With the spring time heat-wave that’s sweeping the country, I thought it would be a great time to round up the best shades to shield your peepers from the sun. This season, it seems like the retro Ray-Ban wayfarer style is the chic shade of choice for celebrities such as Beyonce and Jessica Alba. Although, my favorite styles are the classic oversized Jackie-O shades, I have entertained the idea of trying something new for those bright, sunny days. No matter what your style preference, a great pair of sunglasses can instantly make you look pulled together even if you’re not wearing a bit of makeup!
What’s your favorite frame style? Oval, Rectangular, Color-Tinted, Cat Eye, Aviators, Oversized, or something in between?
City Style Aviators available at www.nyandco.com for $16.95
Nina Ricci Jackie-O Sunglasses available at www.saks.com for $250
Forever 21 Sunglasses available at www.forever21.com for $5.80
Armani Exchange Butterfly Shield Sunglasses available at www.axexchange.com for $70
Forever 21 Sunglasses available at www.forever21.com for $5.80
Prada Signature Temple Round Sunglasses available at www.forzieri.com for $257
Ray Ban Wayfarer available at www.swell.com for $139
I love love LOVE shades. And not just to be all chic and stylish but to protective my eyes—they tend to be sensitive to light. I can’t even jog outside w/o shades. I’d love to invest in the pricier ones but I am forever loosin’ them so $10 or less it is!
I love shades. I love the way they compliment my face, and just set the rest of the out-fit off.
I love whatever looks good on me. LOL! Nice shades though.
My faves are the Jackie-O big hide your face style. I like to pretend to be incognito.
I really dig oversized frames. They took a while to grow on me, but I’m hooked now. I also like animal print (usually leopard) frames.
BGG, I love the look of sunglasses but when I wear them I find myself trying to look out the sides. I feel like someone has turned the lights out on me! ahahaha Yes, I have issues. I do think they complete a look though so I suffer through it. I love cat eye glasses. Go figure!
Awesome post. I love big round shades but always end up with aviator/wrap-around types. Congrats on the Sam Fine interview!
cute! it’s so hard for me to find shades that look good on me. i’ll try some of these out.
I love the oversize Jackie O inspired glasses, but try as I may I never seem to be able to pull them off!!!!
i love big oval shades…i think they tend to look best on my face…not really feeling the wayfarers…tres 80’s
Great pix as always BGG… I am definitely going to look into a couple of these.
The colored ones are super cool…
nice post…i like my color-tinted shades
Hi BGG!!! I got my Vaseline Aloe Body Gel today and I can’t thank you enough!! I look forward to trying it out!!
As far as shades go, like one of the ladies mentioned, I have to try them on and see how they fit on my face. I can’t judge by the size of the lenses. And as many lenses as I go through, I couldn’t imagine paying close to $300 for a pair. I’d be sick if I lost them!!!
im loving the AX shades
aviators are my lens of choice
@Miss Mika – So glad you received your Vaseline Gel Oil! Enjoy! 🙂
@Naki – Thanks for your compliments!!
Now we all understand why Jackie love the her glasses.
I have a similar pair and I love them.
My faves are the Armani glasses.
My favs are the Jackie O’s and the Armani Exchange…I love, love, love shades!
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I’m not a fan of Janet’s sunglasses, but I like the other three. Beyonce’s are great. Are they Ray Ban?