A pair of new sunglasses is one of the quickest and easiest ways to kickstart your summer style.

Acetate and plastic sunglass frames that dazzle with colour are just the starting point for a bumper crop of new shades from such designers as Gucci, Vera Wang, Valentino and closer to home, Vancouver’s Derek Desierto, who designs the Derek Cardigan eyewear line for Clearlycontacts.ca.

High-voltage neon frames in eye-popping hues of orange, lime, red and fuchsia are also on call from Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson and a number of other designers while the trend toward laminates continues.

“Bright colours have filtered down from the fashion runways to eyewear frames. Two-tone laminate frames that combine two layers of material such as turquoise and olive, burgundy and orange and navy and olive offer ways to wear colourful frames without overwhelming your features,” says eyewear designer Corinne McCormack, who designs her own signature line of glasses and is a creative director for Foster Grant.

“Super bright and bold sunglasses are fun and tie in with summer’s trend toward brightly coloured clothing and accessories, but some may find softer-coloured sunglasses easier to wear,” notes Desierto.

These include translucent styles in glossy tones of pale blush brown, sheer grey, watermelon, olive and violet, all of which can brighten your outlook without overdoing it, if you’re already wearing colourful clothing and accessories.

Other sure hits include pastel sunglass frames in shades of lilac, mint, aqua, peach, candy pink, baby blue, turquoise and white.

With so much colour and visual interest in the frames, lenses are mostly tinted dark gray or brown but there are some exceptions.

“Purple to rose, and olive to amber tones of faded ombre gradient lenses lend a subtly fashionable twist to (sunglass) lenses,” says McCormack.

For those stuck on neutrals, cream and brown tortoiseshell frames appear in several shades and finishes.

Dark brown, amber brown and creamy blonde tortoiseshell and wood grain patterned frames look fresh and new in retro cat-eye styles and the oversized square and round shades popularized by ’60s style icons Jacqueline Onassis and Audrey Hepburn.

Oversized shades with sleek or wide temples and frames made of acetate and plastic are sometimes combined with metal to add textural interest.

“It’s difficult to pinpoint one specific frame shape as being most important “¦ as it often depends on a person’s face shape and style preference,” says Blake Mycoskie, the Los Angeles-based founder of TOMS. Well known for shoes, TOMS has just launched a sunglasses line in Canada.

The standard advice about square-shaped faces choosing round, elliptical and cat-eye sunglasses and round face shapes looking best in square and geometric sunglasses generally still holds true but if in doubt, a pair of aviators is likely to be a safe bet.

“The aviator (sunglasses) shape remains popular as it suits almost every face.” adds Mycoskie.

heather.toskan@sunmedia.ca

Article source: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Fashion/2012/05/17/19770906.html

South African actress Charlize Theron masters pulling together luxurious pieces with elegant nonchalance.

BY Kate Finnigan
18 May 2012

Photo: AP

Remember that time way back in the mists -1998, imagine – when Sharon Stone wore a white Gap men’s shirt and a lilac Vera Wang skirt to the Oscars and everyone talked about it forever? This week, at the Berlin premiere of
Snow White and the Huntsman
, Charlize Theron pulled off the two-thousand-and-teens version of that.

IN PICTURES: See Charlize Theron’s ‘Snow White’ promotional wardrobe

This is the kind of dressing that the Parisian fashion editors Carine Roitfeld and Emannuel Alt first made cool. It has now filtered down to become the definition of modern female style – simple, luxurious pieces put together with elegant nonchalance.

Theron choose a black Rag and Bone sweater and an embellished Alexander Wang skirt for the occasion. The mix of slouchy and feminine is key – the boyish jumper and sporty skirt are counter-balanced by the elegant, strappy sandal and the flashes of skin at the wrist and the legs.

IN PICTURES: See the week’s best-dressed stars

And ok, we’ve not all got Charlize Theron‘s amazing pins but that’s not a prerequisite. If those French editors have taught us anything else, it’s that style = attitude.

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Koons

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Man charged in jewel theft

A 37-year-old Wichita Falls man was arrested in late April on allegations he stole two Vera Wang rings from a local jewelry shop.

Jonathan Michael Koons, address listed in the 1900 block of 11th Street, was charged with theft over $1,500 under $20,000, according to a probable cause affidavit. Koons’ bond was set at $50,000.

