ALL IN THE DETAILS: Shady Lady

Getting ready during the summer can be as easy as slipping on a dress and heading out the door. However, on these bright summer days, you’re never really fully dressed without a good pair of sunglasses. What once were a sadly overlooked seasonal accessory that was either thrown in the bottom of your bag or in the glove box of your car, sunglasses have now made their way up the summer essentials list, stealing one of the top spots. And these days regular old shades just aren’t enough.

So many different styles of sunglasses are starting to show up in new creative ways. From a heart shaped, ’70s-inspired frame to a classic aviator shapes, different designers have been upping their sunglass game. Whimsical shapes and eye-catching colors now set the tone for a good pair of sunglasses. A fun pair of shades like these Vans “Lolligagger” sunglasses can even act as a statement piece for an outfit.

Mirrored styles that reflect the sunlight can serve as a great layering piece to an outfit. These styles will reflect the light, illuminating and accenting the colors of your outfit.This Fashionista chose to keep it in the color family when picking an outfit to complement her Michael Kors aviators. The green hue of her shades perfectly complements teal shades of her tank.

How To: Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses that compliments the shape of your face can be tough. However, it’s hard to go wrong with a pair of aviators, aviators are flattering to most facial structures.

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