2014 Sunglasses Trends
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
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
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
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
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.
I have a slight obsession with sunglasses and am always buying new ones! Ah!
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.
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.
love heart shaped and colored sungalsses! have yet to own a pair though 🙂
*sunglasses 🙂
I love mirrored sunglasses!
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!
Love all of these sunglass trends but the mirrored ones are my favorite!
I’m thinking about getting a pair of wayfarers this year but I have to see how they look on my face!
Love OP’s sunnies – she’s so on trend with everything!
I really want a pair of heart-shaped sunnies, but they’re a little too round for my face shape. I might try some cat eyes this year, the last pair is really cute!
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!
i love olivia palermo’s sunglasses above, and the purple steve madden ones you chose!
I usually stick to classic designs and colors as those unique ones go out of trend. But such a great selection Rachel 🙂
I’m truly needing a red pair, it could make such a beautiful contrasting! The heart-shaped are also a funny and beautiful thing.
I really want a pair of aviators! I keep dropping hints to my hubby so hopefully I’ll get a pair for our anniversary 🙂
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
love all those fun colors of sunglasses!
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.