Shimmer & Shine
Metal mixes in sleek styles help
this season's sunwear do some dazzling
by
Amy Spiezio
Sunwear glitters and glistens with metal touches for mighty appeal this year. While oversized plastic styles are currently captured on the paparazzi pages, the latest crop of sunglasses brings metal into the mix and is ready to steal the front cover with a full spectrum of styles from ladylike luxury to rock and roll drama. Keep an eye out for the following trends:
Color: Shiny metal seems to be coming out in every color of the rainbow this year from frosty pinks to powerful purple with green, orange, and even wild prints adding to the palette. For the traditional metal hues, gold and silver still shine, but new options in textured and matte finishes add a richness and depth to the look.
Blends: Plastic and metals work so well together these days. The combination provides endless design options, including reflective metal temple accents and striking bridge work. This powerful pair creates a more wearable look, drawing from metal and plastic's best to deliver winning hybrids.
Rock and Roll: Although jaded fashion plates and camera-shy Hollywood celebutantes may hide behind the Jackie O plastics, the wild child rock 'n' rollers take a harder edge with dramatic metal aviators in oversized styles that go from the street to the stage to the club.
Dark Sparkle
Line-3 style Grand'E by Sama Eyewear.
Jacket by Mexx. Skirt by BCBG
Citrus
Glimmer
Calvin Klein style ck 1048S by Marchon. Jacket by
Calvin Klein
Toasted Glow
Christian Roth style CR 14243 by Charmant. Coat
by INC.
I LOVE Gold
Daniel
Swarovski style S585 for Silhouette Optical. Skirt and top by Saks Fifth Avenue
Silver
Belle
Initium
Eyewear style Fillmore. Hat by Kangol. Turtleneck by Limited. Vest by Express