In the words of Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen, "In-store shopping is so back." While I'll never complain about checking out on my computer with the click of a button, I agree with her. There's nothing like trying on the pieces I'm eyeing before I buy them, and there's one accessory that's extra fun to try on in-store: sunglasses. I accompanied Lauren on a little shopping trip to Sunglass Hut, her favorite place to find this must-have accessory, for a day of trying on cute styles for her summer travels. Instantly, her eye was drawn to the Michael Kors selection, and ultimately—spoiler alert!—two pairs from that collection came home with her. Come along on our shopping adventure.
"I'm spending as much time in the sun as possible this summer," Lauren says. "I'm headed back home to Laguna to be with my family, and I'm also going on my bachelorette trip to Hawaii." So it was important we found her the right sunglasses that would keep her looking chic all season no matter the destination. "Sunglass Hut is always my first thought. The retailer offers the widest variety of brands, making it such a fun shopping experience. You can try on every brand you've been eyeing all in one place."
While there were so many styles to choose from, the Michael Kors section had a gravitational pull. But funnily enough, Lauren didn't end up buying the Michael Kors style she thought she would. "I like to make buying new sunglasses an IRL experience due to all the nuances involved in making the final decision," she says. "I tried on a pair of sunglasses that I didn't think was going to look good on my face shape, and I was pleasantly surprised." If you can't make it to the store, Sunglass Hut also has an incredibly handy feature on the site that allows you to digitally try on styles.
Lauren loved the Québec sunglasses from Michael Kors so much that she bought them in two shades: black and chrome pink. "I always look for a classic shape with a slight trendiness baked in," she says. "This Michael Kors style at Sunglass Hut is just that. The square shape feels timeless while the rimless detail and chrome-pink lenses feel so fresh. I also love that the pink pair is exclusive to Sunglass Hut, so they feel unique. I know they're going to be a hit on my vacations."
For those looking for advice on how to pick the perfect pair of designer sunglasses, Lauren recommends sticking to what makes you feel most like yourself. And Sunglass Hut has something for everyone. "I would opt for a classic pair that you can wear for years to come over a completely trendy pair," she says. "Once I have my fair share of classic styles, I venture into the fun world of trends."
