Shade Up for Spring: 8 Stylish Sunglasses for Every Budget

8 stylish sunglasses for springLet's talk sunglasses! First of all, they're a necessary tool for protecting our eyes (and the sensitive skin around them) from the sun's damaging rays. And of course, they're a way for celebrities to shield themselves from the paparazzi... and for normal people like us to dress like we're celebs shielding ourselves from the paparazzi. Perhaps most of all, they're a fashion statement, an accessory for your face, if you will.

So how do you choose your sunglasses? Do you wear the latest trends or pick classic frames that are always in style? Do you go designer or are you more of a gas station/whatever works kind of girl? I think I fall somewhere in-between. My kids love to play with my sunglasses, so I'm never really tempted to go super-high-end. I like a pair I won't shed any tears over when they inevitably end up broken.

In the pursuit of some summer fashion accessory inspiration, I've picked 8 pairs of stylish sunglasses that will fit any budget:







Charlene Sunglasses from Tobi1. Charlene Sunglasses from Tobi, $8
Admit it: haven't you always wanted to see the world through rose colored glasses? And the oversize round shape of these frames has the vintage feel of something Twiggy would have worn in the 60's.
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Colorblock Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters2. Colorblock Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters, $12
When you're going to buy something that will probably only be en vogue for a season, it's best to keep it cheap. These shades are the perfect stylish and affordable way to hit on this summer's colorblock trend.
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Animal Print Sunnies from Old Navy3. Animal Print Sunnies from Old Navy, $9.94
Leopard print is generally such a bold statement, that you can only break it out once in awhile. These fabulous shades are the perfect way to sneak the funky, popular print into your everyday look.
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Huntington Sunglasses from Jack Wills4. Huntington Sunglasses from Jack Wills, $98.50
Florals are perfectly on trend this season and the bright pattern on these frames incorporates so many colors that they will work with virtually anything.
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Tory Burch Rounded T Logo Sunglasses5. Tory Burch Rounded T Logo Sunglasses, $149
Gray is such an under-appreciated neutral. These shades will match any outfit, but you'll also stand out and look trendy for wearing this hue instead of the much more expected black or brown.
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Original Ray-Ban Wayfarers6. Original Ray-Ban Wayfarer, $150
The quintessential American classic. Somehow flattering on every face shape. These will never go out of style.
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Classic Ray-Ban Aviators7. Classic Ray-Ban Aviators, $155
Ray-Ban's other classic, always-in-style, option. I'd only invest in these if you take pristine care of your sunglasses because the wire frames can be pretty fragile.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs8. Marc by Marc Jacobs, $110
Is it just me or do these look like a combination of Ray-Ban Wayfarers and Aviators? And are we in agreement that that's a good, actually awesome idea? Good, I'm glad we settled that. Plus, I'll be honest with you: I love pretty much all things Marc Jacobs, including these glasses.
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- By Gabrielle Blair
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