Summer Essentials: Your Favorite Sunglasses!

Summer Essentials: your favorite sunglasses!

Are you the kind of person who has a timeless pair, which matches every single outfit, or would you rather have a different pair for every occasion?

Every summer, there's a new must-have pair of sunglasses. While this season, it's indisputably the CAT-EYE sunglasses (which get a good deal in this fashion feature), we haven't forgotten our old favorites, like the wayfarers or the oversized ones!

Cat's eyes

Nathalie G.

Cats eyes, lost in burning red hair. Simply beautiful!

Grey Blazer: H&M
Tank top: Zara
Black peg trousers: H&M (very old)
Grey suede shoes: Zara
Rings: H&M and Topshop
Gold watch: Swatch Full Blooded collection
Cat eye sunglasses: brought over at Ydeltuyt

Toni

"I have this lazyness in the summer, when the weather becomes soooo hot, and I can't wear anything but shorts and tank tops, or plain loose dresses. Not very exciting, isn't it? So, what I like about sunglasses is that it's a way to stay fashionable and funky, even when it's too hot to wear real stylish clothes.
I had a real crush on the Alexander Wang x Linda Farrow sunglasses a few months ago; sadly I just can't afford 400$ sunnies... so when I found these Wang inspired cateye sunglasses for 8 euros at Ydeltuyt.nl, I just couldn't resist! They're my "statement sunglasses" for this summer, I have tons of different sunnies for each occasion, these will be perfect for beach parties and festivals, adding a funky twist to my boring outfits!"

Nadia

Chic Vs Cheap

Alexander Wang Zoro angular acetate sunglasses at Netaporter.com
($325)

sunglasses at Ydeltuyt.com (7.95€)

Forever 21 sunglasses, sheer black top, and belts, Calvin Klein shorts, a DIY destroyed tee, and vintage boots.

"This season, cat-eye sunglasses were all over the runway. Designers like Sonia Rykiel, Marni, and Prada all showcased their own designs. But I completely fell in love with the pair from the Alexander Wang show. The sharp frames put a unique and edgier twist on the classic design. Now, I'm not the type too spend $300 on a pair of sunglasses, so when I found this similar design at Forever 21 for only $5.80, I was beyond thrilled!"

Lauren S.

Cat-eye sunglasses at forever21.com (5.80$)

Get Lauren's look!

Vintage Cutoff shorts at Nastygal.com (52$)

White delight

Slanelle

"I think Wayfarers in black or white goes with almost every outfit. white wayfarers are my favourite, but I have pair in black too."

Elza B.

"This is what a like to wear on a hot summer day. Some nice shorts, with a loose vest. To make the look complete I have to wear my favorite sunglasses. This sunglasses are the white wayfarer look-a-like. I have the glasses for a while now, but I still like the look of it!"

Irene

"Sunglasses make every look complete, especially when you had a rough night!"

Ray Ban 3016

Back to basics: red lips, denim, and Ray Bans. Jovana's vintage look is flawless.

The Editor's Crush

Cracked denim shorts(levis and custome), a brown cowboy vest (vintage), a mexican boots (inheritance) and a vintage sunglasses.

Ramon, a stylish urban cowboy, with his leather vest, denim shorts and cowboy boots.

Arancha looks like a 50s pin up with her headband, gingham skirt and straw basket! Deliciously retro!

Life in technicolor

"Wherever I go, sunglasses are always in my bag. They're so functional. Especially freaky sunglasses!"

Aciil

vintage pair of Ray Bans, purple lens, crocodile skin borders and golden dipped details.
Circular scarf by Urban revisions, available here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanRevisions

"Vintage sunglasses can turn the simpler outfit into something unique and very special.
I love wearing these because they have a round shape that reminds me of many amazing 60s singers: Janis Joplin and John Lennon above all."

Holly G.

Delmy chooses a very original pair of sunglasses: round and speckled, for a vintage look.

Purse, Belt - thrifted
Sunnies - H&M
Scarf, Necklace - vintage via estate sale
Shorts - vintage, thrifted
Shoes - Seychelles

"I'm not usually one to be matchy-matchy with my wardrobe, but I love the way my glasses echo the deep forest green color of my shorts. I also like these sunglasses: they're a different take on the RayBan, being over-sized and coming in a variety of colors."

Annie

Strapless French Connection dress, a vintage chain purse, and the sunglasses from Urban Outfitters.

"I love these sunglasses because I feel like they're on trend with the whole clear Prada sunglasses movement, but they have darker lenses and I feel like they're a bit more wearable. Also, because they're such a unique colour in the sun, I feel like they really add something different to a lot of my outfits."

Alexandra

Back to black

Urban outfitters BDG burnout tank, H&M black maxi skirt, Tory Burch Sandals, Prada sunglasses

"I specifically like this pair because its round frame softens my face especially that i have a square face. It also sits a little higher on my face which draws the attention away from my strong jawline."

Anjela

"My sunglasses are from Levi's and I changed the lenses to two tone prescription lenses, they are definitely my favourite as they are definitely cool and fun"

Jemina

Inspired by the catwalks

Chanel, SS07

Sunglasses: H&M
Light destroyed denim jacket: H&M
Loose tee: H&M
Floral shorts: Jane Norman
Tights: H&M
Braided leather shoes: River Island

"As much as I would like to have Linda Farrow for A. Wang cat eye sunglasses, they go way over my budget. At least my 5 euro sunglasses can relate.
The waves of the shorts, print and shape gives me a perfect vintage vibe and therefore I combined it with a light destroyed denim jacket. To give everything a bit more edge I chose the retro sunglasses and these braided leather shoes... Mostly because they are unexpected in this combination but also because of the gorgeous height. You know what they say.. Expect the unexpected."

Ilanka.

Round and with bows on the sidepieces, Pauline chooses a model resolutely girly!

"I wear these all the time because they instantly add a cool edge to my outfit, much like how Tom Cruise rocked them in Risky Business. Paired with my vintage 80's pink blazers, I feel so Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink, one of my favorite fashion inspiration movies."

Dylana

Forever 21 trousers and a simple gray tank from Marks & Spencers, vintage wayfarers, vintage blazer.

Thank you to all participants

Natalie G.: Cocotali

Toni: The Fashion Cloud

Nadia: Simple et Funky

Lauren S: Champagne and Marshmallows

Slanelle: Slanelle Style

Elza B: More Than Princess

Irene: My Fashion Findings

Jovana: Jovek

Ramon: Ramon Miron