Adorning Ava have some of the best statement sunnies around for SS15, with a variety of styles to suit all face shapes and styles.

It's hard to know what type of shade to look for but we're here to give you the lowdown to make your decision a little bit easier.


Face shapes

There are four main face shapes we have used to help you decide what type of shade to go for.



Oval: - Geometric Tortoise Shell

Examples: Beyonce, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Anniston, Selena Gomez.

Type of shade: You’re a lucky lady, you’ve got an oval-shaped face. That means you can pull off just about any look when it comes to sunglasses. Rectangle frames are often chosen for their horizontal orientation to balance an oval face’s vertical. And upswept styles are good for complimenting high cheekbones. 


Round - Flat Top Snakeskin Sunglasses

Examples: Kirten Dunst, Miranda Kerr, Kate Bosworth, Amy Adams.

Type of shade:  Characterized by soft, contoured, feminine features, round faces generally have a width and height that are roughly equivalent. There are a lot of great opportunities to show off your style with a nice pair of shades. Whether you’re out at the beach or going for a drive, geometric shapes like horizontal frames, Wayfarers and rectangle shapes will give your face a longer, thinner look. So offset your contours and gain an elegant edge today.


Square: - Black Round Cat Eye Sunglasses

Examples: Kate Blanchett, Rihanna, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman.

Type of shade: Bold features make you a natural head-turner. Features like a prominent forehead and a strong jawline characterize your distinctive look. This makes you the perfect candidate for a few different sunglass shapes. Try curvier frames like round, oval, cat eye, butterfly and semi-rimless to accentuate your eyes and playfully balance a striking jawline. 

Heart: - Round Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Examples: Eva Longoria, Reese Witherspoon, Olsen twins, Scarlett Johansson.

Type of shade: This typically means there’s a good chance you’ve got a broader brow and a narrow chin. You can direct attention downward or elongate your look to even out proportions with the right pair of frames. Go for frames with thin temples, or frames with exaggerated bottoms for heart shapers.


- Becky x

We are still in LOVE with the Monochrome trend for Summer, but we have played with the patterns and textures to create a summery version. The wide leg culottes are from Topshop. Topshop never let us down with the beautiful patterns for every season, this one no exception, with an overlapping busy floral print. We teamed it with a cotton scalloped textured tank. It's the perfect length, as you can tuck into the culottes or wear it loose over the top if you're having a lot to eat and drink. The scalloping softens the look.

It's time to dig out your sandals and cut out shoes. We went for a patent sandal version of a school shoe. The buckles and patent finish bring a bit of formality to the outfit, but still able to show a bit of flesh. This black leather rucky is great for a day out to pack all your essentials in. It's very versatile as it has a small strap, so it can be held as a handbag too.

When picking jewellery for this outfit, we were stuck for choice, as The Adorning Ava Monochrome Trend has such strong pieces this season. In the end, we decided on The Kyla Black Jewel Rope Necklace, as it's sets off the outfit perfectly. The design of the necklace is almost made to wear with the culottes. We chose The Leila Monochrome Hoop Earrings. The hoops bring of extra detail to the outfit. Don't forget, the sun is out so your outfit isn't complete without a pair of shades. The Black Round Cat Eye Sunglasses are one of our fave pairs at AAHQ.  They make any outfit look stylish.

Don't forget, it is England, so make sure you've packed you pocket umbrella. Those April showers have a way of creeping into May. For a Summery fresh look, keep your make up simple with a quick flick of eye liner and a clear lipgloss.

- Becky x

- Ella x