As the festival season is fast approaching, The Diva thought she’d suggest some festival fashion essentials from Viva La Diva to help lovely lady festival-goers to stay looking fabulous all weekend long. Just because your hair maybe greasy and your clothes maybe wet, it doesn’t mean you can’t still look utterly chic and here are some ways that you can stay looking every inch the festival fashionista come rain or shine.

Festival fashion essentials ideas

Wellies

Every seasoned festival-goer will know that wellies are a must regardless of what the weather forecast says. Most festivals take place on fields and the ground can be rather soggy and don’t forget either that most festivals seem to fall fowl to the rain too regardless of whether it’s the summer! But don’t fret that you’ll look boring in a pair of wellies, there are in fact lots of fun wellies around these days like brightly coloured and funky patterned wellies, and of course, for the high heel lover Wedge Welly will satisfy your need for your killer heels.

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Gladiator sandals

No festival look is complete without a pair of simple gladiator sandal ladies! One of the biggest footwear fashions of the summer, gladiator sandals are the sandals to be seen in at every festival and will help you pull off the bohemian chic look with ease. Wear with a cute floral dress or playsuit to really make them work. Make sure you pop a pair in your bag, even if it’s raining, you never know, the sun might come out and you won’t want to miss an opportunity to look so cute in some gladiator sandals.

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Cross body bag

You’ll most likely be in and around big crowds of people at a festival so you’ll want a bag that’s safe, so opt for a cross body bag and that way your belongings will secure. The great thing about cross body bags is that they’re also really practical too, you won’t have to worry about carrying it around or leaving it anywhere and they’re also so fashionable too, especially if you’re rocking the 70s hippy look.

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Sunglasses

If you’re lucky enough to get a scorcher at your festival then you’ll certainly need a pair of funky sunglasses to protect your eyes from the rays. Sunglasses are also a really good way of finishing off a summer look, but a good tip is to not spend too much money on a pair of designer sunglasses for a festival, go for some that aren’t too expensive just in case you break them or lose them.

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Scarf

It might not be an obvious one but a thin scarf will be really useful at a festival come rain or shine, especially a funky patterned or floral print scarf. If you’re lucky enough to get a warm few days then tie it around your waist for a trendy look or use as a head scarf to keep those sun rays at bay and to look ever so bohemian chic. And if the weather turns as with most festivals, you’ll be able to keep it around your neck to stay cosy but stay looking fabulous.

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It’s that time of year again, when girls everywhere bring out the floral dresses, cute sun hats and masses of dry shampoo, yes that’s right ladies, it’s fesival season! Whether you’re off to Glastonbury, Reading, Download or something a little more low-key, you’ll all face the same dilemma of what shoes to pack.

Some go for trendy gladiator sandals, others with chunky biker boots, while many play it safe and opt for trustworthy wellies for the entire weekend. What footwear you choose typically depends on the weather, you maybe lucky and get a scorcher, but unfortunately, most festivals succomb to typical British weather and can often be a washout…but you shouldn’t let that put you off looking utterly fabulous.

So, The Diva has put together some festival footwear style inspiration from Viva La Diva to give you some ideas on what shoes you could wear to your festival this summer.

Festival footwear ideas

Festival wellies

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Women’s wellies are certainly the failsafe option for any festival, especially if it’s on a field and the heavens decide to open all weekend long! With a pair of festival wellies you’ll stay warm and dry, and you won’t have to worry about getting dirty. But don’t think that they’re all boring and plain, in fact, we’ve a great choice of patterned and fun wellies that’ll actually add to your outfit rather than take away from it…and if you can’t live without your heels then you’ll adore wellies from WedgeWelly!

Women’s boots

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There are so many different types of women’s boots that work really well for festivals, especially in the mud, and it’s usually the chunkier the better when it comes to boots. If you’re working the boho chic vibe go for some military style boots for a quirky look or cute cowgirl boots that are just so hot right now and perfect for festivals, but if you’re more a grunge glamour girl then team biker boots with your outfit instead.

Gladiator sandals

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They were one of the biggest footwear trends of the past year but gladiator sandals are now firm wardrobe staples. If you’re lucky enough to get good weather then most certainly make the most of it with a pair of gladiator sandals. Not only are they so comfortable and easy to wear but they’re also so fashionable and will really work with a bohemian look that’s always popular at festivals. Brown or black leather are probably best.

