Sunglasses make summer easier and you cooler. Let Sophie Lewis show you where to find them.

(Pictures: Asos, top. Boohoo, bottom.)

No matter where you are, what you read or whose bins you rummage through, there’s one accessory the rich and famous are never without: sunglasses. And as the English sun is shining brighter than ever before, sunglasses have been elevated from a must-have fashion accessory to an essential weapon in the battle for the protection of your eyes.

This season, for these reasons, size matters. The bigger the frame, the better the frame. And the colour you choose is vital in making a statement. So here’s a quick ‘n’ easy guide to snapping up some sexy shades, on the high street and online.

The high street option: River Island
This high street stalwart never has come up trumps again with a great range of sunglasses. The most expensive pair is a totally acceptable £17.00, so anything you snap up will be a bargain. They also do a good line in quirky cases, so you can look good just by transporting the damn things.
Website: HERE

The funky option: Urban Outfitters
The American brand’s focus on ‘funky fashion’ is on display in this large collection for men and women. Much of it is budget (in a good way), and many of the women’s frames are included in their pretty good sale. Grab them while you can.
Website: HERE

The online option: Asos.com
This online fashion store has everything. Their shades range from £5 to £295, catering for all budgets. And the site is incredibly user friendly. You can find your perfect pair by tweaking options such as colour, price, designer, sale items and the all-important celebrity influence!
Website: HERE

The discount option: Boohoo.com
This budget fashion website is beginning to make a real name for itself and getting featured in loads of fashion magazines. It’s greatest selling point is that it’s always running some kind of promotion, and currently has 30% off accessories. This means that all 20 pages of sunglasses (20 pages!) are just £5.60 a pair. You can not, and will not, find fairer than that.
Website: HERE