Sun glasses are one of the coolest fashion accessories known to man. Celebrities have known this for years, its there way of saying, I'm too important and good looking to even make eye contact with a commoner. However for one of us normal people to pull of the sun glasses look without looking like a seventies throw back can be quite difficult.

The original sun glasses were more practical than fashionable, designed to shield ones eyes from direct sunlight. As scientists started to realise the dangers of Ultraviolet radiation, sun glasses became a popular beach accessory. Once the fashion conscious beach crowd started to wear sun glasses regularly, the designer brands got involved. Since the 1950's there has even been pop and rock songs that mention sun glasses. Such as Don Henley's boys of summer.

Its very very easy to look bad in sun glasses, what many people don't realize is the fact that you have to get a pair that matches the shape of your face. If this wasn't the case, I'm positive that everyone would be wearing a pair like Morpheus. Even after all this time, the sun glasses in the Matrix are still cool.

As a general rule of thumb, you are best going for a pair of sun glasses with the opposite shape to your face. For example, if you have a round face, square sun glasses usually work well.

Designer sun glasses

Designer sun glasses are highly sought after which makes fake ones very common. Buying your glasses from a reputable store is usually a must. However, a pair of fake cheap sun glasses can often be a worthwhile purchase, as you won't be too upset if you leave them on a beach or in a bar. I would be quite upset if i left my Oakley's in a pub.

Three classic designer sun glasses to consider when making your purchase are Oakley, Dior and Chanel. These are great designers that have been creating beautiful eye wear for years.

Oakley sun glasses are efficient in combining beautiful design with high-tech materials such as titanium for frames or plutonite for the lenses. Oakley's are a popular choice in the sports world as there lenses are second to non.

Dior sun glasses are popular amongst the fashion world and celebs. Wearing a pair of Christian Dior sunglasses will make you feel a part of the high class fashion world and will also get you noticed, depends on the circles you travel in of course.

Chanel sunglasses provide an elegance that makes any woman wearing them feel full of femininity and grace. Like anything Chanel however, expect to pay top prices.

Remember that popular brand sun glasses are usually expensive so you are best shopping around to get the best deal. Bear in mind that if you see a deal that's too good to be true, nine times out of ten it will be. Nobody likes being ripped off so be careful when making your purchase. Avoid like the plague market stalls when your on holiday.

A good pair of sun glasses will last you forever, and will stay in fashion nearly as long, just look at the classes ray ban wayfairers.