{"id":3812,"date":"2015-07-30T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=3812"},"modified":"2015-07-30T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2015-07-30T07:00:12","slug":"your-ultimate-guide-to-sunglasses-pt-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/your-ultimate-guide-to-sunglasses-pt-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to Sunglasses (pt.2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There was a moment, earlier today, when looking out at the pouring rain battering the window from under my blanket, that I thought that maybe I had been a little preemptive to promise a two-part series on sunglasses.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it; in England we are never going to have more than a few week\u2019s worth of sun before the inevitable rain returns. Nevertheless, I am a woman of my word and we still have plenty of sunglasses to look \u2013 and swoon \u2013 over.<\/p>\n

So whether you\u2019re staying at home this summer or seeking out greener pastures elsewhere, check out part 2 of our ultimate guide to sunglasses.<\/p>\n

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The Sporty<\/h2>\n

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Part 1 of the Ultimate Sunglasses Guide<\/a> focused pretty heavily on fashion-forward frames, but let\u2019s not forget those that serve a real purpose. If sports holidays \u2013 think skiing, cycling and extreme sports \u2013 are up your alley, then a pair of sporty sunglasses will serve you well.<\/p>\n

The wrap around style keeps your frames on your face and helps to protect your eyes from any damage (pro tip: a wrap around shape also helps keep irritating pollen out of your eyes!), making them the perfect choice when you\u2019re on the go.<\/p>\n

As Seen On:<\/strong>\u00a0All your favourite stars from across the world of sport: Tiger Woods, Bradley Wiggins, Shane Warne. Team GB faves Mo Farah, Jess Ennis and Paula Radcliffe.<\/p>\n

Best For:\u00a0<\/strong>Sporty types looking to get active and bikini-ready this summer.<\/p>\n

Pair With<\/strong>: Spandex, racquets and lots and lots of suncream (even if you\u2019re a pro).<\/p>\n

Brands:\u00a0<\/strong>Oakley offer a high-end specialist range\u00a0<\/strong>of sunglasses \u2013 as well as clear lenses \u2013 that are suitable for a whole host of athletic pursuits. Also check out your favourite sportswear brands such as Nike and Adidas, to see what they have on offer. At the other end of the scale, Esprit and Boll\u00e9 have some fantastically stylish sporty frames that will still let you keep your lunch money.<\/p>\n

Frames:\u00a0<\/strong>Boll\u00e9 Anaconda 2\/2<\/a>,\u00a0Oakley\u00a0OO9009<\/a>,\u00a0Nike Adrenaline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Clubmaster<\/h2>\n

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Named after the iconic Ray-Ban frames of the same name, the horn-rimmed clubmaster style sunglasses are perhaps the most universally flattering shape of them all. The thick frame across the top of the frames slims down the face, whilst the bare bottom stops the style becoming overwhelming on those with a daintier face shape.<\/p>\n

As Seen On:<\/strong>\u00a0Twilight<\/em>\u00a0hunk Robert Pattinson, boy band heartthrob Harry Styles, Hollywood siren Scarlett Johansson, pop legend Beyonc\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Best For:\u00a0<\/strong>Those who like an androgynous style, or who like to toughen up a typically girly look. City breakers.<\/p>\n

Pair With<\/strong>: typically masculine tailoring and neutral colours. These sunglasses also work very well against the winter sun, so don\u2019t be afraid to bundle up with these on top.<\/p>\n

Brands:\u00a0<\/strong>All your favourite designers have their own version of the Ray-ban classic: Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Univo,<\/p>\n

Frames:\u00a0<\/strong>Ray-Ban Clubmaster<\/a>,\u00a0Burberry\u00a0BE4154Q<\/a>,\u00a0Prada\u00a0PR 11RS<\/a>, and\u00a0these by Univo<\/a>\u00a0have to count amongst our favourites.<\/p>\n

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The Colourful<\/h2>\n

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OK, OK you got us; \u201ccolourful\u201d isn\u2019t necessarily a frame style\u00a0per se<\/em>, BUT it sure does make for a pretty pair of sunglasses. Brighten up your summer wardrobe with a brightly coloured set of specs, or pair with your winter favourites to help your wardrobe work overtime all year around. If you\u2019re not feeling quite bold enough to don a pair of pillar box red sunglasses, try a pair of chunky white for a style statement without the punch.<\/p>\n

As Seen On:\u00a0<\/strong>The Brit Fashion Pack.\u00a0<\/strong>Harry Potter<\/em>\u00a0siren Emma Watson, Alexa Chung, Rita Ora, Calvin Harris\u2026 To name but a few. Oh, and Sienna Miller.<\/p>\n

Best For:\u00a0<\/strong>Party Animals and those who like to make a statement with their clothes. Alternatively, those on a budget looking to spice up their wardrobe without having to buy a whole new one.<\/p>\n

Pair With:\u00a0<\/strong>Go all out and pair your rainbow specs with bold prints and colours. Extra points for clashing patterns (but still making them work). Or opt for a versatile shade \u2013 we like screen siren red or sage green \u2013 to wear all year around, even when you\u2019re bundled up against the cold (i.e. 9 months of the year).<\/p>\n

Brands:\u00a0<\/strong>Brands often show their quirkier side with a brightly coloured pair of shades. Leading the pack are Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu and The SS Collection.<\/p>\n