So as the summer is nearly upon us and those warm days are in sight, you’ll be able to put your boots to the back of the wardrobe and bring out all those cute summer shoes! Of course, footwear trends change every year, but there are wardrobe staples that are versatile enough to invest in every summer.

The Diva has picked out some styles of shoes from Viva La Diva that you’ll want to add to your collection every summer.

Flip flops

Of course, every woman needs a few pairs of simple flip flops during the summer, especially if you plan on going on a holiday in the sun. Flip flops are just so easy to wear too and you’ll be able to team them with so many different outfits for an everyday casual look.

Jewelled, sequin and diamante sandals

Perfect for taking from day to night with ease, a pair of sandals adorned with jewls, sequins or diamantes are just ideal if you’re just not too sure what to wear. And what’s more is that they’ll add a touch of sparkle to your summer look.

Gladiator sandals

One of the biggest footwear trends of the past couple of years, gladiator sandals are now a wardrobe staples and there’s no wonder why considering how versatile and fashionable gladiator sandals are.

Wedges

Another big shoe trend of the summer and one that looks set to stay around, wedges are the perfect heels for summer – comfortable, easy to walk in and with a killer heel. Wedge shoes are also perfect for taking from day to night.

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.

They’re not quite a shoe and not quite a sandal but there’s something about cuff sandals that The Diva finds rather fascinating and simply wonderful. Very much in line with the gladiator sandals trend, sandals with cuffs have evolved from this season’s must have sandal with a strappy sole and thick cuffs.

They’re the perfect sandal for everyday use and more towards casual than dressy, but cuff sandals look great with leggings, hareem pants, jeans and even skirts and dresses to create a casual glam or boho chic look.

Here’s a selection of cuff sandals on the Viva La Diva website…

What a beautiful weekend it was! The sun was shining, the barbeques were burning…and the summer sandals were most certainly out! The Diva absolutely loves it when the sun shines because it means divas everywhere can bring out their fabulous summer sandals.

But she noticed something a little different about summer sandals this weekend because rather than wearing dainty feminine styles, most divas were showcasing this season’s hottest designs…gladiator sandals! Yes ladies, gladiator sandals were everywhere this weekend. From flat and high heel gladiator sandals to metallic and leather gladiator sandals, everywhere you went there they were!

So since it seems that gladiator sandals are definitely here to stay, here’s a selection of the gladiator sandals at Viva La Diva.

Flat gladiator sandals – great for everyday use on hot summer days

High heel gladiator sandals – wear for a night on the town for a funky look

Metallic gladiator sandals – combining two of this season’s must have trends

Leather gladiator sandals – high quality and ever so versatile

Love them or hate them, gladiator sandals are here to stay for spring into summer (and hopefully beyond!) and The Diva simply adores this latest fashion trend because gladiator sandals are simply divalicious.

There are so many styles of gladiator sandals on the Viva La Diva website that you’ll be completely spoilt for choice, whether you go for metallic silver or gold gladiator sandals, black or brown gladiator sandals, or even multi coloured ones…and then there’s flat and high heel gladiator sandals to consider…and then some also have jewel, bead and stud detailing!!!

Here’s a showcase of some styles from our gladiator sandals collection and hopefully it will give you some inspiration to help make your decision.

Metallic gladiator sandals

Black and brown gladiator sandals

Coloured gladiator sandals

Flat gladiator sandals

High heel gladiator sandals

The Diva’s loving this season’s must have bohemian style shoes at Viva la Diva that are all the rage right now, with chunky platform shoes, bright colours, funky textures and dazzling embelishments, these 70s inspired shoes really are diva-licious!

Make this boho-chic trend work for your individual style…wear glittering gladiator sandals splashed with diamantes and beading for a laid-back hippy diva style, while chunky platform shoes and ladies’ wedges in vibrant colours have a more cosmopolitan diva look. This boho trend really is the ideal diva style for spring into summer. Here are some of our favourite sandals, platforms and wedges from our new bohemian collection.

These Carvela Krista Classic Courts are every bit boho-chic with their chunky platform heel, thick ankle straps and fabulous vibrant green colour.

The Bronx Judy1 Mule is certainly quite different and very typical of the 70s platform shoes with their unusual mule design, studded detailing and quirky orange tan colour.

The ultimate 70s inspired shoes for the girly diva, these Moda in Pelle Piere Sandals are oh so pretty ladies wedges with their gorgeous pink colour and lovely flower.