Along with that perfect little bikini, a good pair of denim shorts and a few cute dresses, every girl needs a new pair of sunglasses for summer.
With summer comes the long days at the beach, the festival season and of course the fabulous new fashion. Although most sunglasses are versatile all year round, this season we’ve seen lots of vibrant colours and eccentric styles coming through, which are a much-needed addition to any summer ensemble.
For this season, sunglasses are no longer just something you chuck on to block out the rays, they’ve become a much-needed accessory and even a fashion statement.
Brands like Karen Walker, Sabre, Le Specs and Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 seem to be the most popular names this season. As for the styles, don’t be afraid to try something new and out for your comfort zone.
Cat eye shapes and futuristic styles are replacing the traditional wayfarer and aviator this season and colours like Karen Walker’s signature ‘Crazy’ tortoiseshell and vibrant hues like pink and orange are replacing the traditional black.
So if you’re looking for a new pair of shades for the season or you feel like something is missing from your look, check out our ultimate sunnies guide!
Cat Eye:
Left to Right: Topshop Cats Eye £22.00 at Topshop.com, ASOS Tort Cat Eye $20.28 at ASOS.com, Starlet Tortoise MINKPINK Shades $29.00 at MarketHQ.com, Linda Farrow Cat Eyes £369.57 at Net-A-Porter.com, Versace Cat Eye Sunglasses $440.00 at SunglassHut.com
Futuristic:
Left to Right: Dolce & Gabbana Doubled Up Sunglasses $208.95 at Visiondirect.com.au, Henry Holland For Le Specs Exclusive To ASOS Circle The Mesh Sunglasses $118.30 at Asos.com, Henry Holland Hoodies $89.95 at TheIconic.com, ASOS Round Colour Block Sunglasses $20.28 at ASOS.com , Prada Baroques £200 at Net-A-Porter.com
Tortoiseshell:
Left to Right: Alexander Wang Round Frame £200 at Net-A-Porter.com, AM Eyewear $249.00 at TheIconic.com, Illesteva Friedas £158.33 at Net-A-Porter.com , Sunday Somewhere Razzopello $285.00 at SundaySomewhere.com, Luella Mirror Sunglasses $87.88 at ASOS.com
Swinging 60′s:
Left to Right: MINKPINK Stevie Shades $29.00 at MarketHQ.com, Henry Holland For Le Specs Lennons $89.95 at Theiconic.com.au, Prada Butterfly Frames £200 at Net-A-Porter.com, The Row Sunnies £229.79 at Net-A-Porter.com, Karen Walker Von Trapp Sunglasses $180.00 at ShopAcrimony.com
Colour, Colour Everywhere:
Left to Right: ASOS Keyhole Sunnies $20.28 at ASOS.com, Karen Walker Patsy Sunglasses $180.00 at ShopAcrimony.com, Ksubi Ara $289.00 at TheIconic.com, Minkpink Paparazzi $39.00 at MarketHQ.com, Illesteva Leonard Sunglasses £137.50 at Net-A-Porter.com
Prints & Patterns:
Left to Right: Thierry Lasry Marbled D Frames £233.33 at Net-A-Porter.com, Culter and Gross Round Frame Sunglasses £233.33 at Net-A-Porter.com, Gingham Top Frame Flat Top Sunglasses £16.00 at Topshop.com, Quay Eyewear Printed Pink Sunglasses $39.95 at Quayeyewear.com , MINKPINK Almost Famous Shades $39.00 at MarketHQ.com
