How To: Choose The Perfect Shades For Your Face

How to find the right shades for YOUR face...

It’s sunny season and if your anything like me I love to protect my eyes in style. Sunglasses are not only a necessity but also a fashion accessory. Many ladies don’t know what shades are best for their face. Let me help you a bit with some of the hottest shapes on some of our favorite celebs.

1st you need to figure out your face shape. Below are 4 common face shapes

To help you figure out your face shape pull your hair back and look in the mirror. You should see a clear indication of your face shape. If you’re still having a hard time use a handheld mirror and a lipstick. Make a dotted trace on the mirror around your face. You should be able to look at the outline on the mirror and figure out what shape your face is.
 
Now that you know what your face shape is let’s figure out what styles work best for you.

If you have a square shaped face you share a face shape with singer, actress, fashion designer Jessica Simpson. The shades that work best for you are cat eye, wayfarer, oversized and aviator. Shapes you should avoid are heavy brow frames, oval and boxy frames. 

If you have a round face you share a face shape with American Idol princess Kelly Clarkson. The shades that look best on you are rectangle, square, wayfarer, cat eye, and aviator. You should avoid round and oversized shades.

If you have a heart shaped face you are in good company with Ms. Olivia Pope aka Kerry Washington. The shades that look best on you are rectangle, round, oval, aviator, square and wayfarer. Shapes you should avoid are top-heavy frames, embellished frames and wide top shades.

If you have an oval face you share a face shape with Queen Bee. The shades that look best on you are rectangle, round, square, cat eye and aviator. You should avoid oversized shades. 

#28DaysofVintage Day 25

Journal Entry Day 25: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities:  Shooting for the new website and business evening tonight.  

                           The Sun will come out Tomorrow...Annie

 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: #Vintage floral day dress that I transformed into knickers.  This is my favorite thing to do...my own
Blazer: Marc by Marc Jacobs corduroy blazer...my own
Shoes:  Nine West suede & leather boots...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 17

Journal Entry Day 17: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: I'm in Vegas and today is the 1st day of WWD Magic Convention.  I'm on the floor all day from 9am-6pm attending seminars, networking and shopping for Style Haven.

Next time you think about beautiful things, 

don't forget to count yourself in

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: #Vintage 1970's Hawaiian paisley print maxi dress...my own 
I felt so beautiful in this dress and got tons of compliments on how beautiful it was throughout the day.  

Sunglasses: Cat eye sunnies...get them here Style Haven
   
Sandals: Bakers cross cross flat leather sandals...my own

#28 DaysOfVintage Day 11

Journal Entry Day 11: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Meetings, Style Haven and attending the Live Richer Challenge party

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today" 

Malcolm X

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Shirt: #vintage dashiki thrifted...my own

Sunnies: Cat eyed sunnies...get them here Style Haven
Skirt: H&M lycra mini skirt...my own

Bag: Etienne Aigner Genuine Leather shoulder bag...get it from Style Haven

Tights:  Uniqlo Heatteach leggings 

Boots: Vera Wang leather and suede motorcycle boots...my own  

#28DaysOfVintage Day 9

Journal Entry Day 9: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Rehearsals and working a show @ The Met. Today was a long day hence the reason I am just uploading my pictures today. 

         

           

Found a selfie mirror at work

 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: Hana Sung #vintage pleated dress...my own

Vest:  #vintage sweater vest 1980's...my own

Belt:  1980's elastic belt with leather and metal front...my own

Sneaks: Urban Outfitter platform sneaker...my own

Bag: Vintage Perry Ellis Mini Bowling Bag w/removable leather strap...get it from Style Haven

#28DaysOfVintage Day 6

Journal Entry Day 6: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Style Haven...National Wear Red Day #gored
            1 in 3 women die of heart disease & stroke each year.
            Celebrate National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women
            today Feb.6th
 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Cardigan: Vintage Anthony Richards button down shirt dress.  Here's the scoop on this I was looking for a vintage piece to wear for Nation Wear Red Day.  I couldn't find anything that spoke to me but I did find this dress which btw is a size 24 1/2 I figured why not wear this dress as a cardigan.  I love it...get it from Style Haven

Dress: Mystree 3/4" sleeve classic black dress.  A staple in my wardrobe @ only $35 I own 2 so I don't wear it out too much lol...get it from Style Haven

Belt: Vintage red leather...my own

Necklace: Thrift find...my own


Boots: Vera Wang leather and suede motorcycle style boot...my own and they're my favorite

