Indy < $500

ucci has launched its first ever campaign devoted to a single accessory: the Indy Bag. The campaign, featuring model Natasha Poly and GG 2969 sunglasses, debuted in August magazines.

[Source: Gucci; Click for larger image.]

Much Too Much in MJ

manda Bynes sometimes gives me the feeling that she wouldn't even be the prettiest girl at her Long Island high school. She is trying much too hard to work these Marc Jacobs MJ12S at a Solstice Sunglass event.

[Source: GossipRocks]

Check out the Marc Jacobs MJ12s sunglasses for $164 on Go-Optic.com.

Stylishly Springfield

his month's Harper's Bazaar has the most fun fashion spread I've encountered in ages: Springfield's finest in Parisian finery (with Linda Evangelista thrown in for good measure). Between the pagan controversy and the 7-11's as Kwik-E-Mart's, the promotional team behind the Simpsons movie has done some great work.

[Source: Harper's Bazaar; Images: OhNoTheyDidn't]

Above, Homer and Karl don Chanel eyewear, while Marge and Linda model the couture creations.


As Chanel sunglasses go, I personally am fond of the Chanel 5117. They are $327 on SunglassesItaly.

Friends That Wayfare Together, Stay Together

omething about Kirsten Dunst and her friend wearing the same sunglasses creeps me out a bit.

[Source: GossipRocks]

Looks like they're sticking with the skinny jeans.

Rapture

've just got one question for you, bloggies: Is Debbie Harry FlashyShades-worthy? I think Blondie gets the benefit of the doubt. Style.com's blog, StyleFile, detailed her and her Wayfarers' appearance this week in Manchester.

[Source: Style.com]

"The new wave queen proved she's still got it at last night's Blondie show at the Manchester Apollo in Manchester, England. Rocking a new cropped 'do, white Wayfarers, red lips, and a black floral-print dress, Harry oozed the devil-may-care attitude that made her a downtown icon."

Solglasögonen är från Topshop

s Uppsala, Sweden was my home whilst studying abroad, Stockholm street style is pretty near and dear to my sartorial heart.

That said, I have only just stumbled upon a site that was instantly bookmarked: stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se

At left, a young Swede, Elin, dons a groovy getup and TopShop sunglasses. [Source: StockholmStreetStyle]





I like them in blue. For £15, who doesn't? [See: TopShop]

24 Hour Sunglasses

ne brand that is really blowing up is AM Eyewear. They are catching the eye of many a celebrity, including one Sienna Miller (as seen on InStyle above).


She is wearing the AM Cosbey sunglasses in pink. Which are ultra 80s hip. And apparently very popular. They are sold out on BunnyHug.co.uk.

But don't fret, the Cosbey model is far from my favorite. Check out the rest of the line, including my favorite model, Poland Black on ameyewear.com.

K.West Redux

o follow up on my Kanye West/Alain Mikli collabo post, don't expect to get your hands on those white lensless frames anytime soon without laying out some serious cash. Anyone have $1500 handy? [See: 80s Trends That Don't Kill Us Only Make Us Stronger]


[Photo: MSN.uk.com]


The Dallas Morning News quotes Mikli's PR people:

"The glasses aren't featured on the company's website as these are new and very, VERY special custom order. Readers will have an easier time if they just call the toll free number and inquire: 1-800-829-8032."

[Source: Dallas Morning News]

Posh Redux

promise I will take a much needed Victoria Beckham break soon, but the full text of her L.A. Times profile just became available online and I just can't help but note that she is the coolest.

"Settling in for her first sit-down interview since her soccer stud husband signed a $250-million deal in January to play with the L.A. Galaxy, she orders a glass of Champagne and asks if it would be all right if she keeps her sunglasses on."

[Source: LATimes]

Just Posting to Say I Love These

hese Dita Xanadu sunglasses are at the top of my wishlist, in case anyone is interested in making my Christmas in July dreams come true.

Like their shopbop.com listing says:

Even our old sweats look fabulous when we're wearing these all-out glamorous shades.

Here They Are, Mr. & Mrs. America

urely you've seen their photoshoot in W already. You must have, right?

At left, Posh herself after deplaning. [Source: DailyMail.co.uk]

The Beckhams, that is. Had my own W arrived late, the postman would have had a severe talking to. It did not, and "American Idols" was all the glorious WAG-iness I had hoped for.

