new wayfarers for spring

Thinking about spring sunglasses already? I am!

I have definitely succumbed to the retro Wayfarer trend over the last couple years and these new styles are adorable...the floral patterns remind me of sunglasses I had when I was a little girl, but somehow these are more chic because the pattern is subtly hidden on the inside...how clever!

And how cute are the NYC subway map patterns???

The floral pattern comes in black, blue, and white, and the subway map pattern comes in orange, red, and white online at Nordstrom.com.

cassius eyewear appreciates architects

Corbu Rouge Frame $160

As an architect I am always excited when designers show an appreciation for architecture. I just discovered a new line of sunglasses by New Zealand brand Cassius Eyewear and each design is named after an architect! I love that he mixes commonly recognized architects like Corbu, Gehry, and Neimeyer with less mainstream wonders like Pawson and Polshek. Check out the entire line at Moxsie here.


Jason Ng started Cassius in 2008 with simplicity and a reference to the '60s and '70s in mind. Each piece is handcrafted and only 300 of each style are produced.

top 5 hats and sunglasses for summer

I write a daily article for Splendicity about accessories, and I wanted to share two articles that I wrote this month about my picks for the top 5 styles of hats and sunglasses for summer 2009. Check them out...


Top 5 Hat Styles for Summer

• floppy
• short-brimmed
• cloche
• head wrap
• fedora
  

Top 5 Sunglasses Styles for Summer

• plastic aviators
• bold colors
• vintage
• unique shape
• oversized
  

visit hello kelli at splendicity

I am now blogging in the Accessories section for the amazing fashion and beauty blog Splendicity. I have been guest blogging for Splendicity for about a month about various topics (the rocker bootie, engagement rings) but now I will be posting everyday.

Splendicity is more comprehensive than Hello Kelli with tons of new posts from diverse bloggers everyday in areas like celebrities, makeup, fragrance, hair, skincare, plus size, and accessories. The shopping aspect of the site is also much more diverse with everything from the most expensive designer labels to extremely affordable finds.

One of the best aspects of the site is that they have tons of amazing contests with amazing prizes every month! My first article Zooey Deschanel for Oliver Peoples is in the Style section on the homepage. I definitely recommend checking articles in all of the different sections of the site.