14 September 2011

Currently coveting: tortoise shell sunglasses

With the beginning of autumn and with the need of change it brings along, I’ve decided that, among a structured coat, emerald green and ruby dresses, and flared trousers, I also need a new pair of sunglasses. Tortoise shell shades are my piece of choice. When compiling these few photos I pictured a few iconic images too: Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe, they all wore this style and inevitably made it legendary. And it’s just occurred to me that this is yet another animal print, after snakeskin, that I’m happily willing to embrace this season and for many more to follow.

photos: 1-The Glamourai / 2-Stockholm Streetstyle / 3-Vanessa Jackman / 4-via here

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35 Responses to Currently coveting: tortoise shell sunglasses

  1. My Fashion Tale wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 11:34 am

    Don’t tell me about it…I’m looking for a pair of sunglasses like the ones in these pictures for a while now but no luck…maybe because I don’t have a big budget for it 😉

  2. Captivated by image wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I’m with you! Would LOVE to have the ones Kelly is wearing <3

  3. colores wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 12:29 pm

    love tortoise sunglasses especially the wayfarer from Ray Ban a fashion “must”

  4. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I think the first image that comes in mind as far as this style goes, is Olivia Palermo wearing her tortoise shades. I loved it. And I adore this style, too. I keep looking and looking for my perfect match, but more often or not perfection seem to be quite pricey, so at the moment I’m sticking with what I have. But there’s always a wish list and these babies are definitely on it. 🙂
    Wishing you a great day, sweetie!
    xxx

    • classiq wrote on
      --> 14 September 2011 at 12:53 pm

      @LittleRus
      I know, I was debating on whether to post it or not, but her face is on so many blogs and sites (well deserved no doubt) that I decided for these instead. 🙂

  5. Claire wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I am so searching for the perfect pair of tortoiseshell sunnies too! Why is it so hard – love Taylors cat eye – wonder if they would love me – fab pics x

    https://fashionandfrank.blogspot.com/

  6. Sara C. wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Keira is the cutest!
    Sara C.

  7. Not Just A Pretty Dress wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I love tortoise shell sunglasses, but I’ll leave them for my 2012 SS wish-list as I recently bought a pair of Celine sunnies. If I can give you a suggestion, have a look at Oliver Goldsmith (https://www.olivergoldsmith.com/). I’m kind of obsessed with his creations and I’m sure you would love them because several of them are named after movie icons and his ‘Manhattan’ are the famous sunglasses worn by Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

    https://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com/

    • classiq wrote on
      --> 14 September 2011 at 3:40 pm

      @Not Just A Pretty Dress
      Thank you. I was familiar with the brand, but hadn’t really taken a closer look at all their models. 🙂

  8. Rachel {Little Bits of Lovely} wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Oh yes! Love those cat eye sunglasses – gorgeous! Hope you are having a wonderful day Ada xx

  9. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Ooooh I covet the pair in the second photo! So chic!

  10. design traveller wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 3:35 pm

    classic, and goes well with brown-leather trend 🙂

  11. Katie*Belle wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I especially love the sunglasses with that soft sweater in the third photo. Beautiful!

  12. jillian m. {coffee, light and sweet} wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Now I want tortoise shell sunglasses! These models just look so damn fabulous with them.

  13. Alexa wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Definitely in now for sure. May have to snatch up a pair to look as chic as these ladies! 🙂

  14. thesecretcloset wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 6:17 pm

    I hope you don’t mean actual turtle shell because I think that’s FORBIDDEN!

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  15. sandy@oohlafroufrou wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 7:55 pm

    It’s so fun to get a new pair of sunglasses for the season! Hi sweetie ~ how have you been? With the move of my home and studio in August, I took some time off from the blog and have been pretty quiet on twitter as well, but will be back SOON … the new Fall Season of the Blog is coming Monday, September 26! Hope all’s well in your world! xoxo ~

    Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
    https://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

    • classiq wrote on
      --> 14 September 2011 at 11:50 pm

      @Sandy
      Hi, Sandy. How nice to see you’re back. All is well here. Hope you’re ok too. Looking forward to the new season on your blog. 🙂

  16. Haute World wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Very very fab. And oh so timeless. I’m totally in love with the third pair. So difficult to find the perfect pair in store though. I might have to start searching online now!

  17. Alexandra wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 9:10 pm

    They are really elegant , but can be worn pretty funky ! Lovely! I especially like the fourth pair <3

    Alexandra @
    shoependant.blogspot.com

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  18. denise wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 9:35 pm

    i only have the doubt if they would also go with dark hair, uhm….

  19. Alexis of NorthOnHarper wrote on
    --> 14 September 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Dang it! I just got new sunglasses and now I want these!

  20. jasna wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 12:22 am

    Loooove them too!! Hope u having a lovely wednesday hun xx

  21. laura wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 12:26 am

    Very nice pictures… great post… check me out and give me your impressions, and if you like me, you will follow me on bloglovin… See you https://leblogdelmmode.blogspot.com/

  22. Tamra {walks with Bella} wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 12:30 am

    I love my tortoise Oliver Peoples sunnies, they are the perfect cat eye/oval shape. I highly recommend.

    xo

  23. Meagan wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 1:02 am

    Lovely! I recently splurged on a pair of Tory Burch tortoise sunnies and I LOVE them. They flatter my face so very well!

  24. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 2:03 am

    I do too! Can I tell you a secret? I just ordered 7 pairs of sunglasses yesterday. I couldn’t decide which ones I wanted. And 4 of the 7 were tortoise shell. I even ordered the Tom Ford ones in the last photo. Now I’ll just await their arrival. Hope one looks good 🙂 xoxo

  25. Kate @ Travelmoon wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 7:08 am

    oooo I would love a pair!

  26. blogalexboutique wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 8:42 am

    Taylor Tomasy is Amazing!

    Alex b

  27. mary jo wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 7:13 pm

    I love sunglasses–one look is all I needed to see that I need a pair of these. Thank you for the inspiration, my pocketbook does not thank you!

    xo mary jo

  28. simone leblanc wrote on
    --> 15 September 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Love how cute the cat eye ones are!

  29. amourette wrote on
    --> 19 September 2011 at 5:53 pm

    i am seriously in love with all of them

  30. Sarah Klassen wrote on
    --> 26 September 2011 at 4:41 am

    I’m with you—I would love love love a pair—so classic!