And what better way to herald the Becks' arrival, than by showcasing her own sunglasses (in fact, the pair she is wearing).

dVb 6 are available on ShopIntuition.com for $250.



Although, I suppose the Los Angeles Times' "Image" cover and profile does announce her 90210-ness quite nicely.

In it, she credits sunglasses as essential to her beauty regime:

“I just throw on the Chanel sunglasses, which really do, as the fashion magazines say, hide a multitude of sins.”

Models: They Love It Too!

ackstage at Chanel's Fall 2007 Couture, courtesy of Style.com:

[Source: Style.com]

I originally profiled these shades in "Karl Rules." Lately I cannot get enough of Style.com's blog, Style File, where they featured this and other great backstage shots. Those models are so silly!

Red Rules, Part Deux

must admit, Sienna Miller pulls the red trend off with aplomb. Take that, Hayden Panettiere.

[Source: People]

She's making the press circuit on behalf of her new film, Interview. For me, the highlight of her New York Magazine profile was her quote:

[W]e did improvise some. One day, Steve [Buscemi] was looking at photos of me online and I said, “Oh, no! Don’t look at that one—I look like a slut.” And then I get new pages and he’s put that scene—with “I look like a slut”—in the script. After that, I was more careful about what I said to Steve.

[Source: NYMag]

Sienna calling herself a slag? I chuckled.


I dig the Ksubi Milka Sunglasses.

They're available for $225 on BlueBee.

Red Rules

s the world heralds Valentino's 45th anniversary, who am I to disagree?


[See Also:
Style.com's "Painting the Town Red"
NYTimes' "In Rome, Fashion Royalty Hails Its King" and "The Red Party"
The Daily Mail's "Viva Valentino! Stars paint the town red..."
Or any other media outlet anywhere.]




Don the red with Valentino 5447 sunglasses, $171 at Otticanet.

Sunglasses, Pixie's Own.

.K. Vogue profiled society wunderkind, Pixie Geldof. As per smart set standards, she was photographed in the coolest designer gear, complimented by some of her own quirky accessories, including these groovy shades.


Heart sunglasses, it seems, are the grooviest Anglo eyewear trend emerging this summer.

U.K. Vogue's "Daily Mail" profiled Biba's introductory sunglasses line, including the heart-shaped numbers at right, "a surprise addition to our summer shopping wish-list."
[Source: Vogue.co.uk]


They've been in heavy rotation this summer on Kim Stewart. Though she's hardly a fashion iconoclast, she is a great barometer of trends.
[Source: OhNoTheyDidnt]

Muse on the Loose

while back, I was smitten with the news that YSL had launched Muse sunglasses, inspired by their uberpopular satchels. Now, I am excited to see the shades out and about, adorning the likes of Jessica Biel. [See: YSL Muse Ironically Inspires Sunglasses]

[Source: GossipRocks]

Her dogs must be the most photographed pups since Lassie, no?

Anyway, the shades are now available from $172 on Otticanet. Personally, I am into the tortoise.

And InStyle digs them, too, naming Ms. Biel wearing them as their 07-07-07 Look of the Day.

80s Trends That Don't Kill Us Only Make Us Stronger

lain Mikli has lent his considerable talents to hip hop's biggest rock star, Kanye West. Their collabo resulted in the below lens-free sunglasses.

Sophie Raubiet, General Manager for Alain Mikli boutiques tells PEOPLE, “this collaboration was such a positive experience for both Alain Mikli and Kanye West. It’s officially marked the beginning of future partnerships they are looking to do together.”

[Source: People]



While I won't be rocking these particular shades any time soon, I have to admit I'm curious to see what flashy shades their alliance will yield.

After all, even the princes are intrigued.

[Source: People]

Karl Rules

sk yourself: Could Karl Lagerfeld be cooler? I submit that he can not! Couture sunglasses: I'm lovin' it.

He outfitted the models in Chanel's Fall Couture 2007 show earlier this week in pretty, pretty shades. Doesn't model Vivian Orth look lovely?

[Source: Style.com]

Go Directly to Hawaii

o not pass go. Do not collect $1,000,000 (for NBC interview, naturally).

[Source: GossipRocks]


Gucci 2965/s are cute. They're available on Otticanet from $168.