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Home • Accessories

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade

Blocking the sun in style is no small task but these ladies rose to the occasion. From round sunnies to aviators, see how a true fashionista throws shade.
By Dominique Hobdy and Imani Bramme · Updated October 27, 2020
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Throwing Shade

These round frames are delicate, yet daring. Love it! 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

Wear your shades with confidence, it’s the best way to rock it. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

Miriame Ibrahim keeps it simple with a clean white tank that brings out her dark sunnies perfectly. You can never go wrong with simple chic. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

Gohe Makonnen’s fun hair is the perfect highlight to her round sun blockers. Werk!

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

Throw some shade with a smile= the perfect combination. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

This young lady is serving hippie realness! Yaas! 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

The more creative the frame, the bolder the statement. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

These sunnies are making a statement of their own!

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

You can never go wrong with classic aviators.

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

These sunglasses are simple, yet eye catching. Never be afraid to embellish your sunnies with color. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

These sunnies are simply fabulous. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh
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Throwing Shade

Intricate detail is what takes a simple look to a double take. 

Accessories Street Style: Coolin' in the Shade
Hannan Saleh