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Get the look: Grunge glam


Monday, July 19th, 2010

In this latest edition of “Get the look” The Diva shows you how to create a really unique grunge glam style – she’s picked out the shoes or boots, bag and accessories from head to toe, so all you have to do is buy them and instantly look fabulous!

Ok, so it might not be for everyone but the grunge look for 2010 has taken a really glamorous turn, which The Diva has really taken to. It’s so easy to pull off the grunge glam look whether you’re a tom boy or a girly girl, you just need a few key pieces that you’ll find on the Viva La Diva website.

Viva La Diva Geneva Sunglasses – we’re loving these funky (although a little geeky!) black clear sunglasses, they’re just perfect for a quirky finishing touch.

Malissa J Angelique Earrings – add a touch of glamour and dazzle with these beautiful gem earrings, the perfect grunge glam addition.

French Connection Metal Capped Necklace – add a splash of colour with this funky beaded necklace from French Connection.

Ringspun Slouchy Cross Body Bag – a fashionable cross body bag is perfect for this look, especially this one with its girly design but grunge touches.

Viva La Diva Coloured Tights – we sell these in packs of two and the pink/blue coloured tights pack is just perfect for adding colour to this look.

Bordello Teeze Triple Strap Court Shoes – if heels are your thing then you’ll adore unusual high heels from Bordello with their amazing 6in heel!

No Name Fanastic Wedge Pumps – the perfect trainer and heel combi, we love these funky black wedge trainers!

Grazia Stud Chain Biker Boots – not so girly? Well you’ll love these fab women’s biker boots with their stud and chain detailing.

Practical and stylish overnight bags


Friday, July 9th, 2010

Every diva needs a stylish and practical overnight bag for those girly weekends away and at Viva La Diva we have a gorgeous collection of overnight bags within our designer luggage that will certainly please! You could even use our overnight bags as hand luggage for a plane journey, so you’ll have plenty of room for your bits and bobs.

Here’s a selection of overnight bags and big tote bags that we love!

Twilight fans – go glamorous goth!


Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Just like all you ladies, The Diva is utterly obsessed with everything Twilight right now and with the new Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie hitting the cinemas this week, she’s gone into complete Twilight mode!

Whether you’re team Edward or team Jacob, you’ll love this Twilight-inspired glamour goth look from Viva La Diva that is oh so fabulous right now…and who knows, maybe you’ll attract your very own Edward or Jacob with this sexy style.

Think chunky boots with stud detailing, sexy patent knee high boots, studded bags, unusual high heels and quirky beaded jewellery, The Diva might love everything sparkly and girly, but this glamour goth look is most certainly divalicious!

These studded biker boots are just perfect if you like a bit of grunge in your look, the chain detail and studs add that hint of dazzle.

Fancy something a little less clunky? Well these gladiator sandals have a really quirky twist with their stud and zip detailing, fashionable yet gothic, we’re liking it!

So you love the glamorous goth look but prefer a little more in the way of heels? You won’t go wrong with these beauties with their platform sole and over the top studding.

If high heels are your thing but you’re thinking of something a little sexier and with a bit more glam then these Pleaser boots are must haves! Knee high boots and thigh high boots in patent black…wowza!

If these are a bit too much for your glam goth look then why not compromise and go for a black patent high heel shoe boots?

The ultimate glamour goth girl will look utterly fabulous in these Iron Fist shoes, the perfect unusual high heels with a werewolf design…Jacob won’t be able to resist you in these!

So that’s the shoes sorted, now onto the accessories, a studded bag is just perfect for this gothic look, The Diva loves these ones!

Add a touch of colour (perhaps red and attract the likes of Edward?!) with these gorgeous pieces of jewellery, The Diva especially likes the glamorous red fascinator!

