Black shoes have long been the footwear staple amongst every woman’s wardrobe, although the title as the most versatile shoe out there has been snatched by the more flattering and the more wearable nude coloured shoe!

The trend for nude shoes first hit the footwear fashions back in 2010 when they were spotted strutting down the catwalks with an array of colours and outfit styles, fast forward to 2011 and nude shoes are now the new black. Thee nude palette is a wide ranging from, far from just cream and peach colours, but extending to beiges and even coffee shades too, offering something to suit all skin tones from the pale to the darker.

The beauty about nude coloured shoes is not only that they’re so versatile and easy to wear, but their leg lengthening affect when worn with bare legs that will make your pins look slimmer and longer; this is because the unbroken line and the continuous colour from the top of the legs to the toes. Court shoes or platform heels with a low front and no ankle strap will give the best leg-lengthening effect.

So if you’re looking for a pair of easy to wear shoes to go with the majority of your wardrobe, invest in some nude shoes and you’ll find they go with almost everything. Here are some of our favourite nude coloured shoes from the Viva La Diva website.

The Diva loves it when she finds the perfect pair of shoes and then realises there’s a handbag to match too! There’s nothing more elegant than a complementing clutch bag to go with your new designer heels and the Marta Jonsson collection will certainly please you.

Each and every pair of Marta Jonsson shoes has a matching handbag that will finish off your look perfectly whether it’s for a wedding, day at the races or a garden party, from classic black and cream to stand out pink and leopard print. And what’s more is that Marta Jonsson shoes and hanbags are made from the finest quality leather.

These are just a few examples of the matching Marta Jonsson shoes and handbags, there are so many different matches of shoes like simple court shoes, wedges, slingbacks, strappy sandals and also flats, so take a look at the entire Marta Jonsson collection and choose your favourite matching shoes and bag.

At Viva La Diva we’ve been busy adding lots of new products to our website recently and one of the new collections for summer 2011 is from the fabulous Moda In Pelle. Bringing you all the latest footwear trends, Moda In Pelle shoes are every fashionista’s dream and these gorgeous styles are not to be missed.

The Diva has picked out some of her favourite styles from the new Moda In Pelle shoes collection, but don’t forget to check out their entire range either!

New in Moda In Pelle shoes

Wedges

High heels

Flat shoes and sandals

It used to be all about the black for the most versatile shoe but 2010 saw the sudden craze over the flesh tone nude shoes that stole the title as the must have shoe for any woman’s wardrobe and it’s set to continue right through 2011. The trend for everything ‘pale and interesting’ in 2010 also encourage this look, teaming nude shoes and handbags with floral prints for a quirky style.

Extending from the cream and peach tones right through the beige and coffee shades, the nude palette so so wide ranging that there’s a colour to suit all skin tones from the pale to the dark, which is one of the reasons why nude coloured shoes have become so popular. Team that with the fact that as such a neutral tone you can wear nude shoes and bags with pretty much anything and you’re on to a winner.

Another reason why nude shoes are so popular is because they have a leg-lengthening effect creating the illusion of longer and slimmer legs when worn with legs bare of with flesh coloured tights. This is because of the unbroken line from the top of the leg down to the foot. The best style of shoes for this are court shoes or platform shoes with no straps and a low front.

Here are some ways in which you can wear nude coloured shoes and bags with Viva La Diva…

Nude court shoes and nude shoulder bag with tailored skirt suits.

Great for…the workplace or an important meeting.

Nude platform shoes and nude clutch bag with your favourite party dress.

Great for…a night on the town with the girls.

Flat nude shoes and nude tote bag with skinny jeans and simple t-shirt.

Great for…a day of spluring at the shops.

Minimalism is back for spring 2011 and there’s no shade better suited to this crisp, clean look than pure white. That’s right ladies, white will be one of the must have colours for spring 2011 and will continue right through to the end of summer. So effortlessly chic, white is so easy to wear and that’s why The Diva loves it; anyone can pull of white and it’ll add a breezy fresh touch to your look.

Here are some of the ways The Diva thinks white will work for you this spring with Viva La Diva…

How to wear the white trend

White wedges and white pashmina with a floral day dress or playsuit.

Great for…lazy days hanging out in the park.

White flat pumps and a white grab bag with skinny jeans and knitwear.

Great for…shopping trips with your favourite girls.

White flip flops and white sunglasses with your bikini and kaftan.

Great for…soaking up some rays on your beach holiday.

White jewelled sandals and a white grab bag with linen trousers.

Great for…taking from day to night on your sun holiday.

White high heels and white clutch bag with a party dress or skinny jeans.

Great for…a girl’s night on the town.

White court shoes and white shoulder bag with a tailored skirt.

Great for…that important business meeting.

