Okay, so we all have that one staple that wins our heart time and time again. So much that whenever we're out shopping we say "I don't need another one of these," but we end up buying it anyways. Some of us may regret it afterwards, but if you're anything like me, you laugh because you know you didn't need it, but you're totally happy and stoked to add to your collection.
And if you disagree with my last statement, you're lying to yourself and lying isn't good.
Personally, I believe in doing things that make you happy and treating yourself. This is totally a dangerous combination - but we only have one life, so why not make the most of it? Now this isn't to say I'm a material girl who cares solely about all things materialistic, but when your passion is for fashion, beauty and the latest trends, materialistic ideas and views is just what ends up happening.
Now I know you want me to cut to the chase because all of this build-up is driving you nuts, so I'll tell you: I'm obsessed with sunglasses.
I seriously can't get enough. They're the perfect outfit completer. I keep telling myself I don't need another pair because honestly, I don't. My collection is rather large, I can't fit another pair into my desk drawer because if I tried, it wouldn't shut. When you're in college and live in a different city than your family and a different room than the one you grew up in, you don't have much space to scatter your belongings, so my sunnies call my desk drawer "home."
I justify in my head that I need different styles to go with different outfits. Don't worry, I'm not the type to purchase lavish sunglasses because I don't have that type of money to blow. Shout out to the parents for the Ray-Ban's this past Christmas, they're everything.
If you're ballin' on a budget, my favorite places to find super cute, affordable, quality sunnies are Urban Outfitters and Forever 21, if you have the patience to look through everything...
Here's my advice to you: when you're trying to find the perfect pair of sunglasses, don't forget a few tips and tricks to make sure what you're trying on is the one.
1. Put them on and see how they look and sit on your face. This is crucial because you'll immediately know if it's a hit or miss.
2. Make sure they don't cover your brows completely. That's not cute. You want to make sure your brows are visible, especially the arches! You don't want to lose what's framing your face.
3. Turn to the side. ALWAYS turn to the side. Both sides is even better! If you like the way the frames look from the side, they're a winner. People are always going to be at your sides, so this is what their impression of you and your sunnies will be.
4. Last but not least, the smile test. If your sunnies are hitting your cheeks when you smile, they might not be a match. Some people hate when their sunglasses touch their cheeks when they smile, I personally don't mind it. It's all about how comfortable you are about the size of the frames. I gravitate towards the bigger framed sunnies because I think they suit my face shape better. If the sunglasses don't ride up too high when you smile, they're meant for you.
If you are successful in all of these, take your sunnies to the cashier and buy them right away. I promise you won't regret it.
And we must not forget, everyone is different and has their own style. Instead of bashing on each other for our choices in eyewear, let's appreciate each other for being bold and choosing something out of the ordinary. Fashion is spontaneous - it's always changing and it's fascinating. That's why I love it so much.
So there it is. Now you have what it takes to find your perfect pair of sunglasses.
As for me, I'm in my last two weeks of school! Finals are next week and by next Thursday I'll be done with my second year of university! And did I mention in exactly two weeks from today I'll be paying my team a visit in sunny San Diego? I couldn't be more excited for this trip.
IN N OUT. Need I say more?
But since I'll be in San Diego, where it's sunny and hot, I'll probably be bringing my entire collection...
I hope I've made hunting for sunnies a little less stressful and a little more exciting! I'm literally this close to buying a pair of ShayxQuay sunnies, and I'm trying to tell myself no... But like I said, it's always good to treat yourself ;)
I hope my wallet doesn't hate me forever these next few weeks...
Sharmaine
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