Oh so gorgeous Ravel shoes


Monday, July 5th, 2010

You really couldn’t get any more diva-licious than Ravel shoes, they’re the ultimate diva shoe and everything The Diva dreams of with their fabulous shades, adorned with diamantes and in this season’s hottest styles. That’s why we thought we’d boast about the amazing collection of Ravel shoes we have on the Viva La Diva website.

Ravel high heels

They’re the perfect party shoes whether you’re looking for a pair for a night on the town or some wedding party shoes, Ravel shoes like high heels and platforms come in so many vibrant shades including gold, pink and turqouise. And that’s not all, Ravel shoes are also often decorated with beads, jewels and diamantes, so you’ll look every inch a diva.

Ravel flat shoes

As Ravel shoes are oh so glamorous they also make their flat shoes just as fabulous! Gorgeous little ballet pumps and slip ons are just perfect for the office or out shopping, or you could even wear them for a special occasion if you just can’t face wearing heels because we have lots of jewelled ballet pumps from Ravel. And remember, flats are so in right now too.

Ravel sandals

Well it’s summer so what better way to celebrate than with a pair of sandals from Ravel? Oh so perfect and oh so fashionable, Ravel sandals are always in the latest shoe styles so you’ll certainly set the shoe fashions. From simple leather and summer sandals to beaded sandals and cuffed sandals, you’ll find so many different designs.

Ravel bags

You can even match your bag to your shoes with our gorgeous collection of Ravel bags in lots of eye popping colours and adorned with jewels, they’re the perfect party bag and going out bag for special occasions. You’ll love our clutch bags from Ravel!

Plane travel beauty and fashion essentials


Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Ok, so we’ve already given you inspiration on everything you’ll need for your beach holiday, but you’ve got to get there first! Waiting around in the airport for your flight can be a little boring, as can the flight itself, especially if it’s a long one and so The Diva has put together a travel survival kit for all you divas out there from the Viva La Diva website.

One of the most important things when travelling abroad is to make sure you have a good quality and practical bag but a diva will also still want to look stylish. A large tote bag is probably your best choice of bag here but remember, it needs to be no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. This Fiorelli Tutti Frutti Flight Bag is the perfect size and comes in some sizzling shades, but it also has a useful front zip pocket for your passport and tickets and the lockable zips are safe and practical.

You can never guarantee the weather and while it might be pouring it down in England you might be heading somewhere hot, so when it comes to choosing your footwear to travel in it can be quite a conundrum and you also want to make sure you wear comfortable shoes. So why not take a pair of folding pumps to stick in your bag? These Redfoot folding pump shoes are so practical while being gorgeous at the same time, simply fold them up and keep them in your bag. They come in so many colours, some plain and others with embellishments, these silver folding pumps are probably the most versatile.

Some of us just love to get our heads down on plane but it can sometimes get a little chilly so why not take a cute and comfortable pashmina with you? It’s so versatile, wear it as a scarf or wrap before you jet off to keep warm, snuggle into it on the plane or use it to accessorise while on holiday, there are so many uses for a pashmina and they come in so many colours too.

If you’re heading somewhere hot then you’ll certainly need a pair of sunglasses for when you land. But sunglasses are also great if you’ve got an early start and bags under your eyes, and you can also use them if you want to catch a few hours of sleep on the plane. We have a brilliant choice of oversize sunglasses on our website in so many styles and colours. These white sunglasses are very glam and very versatile.

Or you could simply buy a face mask and you’ll get plenty of sleep!

Make sure you stay fresh on long plane journeys and take some essential beauty products with you, but remember each item needs to be under 100ml to take on the plane. Some moisturiser will keep your skin hydrated like this Oil Olay Rehydrating Lotion and some perfume will keep you smelling fresh. We even have the Aroma Therapeutics Flight Box Kit, designed for use on a flight to keep you relaxed and care for your skin.

You can even make your passport look stylish with these Ciccia Leather Passport Holders in black and pink.

