1. Radley - £75
Huge frames can swamp small faces so if you have delicate features, pick sunglasses with care. This well-sized bold black pair has a hint of Jackie O and a flash of colour.
www.johnlewis.com;
0845 604 9049
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2. Prada - £175
In Prada’s whimsical animated film project, Trembled Blossoms, a butterfly turns into these shades, whose sinuous frames have had plenty of hearts fluttering in The Independent’s offices.
www.davidclulow.com;
020-8515 6700
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3. H&M - £4.99
Made (in)famous by appearing on the cover of Nabakov’s Lolita, heartshaped shades can be a tough look to pull off but if you’re game, they’ll definitely make you stand out.
www.hm.com;
020-7323 2211
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4. Chanel - £172.50
Far removed from the blinging Chanel styles favoured by footballers’ wives – and all the better for that – these rounded frames are understated and elegant. Riviera chic.
www.chanel.co.uk;
020-7493 5040
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5. Charles Anastase by Linda Farrow - £140
Tapping into the trend for Fifties fashion, this pair of sunnies looks pleasingly graphic in bold cream. The swan details on the arms are a fun touch.
www.lindafarrowvintage.com;
020-7713 1105
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6. Dior - £150
These candy-coloured acetate frames will add a shot of springtime colour to your look. Cursed with a round face? The straight lines are great for defining circular features.
www.davidclulow.com;
020-8515 6700
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7. Topshop - £35
An ultra-flattering pair of shades, which look a little like a sleeker, oversized version of the classic Wayfarer – only more feminine. The two-tone arms add a cool, vintage look.
www.topshop.co.uk;
0844 984 0264
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8. Oliver Goldsmith - £195
Founded in 1921, this was the brand chosen by Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. The relaunched company now offers a bespoke service, so you can create your own perfect pair.
www.olivergoldsmith.com;
08450 533 440
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9. Stella McCartney - £140
Classic aviators have been given a modern spin here, with sharper angles and dusky, graduated lenses. An investment buy that will see you through many summers to come.
www.stellamccartney.com
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10. Cutler and Gross - £204
Always a reliable source of stylish eyewear, this season’s collection is inspired by the Sixties trends in The Graduate, although this pair wouldn’t look out of place on Holly Golightly.
www.cutlerandgross.com;
020-7581 2250
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22 April 2008, Chosen by Rhiannon Harries
