Summer Trends: Sunglasses

Beyonce, in a sexy one piece during a family vacation at St. Bart’s, protects her eyes with Jackie O shades. If it was good enough for the deceased First Lady, it’s good enough for the most beautiful woman in the world!

The rock greats like John Lennon and Janis Joplin were keen on this mod style in the 70’s. This was a way to distinguish themselves as rock artists who rebelled against the establishment, but in a style that was ironically named Ben Franklin or Granny Glasses. It was a short-lived fad in the 70’s but thanks to celebrities like Mary-Kate Olsen; they’re making a strong comeback.

Some stylistas have deemed these granny glasses “ugly”. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Just because you’re in your 20’s, you think you’ve seen the last of those heart-shaped or star-shaped sunglasses. Madonna, the original Material Girl is in her 50’s yet that doesn’t prevent her from donning these quirkily shaped glasses.Heart-shaped sunglasses and corded muscular arms? What a striking combination!

Cat Eye Sunglasses were popularized by Audrey Hepburn in the classic cult movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. The shape of these sunglasses has been attractive to women of every generation. The demand for it may have weakened on some years, but you can always buy a pair of these flatteringly shaped sunglasses when you want to. Our grannies would have bought the ones with tips decorated with tiny rhinestones in interesting details. If you think that the granny style is outré, you’d be surprised to find that the rhinestone studded cat’s eye sunnies are suddenly in great demand, and designers are getting their versions out as fast as they can!

Jennifer Lopez gives the sultry cat’s eye an urban edge as she walks the streets of New York.

If you’re on the hunt for summer sunglasses that will shield your eyes from the sun as well as enhance your face shape and personality, take yourself to AMI Clubwear pronto! You’ll find a selection of sunglasses that will make you drool.

Ashleigh in Jackie O oversized frames.

Oversized granny frames are a classy way to shield your eyes from the sun.

Megan channels the quirky style with zanily designed sunglasses.

Classic cat eye sunglasses will give you retro chic at the height of summer.