Protect your peepers with a pair of glam sunglasses this season. The right shades can provide a functional, fashionable wardrobe update, an essential part of making you feel effortlessly chic. And this summer, classic shapes have collided with playful patterns and standout splashes of color. Go ahead...try these on for size.
1 | Luxurious lace.
It's no wonder the brand counts several Hollywood celebrities among its fans. The exquisite craftsmanship of titanium lace ensconced in turquoise zyl creates an elegant and unique signature for a daily dose of glamour. Miranda by Sama, $880, EyeDentity Gallery, 414 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.236.0577. eyedentitygallery.com
2 | Clip and chip.
The sleek sporty frames give your game a bit of polish. Recommended for golfers, the lenses enhance depth perception, boosting the visual contrasts of contours on overcast days and while pondering shadowed holes. Plus a simple tab lets you swap out your lenses on the fly. Oakley Fast Jacket XL and G30 Iridium lenses, $220, Fromuth Tennis, 1100 Rocky Drive, West Lawn, 1.800.523.8414. fromuthtennis.com
3 | Italian tort.
Get an eyeful of the accents gracing a beautiful pair of Michael Kors specs. Soft tortoiseshell blends into gleaming gold for a perfect pairing rendered in oversized Italian-made sunnies. Michael Kors Mks290, $325.95, Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania, 1 Granite Point Drive, Wyomissing, 610.378.1344. eyeconsultantsofpa.com
4 | Take flight.
Aviator frames have a timeless vibe, but these mirrored aurora borealis lenses are anything but standard. Available in a rainbow of hues — blue (shown), green, orange and yellow — these 400 UV protected specs are standouts in the crowd. New York Sunglass Company, $12, She...A Fashion Accessory Experience, 715 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.376.5743.
5 | Best blossom.
If there's a no-fail shape in eyewear it's the wayfarer, a durable and enduring silhouette that never goes out of style. Stay on trend with a pop of floral print to instantly update the classic form, and make any ensemble anything but boring. Lush wayfarer, $24, Boscov's East, 4500 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, 610.779.2000. boscovs.com
