Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Trend Alert: Vintage-looking sunglasses

Oliver Peoples Sofiane sunglasses

There’s just something about big shades that instantly elevate a look. And even though they’ve become a staple in just about every closet, we still think their deceptively simple virtues are understated.

They camouflage puffy eyes and unsightly crow’s feet on your morning run, protect your pretty little peepers from further damage by the sun, and simply provide that flair factor that hints ‘glamorous member of the elite’ rather than ‘commoner on-the-go’. Most importantly, they act as a ‘do not disturb’ sign on the days you’re feeling super bitchy. So really, they’re a matter of crucial integrity.

These Oliver Peoples sunglasses, with their round frames and gold-tone finish, have a modern-vintage appeal that is very au courant. They’re just as suitable for weekdays as they would be on your jetsetter’s paradise.

And the quintessential union with any pair of shades? A bare face and bright red lipstick. That’s very vintage in our book.