Sunglasses can mask all manner of sins: puffy eyes, last night’s panda-eye makeup, a nasty hangover. But more importantly, as they return to the bridges of our noses circa the end of March, sunglasses are the unofficial signifier of spring. Daffodils and hot cross buns? Nope. As soon as we see a sea of sunglasses, we know the good times are coming.
Whether you like yours tortoiseshell, cat-eye or Olsen oversized and mirror-lensed, we've scoured the shops to find something for everyone. Nicole Richie, eat your heart out – the following shades are even more superior than your dazzling collection. Click on for the best sunglasses for this spring.
Tortoiseshell sunglasses are a timeless classic and Cubitts is our favourite new eyewear find. Handmade yet modestly priced, check out the British brand for both spectacles and sunglasses.
But when a classic yellow/brown tortoiseshell frame isn't enough fun, these blue-hued Whistles sunglasses are the ones for you.
In December 2014 Anna Laub won The Emerging Accessory Designer of The Year at the British Fashion Awards and it's no wonder as Prism is one of our first ports of call when it comes to the best sunnies and espadrilles in London.
This pair is inspired by the modern, geometric architecture of the Brasilia. White frames are a pretty bold look so you might as well go all out with gold-tinted lenses too.
On a day when you look down and you're slightly underwhelmed by your outfit, put these on to instantly dial it up a notch.
For the seasoned festival goer keen to accessorise with florals, these sunglasses will be firmly secured on your face.
Green sunglasses might not sound like a thing but these cactus shades surprisingly complement most outfits. And for not much more than a tenner, we're sold.
All that glitters is not gold but these sunglasses are pretty damn glam.
You'll have seen these copied all across the highstreet but nothing comes close to the real deal. Time to break open the piggy bank.
Dior aviator tortoiseshell mirrored sunglasses, £310, available at Matches Fashion
We're all pretty familiar with Holly Golightly's Givenchy LBD and dripping diamonds in the iconic Breakfast At Tiffany's scene but her Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses don't get as much love. If you can't afford an authentic pair, you can channel Audrey in this modern update from & Other Stories.
Though Stella McCartney isn't best known for her sunglasses, we're big fans as the Brit designer uses natural, biodegradable materials for her sustainable eyewear collection and this pair is just as gorgeous as eco-friendly.
Stella McCartney chain-trimmed cat-eye acetate sunglasses, £235, available at Net-a-Porter
House of Holland’s signature tongue-in-cheek style has been updated this season in marble-esque pink acetate with silver mirror lenses. Returning with more of his cheeky catchphrases, we couldn't have said it better ourselves, Henry.
Worn by everyone from Suki Waterhouse and Joan Smalls to Margaret Zhang and David Gandy, Taylor Morris has quite the international celebrity fanbase and we can see why.
Tap into your inner Barbie girl in these big-framed pink shades from sunglasses legend Karen Walker. Go big or go home.
You may not be able to perfect your feline flick with your eyeliner but you can still nail a cateye with these monochrome lenses from Ace & Tate.
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