To shop this look, click here...Throw some serious shade this month with bold sunnies from the Spring/Summer 2016 collections.Functional yet stylish, the humble pair of sunglasses reserves a special place in our bag of fashion tricks. And why not? With one simple accessory, one can amplify or transform even the most ordinary of outfits from basic to chic.

So what can we look forward to in terms of eyewear trends this coming summer season? Designers have let their imaginations run wild with quirky, colourful and playful shades. Think bold prints, unusual silhouettes and intriguing textures. Reflective finishes and bejewelled frames. Forget minimalist -- the trend is maximalist.shutterstock_262500017_new

Equal parts edgy and hip, geometric plastic frames paired with round lenses are all the rage this year with stars such as Rihanna and Miranda Kerr being spotted with them.shutterstock_204841843_new

Throw away those chunky black plastic frames. This season, we’re seeing plastic frames in every colour of the rainbow and in a variety of finishes. Striped or leopard printed, matte or encrusted with jewels -- we’re loving them all.shutterstock_270442610_new

Modified classics are going strong -- think updated versions of the classic Wayfarer and Clubmaster in shades of army green. And while cat eyes reigned supreme for the last couple of seasons, the look has now been updated by pairing the oh-so-sexy cat-eye silhouette with painfully hip round lenses. Meow!shutterstock_277254632_new

This year, mirrored lenses are ruling the land with their pretty rainbow reflections. Dress up even the most laid-back weekend look with holographic sunnies that shift and change colour with every turn.On the other end of the spectrum, see-through lenses are also making a comeback. A modern take on this seventies aesthetic, this is a trend that really works when paired with a simple white tee shirt tucked casually into a pair of jeans.

LOOK SHARP.

What goes best with this season’s bold eyewear trends? Looks seen on the runways suggest that the trend is to keep things -- especially eye makeup -- minimal. Go with groomed, natural eyebrows plus nude or neutral eyeshadow on the brow bone to balance the face. To amp the look, opt for a bold lip colour in bright pink, coral or fuchsia.

GET THE SEVEN SUNNIES WE LOVE HERE

01. Striped octagonal sunglasses, Owndays (Waterway Point)
02. Pink cat eye sunglasses,
eGG (Waterway Point)
03. Yellow octagonal sunglasses,
Owndays (Waterway Point)
04. Linda Farrow Peach Cat, Spectacle Hut (Northpoint, Waterway Point)
05. Rayban Chris (green), EyeChamp Young (Waterway Point)
06. Glitter suede, Miu Miu,
Spectacle Hut (Northpoint, Waterway Point)
07. Pink camo sunglasses,
eGG (Waterway Point)

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