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So I decided to do a sunglasses collection, after watching one of my subscribed YT video today (lisalisaD1, I think, her user name), and that got me 'inspired' to do a little entry on my sunglasses collection.

Let me start with the The Body Shop Olive Glossing (?) shampoo first.  I really love this shampoo.  It makes my hair feel so clean, I like the smell, there is no sticky build up feeling, and makes my hair real shiny, as you can see for yourself in the set of pictures in this entry. Yup, that's about as close a review as you can get about this product... I love it, go buy it, go try it... they come in various sizes, if you are not sure, just buy a tiny bottle first.  :)

Ok... back to the sunglasses... Wearing sun glasses is great for several reasons. When you are sleepy, or look sleepy they are great disguises, to hide your face, when you just woke up and need to rush out of the house, have no time to do your makeup etc etc.. you must have one or two of those days when you just aren't ready to face the world yet.   They are also useful for when you want to look glamorous and cool while people watch at some poser cafe... very discreetly of course, so nobody can see your eyes rolling or staring behind the dark shades. And it is always so hot and sunny in Singapore, so a pair of shades is always useful to have, to protect your eyes from the harmful rays.

I have a big round face, but I never really follow any 'rules' when it comes to what type of frames I should wear.  Typically I always opt for the larger oversized shades, so my face don't look bigger... or how a smaller frame would make my face look big.  That's my logic.. and also, I tend to lean towards plastic frames... I like greyish/ blackish lenses rather than brownish ones.  And some type of shades I would never wear, that is those ultra sport Oakley types which kind of wrap around your eyes, and also aviator styles.. I used to wear mine from Ray Ban (get them at Chinatown - is it call People's Park? That place we got Mix & Match accessories-----  is the best and cheapest, never buy Ray Bans at those stores in town at rip off prices).   And I don't like shades with tacky blinged out side panels.... I like designer shades, but I prefer the logo etc to be discreet, instead of like HEY look I am wearing Gucci shades or whatever.

A little disclaimer before we go into the pictures:  I am not wearing any makeup in the pictures, except for Barry M lip paint (146) -- I guess the point is to show that wearing a pair of shades is the ultimate concealer?  Also it is obvious I adjusted the colors in all the pictures, since the focus of this entry is to show the shades, not makeup colors or anything...

OK, so here we go:

1.  Round Shades (in black and brown, S$10 a pair from Mustafa Shopping Centre. Bought 3 years ago at least.)

I like these ones, because although they are cheap, they don't feel cheap.  The plastic doesn't feel flimsy, and I can throw them around, and they have not gone all out of shape on me.  I wish I had gotten a couple more pairs in other colors though... now that I think of it.

2. Cotton On retro shades.  (about S$5 or 10, can't remember) to be honest, I have not worn these at all.  I bought them cos I thought I wouls wear them, and I was drawn to the beige details on the frames.  But these feel super plasticky, light, and flimsy.

On my nails, Essie Chinchilly

3. Shades from La Chance ( which I bought in Tokyo, at Harujuku).  They cost about $10 each.  I love the white pair.  It is my everyday shades, and I can throw it around, they don't creak, and does not go all out of shape.

This is another pair bought at the same store, but in black, with gold detailing.  They are very large and 'pop out' from your face.

4. Retro Metal frame shades (about S$25 a pair). Bought them at Beach Road market, one of those 2nd hand shops.  I like the shape and color of the lenses and they are comfortable for me to wear.  But I haven't worn them, because I am scared the metal frame would make my skin break out.

5. Chloe Shades (about S$300+ when I bought it several years back). This is a pretty common classic Chloe design, and every season they release new colors.  Mine is transparent with light brown, mirrored lenses.  I like how it is subtle enough you don't really need to take them off even indoors. They are also super large.

6.  Dior shades (S$350, bought a couple of years back).  I broke my first pair, but I love this so much, I had to get a new one to replace it -- cos I broke the first pair.  I like how OVERSIZED this pair of shades is.  And the plastic and everything all feel very solid.  I like how the logo isn't shouting to everybody HEY LOOK AT MY DIOR SHADES.  It is just a small logo Dior at the side of the frames.

My Ultimate Lemming Shades:

Chanel Willy Wonka shades (from'07 S/S collection, don't think I can find them anymore, if anyone has seen this, let me know!!)

Dita Shades (which I spotted at On Peddar, they cost S$1200, no way I can ever justify spending that amount on shades, and besides I am too clumsy)

Tom Ford (about $500) Claude sunglasses.  So cool hippy chic ala John Lennon style

That's all, thanks for reading...

Do share your sunglasses collection too! Would love to see what's in your wardrobe and which are your faves.  :)