As the summer seems to finally be here and we enjoy the warm sunny days, it’s probably time you brought out the sunglasses to not only look utterly fabulous but to also protect your eyes from the rays.

At Viva La Diva we’ve got lots of sunglasses in so many styles and for all budgets, so whether you’re a budget conscious fashionista or a label loving diva, we’ve a pair of sunnies to suit your purse too.

So, here’s a selection of sunglasses The Diva has put together, so you’ll find something to suit your budget and taste too!

Sunglasses under £25

Sunglasses under £50

Sunglasses over £50

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.

Shop all our women’s wellies now!

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.

Shop all our gladiator sandals now!

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.

Shop all our cross body bags now!

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.

Shop all our women’s sunglasses now!

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.

Shop all our scarves now!

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.

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 need a few pairs of sunglasses this summer, not only do they make you look utterly fabulous but they’re also important in protecting your eyes.

At Viva La Diva we have so many styles of sunglasses to choose from including oversize sunglasses, designer sunglasses and brightly coloured sunglasses, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. Whether you want the Wag look with big sunglasses, something a little more subdued or perhaps some quirky sunglasses, you’ll find plenty on our website.

Here’s a selection of the fashion sunglasses at Viva La Diva right now.

Viva La Diva Lily Sunglasses

Viva La Diva Lisborn Sunglasses

Viva La Diva Gobby Sunglasses

Viva La Diva Madonna Sunglasses

Viva La Diva Posh Sunglasses

Viva La Diva Jennifer Sunglasses

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.

It seems like everyone is loving our sunglasses right now, as Spot VLD takes a look at 24 Seven magazine who showcased two pairs of sunglasses from the Viva La Diva website. We have such a fantastic choice of fashion sunglasses and oversize sunglasses on our website in so many colours and styles.

The Viva La Diva Lily Sunglasses are the perfect oversize white sunglasses.

And these funky Viva La Diva Berlin Sunglasses are bright purple and oh so fun.

So you’ve got your pastel heels, flats or boots sorted for spring, right ladies? But any diva knows that an outfit isn’t complete without some cute fashion accessories to add that diva-esque finishing touch, whether it’s a designer handbag, girly scarf or funky sunglasses.

The Diva’s loving the pretty range of pastel coloured handbags right now, with grab bags, clutch bags and across body bags like this elegant Suzy Smith Kanya Crossbody Bag in a cool pastel blue colour.

These Petal Dolls Pashmina Scarfs come in a variety of colours, but the pale pink scarf version certainly stands out to the The Diva, it’s cute enough to wear casual and stylish enough for a more formal occasion, especially useful with the wedding season coming up.

For that ultimate glamorous look, these trendy Viva La Diva Jessica white sunglasses are not only utterly gorgeous, but they’re so versatile that you can team them up with all colours and for all occasions.