At Viva La Diva we’re always looking for fun and funky new footwear brands to bring you and one of the most recent to our website is the quirky collection from Raton shoes. So bright and cute, these shoes are so pretty and will add a fun touch to your look.

The great thing about Raton shoes is that they are customisable and come with two pairs of embellishments, so you can choose your individual style and interchange to suit your outfit. Raton shoes are also made from foam rubber which means they’re lightweight, waterproof and anti-bacterial too.

The Raton footwear collection includes a choice of ballerina pumps and wedges in a range of different colours.

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.

They’re one of the latest shoe trends to hit high street shops and online retailers, and it’s no different at Viva La Diva. Espadrilles shoes are basically a style of flat or high heeled shoe that have a flexible canvas sole and a fabric upper. We have a fantastic collection of women’s espadrilles on our website from designers like Rocket Dog, Schuh and Red or Dead.

One of the beauties about espadrille shoes is that they’re so perfect to wear with this season’s nautical trend that’s everywhere right now. And they’ve also merged with the wedges fashion with lots of espadriles wedge shoes that are oh so hot this summer with their canvas wedge heels. Of course, we also have lots of flat espadrilles as well that are really cute to wear casually in the sun.

Here are some of the women’s espadrilles from our collection.

Flat espadrilles

Espadrilles wedge shoes

At Viva La Diva we’re always one step ahead of the latest shoe trends and with that in mind we now have our very own range of folding pumps! That’s right ladies, now you can buying these folding handbag pumps for just £10, what a bargain!!!

Our folding pumps come in E and EEE fits in pewter or black sequin designs so they are oh so fabulous and oh so versatile to go with any outfit. They neatly fold in half and come with a gorgeous matching bag! Simply pop these cuties into your handbag and you’re good to go. Whether you simply want them for convenience or need them for a particular occasion, you’ll find these handbag pumps are ever so useful.

Dance the night away in killers and pop on these folding pumps that make the perfect after party shoes and you won’t need to worry about sore tootsies. Shop til you drop and if your shoes start to rub, your folding pumps are ready and waiting. Pack a pair of handbag pumps in your hand luggage for long flights and be prepared no matter what.

Every woman needs a pair of folding pumps and now you can buy them for just £10 from Viva La Diva!

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.

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.

This week The Diva is loving these rather funky ladies’ canvas pumps from Toms with their unique checkered pattern and unusual design. The Toms University Classics are just perfect for summer, look cool and casual, and stay comfortable at the same time. Like espadrilles, these slip on canvas pumps will keep you looking bang on trend.

The Diva is loving everything Sex And The City right now, of course, it’s one of her favourite films because the girls are complete and utter divas! So imagine her excitement when she saw these fabulous folding pumps from Redfoot on the Viva La Diva website.

Folding pump shoes are one of the hottest styles of shoes right now, perfect for popping on after a girls’ night on the town or a long day of retail therapy, these folding handbag pumps are also so cute it’s unbelieveable in gorgeous colours and embellished with diamantes and jewels. You certainly won’t get sore feet on the way home with these after party handbag shoes!

With a folding pump dedicated to each character in Sex And The City, Redfoot have certainly won The Diva over. Each folding pump is reminiscent of each girl’s style so you can choose your favourite and get her fabulous look.

Sex And The City Redfoot Carrie Folding Pump

This gorgeous pearlescent pink folding ballet pump is ever so Carrie, it’s girly, cute and glamorous with its gold flowers, beading and jewels.

Sex And The City Redfoot Samantha Folding Pump

With its black and gold snake effect finish topped off with a black jewel, this folding pump is every inch Samantha, it’s sexy and flirtacious.

Sex And The City Redfoot Charlotte Folding Pump

It’s girly, glamorous and stylish, which is oh so Charlotte, get her diva-esque style with these bright pink folding pumps complete with gems.

Sex And The City Redfoot Miranda Folding Pump

A classic, elegant and chic folding pump that’s all about Miranda, with its beautiful dark purple shade and lovely black bow to finish.

Sex And The City Redfoot Rose Folding Pump

If you can’t decide which of the girls’ style you like best, these gorgeous folding pumps will certainly impress with black satin and a corsage trim.

And when you thought these folding pumps couldn’t get anymore fabulous, these beautiful Sex And The City folding pumps also come in an utterly gorgeous bright pink shoe storage box (look below!). Oh, and The Diva thought you just had to see how small and cute these folding pumps look when they’re all folded up ready to pop into your bag.