According to the affidavit:

On April 5, Wichita Falls police were called to Zale’s Jewelers, 3111 Midwestern Parkway, on a theft report.

A sales associate said she was helping a customer — identified as Koons — when he walked out of the store with two Vera Wang diamond and sapphire rings. She said he left the store without paying when she bent down below the display case for a moment.

She said Koons had been in the store several times before that day looking at the same two rings.

The rings were valued at about $8,100.

A Crime Stoppers tipster alerted police the rings had been sold by Koons at a store in Lawton. Investigators contacted the store who confirmed the tip, identifying Koons as the alleged seller.

Suspect arrested, charged in fraud

A 48-year-old man was arrested in connection with a 2011 fraud case.

Carl Lee Rivers, address unknown, was charged with fraudulent use/possession of identifying information, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Rivers’ bond was set at $10,000.

According to the affidavit:

In September 2011 a victim reported his bank account had fraudulent purchases in the amount of $1,940. He identified Rivers, a former caretaker, as a suspect.

Bank records showed that a card in the victim’s name was ordered and compromised in the mail. A bank security video identified Rivers as the suspect.

Warrants lead to woman’s arrests

On Wednesday about 9:35 p.m., Wichita County Sheriff‘s deputies went to the 5500 block of Professional Drive to execute three active felony warrants. The wanted person was not found at the residence.

As deputies were leaving the property, they observed a vehicle leaving the area that matched one that was being driven by the wanted person. The vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Professional Drive and Highway 79 South.The 24-year-old driver was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Wichita County Detention Center and was charged with possession of a controlled substance under 28 grams and three outstanding warrants.

Article source: http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2012/may/19/crime_beat_5-19/

All’s well between Claudine Barretto and Kristine Anne Ilagan and Charisse Bocboc, the two Cebu Pacific …

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How solid color towels stack up at Kohl’s, JCPenney

