Miss .. You decide?

Try them on and we hope they turn out great for you! 

As we go along we promise to keep our eyes peeled, on behalf of our amazing fans and report on any trends that may crop up. So stay connected!

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DIY SPIKED HEELS

By Via Mazzini 

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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LIGHTEN YOUR SKIN TONE : HONEY LEMON MASK

By Via Mazzini 

This all natural honey lemon mask is great for all skin types including sensitive skin. Lighten your skin with this simple yet effective home remedy. (Source : Nikisha)

Benefits of the Honey Lemon Mask:

- Clears acne
- Gentle cleansing agent
- Dries out pimple
- Minimizes pore size
- Smooths skin
- Reduces redness and instantly soothes irritation
- Makes skin glow
- Relieves dryness and even flaking
- Honey is a humectant so it hydrates skin
- Brightens skin
- Evens out skin tone (due to sun damage or blemishes) and helps scarring
- The bacteria cannot live in an environment covered in honey; due to honeys antiseptic qualities

Ingredients:

- 1/2 of a real lemon or a few drops of lemon oil (it has the same effect)
- 1 teaspoons of honey (Manuka honey has higher antibacterial properties, but regular honey is fine too).

Directions:

Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon into a bowl(about 2tsp), mix in honey and stir until its like cough syrup. Apply mask to freshly cleansed face. Make sure you don’t exfoliate your skin before adding this mask because the lemon juice can make it sting. Let the mask sit for about 20 minutes, and try not to talk. Rinse off with cold water (helps close pores) and pat dry your face. You can do this every morning or every night. Apply a good moisturizer afterwards. Give it some time to see results.

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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 Friendship Bracelet

By Via Mazzini

Friendship Day (celebrated every first Sunday of August) is just around the corner. A day dedicated to celebrating friendship; the day everyone reaches out to their friends with smiles and joy and thank them for their love and support. Our lives are always so hectic, with little time to spare, but it's a wonderful feeling just to let others know that you're out there, and that you care..

The most important person in your life (your BFFer, of course) is always hard to buy for and nothing says ‘you’re my best friend in the world’ more than a little nostalgia and a friendship bracelet. There's just something beautiful about friendship bracelets. We don't really know if friendship bracelets have ever gone out of style, but it certainly appears that they are becoming more popular now than they were in yester years.. Yep, the same type that you and your girlfriends used to make and trade when you were tweens—except that you probably won't want to trade these ones. 

So, just in time for the friendship day we bring to you a small tutorial on how you can make your own friendship bracelet for your bestie. 

What You’ll Need: 

Waxed cotton cord or embroidery thread(in any colour of your choice), connector charm(as available), scissors, tape, ruler, and glue. 

How To Do The Bracelet: 

1. Cut the knotting cord into two 30 inch, two 20 inch and one 10 inch lengths. Fold the 20 inch piece in half, pull the loop through the connecter charm, fold it over, and pull the rest of the cord through the loop. Repeat the step on the other side of the charm. These strands will remain anchored. 
2. Tape it to something sturdy so the bracelet is secure while you make the knots. Center the 30 inch cord under the two middle strands. Fold the right cord over the middle strands and under the left cord. 
3. Pull the left cord under the right and middle strands and through the loop on the right side. Pull the strands tight and push the knot up to the top. To finish the other side of the knot, fold the left cord over the middle strands and under the right cord. Pull the right cord under the left and middle strands and through the loop on the left side. Continue going back and forth until you get to the desired length (keep in mind that the clasp will take up approximately half an inch) and then move on to the other side. See video below. 
4. To finish the knots, thread both cords up 3–4 knots along the backside. Pliers or a needle may help with this. 
5. Cut the ends and dab them with super glue so that they are even more secure. Do this process to both sides. 
6. To create a sliding closure, shape the bracelet into a circle and overlap the ends. Using scrap cord, temporarily tie at the ends. Take the 10 inch cord and center it under the strands. You’re going to start the knot exactly the same way you did before. 
7. Create 4–5 knots and finish the ends the same way you did before. Undo the temporary ties. The two sets of middle cords become the adjustable ties of the bracelet. Adjust it to fit your wrist and trim the ends. 

Source : Ciera Holzenthal 

You can also order our Friendship Bracelets : Blue Braided Tie On Friendship Bracelet and Pink Braided Tie On Friendship Bracelet. Wow your friend with these sophisticated friendship bands, mix and match, wear as a set or individually, for instant on trend colour pop. 

So, love you friends extensively and forgive always. Happy Friendship Day! 

Whether you're a prim and proper accessory lover or someone who wants to push the boundaries of style, Via Mazzini has something for every fashionista. Looking for more inspired gift ideas? Check out our collection HERE.

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Handbags

By Via Mazzini

What is that one thing women can’t do without no matter wherever they go? Yes, you guessed it right! Handbag it is.

