Here are some tips for picking sunglasses in the right color for you:

• Dark hair and dark eyes.  This usually includes Asians, African Americans, and ethnicities with olive-colored skin.  Wear sharp colors like red, black, or navy.

• Light hair and light eyes.  This includes those with blonde hair and light-colored eyes or brunettes with light-colored eyes.  Wear soft natural colors like brown and plum.

• Red hair and hazel/brown eyes.  Wear soft colors with golden undertones like beige, orange, and dark brown.

• Light hair and freckly skin.  Wear warm colors like peach and golden yellow.

Ray-Ban has a fun Colorize website where you can browse through their entire collection of acetate sunglasses in their popular Wayfarer and Clubmaster styles.  See if they have a color that works for you!

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I have been posting a lot about sales on Gilt Groupe lately because I think it’s a really great site, but if you are unfamiliar with it you can check it out with my invitation.

The Paul Smith sunglasses featured at Gilt Groupe are on sale until Sunday, July 5 at midnight.  I love the colored plastic frames with oversized lenses.  Here are my picks from the sale:

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Paul Smith Gradient Sunglasses in Purple $108 (reg. $325)

I love this color!  Unique and vibrant colors are in this summer, so these are an amazing price for a great style.

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Paul Smith Aviator Frames $98 (reg. $325)

This a great verions of the classic black plastic aviator that is in style this summer.  These are similar to the Carrera sunglasses that are so popular in Europe.

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Paul Smith Oversized Square Sunglasses $98 (reg. $325)

Again, a ridiculous price for designer Paul Smith sunglasses.  I love the color combination in these with the deep forest green and the amber tortoise shell.  These are a smaller size so they would fit on many face shapes.

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Paul Smith Sunglasses On Sale

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About a month ago I discovered the sporty and affordable Italian brand Carrera for chic plastic aviator sunglasses, but I didn’t realize until I went to Italy how popular these racing style sunglasses are!  Not only were designer sunglass boutiques filling their display windows with them, but also every street corner had tables selling cheap knock-offs.  I have barely been able to find Carrera sunglasses in America, but in Italy every teenager and fashionista was sporting a pair in a variety of different styles and colors.

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These Carrera Champion sunglasses are the style that I saw repeated in every color you can imagine.  They are available in turquoise, white with red, blonde havana, or black with yellow at Bloomingdales for $120.00.

Carrera is an Italian brand so there were many more styles available in Italy than I have been able to find in the U.S., but I will keep searching for them and share them when I am able to find them.  All of the styles are available to order online at Carrera World.

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• Plastic Aviators – the update.  We all know that aviators have been in style for quite a few years now, but this year there are creative new takes on the traditional aviator that are made with plastic frames.  The plastic frames create a bulkier look, but still maintain the similar lens shape from the metal frame “Top Gun”-style aviators.  Aviator styles are great because they are usually very affordable!
  

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• Bold Colors – the expression.  I love the freshness of colors that are emerging this summer on frames and lenses.  You can find every style of frame in every shade of every color…so pick your favorite color and express yourself!  I love this matte aqua color on the Ray-Ban Wayfarers.
  

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• Vintage – the flashback.  More and more celebrities are being spotted wearing amazing sunglasses that I want to get for myself…and then I find that they are one-of-a-kind vintage sunglasses!  So you can rummage through vintage stores to find that one perfect pair, or you can count on the designers to do their research and produce gorgeous vintage-inspired looks.  I will go with that second option.
  

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• Unique Shape – the creativity.  Some new styles take traditional elements in material, color, and size and with just a slight shift on the shape of the lens create an entirely new look.  The subtle change in shape can be stunning and very contemporary.  My favorite sunglasses right now are the Prada Butterfly Sunglasses, which have a uniquely shaped lens that I think we will start to see everywhere…
  

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• Oversized – the staple.  The go-to sunglasses for fashionable women for many years has been the oversized lenses…and don’t expect them to go out of style anytime soon.  These sunglasses are still flattering, functional, timeless, and definitely make you feel like a celebrity.  Go ahead and invest in a pair because you will be wearing them for years to come.
  

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