by Tami B. Nantz

Created on: July 22, 2010   Last Updated: August 10, 2010

Most people would agree that shopping for sunglasses can be a daunting task. Size, shape, style and brand matter, making this task as fun and stressful as shopping for the latest trend in clothing. Sunglasses have become an accessory as essential as any other when it comes to fashion, but none is more vital. Protecting the eyes from being burned by UV radiation makes shopping for this piece of "bling" a very important task. 

In an effort to make your job just a little easier, I found a few sites you may want to consider as you shop:

Fashion

For men and women alike, fashion tends to be most important thing when shopping for eyewear. While we want protection for those baby blues, we want to make sure we look good while we're doing it.

-At the top of the list when it comes to both technology and trend, Suncloud Polarized Optics tops the list– offering “a modern blend of sleek, stylish frames fused with hi-tech, high-performance lenses”.  

-When it comes to fashion, nobody does it better for the ladies than Betsey Johnson. Funky, retro and sometimes just plain wacky, she has it all.

-“Founded in the streets of youth culture”, when it comes to fashion for the guys, look no further. If 'tough-guy' is the style you're looking for, Anarchy may just be your thing. 

-Even the Maui Jim website is a feast for the eyes. One of my personal favorites, if you're looking for trendy glasses with the clearest lens you've ever experienced, look no further. 

 -We cannot leave our kids out of the mix, so when we went searching for the hottest trends for our little ones, Roxy and Quicksilver topped the list. Best place to find both? Check out Zappos. You absolutely cannot beat the prices.

Sports/Eye Protection

Nothing is more fun in the summertime than playing baseball or beach volleyball, and nothing is more irritating than the glare that can often mean the difference between a good game and a disastrous outcome. Protecting the eyes from both the danger of injury during play, and UV radiation, is equally important, and great eyewear can make all the difference.

-Providing the latest trends in both everyday wear and sportswear, Spy Optic offers their trademark Trident Polarized Lenses, which promise to get rid of the glare that so often plagues us even on a not-so-sunny afternoon.

-While Oakley offers the latest in every category I've listed, few offer a more radical look than their line of sportswear. 

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