Frames:\u00a0<\/strong>Switch up your Cat Eye sunglasses with\u00a0these pink frames by Miu Miu<\/a>, or opt for\u00a0these yellow sunshine-inspired Wayfarers from The SS Collection<\/a>. For quirky that remains appropriate all year round, check out\u00a0these denim-inspired frames from Ray-Ban<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Phew. That concludes our Ultimate Guide to Sunglasses for this year; we hope that you have found your perfect pair of frames to meet your needs! Stay tuned for your next Ultimate Guide later in August, this time on the topic of winter-appropriate sunglasses. Oh boy. We can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There was a moment, earlier today, when looking out at the pouring rain battering the window from under my blanket, that I thought that maybe I had been a little preemptive to promise a two-part series on sunglasses. Let\u2019s face it; in England we are never going to have more than a few week\u2019s worth of sun before the inevitable rain returns. Nevertheless, I am a woman of my word and we still have plenty of sunglasses to look \u2013 and swoon \u2013 over. So whether you\u2019re staying at home this summer or seeking out greener pastures elsewhere, check out part 2 of our ultimate guide to sunglasses. The Sporty Part 1 of the Ultimate Sunglasses Guide focused pretty heavily on fashion-forward frames, but let\u2019s not forget those that serve a real purpose. If sports holidays \u2013 think skiing, cycling and extreme sports \u2013 are up your alley, then a pair of sporty sunglasses will serve you well. The wrap around style keeps your frames on your face and helps to protect your eyes from any damage (pro tip: a wrap around shape also helps keep irritating pollen out of your eyes!), making them the perfect choice when you\u2019re on the go. As Seen On:\u00a0All your favourite stars from across the world of sport: Tiger Woods, Bradley Wiggins, Shane Warne. Team GB faves Mo Farah, Jess Ennis and Paula Radcliffe. Best For:\u00a0Sporty types looking to get active and bikini-ready this summer. Pair With: Spandex, racquets and lots and lots of suncream (even if you\u2019re a pro). Brands:\u00a0Oakley offer a high-end specialist range\u00a0of sunglasses \u2013 as well as clear lenses \u2013 that are suitable for a whole host of athletic pursuits. Also check out your favourite sportswear brands such as Nike and Adidas, to see what they have on offer. At the other end of the scale, Esprit and Boll\u00e9 have some fantastically stylish sporty frames that will still let you keep your lunch money. Frames:\u00a0Boll\u00e9 Anaconda 2\/2,\u00a0Oakley\u00a0OO9009,\u00a0Nike Adrenaline.   The Clubmaster Named after the iconic Ray-Ban frames of the same name, the horn-rimmed clubmaster style sunglasses are perhaps the most universally flattering shape of them all. The thick frame across the top of the frames slims down the face, whilst the bare bottom stops the style becoming overwhelming on those with a daintier face shape. As Seen On:\u00a0Twilight\u00a0hunk Robert Pattinson, boy band heartthrob Harry Styles, Hollywood siren Scarlett Johansson, pop legend Beyonc\u00e9. Best For:\u00a0Those who like an androgynous style, or who like to toughen up a typically girly look. City breakers. Pair With: typically masculine tailoring and neutral colours. These sunglasses also work very well against the winter sun, so don\u2019t be afraid to bundle up with these on top. Brands:\u00a0All your favourite designers have their own version of the Ray-ban classic: Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Univo, Frames:\u00a0Ray-Ban Clubmaster,\u00a0Burberry\u00a0BE4154Q,\u00a0Prada\u00a0PR 11RS, and\u00a0these by Univo\u00a0have to count amongst our favourites.   The Colourful OK, OK you got us; \u201ccolourful\u201d isn\u2019t necessarily a frame style\u00a0per se, BUT it sure does make for a pretty pair of sunglasses. Brighten up your summer wardrobe with a brightly coloured set of specs, or pair with your winter favourites to help your wardrobe work overtime all year around. If you\u2019re not feeling quite bold enough to don a pair of pillar box red sunglasses, try a pair of chunky white for a style statement without the punch. As Seen On:\u00a0The Brit Fashion Pack.\u00a0Harry Potter\u00a0siren Emma Watson, Alexa Chung, Rita Ora, Calvin Harris\u2026 To name but a few. Oh, and Sienna Miller. Best For:\u00a0Party Animals and those who like to make a statement with their clothes. Alternatively, those on a budget looking to spice up their wardrobe without having to buy a whole new one. Pair With:\u00a0Go all out and pair your rainbow specs with bold prints and colours. Extra points for clashing patterns (but still making them work). Or opt for a versatile shade \u2013 we like screen siren red or sage green \u2013 to wear all year around, even when you\u2019re bundled up against the cold (i.e. 9 months of the year). Brands:\u00a0Brands often show their quirkier side with a brightly coloured pair of shades. Leading the pack are Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu and The SS Collection. Frames:\u00a0Switch up your Cat Eye sunglasses with\u00a0these pink frames by Miu Miu, or opt for\u00a0these yellow sunshine-inspired Wayfarers from The SS Collection. For quirky that remains appropriate all year round, check out\u00a0these denim-inspired frames from Ray-Ban.   Phew. That concludes our Ultimate Guide to Sunglasses for this year; we hope that you have found your perfect pair of frames to meet your needs! Stay tuned for your next Ultimate Guide later in August, this time on the topic of winter-appropriate sunglasses. Oh boy. We can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[194,231,297,488,778,841,898,952,1004,1068,1102,1264,1740,1784,2242,2383,2448,2885,2963,3134,3136,3585,4285,4633,4653,4940,5006,5094,5254,5483,5695,5886,5896,6099,6196,6247,6295,6418,6606,6715,6868,6981,7033,7254,7300,7532],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3812"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3812"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3812\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}