SUNGLASSES: DAY TWENTY THREE

DAY TWENTY THREE: Light tortoiseshell aviators, Carrera

Sorry for once again posting so late, I fell asleep after dinner. Do these look familiar to you? If you’ve been following 30 Days from the start, probably as these are the same as DAY EIGHT but they’re a really light, almost red tortoiseshell instead of dark frames like the previous pair. Unfortunately the light in this photo doesn’t really do them justice but as my nose currently resembles something out of a horror movie I figured this manner of shooting was much kinder!

These are my new-er pair of the two and when I was selecting them, I err-ed and aahed about whether to get another almost identical pair or change it up. But again, I figure if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Worn with: Blue skinny jeans, Miss Selfridge; White spine print tee, Hannah Marshall 4 Matches at LFW; Green snakeskin-print scarf, Deena & Ozzy; Green military jacket, Da Nang; Yellow satchel, Asos; Blue espadrilles, Penelope Chilvers.

SUNGLASSES: DAY TWENTY

DAY TWENTY: Yellow retro aviators, Jeepers Peepers

This is a look that I like to refer to as Feral Hippy. This is what happens when I go to festivals, particularly around lunchtime of the second day. I start to smell and suddenly find headbands really, really appealing.

You may remember my other yellow sunglasses and think that these look familiar; well, that’s because these are also by Jeepers Peepers who make really cool retro styles of sunnies.

Worn with: Grey vest dress, H&M; Grey denim shorts, Zara; Studded belt, Gap; UFO scarf, Unique; Green military jacket, Da Nang; Black wellies, Hunter; Gold pochette bag, Celia Birtwell for John Lewis; Floral headband, Festival vendor.

SUNGLASSES: DAY FIFTEEN

DAY FIFTEEN: Grey clear aviators, Calvin Klein

Okay, this experiment is proving one thing to me - I own a LOT of pairs of aviators. These are pretty new to the collection, I got them a few weeks ago and I’ve become quite fond of them very quickly. I was a bit skeptical when I was picking them out but I figured rather than going for fail-safe black, I would branch out into clear grey. Living wild, that’s me.

Worn with: Denim shirt dress, Primark; Black leggings, Topshop; Nude pumps, Topshop; Green military jacket, Da Nang; Yellow satchel, Asos.

SUNGLASSES: DAY TWELVE

DAY TWELVE: Blue metallic aviators, Ray-Ban

I’d never realised just how many pairs of various aviators I own until I started this project. These are the newest additions to my collection, which were a gift from the Ray-Ban party on DAY THREE. Aren’t they just lovely?

I’m no longer contagious but am very, very pale after spending the last few days hibernating, working and lamenting my oversized tonsils (which I’m sure you’ll be delighted to know are now back to a normal-ish size) so here’s my awesome ant print tee from Issa for Matches as a nice summery background instead.

Worn with: Ant print tee, Issa 4 Matches at LFW; Grey denim shorts, Topshop; Navy and cream quilted ballet pumps, Office; Green military jacket, Da Nang; Leopard print scarf, Marks & Spencer; Yellow satchel bag, Asos.

SUNGLASSES: DAY TEN

DAY TEN: Green plastic aviators, New Look

Another day, yet another pair of aviator sunglasses. I had my suspected tonsilitis confirmed this morning by my GP, so I won’t be making an appearance on here until I’m no longer contagious/stop looking like I got run over by a truck. Whichever comes first.

I picked these up a few weeks ago as I dragged The Boyfriend around New Look in order to get him a new holiday wardrobe… and ended up getting these for myself on the men’s floor. They come in an array of rainbow colours - as they’re only eight quid, I also wanted the purple, red and yellow until The Boyfriend pointed out that I already have two pairs of yellow aviators and really do not need a third pair.

Worn with: Grey jeans, Uniqlo; Grey sweatshirt, Gap; Leopard-print scarf, Marks & Spencer

SUNGLASSES: DAY EIGHT

DAY EIGHT: Dark tortoiseshell aviators, Carrera

It’s a grey miserable day and I’m feeling a little under the weather with a set of swollen tonsils as well as being at work, so I felt that today warranted some big ‘ole dark glasses. These awesome giant aviators from Carrera have been named as the style of the season by Sunday Times Style magazine, which is just as well as I have two pairs. Expect to see the others very soon! 

Worn with: Grey printed tee, Marc by Marc Jacobs; Black skinny jeans, Topshop; Black All-Stars, Converse; Leopard-print cardigan, Pure Collection; Grey leather biker, Topshop; Glasses necklace, Me & Zena; Big black scarf, unknown.

SUNGLASSES: DAY SIX

DAY SIX: I heart MJ aviators, Ricky’s NYC

The Great British Summer and it’s delightful weather are no match for my sunglasses; despite the awful weather, I maintain my right to wear sunnies even when it’s raining. I picked these up in Miami last year for my friend Trina and ended up buying a pair for myself. We’re both Marc Jacobs-aholics and so these, with their I heart MJ made the perfect gift.

Worn with: striped tee, H&M; leopard-print scarf, Marks & Spencer; Blue skinny jeans, Miss Selfridge; Grey leather jacket, Topshop; Navy & cream quilted pumps, Office; Grey leather bag, Jaeger; umbrella, Marc by Marc Jacobs

SUNGLASSES: DAY ONE

DAY ONE: Military issue Aviators

So, welcome to another 30 Days! Join me as I continue working through my vast collection of accessories, as the weather’s finally improving, I thought it might be nice to move on to sunglasses. To kick things off, I’d like to introduce you to my military issue aviators. Oh Aviators, schmaviators I hear you cry. Well, I bet yours fall off when you dangle upside down, don’t they?

Not these ones. I picked them up a few years ago when I was working on a film that had lots of military stuff - they have special flexible arms which hook around the back of your ears so that when you’re flying planes upside down and the such they stay firmly in place. In tribute to them, I’ve decided to channel Top Gun for the rest of my outfit today.

Worn with: Cotton khaki playsuit, Primark; White vest, H&M; Gold ant necklace, Links of London. Not pictured: Gold sandals, Topshop; Yellow leather satchel, Asos.