Home Textiles Today Staff — Home Textiles Today, 4/2/2012 2:00:00 AM

At right: Linden Street is JCPenney’s private label brand that claims to offer quick drying, energy efficient towels.VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. – In shopping for solid color towels, will the budget department store consumer be wooed by JLo and Vera or by more simple, everyday prices?
     That’s the question for consumers deciding between Kohl’s, which is home to celebrity brands by entertainment mega star Jennifer Lopez and fashion designer Vera Wang, and JCPenney, which recently implemented a radical new pricing system designed to wean shoppers from frequent promotions in favor of low daily prices.
     HTT visited both stores in the Green Acres Mall in the Long Island suburb of Valley Stream, N.Y., as part of the “Face to Face” series, which compares similar merchandising classifications at pairs of competing retailers. Retailers did not return requests for comment as of deadline.
     In February, JCPenney began offering “fair and square” pricing, cutting store prices by 40% and getting rid of almost all of its 590 promotions and discounts. The goal is to encourage consumers to shop on a more regular basis and feel confident they are getting the best price on any given day. Pricing is on three tiers: everyday prices that eliminate the need for coupons, month-long values that offer a sale price for an entire month and best prices, markdowns for the first and third Friday – paydays for many consumers.
     The price cuts create a noticeable difference between the retailers. Seven out of the nine towel collections on store shelves at Kohl’s offer Below: Towels by celebrity Jennifer Lopez recently made a splash at Kohl’s.wash cloths priced above $10. At JCPenney, all wash cloths sold in the store are below $10, some as low as $2 or $3.
     Four collections sold in Kohl’s stores include bath towels priced above $20, with the other four collections pricing bath towels below $20. (One collection did not appear to include bath towels). At JCPenney, none of the bath towels sold in stores was priced over $20 – several were priced below $10, with some as low as $4 and $5.
     In January, when JCPenney ceo Ron Johnson laid out the vision for transforming the 110-year-old department store, he said a core JCPenney towel that retailed at $10 actually leaves the store, after discounts, at $3.30. And so its new everyday price is $4 and its “best” price will be $2. Prices at JCPenney now use round numbers exclusively – so wash cloths are $ 5 , not $5.99. It renders moot a murky retailing mystery: does 99 cents signify a bargain to consumers or do consumers disregard the cents portion of the price tag?
     At Kohl’s, Jennifer Lopez‘s name stands alone above her towel collection, which features tasteful silver signage that coordinates with her silver tags and labels. A small photo of Lopez is positioned at eye level. Vera Wang’s two collections, under the Simply Vera brand, feature the only fiber blend seen in either store with 70% viscose and 30 % cotton, as well as a Microcotton collection. The merchandising of her line also includes a small photo.
     Both collections feature a limited color palette that includes fashion colors: pink for Lopez and eggplant and purplish gray for Wang. The dobby for both Lopez and Simply Vera towels appears more upscale, with a basket-like weave on the Jennifer Lopez towels and a striped pattern on Wang’s.At right: At JCPenney, towel prices are clearly marked on signs.
     The celebrity brands are priced on the higher side of Kohl’s solid colored towels, but are not the only higher priced ones. Chaps Home, a private label, is the second highest-priced solid color tow el line.
     Like American Living at JCPenney, Chaps Home at Kohl’s was created in conjunction with design powerhouse Polo Ralph Lauren. Sourced directly by Kohl’s, Chaps Home was a huge launch for the retailer in 2007, and the first national brand that Kohl’s carried in each of its major departments.
     American Living, introduced in 2008, was the largest brand launch to date in the JCPenney’s history and was initially intended for the retailer’s “best” pricing category. At Valley Stream, American Living towels were priced mid-range. Earlier this year, Ralph Lauren’s president said the company and JCPenney had decided to discontinue the American Living line.
     Kohl’s has several other private labels: Apt. 9, Sonoma life + style, Croft Barrow and The Big One. Pricing for the first two is similar, with towels in the mid to high teens, and prices are similar for the latter two, with prices under $10.
     Private label brands at JCPenney are limited to the Linden Street and JCP Home labels. The two Linden Street collections are the highest-priciest solid color towel lines – yet they would compete with nearly the lowest priced solid colored towels at Kohl’s. The Linden Street Quick Dri towels carry hang tags that describe the product’s energy efficiency: they reduce drying time by 33% compared to other towels.
     The JCP Home brand featured At left: A display of JCP Home Pure Perfection towels compared a new towel to one that had been washed 50 times.several collections. The JCP Home Pure Perfection line gets the most display space, with the collection found in several places in the Valley Stream store. A large wall sign drew attention to the collection, as well as hang tags describing the towels’ fade resistant colors, lint release and anti-pilling capabilities. Samples compared new towels to ones washed 50 times.
     The other national brand at JCPenney is Liz Claiborne, which is now owned by the retailer. Liz Claiborne solid colored towels feature a low twist cotton and at the Green Acres Mall, were positioned in the front of the department.
     Online, shoppers for solid colored towels can find slightly more selection, but not a whole lot more. At jcpenney.com, there are more colors and some brand extensions, such as American Living Hamilton Towels and Home Expressions from JCP Home, which were not seen in the store. In addition, towels are also sold in sets, such as the 6-piece JCP Home Pure Perfection set for $30. If bought individually, the same towels would total $36.
     At kohls.com, there was an online exclusive towel collection, the Smart Dry six-piece set for $89.99. And compared to the store, a wider range of colors also appeared to be available online.
     While JCPenney has largely eliminated its promotions, Kohl’s has not. In the Valley Stream location, shelves in the towel department featured multiple small LCD screens with details of a buy one, get one free promotion. Printed signs with the same information were perched on top of each screen.
     Circulars from JCPenney look quite different now – more akin to editorial pages, with far fewer images of products and screaming discounts. In the 12-page circular, with pages roughly 10-inch square, a total of 11 products are identified by description and price.
     A Kohl’s circular, with its super tabloid size of 21 inches long by 10.5 wide, is anchored by headlines touting savings and discounts of up to 30% and $10 Kohl’s cash for every $50 spent. In a 10-page spread, there are over 150 photos of products and models, often showing multiple items in a single photo, for a huge array of discounts.

At right: Apt. 9 is a private
label brand at Kohl’s.
At left:Towels by celebrity
Jennifer Lopez recently made a
splash at Kohl’s.

Chaps Home towels at Kohl’s.
Chaps is the No. 1 brand at
Kohl’s, according to Ralph
Lauren’s president.
JCP Home Pure Perfection
towels line the wall at the
Valley Stream store location.

