Whether you’re lounging on the beach, sipping drinks poolside or just running from the office to catch a train, summer means sunshine. Sure, we know the merits of sunscreen and dangers of tanning beds, but our eyes need protection too.
Enter sunglasses.
This season’s popular oversized and wrap-around styles protect your eyes from harsh sunlight and help prevent annoying wrinkles and crow’s feet. While designer, logo-studded shades may be in with celebrities, stylish and good-looking pairs can be found at many price points.
Tips on shades
Some important things to look for when shopping for sunglasses:
* Pairs that block both UVA and UVB rays — both are damaging, causing wrinkles and possible skin cancer. (Check the label or ask the store for info.)
* If you spend more time outside or driving, look for darker lenses, which provide more protection.
* Choose lenses that will fit your face — if you are petite with delicate features, huge frames may overwhelm you.
Greta sunglasses, $175 at Kate Spade, 101 E. Oak St., and katespade.com.
Forever 21 Style F3780 sunglasses
$4.80 at Forever 21 stores and forever21.com.
Michael Kors oversize round sunglasses
$80 at Nordstrom stores and nordstrom.com.
Ksubi Willy style white sunglasses
$180 at Active Endeavors stores and activeendeavors.com.
Glitz sunglasses by KW
$10 at Nordstrom stores and nordstrom.com.
Calvin Klein large plastic square sunglasses
$55 at Macy’s and macys.com.
Tom Ford Shelby style sunglasses
$490 at Active Endeavors stores and activeendeavors.com.
