Cheap Sunglasses that Don't Look Cheap

Let it be known, I love cheap sunglasses. Nothing beats the amusement of walking up to an open rack of shades and trying every single pair on. Some of the sunglasses are of the variety that make my friends crack up just by donning them and some are the kind I could seriously wear. The beauty of inexpensive sunglasses is that you can have a variety and if they get lost it's no big deal. The cruelty of life is that I can't wear cheap sunglasses. Being a prescription glasses wearing girl I have to buy frames that will hold up to putting the prescription lenses in. Few cheap sunglasses frames are up to the task. Le sigh...well at least I can peruse endless amounts of inexpensive frames online. Most of the ones I am drawn to are tortoise shell they look instantly posh. The floral ones on the bottom are just because.

Clubmaster Sunglasses, Reclaimed Vintage, $32, ASOS

Asos Tort Cat Eye Sunglasses, $21, ASOS

Keyhole Sunglasses, Cheap Monday, $32, ASOS

Floral Color Block Cat Eye, $14, Urban Outfitters

Get The Look: Retro Beach Style For Under $150

Photo: myvintagevogue

The spring in New York has so far proven to be windy, rainy and cold.  While the rain beats on my windows my mind wanders to the warmer more tropical reaches of the world. What would I be wearing if I was walking the beach somewhere south of the equator?  I would definitely be rocking a retro style swimsuit complete with wide brim hat and cat eye glasses.  Inspired by my daydreams I went in search of affordable retro beach looks.