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Anne Hathaway and Leighton Meester make for two very beautiful brides-to-be — on screen, that is. The brunette actresses both donned Vera Wang for their characters’ big days, in Bride Wars and Gossip Girl, respectively.

The women are part of a large list of actresses who have tied the knot on camera. (Other stars include Ringer‘s Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ugly Betty‘s Vanessa Williams and Twilight‘s Kristen Stewart.)

PHOTOS: CELEBRITIES’ TV AND MOVIE WEDDING DRESSES

And who could forget the moment when Kate Hudson set her sights on her dream dress in 2009′s Bride Wars? Though she couldn’t quite fit in the small size, her character Liv Lerner famously proclaimed, “You don’t alter Vera to fit you, you alter yourself to fit Vera!”

Hudson, 33, isn’t the first actress to play a frazzled bride. In 2009, Jenna Fischer‘s pregnant Pam Beesly grew so frustrated with her squabbling family and zany co-workers that she and her fiance, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski), decided to run away. They exchanged vows privately on a boat overlooking Niagara Falls. Pam — who wore an empire waist dress by David’s Bridal — returned to the church an hour late, where the couple said “I do” for the second time, unbeknownst to their guests.

Some stars’ characters donned classic wedding dress styles, like Courteney Cox‘s Monica Gellar (Friends, House of Bianchi) and America Ferrera‘s Lucia Ramirez (Our Family Wedding, Monique Lhuillier), while others went more modern, like Hilarie Burton (One Tree Hill, David’s Bridal) and Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City, Vivienne Westwood).

To see what more stars’ characters wore on their wedding days — including Katherine Heigl, Kelly Rutherford, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, and more! — check out Us Weekly‘s gallery now.

Article source: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/stars-glamorous-tv-and-movie-wedding-dresses-2012185

Trunk show: Blush Bridal and Special Occasions Wear, at 1403 Bellevue Ave. in West Vancouver, will host a trunk show to preview the fall 2012 bridal collection from Vera Wang, including a selection of black wedding gowns the New York designer describes as “fresh and tongue in cheek.” To schedule an appointment, email bridal@blushoccasions.com or call 604-925-3218.

Fashion File is a weekly column. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your information as early as possible to lchristensen@nsnews.com.

Article source: http://www.nsnews.com/life/fashion-beauty/Fashion+file/6642065/story.html

By HEATHER TOSKAN

Posted 44 minutes ago

A pair of new sunglasses is one of the easiest ways to kick-start your summer style.

Acetate and plastic sunglasses that dazzle with colour are just the starting point for a bumper crop of new shades from such designers as Gucci, Vera Wang, Valentino and closer to home, Vancouver’s Derek Desierto, who designs the Derek Cardigan eyewear line for clearlycontacts.ca.

High-voltage neon frames in eye-popping hues of orange, lime, red and fuchsia are also on call from Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson and a number of other

designers while the trend toward laminates continues.

“Bright colours have filtered down from the fashion runways to eyewear frames. Two-tone laminate frames that combine two layers of material such as turquoise and olive, burgundy and orange and navy and olive offer ways to wear colourful frames without overwhelming your features,” says eyewear designer Corinne McCormack, who designs her own signature line.

“Super bright and bold sunglasses are fun and tie in with summer’s trend toward brightly coloured clothing and accessories, but some may find softer-coloured sunglasses easier to wear,” says Desierto.

These include translucent styles in glossy tones of pale blush brown, sheer grey, watermelon, olive and violet, all of which can brighten your outlook without overdoing it, if you’re already wearing colourful clothing and accessories.

Other sure hits include pastel frames in lilac, mint, aqua, peach, candy pink, baby blue, turquoise and white. Lenses are mostly tinted dark gray or brown but there are some exceptions.

“Purple to rose, and olive to amber tones of faded ombre gradient lenses lend a subtly fashionable twist to lenses,” says McCormack.

For those stuck on neutrals, cream and brown tortoiseshell frames appear in several shades and finishes.

Dark brown, amber brown and creamy blonde tortoiseshell and wood grain patterned frames look fresh and new in retro cat-eye styles and the oversized square and round shades popularized by ’60s style icons Jacqueline Onassis and Audrey Hepburn.

Oversized shades with sleek or wide temples and frames made of acetate and plastic are sometimes combined with metal to add textural interest.

