Heaven Mayhem to Karen Wazen: 10 cool-girl sunglasses
Fashion
by Camille Macawili
36 seconds ago
While bright and warmer days are on the horizon, sunglasses are a must-have all year long.
Sleep deprived from staying up all night during Ramadan? Going incognito for your afternoon matcha run? Want to look cool without making much of an effort? This accessory is a non-negotiable when you're living in the Middle East region – and it's that time of the year to overhaul your rotation.
Here, we've scoured the web for affordable sunglasses from the likes of celebrity and influencer favourites: Vehla, Karen Wazen, to the just-launched category from Heaven Mayhem, and more. From cat-eye to oval-shaped, scroll through find the most coveted pairs of expensive-looking sunnies – all under AED800.
Style Note: Heaven Mayhem's Margaux sunglasses complements the angles of a smaller oval-shaped face.
Margaux Dhs671 Heaven Mayhem available at heavenmayhem.com
Style Note: These D-frame gold-tone pair are universally flattering – and an affordable alternative to Bottega Veneta's Classic Aviator Sunglasses!
Vista Dhs695 COS available at cosstores.com
Style Note: Add this oversized pair with burgundy frames and green-tint lenses to your sunnies rotation for an instant dose of cool.
Kaia Dhs770 Vehla available at vehla.com
Style Note: Can't get a pair of those coveted Chrome Heart sunglasses? This pair from & Other Stories are in stock and retail for a fraction of the price.
Frameless Rectangular Sunglasses Dhs180 & Other Stories available at stories.com
Style Note: This oval-framed pair lends a retro flair – the perfect finishing touch to your office siren look.
Small Oval Sunglasses Dhs429 Massimo Dutti available at massimodutti.com
Style Note: Looking for an alternative for the 'It' Miu Miu sunglasses? Say no more. This pair from Karen Wazen is your next best alternative.
Oval-Frame Sunglasses Dhs675 Karen Wazen available at bloomingdales.ae
Style Note: Channel your inner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with these oversized rectangular pair.
Rectangular-Frame Sunglasses Dhs299 Mango available at mango.com
Style Note: This burgundy-brown pair is a chic addition to your sunnies roster.
Vittoria Dhs746 Heaven Mayhem available at heavenmayhem.com
Style Note: In a sea of black sunglasses, brown is a fail-safe option without going overboard. Mocha Mousse is the colour of the year after all.
Outta Love Dhs263 Le Specs available at revolve.com
Style Note: The small rectangular frames have been spotted on the likes of Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber – need I say more?
The Monroe Dhs283 Banbe available at revolve.com – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
Images: Instagram @heavenmayhem_ @bykarenwazen
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