2014 Sunglasses Trends

2014 summer sunglasses

Every summer  I spend a few hours trying on sunglasses, praying and hoping that a pair will actually look good on me. Oh the problems of having a small face and a big nose… Last year I wrote a post about how to find sunglasses for small faces, and thankfully I scooped up a pair or two that are still in my rotation. If you’re ready for some summer sunglasses shopping, here a few of the sunglasses trends of 2014. Which one is your favorite?

Gold-trimmed Sunglasses

gold sunglasses

Ray-Ban ‘Original Aviator’ 58mm Sunglasses  |  Leith Retro Sunglasses  |  BCBG ‘Sunkissed’ 59mm Butterfly Sunglasses

Although I’m more of a silver girl myself, gold-trimmed sunglasses are everywhere this year. To me, a lot of these are reminiscent of the 1970’s, their groovy with their rose-tinted lenses and gold hardware. Gold sunglasses look best on those with a warmer complexion, so take that into consideration when purchasing.

 

Cat-eye Sunglasses

cat eye sunglasses

kate spade new york 53mm cat-eye sunglasses  |  Steve Madden 57mm Cat Eye Sunglasses  |  MARC BY MARC JACOBS 56mm Cat Eye Sunglasses

Another sunglasses style that goes back a few decades is the cat-eye. I like a little bit of a cat-eye personally, since I can’t pull off the crazy ones. But if you have a larger face you can so pull them off, so go for it! There’s something a little sexy about a cat-eye shape (just like the trick with eyeliner).

 

Heart-shaped Sunglasses

heart sunglasses

Steve Madden ‘Heart’ 53mm Sunglasses  |  BP. ‘Luv’ Tortoiseshell Heart Sunglasses  |  Steve Madden
‘Heart’ 46mm Sunglasses 

Heart-shaped sunglasses are youthful, feminine and fun. And they always make me think of that line in the Lana Del Rey song, ” Baby put on heart shaped sunglasses, cause we gonna take a ride.” Anyway, the lovable shape makes this a trend that is here to stay.

Colored Sunglasses

colored sunglasses

Wildfox ‘Kitten’ 56mm Sunglasses  |  Icon Eyewear 60mm Retro Sunglasses  |  Ray-Ban ‘Classic Wayfarer’ 50mm Sunglasses

I tend to stick to tortoiseshell colored sunglasses, but colored sunglasses are another trend this year. Your sunglasses don’t have to match every outfit you have- just think of how crazy that would be? Plus, being matchy-matchy is sometimes lame. I’m loving all the purples, blues and greens I’ve been seeing everywhere.

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19 Comments

  1. My sunglasses style almost never change, my fave is the gold trim aviators. But I might splurge on the gold trim mirrored rayban aviators for summer. We’ll see.

  2. Every year I try a new sunglass trend on at something like summer and every summer I realize I look ridiculous and have to have my basic sunglasses. Womp. Womp.

  3. I’m a sucker for a good pair of sunglasses. The Ray Ban aviators are definitely my signature style, but I’m kind of obsessed with heart shaped frames, too. I have an amazing pair from Target, but I love these options too!

  4. I actually just picked up a pair of red heart sunglasses when I was in L.A. My husband looked at me like I was crazy!! Ha!! I can’t wait to wear them on the lake and by the pool! And LOVE my new white framed ones I just scooped up at Zara. Sunglasses can really complete a look. Love all the ones you found!

  5. I usually stick to classic designs and colors as those unique ones go out of trend. But such a great selection Rachel 🙂

  6. I’m truly needing a red pair, it could make such a beautiful contrasting! The heart-shaped are also a funny and beautiful thing.

  7. I really want a pair of aviators! I keep dropping hints to my hubby so hopefully I’ll get a pair for our anniversary 🙂

  8. I need a new pait of shades so badly! I have the hardest time finding a cute pair though because I totally look like a bug in most of them, oopsies! xx

  9. I’ve had the same sunglasses for three years now. I really need to find a new pair because my old ones are falling apart. Loving the heartshaped sunglasses.

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