“It’s difficult to pinpoint one specific frame shape as being most important as it often depends on a person’s face shape and style preference,” says Blake Mycoskie, the Los Angeles-based founder of TOMS, which just launched a sunglasses line in Canada.

The standard advice about square-shaped faces choosing round, elliptical and cat-eye sunglasses and round face shapes looking best in square and geometric sunglasses generally still holds true but if in doubt, a pair of aviators is likely to be a safe bet.

“The aviator (sunglasses) shape remains popular as it suits almost every face.” adds Mycoskie.

heather.toskan@sunmedia.ca

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When Talya (nee Strauss) Ilovitz got engaged, her hunt for a dress for her Orthodox wedding felt endless. She never imagined her best option would be a sleeveless white cocktail dress a few sizes too big at a local boutique in her native San Diego.

But after searching widely, every other possibility was either too expensive or

didn’t have sleeves. “I liked this dress more than anything else I could find,” she recalls. So, together with the help of a seamstress, dedicated friends and her sister, artist Avra Strauss, her crack team gave the dress a makeover from top to bottom.

“We cut the arms off a blazer to make sleeves and changed the very straight sheath shape to a mermaid shape that flared out. Then we added four layers of tulle to create a much fuller skirt,” says Strauss. “I also cut fabric into the shape of a few hundred leaves and we attached them with beads to the bottom of the dress. I liked that it was a little bit unusual, with a different texture and shape, and had a feeling of movement.”

The unique gown was covered with three-dimensional, raw-edge leaves that suited her personality. The result? A one-of-a-kind creation, reminiscent of a tree in bloom, evoking the bride’s love of the outdoors.

The stunning long-sleeve gown put an unconventional spin on a look appropriate for an Orthodox ceremony.

As more brides opt for inventive solutions to classic wedding-dress dilemmas, retailers are following suit. Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier are among the household names of designers now producing bridal gowns in unconventional colors to match their ethereal, dream-like styles, employing shades of blush, nude and even black. In fact, Wang’s upcoming fall 2012 bridal collection relies on colors primarily reserved for underwear rather than outerwear. But these are far from the only unconventional options for contemporary brides.

Transforming undergarments into outerwear has long been a traditional method of creating untraditional attire. In fact, vintage trusseau “dressing gowns,” and other slip dresses once worn only at home, are frequently sold on Etsy.com and other sites as potential wedding dresses for unconventional brides. The site is a great resource for unusual treasures, including an eggshell-and-champagne-colored 1930s boudoir gown with matching peignoir jacket found on a recent search. Silk nightgowns and other unusual pieces that traverse unconventional territory can be easily identified by searching with the keywords “unconventional” or “experimental” to discover wedding dresses with unusual details such as raw edges in silk chiffon or georgette.

Vintage pieces, unusual colors and Ilovitz’s DIY option are among the appeal of the unconventional wedding dress. For some, as the character Carrie Bradshaw illustrated in the feature film “Sex and the City 2,” brides of all ages might prefer a vintage suit. The look not only expressed Bradshaw’s on-screen personality, but the option also, in theory, presents the opportunity of a repeat appearance at other events.

According to Jewish law, there is no halachic requirement to wear white under the chuppah, although it is considered a ritual convention suggesting a spiritual purity. Among Orthodox couples, the groom, too, wears white in the form of a kittel, or ritual robe-like garment placed over a suit. The kittel is reserved for life’s most poignant moments: one’s wedding, Yom Kippur, Passover seders and, ultimately, burial.

For women, the Mishnah (Ta’anit 4:8) discusses the tradition of wearing white dresses as a symbol of spiritual purity. Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel said, “There were no greater holidays (yamim tovim) for Israel than Tu B’Av and Yom Kippur, for on them the girls of Jerusalem used to go out in borrowed white dresses … and dance in the vineyards. What would they say? ‘Young man, lift up your eyes and see what you choose for yourself …’ ”

These days, Tu B’Av, the 15th of the month of Av, which falls this year on Aug. 2, is commemorated as a Jewish day of love, and is a popular time for weddings.

