Accessories - Sunglasses for Men

I usually just focus on womens fashion on here but for my piece in The Bay Magazine this month I have been looking at mens fashion for a change, so I thought I would do a menswear post today for a change and look at men's sunglasses.

Jon has huge trouble finding glasses that suit him that he actually likes, which is really awkward as he has sensitive eyes when it comes to bright sunlight. So I have been looking at the different styles that men wear to try and work out what will suit him the best. 

Here are a few celebrities and the styles they have chosen to wear.

Robert Downey Jr wearing Oliver Peoples Sheldrake Glasses in Black £225

Ryan Gosling wearing Persol 3028 Sunglasses £203

Tom Cruise in Ray-Ban 3362 Sunglasses £117

Simone Cowell wearing Ray-Ban 3025 £153

Brad Pitt wearing Tom Ford Astor Sunglasses £218

Zac Efron in Oakley Dispatch Sunglasses £130

So which is your fav style for men? I think I like the Ray Ban Aviator style but I know they don't suit Jon at all sadly, maybe the Persol ones Ryan Gosling is wearing may be a better style. Ah well, will just have to take hime to try some on ready for this summer.

Sponsored by Sunglasses Shop

Sponsor Spotlight - Sunglasses Shop

Sunglasses Shop has sponsored my blog for another month, so you will again find their button in my side bar. They really are the best place to get yourself cheap and designer sunglasses online. So this month I have been looking at the top colours to come off the S/S catwalk for 2013. Pantone has a great breakdown of the top 10 Spring/Summer colours, so I have been on the hunt for some sunnies to match some of this seasons hottest shades. These are my top picks!

The number 1 colour is Emerald! A beautiful rich jewel toned green that you can expect to see cropping up in all areas of fashion. Check out the awesome SXUC Kylie Sunglasses below only £20!

The green shades are big this year as another important colour is called Tender Shoots (or grass green if your like me). This is more of a bright zesty green and these Quicksilver Sunglasses are the perfect shade of green, £39 but sadly they are junior size

Poppy Red is a brilliant bright colour for the summer and these Ray-Ban 2130 Wayfarers, are perfect for this colour trend. Plus they are just super cute!

There are 2 blues that will be big this summer: Dusk Blue and Monaco Blue, and I managed to find a double whammy with these Tiffany 4053B Sunglasses as they incorporate both of these shades of blue.

Lastly I have chosen Nectarine, not a colour for the faint hearted, but sone well it can make your skin glow without the need for fake tan! These Linda Farrow Projects RDM23 are perfect and they are in the sale at the moment!

So there you have it, some stellar sunglasses in great on trend spring 2013 colours. Which is your favourite pair? What colour will you be wearing this summer?

Sponsor Spotlight - Sunglasses Shop

As you can see I am very lucky to have 2 great sponsors for this months. So here is a post all about my other sponsor - SunglassesShop.com. I thought I would post about what they have chosen as their top sunglasses trends for 2013 and the pairs they have highlighted to help you achieve these trends.

High Colour Trend

Try some coloured frames, whether in a bright pop of bold colour or a more subtle deep shade. Match with a minimalist all white outfit or find a floral pattern with a similar colour to really coordinate your look.

Achieve this look with: 

Vogue 2743S £79

Micro Pattern and Texture Trend

This is one for the men, chose a frame with a textured pattern to it. Think wood or ridged patterns for the most up to date look.

Achieve this look with:

 Paul Smith Berling £166

Time To Shine Trend

Metallics are going to be a hot look for women this summer, so why not add a little shine to your outfit with a great pair of gold framed glasses. Plus get them in a cats-eye shape to add a little touch of old Hollywood Glamour to your look.

Achieve this look with:

Italia Independent 003 £149

Maximize your Minimalism Trend

This look is all about stripping your glasses back to basics. No bright colours, no flash frame shapes or lenses, just bold, simple, sophisticate and classic shaped frames which have stood the test of time. This trend is for the ladies and gents!

Achieve this look with:

 Womens: Stella McCartney 4037 £144

 Mens: Dior Homme AL13.4 £302

So what trend takes your fancy this season? Although I'm not usually into Metallics I think I am in love with those Italia Independent Frames, they are just perfection - now if only I could save £149!

