Elle magazine lists six hot sunglasses for this winter

October 9, 2009

Sunglasses are a typical part of everyone's summer wardrobe, but they are just as essential to your health when the cold weather hits. The American Optometrist Association (AOA) recommends wearing sunglasses whenever you're headed outside to reduce exposure to UV rays and prevent conditions like snow blindness. This is a kind of sunburn on the surface of your eye.

Elle magazine recently revealed some of the new (and old) styles of sunglasses that will be popular this season. Their options will make protecting your peepers a pleasure, not a chore.

Try a pair of classic, plastic-framed sunglasses like Ray Ban's Wayfarer, or snap up a more updated version with clear or colorful frames. This style is flattering to every face shape and will look great with almost any outfit.

Channel style icons like Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Coco Chanel in sunglasses with round or oval-shaped lenses. These shades will lend a classic, sophisticated look to any outfit, and are especially appropriate for formal occasions.

Ray Ban recently released a new spin on their classic aviators. The new style features plastic frames, which are both hip and durable. Frames come in a variety of colors and sizes, and the glasses also boast polarized lenses.