Like all fashions, bridal attire takes cues from celebrities. When today’s brides say “I don’t” to a conventional gown, their choices may take the form of a two-tone dress. One of the most widely noted examples was Gwen Stefani, who donned a white Galliano dress that dramatically transitioned to a bright coral pink as it reached the floor. Another infamous example of a trend-bucking bride was Vogue contributing editor Lauren Santo Domingo, who cut off her one-of-a-kind Nina Ricci mid-reception.

Some brides opt for more subtle twists, such as adding floral appliques or a contrasting sash, as Vera Wang has done with a vivid black sash against clouds of white skirt for her spring 2012 collection. The look is one of the most anticipated trends for spring 2013, along with her debut of deeper blushing tones for gowns ranging from shocking fire-engine red, to maroon, burgundy and deep wine.

Some brides wearing color flip tradition by dressing their bridesmaids in white, with a colored sash on A-line or empire waists to match the bride’s colored gown.

The operative concern when it comes to an unconventional dress is, will it evoke regret years later when brides look back on their choices? Despite her on-screen “Sex and the City” white bridal attire, when actress Sarah Jessica Parker married Matthew Broderick in 1997, she chose a black dress. In a subsequent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she admitted if she could do it all over again, she would definitely opt for a beautiful white gown.

As Ilovitz’s experience suggests, with thoughtful attention, even the most personalized white can be far from conventional.

Article source: http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/65211/ingenuity-goes-long-way-in-finding-perfect-orthodox-wedding-gown/

Left, elliptically shaped sunglasses ($147), and tortoiseshell cat-eye-shaped shades ($157). Both are by Derek Cardigan, Clearlycontacts.ca. (Supplied)
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A pair of new sunglasses is one of the quickest and easiest ways to kickstart your summer style.

Acetate and plastic sunglass frames that dazzle with colour are just the starting point for a bumper crop of new shades from such designers as Gucci, Vera Wang, Valentino and closer to home, Vancouver’s Derek Desierto, who designs the Derek Cardigan eyewear line for Clearlycontacts.ca.

High-voltage neon frames in eye-popping hues of orange, lime, red and fuchsia are also on call from Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson and a number of other designers while the trend toward laminates continues.

“Bright colours have filtered down from the fashion runways to eyewear frames. Two-tone laminate frames that combine two layers of material such as turquoise and olive, burgundy and orange and navy and olive offer ways to wear colourful frames without overwhelming your features,” says eyewear designer Corinne McCormack, who designs her own signature line of glasses and is a creative director for Foster Grant.

“Super bright and bold sunglasses are fun and tie in with summer’s trend toward brightly coloured clothing and accessories, but some may find softer-coloured sunglasses easier to wear,” notes Desierto.

These include translucent styles in glossy tones of pale blush brown, sheer grey, watermelon, olive and violet, all of which can brighten your outlook without overdoing it, if you’re already wearing colourful clothing and accessories.

Other sure hits include pastel sunglass frames in shades of lilac, mint, aqua, peach, candy pink, baby blue, turquoise and white.

With so much colour and visual interest in the frames, lenses are mostly tinted dark gray or brown but there are some exceptions.

“Purple to rose, and olive to amber tones of faded ombre gradient lenses lend a subtly fashionable twist to (sunglass) lenses,” says McCormack.

For those stuck on neutrals, cream and brown tortoiseshell frames appear in several shades and finishes.

Dark brown, amber brown and creamy blonde tortoiseshell and wood grain patterned frames look fresh and new in retro cat-eye styles and the oversized square and round shades popularized by ’60s style icons Jacqueline Onassis and Audrey Hepburn.

Oversized shades with sleek or wide temples and frames made of acetate and plastic are sometimes combined with metal to add textural interest.

“It’s difficult to pinpoint one specific frame shape as being most important “¦ as it often depends on a person’s face shape and style preference,” says Blake Mycoskie, the Los Angeles-based founder of TOMS. Well known for shoes, TOMS has just launched a sunglasses line in Canada.

The standard advice about square-shaped faces choosing round, elliptical and cat-eye sunglasses and round face shapes looking best in square and geometric sunglasses generally still holds true but if in doubt, a pair of aviators is likely to be a safe bet.

“The aviator (sunglasses) shape remains popular as it suits almost every face.” adds Mycoskie.

heather.toskan@sunmedia.ca

Article source: http://www.lfpress.com/life/fashion/2012/05/17/19770911.html