Author:

Kara Keigan

I’m a New York City-based expert stylist and writer. I cover fashion, lifestyle, and weddings for top magazines and websites, including Marc Jacobs, Country Living, Harper’s Bazaar, The Stylish Standout, Wayfaren, Domino, and Interior Monologue. I write about the latest sunglass trends, and I spend my free time searching for vintage clothing and decor.

70s Glasses Guide: Top Picks for Retro Frames

Written By Kara Keigan

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As the weather starts getting cooler, you may want to embrace a season of new trends. This season is rife with inspiration, but it isn’t exactly new. Retro-inspired trends have started creeping into our wardrobes. From flare jeans to knee-high boots to leather button-front skirts, it’s clear what decade we are getting our fashion inspiration from this fall. And it isn’t stopping there! Retro 70s glasses provide a great accessory for this season.

Many of these bold 70s glasses aren’t for the faint of heart. Fun-loving statement frames are here to help you stand out from the crowd. Instead of demure cat-eye shapes or translucent frames, we’re reaching for oversized square frames, new takes on aviator styles, and yellow-tinted lenses.

The 70s were the years that officially began to consider glasses as fashion accessories rather than just a necessary addition to help you see. The decade was rich in experiments of all kinds that led to modern eyewear and current trends.

That’s why you can flip through a 70s graduation book, admire the eccentric styles, and want to try them on for a cool new/old look. The years were filled with extravagant shapes, different materials, and rich earthy colors. Here are three retro 70s glasses styles to try out to embrace the peace and love era for all its worth.

Shield Sunglasses: How to Style These Y2K Staples

Written By Kara Keigan

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Fashion trends swing like a pendulum from one extreme to the other. After skinny sunglasses had their moment in the spotlight, a swing in the opposite direction seemed inevitable. While the “barely-there” shades were popular, it now appears larger-than-life shield sunglasses are taking the hot trend.

Eyewear Favorites of Six Classic Rock Stars

Written By Kara Keigan

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Some rock stars are iconic beyond their music. They’re stylish as all get-out. And the distinctive eyewear they select becomes fused to their brands.

Think John Lennon and his world-famous skinny round frames. It’s almost hard to think of the latter-day Elvis—white jumpsuit and all—without including a loud pair of aviator sunglasses in the image.

Let’s look at the famous eyewear of Lennon, Presley and four more music legends of rock and roll.

Red, White, and Blue Eyeglass Frames: Our Top 8 Patriotic Pairs

Written By Kara Keigan

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Red, white, and blue isn’t just a color palette to adopt for your clothes this Fourth of July weekend. You can celebrate with patriotic eyeglasses and sunglass frames as well. Show off your independence and choose red, white, and blue eyeglass frames that sparkle as bright as the fireworks.

While it’s nice to have bold accessories that reflect the holidays, most people will opt for a more versatile style to work into their everyday wear. Luckily for you, red, white, and blue frames have never been more wearable and workable into your everyday wardrobe. Read on for our favorite frames in these patriotic colors.

Dad Sunglasses: The 7 Best Sunglasses for Father’s Day

Written By Kara Keigan

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Father’s Day is the perfect time to replace your dad’s favorite pair of trusty old shades with something thoughtful and new. It’s a great time to treat your pop to a dad sunglasses glow-up!

Shopping for sunglasses (and gift-giving in general) is a matter of understanding the recipient’s style and interests. The best gifts are those your loved one may never have picked out themselves, but show you know them as a person.

Want to pick a pair of sunglasses that embrace your dad’s personal style? Let’s take a shot at identifying something about your father that will give us a hint at what style of dad sunglasses to buy the old man.