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Chic Shades

Chic Shades
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Risky Business

Beyonce rocks a pair of remixed Wayfarers while on vacation in the South of France with husband Jay-Z.

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02
Futuristic Beauty

Kelly Rowland sports futuristic frames with a chic leather vest in New York.

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03
Color Coded

Zoe Kravitz is casually colorful in big red rimmed glasses.

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04
Dark Days

Rihanna dives for cover in super dark shades.

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05
Round and Round

Venus Williams rounds things out with circular lenses.

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06
Hello, Doll

Macy Gray is extra friendly with her oversized rims.

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07
Accent Piece

Miss Pattie accents her summer white with big black glasses.

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08
Fab Life

Kimora Lee Simmons beats the bright sunshine in a chic pair of rectangular lenses.

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09
Fierce Accessories

Star Jones knows how to work her accessories. Here she rocks diva shades with a statement necklace and fierce sandals.

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10
All Black Everything

Kelly Rowland made sure her eyewear was no exception to her black ensemble.

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11
Simple Shades

Dawn Richard mixes her boho dress with and crazy heels with classic shades.

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12
Purple Haze

Mya accents the purple in her tie-dyed dress with lilac lenses.

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13
Perfect Pair

Jay and Bey are a sight to see in matching black frames.

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14
Young Star

Jeremih sported some dark shades during a recent visit to the ESSENCE office.

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15
Two of a Kind

LaLa rocks retro rims while Ciara keeps things classic with a simple style.

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16
On the Run

Veronica Webb is casually cool in her specs.

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17
Cool Shades

The Queen and her right hand man hit the streets with cool shades.

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18
Sexy Strummer

King of the charts this summer, B.o.B. performs “Airplane” rocking circular shades.

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19
The Right White

Christina Milian remixes the ’80s with all white frames.

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20
Ready to Sail

Morgan Freeman pairs a baseball cap with classic aviators.

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21
Eyes Wide Open

Jennifer Hudson makes eye contact in semi-sheer shades.

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22
Slim Shady

Shades add a glam touch to already dressy outfits. Kerry Washington shows us how to pair the two.

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23
On the Go

Jordin Sparks rocks some dark wraparounds while breezing down the street in New York.

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24
Beatles Inspiration

Janelle Monae channels John Lennon in circular rims.

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25
Cover-Up

Kimora Lee Simmons keeps the sun at bay while taking a stroll.

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26
On Vacation

Nia Long seems overjoyed to be off to Hawaii for a quick holiday. These big statement glasses look great on her face.

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27
Cool Mom

Even in super basic duds and laid-back shades, Halle Berry is stunning.

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28
Grace Undercover

Grace Jones is undercover in a shades, a hat, and scarf.

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29
Stunner Shades

Alicia Keys shows off her summertime swag in square shades and a sunny dress.

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30
Center Stage

Mary J. Blige adds the diva touch to her stage presence with a pair of shades.

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31
Oval Ombre

Cassie accents her little black mini with aviator inspired glasses.

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32
Feminine Touch

Zoe Saldana matches her shades with her feminine menswear look.

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33
First Lady Lenses

Michelle Obama throws no shade even when rocking cool shades.

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34
Diva Status

Naomi Campbell definitely knows how to rock oversized diva frames.

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35
Square Style

Toni Braxton is photo ready in her square sunglasses.

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36
Sunny Days

Kelis plays up her fun Mickey Mouse sneaks with bright yellow sunglasses.

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37
Black on Black

LaLa has already started the transition into early fall wear with her dark glasses and ensemble.

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38
Strolling Shades

All that’s missing here is a cool pair of shades for John Legend’s pup.

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