We’re always adding fabulous new products to the Viva La Diva website and The Diva was absolutely thrilled when she saw the latest collection for autumn / winter 2010 from the utterly amazing Ravel.

We’ve lots of new Ravel shoes and boots in so many gorgeous styles and colours including some party shoes that are perfect for the upcoming party season, you can never be too prepared when it comes to shoes! You’ll also love the lush shoe boots from Ravel – must haves this autumn!

Here’s a quick look at the latest collection from Ravel but make sure you check out the entire new range.

New in Ravel shoes

New in Ravel boots

Ok so it might be pretty much autumn now, those grey skies, downpours and blustery days seem to have already hit us, but that doesn’t mean you have to make your clothing as dull as the weather! The Diva decided to bring a bit of life to autumn this year and she’s loving the latest Coloured In collection from Viva La Diva.

With fabulous shoes in eye popping zingy shades from citrus fresh yellows, oranges and greens to vibrant pinks, purples and blues, this is one designer shoe collection you won’t want to miss. Wear these brightly coloured shoes to brighten up a dull day or otherwise plain outfit and bring a bit of summer back to your life!

Here’s a quick peek at some of the brightly coloured shoes in the Coloured In collection but check them all out!

We’re always adding new products to the Viva La Diva website and as we’re getting closer to autumn you’ll find even more choice of shoes, boots and bags. You might have noticed that we have lots of gorgeous new designs from our very own Viva La Diva collection.

The Viva La Diva range offers fantastic value for money on shoes, boots and bags in all the latest designs. Our new collection includes party shoes and evening sandals for the festive season, as well as stylish ankle boots and knee boots for autumn and winter.

Here’s are some of The Diva’s favourite designs from our Viva La Diva shoes new collection that include standard, E and EEE fits.

Viva La Diva shoes

Viva La Diva sandals

Viva La Diva boots

We all know how much The Diva loves designer shoes and that’s why she wanted to share all her favouite types of shoes with you all! There are so many different types of shoes on the Viva La Diva website with many new trends popping up all the time, so here’s a useful guide to all the different types of shoes.

Ankle strap shoes – a recent shoe fashion trend that features a strap around the ankle for fashion and comfort, making the shoe or sandals fit much better. Lots of strappy sandals are ankle strap shoes, but there are also now many sandals with cuffs and court shoes with ankle straps.

Court shoes – typically a full shoe with a closed back, some court shoes have a rounded toe, others a pointy toes, while lots have cute peep toe. A great versatile shoe in lots of styles.

Flat shoes – pretty simple, but flat shoes do come in all shapes and sizes including ballet pumps, ladies’ brogues, loafers, slip on shoes and much more. Flats are certainly back.

Flip flops – they’re the perfect summer footwear for the beach or out and about, and flip flops aren’t just flip flops anymore, they’re bedazzled with diamantes, jewels and sequins!

Mules – basically a style of slip on shoes that don’t have any straps around the sides or back of the shoes, come in lots of styles from flat to high heeled mules.

Platform shoes – a popular style of shoe that first made it big in the 70s with the boho look, platform shoes have a thick sole that is typically approximately 1in although there are more extreme styles.

Sandals – sandals come in all shapes and sizes from gladiator sandals and summer sandals to strappy sandals and flip flops. One of the most popular and wide ranging shoe types.

Shoe boots – one of this year’s hottest shoe trends, shoe boots also known as shooties and booties are taller than a shoe but shorter than an ankle boot and are oh so perfect.

Slingbacks – a really comfortable and well fitting style of shoe, slingbacks feature a strap around the back of the foot that firmly holds it in place, they come in strappy and full shoe designs.

Stilettos – they’re the ultimate sexy shoe design with a tall pointy heel that tapers towards the end, they generally come in court shoe or peep toe designs but also sandals.

Wedges – it seems like ladies’ wedges are everywhere right now and it’s no wonder why, they give extra height with their chunky sole and they’re really comfortable to walk in.

Welcome to the latest instalment of “What we’re wearing” where The Diva showcases all the fabulous shoes her friends are wearing and finds you a suitable alternative…or in this case finds you the exact ones!

As soon as The Diva found out that one of the lovely girls from marketing at Viva La Diva had received her beautiful new pair of Ravel Ella Platform Court Shoes we just had to take a picture.

With their platform sole, 6in heel and bright fuchsia shade, these Ravel shoes are perfect for the summer season of weddings, proms, parties or a day at the races. These beauties would look great styled up with the matching pink clutch bag and this striking statement French Connection necklace – perfect with a simple summer shift dress or floral number.

You’ll be pleased to hear that these Ravel shoes are also available in Blue and Black, so if you love them as much as we do, why not buy a pair in all colours?