Nobody wants to wear plain old sunnies at the moment! The trend for summer 2014 is rainbow-reflecting glasses that have you looking at yourself through someone else’s eyes, literally. So what are you waiting for?
If you still need convincing, just take a look at how the celebrities have fallen for mirrored lenses. Of course, as you’d expect, Sarah Jessica Parker was trialling them on a film poster in 2010, but now, mere mortal celebrities – and the rest of us – have caught up.
Jamie Chung’s are a deep, deep blue. Beyonce sported mirrored aviators with a tank top and cut offs, while Heidi Klum plumped for oversized specs. Kate Hudson’s are edged by chic white, and Gwen Stefani didn’t let us – or herself – down (does she ever?), choosing printed frames that are just stunning.
The thing about mirrored sunglasses is that they look special at any time, and with any outfit. They’re fabulous when you’re all dressed up, but they give an edge to your most casual daywear, too.
There are endless combinations. The bright colours are a natural with clothes in neutral shades. How about amber lenses and gold rims, with enormous hoop earrings? A white dress with shiny spectacles works just perfectly, and wide frames stand out with any style. Match them to your hat or to your hair, or contrast them – play one off against the other. Accessorise them shamelessly with red lips – always!
As if that’s not enough, there are the shapes: aviators, round, wayfarers, and so on. If our eyes are green, it’s not due to following the trend – it’s because we’ve been checking out Kate Moss’s white cat-eye pair. Do translucent frames work? We think they do. Blend the brightness with your scarf, your jewellery, or your clothes. Or don’t! Opposites attract, they say, and it’s smart to make people (like us) sit up and take notice.
Above all, this is a fun look. We’ve seen hologram-like shades that change with every angle! Mirrored sunglasses can say beach cocktails and sunlounger, but don’t stick to convention. Wear them to shock with your finest get-up (a pleasant shock, we hasten to add).
You can play with this concept, too. Hide behind them and stare out at the world, without giving yourself away. You can stay incognito and inscrutable. All watchers can see is themselves! So go buy and enjoy!
The featured photo is of Kristina Bazan wearing a black lace dress from Three Floor, red bag from Gucci and mirrored sunglasses from Sonya Rikiel
Larisa Costea is wearing denim shorts from Sheinside, T-shirt from Maison F, black blazer from Zara, hat and mirrored sunglasses from ASOS
Amy Jackson is wearing a white short sleeve lace dress from Sheinside, bag from Gigi New York, shoes from Forever21 and blue mirrored sunglasses from RayBan
Mafalda Castro is wearing a camel tunic from Never Fully Dressed, sandals from Zara and mirrored sunglasses from Mr. Boho Portugal
Janni Deler is wearing a pink and black bikini and blue tinted mirrored sunglasses
Camila Coelho is wearing a lace trim blouse, snake print leggings and mirrored sunglasses from Amaro
Stella Wants To Die is wearing a red and white striped shirt from Zara, studded skirt from Ewigem and mirror sunglasses from Fendi
Katarzyna Tusk Is Wearing a Cap From Marc O’Polo, Top From Pull & Bear, Trainers From Vagabond, Bag From O-Bag, Jeans From Mango And Sunglasses By Pepe Jeans
Camilla Coelho is wearing a dress from Sunday Best, sandals from Carmen Steffens, mirrored sunglasses from Rayban and the red bag is from Vince Camutto
Mafalda Castro is wearing a pair of mirrored sunglasses from Mouet
Arielle Nachami is wearing a white shirt from Ann Taylor, chevron skirt from All 1 State and mirrored sunglasses from Foster Grant
Larisa Costea is wearing mirrored sunglasses from ASOS, a white blouse from Zara and the bag is from Michael Kors
Mirrored sunglasses, neon dress unknown blogger/photographer
Annabel Rosendahl is wearing a lace top and shorts from Isabel Marant, bag from Chanel and the mirrored sunglasses are from Rayban
Evelina Barry is wearing a holographic striped dress from Forever21 and mirrored sunglasses from Gypsum Style
Lizzy Van Der Ligt is wearing a floral shirt from Dolce & Gabbana, jeans from Acne, bag from Chanel, and mirrored sunglasses from Capri People
Julie Sarinana is wearing blue tinged mirrored aviator sunglasses from Rayban
Nicholl Vincent is wearing an oversized black dress, a red bag from Prada, black flat shoes from Chanel and mirrored aviator sunglasses from Rayban
Aimee Song is wearing tropical print top and skirt from Fifth Label, sandals from Cornetti, bag from Camilla Coin, and mirrored sunglasses from Valley Eyewear
Johanna Olsson is wearing mirrored sunglasses from Elizabeth & James
Julie Sarinana Is Wearing Shirt From Madewell, Shorts From Maje, Sandals From Isabel Marant, Necklace From Dylanlex And Cross Body Bag From Proenza Schouler
Julietta From Maffashion Wearing Mirrored Sunglasses From Bershka
Margaret Zhang Is Wearing Mirrored Sunglasses From Stella McCartney, Coat, Top And Skirt From Michael Kors, Thigh Highland Boots From Stuart Weitzman
Rachel Parcell Is Wearing Mirrored Sunglasses By Rayban, Top From J. Crew, Trousers By Current/Elliott, Bag From Valentino And Shoes From Christian Loboutin
Annabelle Fleur Is Wearing Mirrored Sunglasses From Illesteva Leonard, White Blazer And Black And White Skirt
The Native Fox Is Wearing Sunglasses From Gucci, Choker And Jeans From Balmain, White Tank Top From Oak, Sandals From Gucci And Clutch From Givenchy
Walk In Wonderland Wearing Top From Zara, Skirt From Stella and Jamie, Bag From Ted Baker And Pumps From Giselle
Style’d Avenue Wearing Top From TopShop, Leather Shorts From Forever 21, Shoes From Missguided Street Style April 2014
Super Vaidosa Wearing Trench Coat From Burberry And Sunglasses From Ray-Ban
Fashionable J Wearing Mirrored Sunglasses, Oversized Charcoal Grey Sweater And Chunky Biker Boots
Coachella Street Style April 2014 Denim Shorts Black Top
Gal Meets Glam Wearing Coverup By Juliet Dunn, Bag By M Missoni, Sunglasses From Ray BanAnd Hat From Preston & Olivia
