Celebrities and Sunglasses Trends for 2011

THE must have styles for ‘11 include oversized frames, printed designs and retro shapes such as the 50s “cat eye” variety once popularised by icon Audrey Hepburn.

The sun might not have fully put its hat on in 2011 yet but that has not stopped the A List from showcasing the sunglasses trends that were hot on the catwalk earlier on in the year. In case you do not know, THE must have styles for ‘11 include oversized frames, printed designs and retro shapes such as the 50s “cat eye” variety once popularised by icon Audrey Hepburn.

Universally flattering, oversized, butterfly shaped sunnies have donned the faces of many famous individuals recently including pop starlet Rihanna, socialite Kim Kardashian, actress Nicole Ritchie and heiress Paris Hilton. Although the Prada PR18IS (with an RRP of £140) version of these glasses have proved popular with many ladies of high social stature, the rest of us will probably have to wait for discount fashion stores such as the infamous Primark to catch up with the trend once the summer season sets in!

Rounded, oversized sunglasses have also recently been favoured by the likes of ex-Spice Girl Posh, Disney sweetheart Miley Cyrus and British models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, that latter of which has been chosen as the face of Dolce and Gabbana’s latest shades collection. Appropriately named Animalier, the collection integrates many animal prints into the oversized eyewear movement. Floral printed sunnies are a little “last year” but still favourable with the rich and famous – actress Jessica Alba was recently snapped with a set perched upon her nose.

Large, stripy eye protection meanwhile has also proved a hit, with the fashionably eccentric Marina Diamandis (of the band Marina and the Diamonds) pulling the look off exceptionally well in London recently with her circular, Lennon-esque white a red striped pair (though she has also owns an identical pair in turquoise blue). Hopefully we will see more celebrities experimenting with brightly coloured shades in the wake of this fashion success!

Cat eye glasses – which are wider at the top than they are at the bottom – have been a recent favourite of actress Scarlett Johannson and pop tarts Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Miu Miu’s retro eyewear collection was also well received when it was revealed on the runways of Paris Fashion Week just seven days ago.

Whatever style of sunglasses you decided to choose, be sure to remember one thing; this year, sunglasses are a key accessory to have fun with! If you are usually too much of a wallflower to don extravagant lenses, then a festival is the perfect time to let go of your fashion inhibitions! You should also remember that confidence is vital to pulling off a quirky accessory or outfit.

Kat Morris works as a prescription sunglasses technician by day in which her specialty lies in repairing and reconditioning Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses. Kat loves reading celebrity rags and penning guest blogs outside of working hours.