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.

So you’ve got those perfect party shoes to match that perfect party dress, right ladies? Well now it’s time to find your perfect party bag to complete your look this festive season. That’s why The Diva has picked out some of her favourite party bags from Viva La Diva to give you some party bag inspiration!

Clutch bags

Cross body bags

Sequin clutch bags

Jewelled bags

We’re always adding fabulous new brands to the Viva La Diva website and one of the latest are the gorgeous bags from Sophia. These pretty clutch bags are perfect as party bags or evening bags.

Each clutch bag from Sophia is designed to add a touch of pazazz to an outfit with delicate detailing and come in lots of different colours to suit all occasions. They feature a useful chain that allows you to use it as a clutch bag or a small shoulder bag. Sophia bags are also great value for money from just £15!

Here are some of our favourite clutch bags from Sophia.

As you may have noticed we’ve been adding lots of new collections to the Viva La Diva website for the autumn/winter 2010 season and one of those is the latest collection of Suzy Smith bags. This season’s range include beautiful Suzy Smith tote bags, clutch bags, cross body bags, shoulder bags and some designer purses added to the collection.

Suzy Smith bags come in all the latest must have styles and a range of different shades from the feminine pastal to the fashionable vibrants, offering you a great choice of designer bags.

Here’s a quick sneak peek at the latest collection from Suzy Smith, but make sure you check them all out!

At Viva La Diva our designer bags are not only utterly fabulous, they’re also so practical and versatile, and that’s why The Diva has put together the Day Bags collection to celebrate those must have bags for everyday use in versatile colours and designs.

Cross body bags are great for everyday use, they’re so practical, comfortable and safe as well as being so fashionable right now.

You’ll find tote bags have all the space you’ll need for those essentials and everything else! And they’re so stylish too!

Shoulder bags are the most popular style of handbag and are easily carried on your shoulder, making them very practical and safe.

So easy to carry and with just enough space for your bits and bobs, grab bags are such a popular style.

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!

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!

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.

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