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Sunglasses for Summer: Trends to Watch Out For!

This Summer it's all about coloured lenses and variations on traditional frames. Karen Walker's eyewear collection is my top pick for Summer. Walker has introduced new options to the array of choices; think fun prints, bold colours and a wider range of frames than you can imagine. I usually find it hard to choose the perfect pair for the warmer months, and this year has not been any easier!

My top pick from Karen Walker are these circular frames! They might not be for everyone, but they are sure to keep your eyes safe and sassy over Summer; don't forget, if you choose a bold pair like these, walk with confidence! And don't over-accessorise, keep it sharp and simple.

Karen Walker Eyewear

All fashionistas should be embracing the assortment of frames from the Karen Walker range. This Summer should be about diversity in eyewear, not just the standard over-sized frames that everyone else owns. For those looking for a traditional black pair with a unique frame, look no further than these...

In my endeavours to hunt down new sunglasses trends for Summer, i stumbled across a few designers who have still remained with traditional colours and frames, but have ensured that those wearing their creations will be set apart from the rest of the crowd (in a very good way!)

Sass and Bide Eyewear

Chronicles of Never Eyewear

Warning! the Chronicles of Never eyewear range will be hard to track down. They are a limited edition and were released in September to selected boutiques around the world. They are also in collaboration with Graz eyewear. If you hunt down a pair consider you and your eyes very lucky- the lenses are scratch resistant and the frames are constructed from acetate (basically they cannot be harmed from the Summer elements!)

Remember, many sunglasses frames are unisex, so don't be afraid to buy a more masculine stronger frame if your a girl and vice versa for boys. This Summer, the standard black pair still remains very popular, but don't opt for the biggest frames you can find! Instead choose frames that suit your face structure, because lets face it, the over-sized look can just look ridiculous!

For those girls on a budget, Sportsgirl always offer a cheaper range of eyewear that are still completely UV guaranteed and modern. Without sounding like your mum, don' forget to check that the pair you buy are UV registered- otherwise they are pointless. If you are going to buy a vintage pair, this is very important, because many of the vintage lenses are not fully credited with UV protection.

Eyewear can make a huge statement on your overall look, so choose a pair that you know you will wear many times. There is nothing worse than spending a small fortune on frames, only to replace them shortly after with a much cheaper pair that you practically live in. In saying that, this Summer we should expect to see more colour (both lenses and frames) and stronger stand out shapes that are brighter than the sun's glares. The wayfarer frame is still proving popular and so is a tinge of retro.

If you have not found your one true sunglasses love just yet, here is some more inspiration for you to choose from!

Ksubi Metal Eyewear