20 Coolest Shades for the Coming Sun
Apr 26, 2011 - by Jessica Lapidos
The sunglasses I wore all winter* have taken a break. Literally, they broke in my pocket. Sad, and a reminder to always use a case. With a heavy heart and eyes on the horizon, I spent the day compiling the 20 shadiest shades of the season for me, and for you.

Thick brows. Thin frames. Cynthia Rowley $175

Go ahead, wear your sunglasses at night. Converse $59

Glow in the day. Fold in the pocket case. Burberry $250

Remade designer vintage. Yes, please. Paloma Picasso by Retrosun 160 GBP

Mr. Ford has crafted the new shape of aviators: the circle. Tom Ford $290
Yellow lenses make the world a brighter, happier place for you. Persol $360
Yellow frames make the world a brighter, happier place for everyone else. Urban Outfitters $16
Cat's eye curves best in tortoise shell. Elizabeth and James $155
Earrings flying on the tips of chained arms - genius. House of Harlow $143

Outline jagged angles bright. Karen Walker $180
Antique feeling of traversing a desert in shades. Diane Von Furstenberg $165
Bright gold and dark green fusion swoop gracefully. Dolce and Gabbana $190
Cat's eye dipped tip. Alexander Wang $325
Octagon. Stop. Clear. Go. Charles Anastase X Linda Farrow $355
Iridescent Cyclops shades have got you covered. Cheap Monday $30
Vintage round looks best ombré. Fill in the lens at SpexClub $58
Aviator shape, jetting in neon. Carrera $150
If you can get these Tiffany sunglasses, you already see the world through rose colored shades. Tiffany & Co coming soon
Frameless frames with Cleopatra bling. Versace coming soon
Started with eyebrows, ending with eyebrows. Off the chain, full circle. Laura Kranitz $54
*I discovered my pair in a thrift store in Ohio, and I found them on Karmaloop today. I felt fabulous in these cat's eyes and I highly recommend you try them, too.





















