While I've never restricted sunglasses to Summer wear, I 100% embrace the opportunity to wear them every darn day from April to September - and of course treat myself to some new ones! The most chic way to accessorise, hide eye bags and avoid eye contact with you.know.who., sunglasses are one of my favourite fashion gifts to self.
Six reasons why sunglasses rock:
1. They protect the delicate eye area from UV rays
2. Hide a multitude of sins (what dark circles?!)
3. No need for a full face of slap. Slick on some lippy and you're good to go.
4. Add instant sass to any outfit
5. Enable discreet admiring glances
6. Hands down best hair accessory ever.
While it's definitely not essential to go designer, you will treasure an investment pair by Gucci, Dior or Chanel for years. From hexagonal aviators and tortoiseshell cat-eyes to oversized visors and delicate pastel tinted lenses, here are my picks of the best sunglasses to sport this Summer (and beyond), from High Street to High end.
Black Chunky cat eye, Next -£14.
Next - £14
Chanel Butterfly Sunglasses with burgundy lenses -£330
Chanel Square Sunglasses with blue gradient -£415
Chloe Rosie heart shaped gold tone -£295
Chloe Willis aviator style gold tone sunglasses -£335
Gentle Fendi cat eye tortoiseshell acetate and silver tone sunglasses -£285
Gucci Large Square Frame sunglasses -£544.
Gucci oversized square frame gold tone sunglasses -£260
Le Specs Beautiful Stranger cat eye tortoiseshell -£45
Loewe Show oversized acetate -£340
M&S Angular cat eye -£12.50
M&S Collection Oversized Rimless Sunglasses in pink mix -£17.50.
M&S Square Sunglasses -£17.50
Marissa Metal Inlay Cat Eye, Monsoon -£15
Prada oversized square frame acetate -£215
Quay Australia High Key X Des Mini Aviator -£50 - Next
Ray-Ban Jackie Ohh II Oversized Sunglasses -£134
Saint Laurent Loulou heart shaped acetate sunglasses -£265
Tortoiseshell Hexagonal, Next -£12