#28DaysOfVintage Day 4

Journal Entry Day 4: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Meetings and Style Haven...trying to add a little Spring
            to this dreary day 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Coat: Vintage Somerset Fur Quilted Jacket...get it from Style Haven
Shirt: 1970's secretary blouse...my own
Skirt: Vintage Bernice Christoph tulip shaped cotton skirt with exaggerated pockets. I love this skirt, I purchased it in a vintage store in Copenhagen 
Boots: Nine West leather and suede boot...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 3

Journal Entry Day 3: #28DaysOfVintage 

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Shopping for Style Haven, and working a show @ The Met
            Opera.  It's ok to mix prints 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Blazer: Vintage Izod Plaid Blazer get it here... Style Haven
Tee: Haynes V-Neck...Every girl should own a boat load of these 
Skirt: 80's printed vintage Skirt Thrifted...my own 

Shades: Designer Inspired Cat Eye Sunnies get it here... Style Haven
Bag: Snake Skin vintage handbag worn as a clutch...my own
Boots: Leather lace up military style boots...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 2

Journal Entry Day 2: #28DaysOfVintage 

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Snow Day!!! Shoveling, Post Office Run and Working from
            home.  Taking it back to the 90's.

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Sweater: cropped Coogie this I kept in my archive.  One of my Coogies that I actually loved.  I knew one day it would be vintage 
Pants: Forever 21 black high waisted leggings
Boots: These are my own made in Italy purchased in Italy 
Shades: Oversized Shades in Tortoise Shell. They also come in black, smoke black and blonde tortise shell. Get them here... Style Haven
Coat: Vintage Winlit Shearling coat size Large...Get it here... Style Haven

Style Steal

Wendy William of The Wendy Williams show wore a Cynthia Steffe black and white color block dress today on her show.  Compare the Cynthia Steffe $198 to our vintage black and white color block dress $35.  I think that would be a Style Steal!!! Shop this and more @ Style Haven Boutique

Left: Wendy Williams wearing Cynthia Steffe  Right: Style Haven vintage version

Calling All Artist

Women's Movement Radio

Tuesday Feb. 26th at 9:30pm listen in as Style Haven's owner Corin Wright talks up Style Haven on the Women's Movement Radio http://www.wmradio.ca/ we would love to hear your feedback

In case you missed it LISTEN HERE!!!

Join Style Haven Boutique for #FNO Montclair

Thursday Sept. 8th join us for a Strawberry Social. 5-8pm we will have one night only markdowns on full price vintage and second hand merchandise, DIY manicures, "stylenista" photo booth, limited edition candle created by Chayil and much more. Come celebrate Fashion Night Out with us.

Style Haven Boutique is Now Open

Artist Spotlight: joe eXclusive

You may not know his face, but I’m sure you know his work. He’s the stylist behind the Ruff Ryders First Lady Eve’s impressive image.   From the signature blond hair to the customized leathers.  That first assignment (Eve) catapulted his career and he hasn't looked back since.  He is the creative inspiration behind the looks of Keyshia Cole, Mya, Tyrese, DMX, Lisa Raye and the list goes on.  joe eXclusive is not only a stylist but a "Lifestyle Ambassador" (love it).  Aside from celebrity styling he runs a styling/
imaging/branding firm called Destination 1610.  Destination 1610 is a style firm for the entertainment industry that specializes in imaging, artist development, styling, photography and product brand management.  Serving as a headquarters of all things creative.  joe's newest project is Sacred Heart Collections a young hip collections of woman's clothing.  Reigning from The Bay Area joe eXclusive verified his position in this business.  I couldn't wait to get into the head of joe eXclusive.  Where does he get his inspirations?  What he has going on now?  He was gracious enough to sit down with me and let me pick his brain...this is what he had to say.

Artist Spotlight: Jo-Ann Enwezor Owner of Planet Maud Vintage & Co.

I've know Jo-Ann the majority of my life.  We went to high school together, cheered on the cheerleading team together and dressed and sang as if we were TLC's Crazysexycool(geeks). But her new endeavor, Planet Maud Vintage & Co., is something fresh, new, and fly, and I am excited for her.  I learned a lot about Jo-Ann's style and thoughts through this Q&A, and by the end of this article if you're not in love with Planet Maud or Jo-Ann then I don't know what else to say.  Meet Jo-Ann Enwezor owner of Planet Maud Vintage & Co.