much like hats, the perfect pair of sunglasses can cover a multitude of sins -puffy eyes from crying, bags from not enough sleep, even the redness from a fresh eyebrow wax. they’re there to shield you from the sun and when you just don’t putting on makeup on, yet still want to feel a little glamorous. in short, they’re a must-have in any gal’s closet, especially this time of year when the sun has finally made its way out from behind the marine layer.

but like with jean and bathing suit shopping (though certainly not as painful), shopping for sunglasses can be an all-day event. i usually have to try on at least a dozen pairs before i find my unicorn. which probably explains why i only have two pairs to my name (it’s that difficult for me to decide upon a style). am i alone in this? perhaps. do i have a weird shaped head/face? perhaps as well.

at any rate, i’m in the market for a new pair (or two) and i’ve been using instagram and some of my favorite bloggers as inspiration to find some viable candidates. below are my top contenders:

what’s your go-to pair? do you have a favorite style? hopefully one of these will work out! wish me luck 🙂