With the weather steadily improving, the first few rays of sun are here, reminding us that summer is finally just around the corner. This is the best time of year for buying your sunglasses for the coming season, letting you stay one step ahead of all the fashion trends that will be arriving on your doorstep before you know it. However, making your choice of sunglasses for the year ahead is far from straight forward, with everyone having very different ideas of what they are looking for. Here is a brief overview to help you decide.

Wayfarers

Wayfarers Sunglasses

First up are probably the most popular sunglasses in the world: the Ray-Ban Wayfarers. This is a retro model that has only increased in popularity since they first came to the market as long ago as the 1950s. With the release of the New Wayfarer to stand alongside the Original, the Wayfarer models are bound to be seen a great deal for a long time yet, and for very good reason too. Recently both models have been rereleased with a multitude of different colours and even unusual Rare Prints, meaning we have a very colourful summer ahead of us.

Aviators

Aviator Sunglasses

Second to the table simply has to be another Ray-Ban: the world-famous aviators! The classic style of the RB 3025 was first designed for fighter pilots but luckily you don’t have to be one to wear them. The style has since become probably the most recognizable design of any pair of sunglasses ever made! Although these are available with a number of different tints and frame colourings, similar models, such as Police aviators are a great alternative to consider this summer.

Glamour Look

Glamour Look Sunglasses

If Ray-Bans aren’t your thing, then why not have a look at some really eye-catching, glamorous frames. Dolce & Gabbana, Bvlgari and Persol are just a few of the top brands to have really conquered this side of glasses and sunglasses, and they have plenty of new releases that are bound to make a big impression in 2011. We just love the oversized lenses that yell: paparazzi, beware! whether you are really on the run from the cameras or not.

Pop Style

Pop-Style sunglasses

Our final prediction for upcoming trends in 2011 has to be a return of pop sunglasses. These bright, funky frames are going to be extremely popular for as long as manufacturers are making sunglasses. They simply have a love of life, fashion and summer written all over them and always make a great impression.

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