Meisel's Muse

This Lanvin campaign caught my eye everytime I came across it in print. It features Norwegian model Iselin Steiro, photographed by Steven Meisel.

Matthew Williamson/Linda Farrow Sunglasses Rule. That is all.

o maybe some time has elapsed since my last posting. Sue me. But today I happened upon a super sweet deal on Matthew Williamson by Linda Farrow sunglasses on my favorite guilty pleasure, Gilt.com*. I'm so psyched about them, I really had to share.

Check out my soon to be delivered Oval Translucent Sunglasses in Aqua, which I picked up for $98 on Gilt (despite their original retail price of $300). I haven't come across such a fun and unique, yet completely wearable pair of designer sunglasses on sale for under $100 in what seems like forever ever.

* If you're not already a member of the wondrous daily sample sale that is Gilt, then: (1) I'm sorry; (2) You really should be, so comment and we'll get you set up; and (3) You'll thank me later.

Reformed Rocker

his month's Harper's Bazaar features our favorite rehabber, Lindsay Lohan, wearing Grey Ant Status Sunglasses.


These shades seem to be editorial darlings, as they were featured in Style.com's "Summer Stock" earlier this year.

I can see why they're so popular -- the oversized wayfarer shape is flattering and cool. Pick them up for yourself at tobi.com for $253.

Who What Wear Heidi

ove Who What Wear Daily for including Heidi Klum and pretty excellent Von Zipper Alotta sunglasses. You can make them your own for $129 on Zappos.

The shape is certainly reminiscent of the now classic Chloe Myrte shape, but with the Chloe's clocking in at double the price, I'd opt for the Von Zippers in this day and age.

Style.com's Own on Style

or Christmas this year, you may want to consider putting the CFDA's new book, "American Fashion Accessories", under the tree for your fashionable loved ones. Editor Candy Pratts Price showcased some of her favorite images from the book on Style.com, including this knockout photo of Tina Turner wearing wide eyed plastic frames.



To make this vintage look your own, I suggest Lanvin Wide Eye Plastic Sunglasses for $290 at Saks.

Advert: Catherine McNeil for Louis Vuitton Cruise 2009

Up Close: Dior Spring Summer 09

heck out these streamlined cat-eyes, as modeled by Olga Sherer in the Spring Summer 2009 Dior show. Radical.



[Photo: Frillr]

Catherine Malandrino Casts Vote for Selima Sunnies

atching up with my New York Times T Style Magazine, I came across a profile of Catherine Malandrino's entirely charming life. "Expatriot Games" details how she splits her time between New York and Paris, because she wants "to keep discovery and curiosité in mind." And who can blame her?

While stateside, the designer has quite the collection of accomplished friends. Among them is Selima Salaun, New York's favorite sunglasses impresario and the woman behind Selima Optique. Says Malandrino:

"I have over 200 of her sunglasses, she knows my face better than anyone."

That's quite the collection! I'm officially jealous.

[Photo: "NYTimes"]

Worth Breaking the Silence For...

he incomparable Cindy Crawford. If she can so effortlessly return to editorial photoshoots -- in November's French Vogue, no less -- who's to say I can't return to good old flashy?

To get Cindy's always cool aviator look for a steal, try a pair of Free People Iris's Aviators. They're currently marked down and can be yours for less than $10 -- who should be without?. Seriously, Free People always delivers the goods.

[Photo: eye4style.com]

Best of the Best: Carolina Herrera

hough I'm still making my way through the New York show photos, I'm confident that this pair of Carolina Herrera sunglasses (as modeled by Lily Donaldson, at right) will be one of my favorite pairs of the season.

The sunnies shown in this runway show were as elegant as the clothing itself.

[Photos: Style.com]

What Seems to be the Problem, Officer TopShop?

n London this week, the TopShop Unique showed that there is such a thing as too much 80s influence.

Models (clockwise from top left) Alice Burdeu, Heloise Guerin, Jourdan Dunn and Sara Blomqvist showcased sunglasses made famous by the highway patrol. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Photo: Style.com]

Up Close: Zac Posen

odel Bette Franke wears a seemingly art deco-inspired update on last season's clear trend at last week's Spring 2009 Zac Posen runway show. Swanky.


[Photo: Style.com]

Statement Sunnies

oly cow. Vera Wang unleashed what I would dub "statement sunglasses" in her New York Fashion Week show this week.


I'm beyond impressed.



Clockwise from top left: Alana Zimmer, Georgina Stojilkovic, Anabela Belikova, Irina Kulikova. [Photos: Style.com]

Spring 2009: Cynthia Rowley

hough Cynthia Rowley is not necessarily the first designer name that comes to mind when considering sunglasses, I dug her futuristically 80s sunglasses at her Spring 2009 show in Bryant Park this week.

[Photos: Style.com]

Might as well face it, with these models all lined up, I get a Robert Parker "Addicted to Love" video vibe. And I don't hate it.

You know what else I don't hate? Cynthia Rowley's funky cat eye sunglasses on sale for $175 on the official website.

Before Its in Vogue, Its on Kate

f Kate Moss' fashion projections hold any weight for you,expect more Ray-Ban Wayfarers in our sartorial future.

[Images: KateMossStyle]

The most superlative of all supermodels gave an extremely rare interview in this month's Vogue and gave her sunnies pronouncement:

"Sunglasses-wise, she is long finished with giant lenses, saying, "I'm doing a Ray-Ban at the moment. Just a normal Ray-Ban." Her unbrushed hair, a cool champagne shade of blonde, is choppy, with an eyelash-grazing fringe because "I'm into that Nico look.""

[Source: Vogue]

Looks like your Wayfarers will be getting more mileage, flashies!