Sunnies

by Alana Denham - Story: 75010
May 11, 2012 / 5:00 am

Spring and summer accessories are hitting the stores with floppy hats, beach bags, and colourful jewellery as popular add-ons, but my favourite summer accessory is that old classic: sunglasses.

Throwing on a pair of oversized sunnies can add fashion or glamour, transforming a basic outfit. And when the weather gets too hot to wear lots of make-up, oversized shades can make you look flawless. No one will know behind those specs!

As fashion trends change season to season so does the eyeglass trends. There are the classic shapes that can be compared to the staples in your wardrobe (like a good pair of jeans or a neutral blazer), and there are the trendy, fun shapes that are come in and out of style (like that neon blouse or chevron skirt).

Sunglasses come in all price ranges, if you're looking to splurge on a pair (hello UV protection) then I would suggest a classic wire-frame aviator. Always a sunglass staple, these shades go with casual cutoffs or a hot mini dress. These have been in style for nearly 50 years, and I see no chance of that changing.

If you're looking to make a statement with your sunnies, look for colour and pattern! Bright colours are big right now, wearing colourful eyewear can be a great way to add that pop of colour. Patterns such as leopard or snakeskin can make your sunnies stand out, but they can also be worn with just about anything since these can be considered neutrals!

For the hottest trend right now, look to pick up cat-eye or round frames. Big or small, these frames are what every fashionista is wearing and can be found in the designer section or the budget shop!

(Photo: Rhys Albrecht - rhysalbrecht.com)

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About the Author

Alana Denham, a small town girl from Alberta, is making waves in Kelowna with her fashion statements, and people are noticing.

Denham recently won a contest to be the Okanaganista - a guru on all things fashion in the Okanagan Valley.

The contest to be the Okanaganista was run by Orchard Park Shopping Centre. As the winner Denham will be working on projects with the centre, writing a weekly column for Castanet and she'll have a guest spot for the Morning Show with Kevin and Sonia on SunFM to talk fashion.

If you can’t wait to get your hands on each week’s column you can check out Alana Denham’s website: ilovedenham.com

The Okanaganista will be giving tips on how to achieve effortless fashion, "buy pieces you love, wear what you feel good in and dare to try new things."

The views expressed are strictly those of the author and not necessarily those of Castanet. Castanet presents its columns "as is" and does not warrant the contents.

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