Reverse French Manicure

By Via Mazzini

It was said that there's nothing that says 'CHIC' more than a clean, crisp, classic French Manicure...Well that was actually true until the Reverse French Manicure came along! This uber glamorous nail trend has been seen all over, from red carpets to runways, and surprisingly it's pretty easy to do yourself! For years the original French manicure has been womens’ go-to look for just about every occasion, be it a dinner party, wedding, or any other social get together, these traditional tips were sure to be seen. The traditional soft pink base with pristine white tips was a classic design for any fashion conscious female.

But now women yearn for more, something a little edgier? An untraditional take on the classic French manicure? So evolved the Reverse French Manicure with any two colors of your choice - pairing a darker base with a sparkly hue, or metallic on metallic, dark on dark, or mixing soft and dark shades together. The options are endless!

Unlike the Reverse French Manicures of past trends, which show white nails with black tips, the season’s Reverse French takes an avant guard turn with a half moon curved ivory bottom to the nail with the rest of the nail black. The Reverse French, was originally know as the "half-moon" manicure and first showed up in the the 1920's, reaching mass popularity during the 1930's.

What you will need to get these nails:

• A base coat

• 2 different nail colors of your choice

• Self-adhesive hole reinforcements

• A quick drying topcoat

• Acetone

Here's how you can get 'em!

Soak hands in warm water to soften them and use a cuticle pusher to push back your softened cuticles, leaving more room to paint. This will also create a smoother surface for the nail polish. Start with a buff, freshly cut and shaped nails in a slightly shorter style.

Step 1 : Apply two thin coats of light pink nail polish on each nail. This is the base coat for the manicure. Let dry completely. This prevents staining your nails and helps the polish wear longer and helps prevent chipping. If you don't have a base coat, use a clear polish to at least put a barrier between your natural nail and the colored polish.

Step 2 : Pick one color for your half moon section and apply in a straight line. We recommend a fast drying polish because you will need to wait until your base coat is completely dry. If the base coat is not completely dry the polish may be lifted off when you remove the masking tape.

Step 3 : Take the self-adhesive hole reinforcements and cut them down in the middle. Apply one sticker to each nail making sure the round side is facing down from the cuticle towards the end of your nail covering the first color about 2-3mm. Make sure the sticker is placed on securely to prevent the polish from bleeding onto the base color(Another variation of this type could be to use the hole reinforcement sticker the other way i.e. round side is facing up).

Step 4 : Apply the second color to the rest of your nails from the round part of the sticker to the tip of your nails very slowly. This creates a moon at the bottom so the focal point is near the cuticle rather than the tip.

Step 5 : Once the second color has completely dried remove the stickers slowly from one side only and then clean up any unwanted edges with acetone. If done correctly, you should have gotten a nice crisp moon shape on your nails.

Step 6 : Apply a clear top coat of polish. This will help lock in the polishes and create a nice shiny look.

And Voilà, you are done. This manicure is a little fiddly to achieve, but with a bit of patience you can have this great looking moon down nail art that's hot off the runways and can enjoy the compliments you'll get on this eye-catching manicure.

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

Try them on and we hope they turn out great for you! Don’t be afraid to try out different color combinations, the trick is use the lighter or contrasting shade for the moon of your nail. Consider updating your look, and trying this untraditional trend for your next big occasion!

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!

XOXO

Via Mazzini

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/

Love,

Your best source of fashion accessories

Via Mazzini

'BLING' Out Your Cat-Eye Sunglasses With Glitter

By Via Mazzini

Taking cues from the super hot Glamour Girl, J’Lo we added a little sparkle to our normal cat eye shades and turned it into a glittery awesome piece.

What you will need:

1. A black cat eye Sunglasses

2. A silver nail polish

3. A glitter polish

4. A clear top coat

And Voila ! You are ready with your Glitter Shades, so fresh for summers. Are you ready to rock these awesome shades ?

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