Each special pair of sunglasses in the Stone project is handcrafted with the highest quality of materials and craftsmanship.  A metal strip inside the acetate temples gives the lenses special shock-resistant qualities.  The beautiful artistic creation on each temple is created with 120 colorful Swarovski crystals that are hand-selected and carefully placed one-by-one onto the castone, which is invisibly bonded to the temple.  Are you impressed yet??

The pricetag on this ultimate luxury item is $1200.  If you have been saving your money for designer jewel-covered sunglasses, then you better run to your nearest ILORI boutique as soon as possible because there is a very tiny number of sunglasses being produced for this collection.

The “stone” sunglasses are available in purple, green, or black with matching colored Swarovski crystals.  To find an ILORI boutique in your area, visit iloristyle.com.

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Dolce & Gabbana Ultimate Luxury Sunglasses

I love that these will cover basically half your face. The shaped is not too square, but not totally rounded off, so it has a sort of techy look that I really dig. Available for $98 on Gilt. But not for long, sunglasses go fast on Gilt.

You need an invitation to shop on Gilt, and if you click here, you’ll get one.

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Zanna Semi-Wrap Frames by Beryll

Linda Farrow recently said: “It’s easy to see that his satin, silk, and taffeta collections are narcissistic without apology, theatrical beyond repair, and designed for women who love to dress up and play the part of the ultimate diva.”  Okay that’s a pretty good description…now I definitely get the picture.  Linda Farrow teamed up with Jeremy Scott to create a unique sunglasses design that is available at Opening Ceremony.

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Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow JSSunvisor Frame in Turquoise $150

The Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow jssunvisor frame is, as expected, completely unique and unlike anything we have ever seen before.  The colored plastic sunglasses have thin oval lenses and thick plastic frames that curve around the temples and protrude out from the upper edge of the frames like a visor.  The idea of a visor on sunglasses is actually quite practical because it combines sunglasses and a hat into one piece.  But just like the rest of Jeremy Scott’s pieces, it’s harder to decide if you love it, hate it, or if you’re just not cool enough to pull it off.

The Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow visor sunglasses are available online at Opening Ceremony in black, purple, red, turqoise, and pink.

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Jeremy Scott Visor Sunglasses

If you have heart-shaped sunglasses, be a hippie!  Part your hair in the middle with no bangs and wear flared jeans, anything tie-dyed or with peace signs on it, flat leather sandals, and rock the two-finger peace sign all night.

If you have thick-framed plastic glasses, be a nerd!  Nerd chic is in!  Wear high-waisted pants, suspenders, a tucked-in button-up shirt, and a bow tie.

If you have round oversized sunglasses, be Audrey Hepburn!  So easy!  Wear a black sheath dress, black long gloves, a huge rhinestone and pearl collar necklace, and wear your hair in a sleek updo.

If you have colored wayfarer sunglasses, be 80’s!  This is always my go-to because I already have so many 80’s clothes in my closet.  Wear a side ponytail, tons of blue eyeshadow, a huge off-the-shoulder tee, leggings, legwarmers, pumps…the possibilities are really endless!

Any ideas yet??

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Perfect Sunglasses for a Halloween Costume

The eight-piece women’s collection was inspired by ’70s funk culture and includes dramatic shapes and gold details.  With all of the new sunglasses designers that have emerged over the past few years you would expect that these would fit in with all the rest, but the twins used their creativity to design unique and recognizable pieces.  They took elements from the traditional styles like aviators and flattops and tweeked them to create all new designs.

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DSquared2 Plastic Rectangular Sunglasses with Metal Brow Bar $355

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DSquared2 Metal Round Sunglasses $355

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DSquared2 Plastic Square Sunglasses with Metal Temple $435

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DSquared2 Plastic Aviator Sunglasses $395

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DSquared2 Debuts Line of Sunglasses

Lacoste is doing their part by donating 10% of sales from assorted pink products in the Pink Croc Collection to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, which is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure through funding clinical and genetic research.  Here are some cute pink accessories that are available at Lacoste as part of the Pink Croc Collection promotion…

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Lacoste Women’s Popstar $125

These are fun marbled pink plastic sunglasses with brown gradient lenses.  Of course these also have a cute little alligator logo on the temple…

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Lacoste Breast Cancer Beach Bag $135

This is Lacoste’s classic summer beach bag.  I bought this exact bag in a different color combination about five years ago and I use it ALL the time.  It’s a perfect size and it’s extremely durable.  It has a tiny little matching version that works great as a mini wallet when you’re at the beach all day.

