Just because sunglasses are a warm-weather staple doesn’t mean that you have to reach for your standard aviators for another year. This season designers are having some fun and trading in last year’s metal and cat-eye frames for colorful translucent options. The transparency of these picks allows for a subtle wash of color without clashing with your outfit, creating a vibrant and seasonally appropriate look that does not feel overdone.
Try on Pantone’s color of the year with Balenciaga’s marsala-tinted oversized frames. The gradated chocolate lenses and geometric shape live up to the level of sophistication expected from a luxury brand. The frames are further elevated by a marbled olive print on the temples.
Those looking for a more casual option will enjoy Carrera’s dual-toned wayfarers. The front of the glasses boasts a transparent orange frame contrasted with mirrored violet lenses. A more opaque version of the purple is found on the temples resulting in a splashy and affordable pair of shades to add to your spring accessories rotation. –Angela Bobo
Carrera Transparent Color Wayfarer Sunglasses, $99; bloomingdales.com
Balenciaga Geometric Oversized Sunglasses, $360; bloomingdales.com
(May 2015)