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Summer is fast approaching and like frozen margaritas and BBQs in the yard, sunglasses are ubiquitous. Invest in a good one and it will serve you well for years to come. I am digging this aviator-influenced pair from Dolce & Gabbana.

The lightweight acetate frames means comfort when you have it on throughout the day and the great thin shape gives a sleek, stylish look that won't go ignored in the best months of the year.

Available in 2 colors - black-grey and havana-brown; both wonderful colors. The black is a classic option while the brown will provide a mod vibe that will sync with your summer wardrobe.

Get this for US$290 at Saks Fifth Avenue.   

Initially made to help pilots block off distracting rays from the sun, Ray-Ban aviators are as iconic as hot dogs.

The classic shape will never go out of style and you can wear them for life. Whether you're in your 20s or your 60s, they will still look as good, no matter what you wear. How often do you get an item so universal?

Get this for US$129 at Nordstrom.

I like items with color blocks and I think they are a sure-fire way to draw attention and add dashes of colors to your outfit. That said, there should be a cohesive contrast and a harmonious existence of the colors.

This pair of Aviators looks like a regular pair with decent gradient lenses. I wish they would have left it at that but no, they had to make the ends of the arms bright Yellow. Just like the Lego blocks I used to play with as a kid.

This rude burst of color cheapens the overall look of the aviators and it doesn't help when the arms are made of plastic. You would think that US$275 would get you more than just a slap of a designer label and plastic brick road yellow arms. I guess not.

You can find this at Neiman Marcus.

This is just like something you would see out of a sci-fi movie or on Battlestar Galactica. I've only seen a couple of episodes but I think this would fit right into their whole wardrobe theme.

This is also, of course, classic Maison Margiela. He, of the black band around his models' eyes of past seasons. He took that concept and brought it to everyday life with this pair of bronze shades.

The thing is, I am on the fence on this one. On one hand, it's got the whole cool Fifth-Element factor and it is smartly constructed because there is a little nose nook that I couldn't see from the first picture but is visible in the second; so it is actually comfortable to wear for more than a few minutes. And you'll be sure to be the only one in the block or the whole neighborhood with shades like these.  

On the other hand, I am not too thrilled with the dull bronze color - maybe it was a direct opposition to the whole sci-fi vibe? I think silver or black would be a better fit in terms of color but maybe this was Maison Margiela's whole point. To have something so obviously inspired by a certain theme but then not look like everything one would associate with that theme.

So if you ever feel like fast-forwarding a few light years, you can find this for US$545 at eLUXURY.

My last sunglasses purchase was a pair of Wayfarers. I love the iconic shape and the color block, contrasting detail. It's a quick, sure-fire way to add a dash of color to your everyday ensemble.

I am digging the clear and black combination on this pair and I've been looking at it for a while now. It's fun and would look great all year round! Get this for US$139 at eLUXURY. 

This sexy, modern pair of aviators from Tom Ford will have you reflecting the sun's rays in style. With its gold-tone trim along the bridge and two subtle logo plate at the stem ends, this aviators will serve you well for seasons to come. Get this for US$210 at Bluefly. 

With Summer heating up, these are my 5 picks of shades that will up your style quotient while filtering those UV rays.

These two-tone Ray-Bans are based on the iconic original 1952 wayfarer model. I dig the contrasting temples (aqua & cream) and the silver mirrored lenses. Get the Ray-Ban Two-Tone Wayfarer Sunglasses for US$139. 

I am liking this pair of simple yet refined and polished sunglasses from Dior. With tinted lenses that provide 100% UV protection and plastic rectangular frames that wrap nicely around your face. And as the name suggests, you can wear these to an outdoor black tie event and not be mistaken for a member of the security team. Get this at eLUXURY for US$285.