Karen Deplaix for FR2DAY.COM reports: "Shopping for super fashion shades this summer, great news as designers are truly understanding the importance of vital protection from visible sunlight and invisible but harmful ultraviolet rays. From trendy by Tom Ford to Gorgeous in Gucci, you can be style smart this season."

Racy legendary Wayfarers by Ray Ban have truly withstood the test of time; manufactured since 1952 their design was a revolutionary breakthrough, taking advantage of new plastic moulding technology marked the transition from thin metal frames. Cited as the best selling design of sunglasses in history. Unpretentious simplicity, quality and longevity as well as ingenious product placement was also part of their recipe for success. Worn by the stars such as Tom Cruise in the 1983 movie "Risky Business" which marked the beginning of the Ray Ban Wayfarers phenomenon.

Top trends for this summer, roaring retro are clear and classic along with polarised lenses, the best combination of form and function, you don't have to break the budget for fashionable eye-wear this year!

Sport designs are all the rage, retro-sport is the look! Bollé performance sunglasses, "For Sport And For Life" is their motto, cutting edge frame and lens technology, over a hundred years of eye-wear design history. Dramatic French styling flair and unique long lasting materials also have made Bollé sunglasses the choice of many world class athletes. Comfort and durability with a fashion statement to a tee!

Black is back in force, perfect in Prada or designer in Dior, the mysterious top of the "Mode" basic and bold will be seen from catwalks to sidewalks, eternal elegance guaranteed.

Cool but chic, whatever your choice, widely available from specialist opticians to major fashion boutiques, a must have accessible and affordable accessory. With the soaring temperatures this summer be sure to protect with savvy smart shades and you will be the style winner this season!

Story by Karen Deplaix for FR2DAY.COM