Must have beach essentials


Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

It’s that time of year again ladies, holiday time! So whether you’re staying at home this summer or jetting abroad, you’ll want to make sure you spend plenty of time enjoying the beach. Make the most of your time on the beach with our suggested beach holiday essentials from Viva La Diva.

Of course, the first and most important thing you need for a trip to the beach is a large beach bag like a beach tote bag below, this will have all the space you’ll need to keep those beach essentials and this Naveh Milo bag is just perfect.

They’re everyone’s summer footwear of choice and you can never have too many pairs of flip flops, a pair of jewelled or beaded flip flops like these from Nine West are the perfect versatile flip flops to wear from a day at the beach to beach party (and they come in lots of colours!)

Next you need a great pair of sunglasses, oversize sunglasses are the perfect fashionable choice and they come in so many colours too. These ones are great to wear with any colour and are a bargain too!

As any diva will know, it’s the little touches that matter so why not add a few pieces of beaded jewellery for a boho chic look? This beaded necklace is just enough to look pretty on the beach.

Ok, so you’ve got your look sorted out, now it’s time to think about those must have accessories to occupy your sunbathing time. Listen to your favourite tunes while catching the rays with an MP3 player like this cute pink iPod Nano that has a built in camera.

But if you’d rather capture those priceless moments on a digital camera, this gorgeous pink digital camera is small enough to slip into your bag and will certainly save those memories.

If you start to get a little bored of sunbathing then why not take along a fun handheld games console like a DSi console that’s such a great way to occupy your time and have some fun.

Beautiful beach bags


Friday, June 25th, 2010

The summer is finally upon us and that means days on the beach, whether you’re staying at home or jetting abroad, you’ll most certainly need a good quality and gorgeous beach bag. There are so many essentials that you’ll need for a day at the beach including sun cream, sunglasses, MP3 player, a good book and so much more, which means you need a beach bag to put it all on.

You’re best going for a large beach bag so there’s plenty of room to keep all your bits and bobs, and that’s why a beach tote bag is the perfect option. Here’s a selection of beach bags we have at Viva La Diva.

Gorgeous greens for summer


Thursday, June 17th, 2010

I don’t know about you, but there seems to be a lot more green around this season than ever before. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but The Diva certainly thinks it worth trying green out before you make up your mind. And remember, green comes in so many different shades from emerald and grass to neon and pastel, so there’s a colour to suit you.

Viva La Diva has some gorgeous green shoes, handbags and accessories that are perfect for adding a dash of colour to your outfit.

Green high heels

Flat green shoes

Green bags

New collection of Nica bags


Monday, June 14th, 2010

We’re always adding new products to the Viva La Diva website and The Diva is absolutely besotted with the latest collection of Nica handbags that we’re showcasing on Viva La Diva right now.

In the most perfect array of colours from muted tones to vibrant shades, there’s a Nica bag for all outfits and occasions, whether you’re looking for a grab bag, cross body bag, shoulder bag or even a purse. And that’s not all, what The Diva loves is the attention to detail on each and every bag from Nica, with gorgeous embellishments, delicate embroidery and pretty charms adorning these oh so beautiful bags.

Here’s just a few of the Nica handbags from the new collection that you’ll find on the Viva La Diva website, you certainly have to take a look at the full range!

Shoes in the city


Friday, May 28th, 2010

Viva La Diva is celebrating everything glamorous, fabulous and utterly stunning with this gorgeous Shoes in the City feature that is most certainly everything The Diva dreams of. From platform shoes and stilettos to glittery clutch bags and dazzling jewellery, divas are completely spoilt for choice with this latest collection.

The Shoes in the City collection is all about over the top glamour with designer shoes, bags and accessories from the hottest designers like Carvela, Bourne and Ravel shoes, Modalu, Fiorelli and Mischa Barton bags, as well as Bohm, French Connection and Malissa J jewellery.

Here’s a snapshot of come of the stunning pieces from Shoes in the City.