Growing up, we do believe that we’ve all come to hold a special place in our hearts for the beloved accessory that defines who we are, just as much as the shirts on our backs and the shoes on our feet. The difference? Most women carry one bag day in and day out. Many of us have more than 40 tops, 20 pair of footwears and countless accessories in our closet, which seems to be always over crowded with stuff. But most of us have less number of handbags sitting in our wardrobe, sometimes near to the mirror or shelves next to our shoes. All in all, we women are the same… we love our handbags as they are the accessory that we always have on hand and yet rarely change out like we do with the rest of our wardrobes. When you find a good bag, you simply keep it for years.

When it comes to putting together an outfit that’s going to make you look your best, it is important to add accessories to it. The dress you wear says loads about who you are and what kind of woman you want to be seen as, but did you know that accessories particularly handbags can go even further toward helping you create a positive image of yourself at all occasions or events. So, make sure to select a Bag that adds oomph to your look if you truly want to have the best look in the room, day in or day out.

Totes

Tote means "to carry". Tote bags are great casual bags and it is very useful and at times, with the right tote bag, you can be very fashionable! Tote bags are usually medium or large bags with double handle and open top. They can be used for anything and everything as long as the bag can hold whatever item is being placed in it. They can be office-chic, evening out or college style bag. These multi purpose bags are amazing to make life more easy and also a wonderful complement to ones outfit. These bags are perfect for traveling, running errands, grocery shopping etc.

Messenger Bag

Messenger bags are inspired by bags worn by urban messengers who used to deliver business mails. Messenger bags have a long strap that can be worn across the body on one shoulder and rests on the lower back. These bags ensure comfort to people as the hands are free to do any work without worrying about the bag falling down the shoulder. They are also known as Cross-body bags. These bags are very popular among school and college students.

Satchels

Satchels are usually structured bags with a wide, flat bottom and double handles. They sometimes have a long strap with which the bag can be worn diagonally across the body. They have a defined structure and often can stand up on their own when set down. They usually have a short handle and are not necessarily worn over the shoulder but held by the hand. Satchels are perfect for woman who leans toward a classic or tailored aesthetic.

Hobos

A hobo bag is a medium-size crescent-shaped unstructured bag with a top zipper and often a slouch or dip in the centre and a long shoulder strap(single or double). Women usually wear hobo bags on their shoulder, as opposed to holding by the strap. Most hobo bags provide women with enough room to carry all their essentials. The hobo style looks best on women with a casual, breezy, or earthy manner of dressing. Hobo bags are not appropriate for a black-tie event or for formal offices.

Clutches

When it comes to evening bag styles best idea is to go with the strapless clutch. These bags offer the perfect amount of space for all your essentials like makeup, cell phone, keys etc. With a classy clutch you’ll be sure to achieve a sophisticated look of demure simplicity.

Drawstring Bag

Drawstring bags have a thin strip of fabric, leather, cord, or woven threads through a series of eyelets at the top of the bag. Pull the strip and the top of the bag gathers together to close.

Doctors Bag

Doctor's bags resemble the doctor's bags of old days. Its a duffel-shaped flat-bottomed bag with rounded sides. It usually has one or two large handles over the top for easy carrying. The mouth of the bag has a collapsible metal frame that opens when handles are separated and tugged. Many women these days prefer the strong structure of these bags to stash their everyday needs.

Duffel Bag

For a short trip or a night crashing at your friends place, opt for a trendy duffle bag. Its a soft oblong bag. It exudes both fashion and function.

Envelope Bag

An envelope bag is a flat, square or rectangular bag with a triangle-shaped top flap that folds over like an envelope.

Sling Bag

A small bag with a long strap, similar to a messenger bag but much smaller. Sling bags are a considered as a popular choice for those who need durable as well as fashionable bags. These days, sling bags have become new fashion trendsetters and everyone likes to keep them. Trendy sling bags are especially loved by fashion-conscious youth as they like to keep pace with all on-going fashion trends.

Minaudiere

A small evening bag embezzled with pieces of metal, semi precious stones or beads and covered with fabric or leather. Women use these bag for a formal event to stash their cosmetics, jewelry, or personal items.

Wristlet

A clutch shaped bag that comes with a leather or bracelet-looking strap allowing you to use your hands freely.

Backpack

A slightly larger handbag designed to be worn on the back. Backpack usually have two shoulder straps and can be carried by both or by just one strap.

Coin Purse

Also known as a change purse, its a small bag designed to hold coins or any other small item.

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Tips for selecting your handbag

It should be spacious enough to pack up your cell phone, accessories, makeup, and anything else you need when you leave the house. Make your selection based on the utility and occasion.

How to take care of your bag

Store your bag in a soft cloth dust bag. Keep it in a clean and dry environment away from humid environment, or direct sunlight. While storing stuff the bag with bubble or small papers.

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t

The key to looking chic is to take the time to think about what you’re really going to need when you head out the door. The goal is to carry a fashionable style and also not miss the bare essentials. Start with your ID and whatever cards and cash you’ll need to get where you’re going (and home again) safely. The next is taking whatever makeup you might need for a touch-up in the evening. Sometimes, only carrying the bare minimum with you can be a freeing experience! There are more styles than you can shake a stick here on vmfashion.com. With handbags in all budgets, you’re sure to find something that will make your special occasion or event look go from gorgeous to completely stunning. Enjoy looking through our collection of fashionable and stylish bags!

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