Sunglasses
By Rita Cook

It's that time again, summer! Indeed, time to invest in a brand new pair of sunglasses just perfect for the season ahead. We've put together a list of some of the best sunglasses for the 2008 season from inexpensive brands like Avon to high dollar options such as Gucci or Carolina Herrera.

Aviator Sunglass Two-Pack because two is always better than one. This set of tinted sunglasses; pink with silvertone frame and bronze with goldtone frame both have rocking nose pads for comfort and fit double bridge construction.
Price: $19.99
www.avon.com or by calling 1-800-FOR-AVON.

Grey Ant's Status sunglasses are oversized plastic frames with a bit of an '80s flair and a squared shape, silver tone hardware at the corners in black or smoke.
Price: $253
www.tobi.com

Ksubi Lotus sunglasses take a recognizable '80s frame and add quality lenses and materials in a nice mix of retro style with modern construction available in red/zebra. Price: $198
www.tobi.com

Jimmy Choo Kat offers high shine with mirror-like materials and a metallic shine. A summer 2008 trend "High Shine" for a flash of the future with a sleek high-tech design accompanied by a glass-like shine of metal and colorful plastics.
Price: $295
At Solstice stores in Southern
Florida or call 1-866-246-9043.

The Gucci GG is all about stealth wealth and the ultra-luxurious look of the jet setter. It's a minimalist logo with embellishments known only to those "in the know" or for those opting to fly under the radar.
Price: $312
At Solstice stores in Southern
Florida or call 1-866-246-9043.

Juicy Couture's Minnie S is a modern vintage style with a revitalized, renewed and refreshed, traditional look with a modern twist!
Price: $190
At Solstice stores in Southern
Florida or call 1-866-246-9043.

Diesel's DS styles are modern vintage inspired with sophisticated styles like wayfarers, aviators and cat-eye shapes providing that perfect déjà vu moment. Price: $175
At Solstice stores in Southern
Florida or call 1-866-246-9043.

Valetino's Val line says don't be afraid to shine in a pair of shades with some detail this season like stones, crystals and studs.
Price: Starting at $425 At Solstice stores in Southern
Florida or call 1-866-246-9043.

Carolina Herrera eyewear, style H724 in violet fade and style H725 in butterscotch fade is what eyewear is about this season.
Price: $300
www.basecurveeyewear.com for availability.

John Varvatos eyewear, this one style V718SG in silver and brown catch just the right eyes.
Price: $325
www.basecurveeyewear.com for availability.

Seychelles, Dakar, Puppies styles by Tous are modern with a twist. Started in the 1920s, Tous has truly evolved into a global brand that's all about a chic and sophisticated design found in every pair of sunglasses.
Price: Dakar Luxury $291
Price: Seychelles $174
Price: Puppies $218
TOUS store located in Aventura
Mall, Miami.

Fossil's Maudie offers a black frame with grey horn and smoke gradient lens, perfect for seeing or being seen.
Price:$54
Select Macy's

The Fossil Felicia is just as cool with tortoise frame and brown gradient lens.
Price: $54
Select Macy's

Boden sunglasses truly put other frames in the shade so sleek and ideal for sunny days out.
Price: $68
www.bodenusa.com

Oakely's Breathless takes an authentic role when technology comes into play capturing sport-inspired trends with functionaliy. Plutonite® lenses that filter out all UV rays while offering the unbeatable clarity of High Definition Optics® (HDO®).
Price: $175 - $255
Oakley Store on Lincoln Road,
Miami and Solstice stores in Southern Florida

Remember, for many people sunglasses are all about looking cool, but it can also save your eyes. That's right, sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful sun rays even on those hazy days when you can't decide whether to wear your favorite pair or not. In fact, hazy days in the sun are more dangerous than the sunny days and it all has to do with the UV light rays that are finding a way into your eyes. So, when buying a pair of sunglasses remember that the standards for lenses are only concerned with UVB and UVA rays. However, these standards only mark that the sunglasses must block at least 70% of UVB and at least 60% of UVA. For the best protection you should find sunglasses that provide at least 98% protection from both UVA and UVB rays.