Shade Style...

"With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them, I'm fat and 60. " 

- Jack Nicholson

Sunglasses are one of those accessories that provide many benefits. Yes, not only do they protect your eyes, but they can also show personality, make a fashion statement when your wardrobe isn't, and when you're tired and worn out - cover it up and make you look instantly chic.

So, what kind will you go for this year?

Here's a little cheat sheet about what shade styles all the Fashionista's are looking at this season...

Cat Eye Sunglasses - Thanks to the 50's and 60's style revival, these sexy shades are hot again.

Coloured Frames - Have some fun and show some personality by choosing a frame in your fave colour, or one of the hot colours of the year.

Mirrored Lens - The ultimate in coolness, this shade style adds instant style to any look.

Now when it comes to face shape, here are some basic guidelines for choosing the right shaped shades for your face.

Round Face

Go for a rectangular or square shaped frame. It will help add more angles to your face shape and balance out the roundness.

 

Square Face

Choose a round or oval frame to soften the angles of your face. 

 

Heart Shaped Face

Thinner frames or aviator style sunglasses can help balance your wider forehead 

and narrow jawline.

Oval Face

Considered the most "balanced" of all the face shapes, you can get away with any shape you lucky thing!