Get Your Specs on! 5 of The Best Sunglasses

Okay, so the Irish summer has pretty much been a washout since it began but you have to admit we’ve had a fair bit of sunshine since we’ve entered the dog days of summer.

Here in the Her.ie offices, we firmly believe that a little bit of positivity doesn’t cost a thing so we’ve chosen to be blindly optimistic that the weather will pick up a bit in the coming weeks and maybe, just maybe, it’ll get warm enough so we can ditch our jackets and soak up some sunshine.

We’re visualising clear blue skies, warm weather and bright, bright days! And what does a girl need most for these blindingly bright days? A good pair of sunglasses, naturally.

Ladies here are our top five picks from all the shades that are out there right now. We’re hoping that by compiling this list, it’ll inspire Mother Nature to be a bit kinder to us before September gets here.

Gold Love Arm Aviators, €18, River Island:

When it comes to sunglasses, you can’t beat a pair of Aviators. They scream Southern-California-cool and they just look so chic and bang on trend. The best thing about these beauties? They have the word ‘love’ scrawled onto their arms. So cute, don’t you think?

AJ Morgan Charmer Cheetah Sunglasses, €14.93, ASOS:

They’re pink, they’re spotty and they’re a statement piece in and of themselves. Pair with a black vest, a pair of ripped daisy dukes and some studded footwear for instant rock-chick cool.

Gold Cat-eye Sunglasses, €13, River Island:

Channel Lana del Rey with these super sleek cat-eye sunglasses from River Island. The neutral colour means that they’ll go with practically anything and we love the way the tint in the lenses gradually fades away to clear. These bad boys would look great with a white 70s-style bikini and some chunky gold bling. We love them!

Catmaster Sunglasses, €22, Topshop:

When it comes to sunglasses, the cat-eye trend is absolutely massive this season, and we can see why. Cat-eye glasses are not only flattering, they’re just effortlessly chic. This bright pink pair from Topshop are quirky, but would be excellent for providing a bit of a colour pop no matter what you’re wearing.

ASOS Heart Burn Out Lens Sunglasses, €7.82, ASOS:

They’re quirky, they’re cool and they so remind us of those crazy coloured-lens glasses from the 90s. Perfect for an end-of-summer barbeque or beach party.