Visit Lacoste’s website to find out about all of the pink items that are part of the Pink Croc Collection!

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Lacoste Pink Croc Collection

Nude has definitely made a resurgence in everything from boots to dresses to sunglasses in 2009.  One of my favorite looks for Fall sunglasses is the neutral colored frame.  I love the simplicity of these nude frames that highlight the uniqueness of the color.  These styles continue the trends from summer that focus on quality craftsmanship and timeless design over flashy logos and clunky embellishments.  Nude is such a perfect color for Fall because it plays off of the earthy browns, golds, and reds that are found in nature.

Burberry 4062 $210 at ILORI

I can just see this pinky nude pairing perfectly with your classic Burberry trench for Fall!  I love the subtle striping in the acetate that, again, focuses on color in the design.

Chanel 5157 $270 at ILORI

This nude has more of a peach tone, but also has the thick acetate frames to show the color.  This color would look fabulous with skin with golden undertones, like those with red hair and light eyes.  LiLo definitely needs a pair!

Versace 4170 $230 at ILORI

These have almost a clear rectangular frame on the front with beige lenses and neutral tamples.  This is definitely more of a funky look with the lighter colors, but it brings the focus to the color of the lenses.

All of these sunglasses are available at ILORI, a designer sunglasses boutique.  You can visit the ILORI website to find an ILORI store in your area.

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Neutral Sunglasses for Fall

The Tory Burch eyewear collection fits in with styles that are fashionable today with modern takes on classic vintage styles.  Tory was inspired by old photos of her parents travelling in the 60s, 70s, and 80s to exotic locations like Greece, Morocco, and Istanbul.  She used classic looks from icons like James Dean, Peter Fonda, Steve McQueen, and Faye Dunaway.

Tory brings her great sense of style to all of her lines, so I expect that this new eyewear collection will instantly be a hit among women who are already loving her clothes and accessories.  To complete your entire Tory Burch outfit, the sunglasses will pair perfectly with the Tory Burch tunic dress, Reva ballet flats, and oversized tote that you already have in your closet.

The Tory Burch Eyewear Collection will be available online at toryburch.com, Tory Burch boutiques, and select department stores in October.

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Tory Burch to Launch Eyewear Collection

How about supporting worthwhile charitable causes?

Now how about if we could combine those two interests…

You can!

The annual “Runway to Service” auction is a joint event between Mercedes Benz Fashion Week designers and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.  Designers donate clothing and accessories right off the runway, which is then auctioned off to raise funds for the victims and family members of 9/11.

So what kind of goodies can you find at the online auction?

Let’s take a peek…

Yigal Azrouel basic scarf in aloe, 100% viscose:

Tommy Hilfiger’s spring 2010 runway accessories:

The auction is for both the yellow frame glacier sunglasses as well as the digital watch.

3.1 Phillip Lim bag from the Resort collection–“Meira” double shoulder bag in Royal Blue:

The auction is on now, and runs until October 8th.  There are some fantastic pieces available and of course, the knowledge that you’re helping out a great cause!

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Accessories for a Good Cause

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Oliver Peoples Zooey $350

Oliver Peoples is one of my favorite sunglasses designers because they offer simple classic styles with amazing quality that are appropriate for women of all ages.  I wear both their sunglasses and prescription eyewear because the fit is amazing and I like that the designs are uncomplicated and have a tiny hidden logo.  I am crossing my fingers that the fabulous Zooey sunglasses designed by Zooey Deschanel will be on sale.

If you are not yet a Gilt Groupe convert, you can use my invitation to become a member and find out more about their designer flash sales.

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Oliver Peoples Sunglasses on Sale