Celebrity Style - Taylor Swift Sunglasses

I must admit I'm a bit of a closet Taylor Swift fan. I love her music - especially 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'! - but I also love her style, she has such a cute and unique look about her. She also loves her sunnies (I know, what celeb doesn't!) and she looks great in them, she really knows what suits her face shape and what goes with her style. She has such a love for Ray-Ban Sunglasses, specifically the 2140 Wayfarer sunglasses, that she has a pair in each colour, well not every colour as there are loads, but quite a few. So I thought I would try find some of the pairs she wears on Sunglasses Shop Online so I could share them with you.

Ray-Ban 2140 Wayfarer Sunglasses

This outfit is perfection! I adore the dress as well. I have found it online, it is called the Ipanema Dress and it's by Gorman. It was $169 it's currently on sale for just $80!!

Ray-Ban 2140 Wayfarer's in Red

I think these ones are my fav! They are just so chic, yet still fun in the bright red.

Ray-Ban 2140 Wayfarer's in Three Dimensional Block Brown & Blue

So if you fancy channel a bit of Taylor Swifts style why not invest in a pair of her favourite Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses, they are timeless and iconic. Sunglasses Shop Online is also having a 20% off sale on certain lines at the moment too. So if you want some Cheap Designer Sunglasses you should check them out.

Anyone else got a celeb style they like? Any one you want me to do a post on?

Today, hopefully, we are off to Edinburgh for the day. Hopefully it's not too cold!

Beauty and Accessories - New Hair and SunglassesShop.co.uk

Well I have 2 things to show you today, obviously the first is my new hair! Ok it's a little bit brighter than I had intended it to be, was kinda thinking christmas tree green, but couldn't get the right dye. I still think I like this bright colour, but it'll take a bit of getting used to. What do you think?

 The second thing is my new sunglasses courtesy of Sunglasses Shop.co.uk. They are the one stop for all your designer sunglasses needs. The ones I chose are from Polaroid and have a totally retro, 60's vibe about them. Of course I love them. I like a nice large shape for the eye pieces and something interesting on the arms. 

 These ones have a little silver semi-circle with a few diamante studs on the edge of the arm, which just glints a little from the side of my hair when I wear them. Very cute and simple, but really pretty and eye-catching without being too showy.

 You may think winter is the wrong time of year for wearing sunglasses but you would be wrong, especially if you are a driver. Winter is the worst time of year for getting sun glare off the road and any metallic surface. Driving can be so dangerous at this time of year because the sun is lower in the sky, wet and frosted surfaces reflect the light a lot more too. So sunglasses are actual great for the winter season. They will keep you looking stylish all the time and keep you from crashing your car! lol!

Sunglassesshop.co.uk also have a whole selection of other designers to chose from, why not check out their awesome range of Oakley Sunglasses or Ray-Ban Sunglasses.

Do you wear sunglasses in winter?

Blog Birthday Giveaway

My little old blog is 3 today! Yep 3 years ago today I posted my very first blog post, you can see it here, it was all about Etsy Finds - still a popular topic with me! I honestly can't believe that I have stuck it out so long, but I have made some great online friends, meet lots of lovely people and just loved every minute of it. Plus I'm pretty sure that I will make it another 3 years, as I have no intention of leaving any time soon.

Winning the Wales Lifestyle Blog of the Year 2012 has also shown me that I am obviously doing something right. And that you guys, my readers actually enjoy my little corner of the internet. So as a big thank you to all you guys, whether you have been with me from the start (I know a few of you have) or are one of my newer readers, I am hosting a little giveaway with one of my long term sponsors SunglassesShop.com. 

Up for grabs is a pair of sunglasses. Yes ok I know its winter coming, and shades probably aren't the first thing on your mind, but the winter can still be bright sometimes, especially glare when your driving. So I have teamed up with Sunglasses Shop to bring you some of the hottest styles for this winter. There are 4 pairs to choose from. 

SXUC Mirrored Aviators 

SXUC Kylie

Le Specs The Revolver

Jeepers Peepers Franz

So ladies (and gents!) all you have to do is be a follower of my blog (via GFC) and leave me a comment saying which of the pairs of glasses above you would like to win? Tell me why you like them, or how you would style them, anything about them. 

Plus follow me on Facebook or Twitter for an extra entry. 

You can put it all in one comment and leave me your email so I can get hold of you. 

Open internationally!

The giveaway will close on the 20th October and the winner will win which ever pair they chose!

Good luck!