Photos by Nicole Roegner Top: Gucci Aviator $295, Bottom: Carrera Endurance Aviator $130

This summer, support local shops, shield your vision and make a statement with these eye-catching sunglasses

Scottsdale Jean Co.
14747 N. Northsight Blvd., Ste. 106, Scottsdale
480-905-9300
scottsdalejc.com

Kick it poolside and look good doing it with these colored shades from Scottsdale Jean Co. The glamorous Carrera brand has been spotted on the likes of pop singers Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga, but you can one-up those divas with a set of Carrera’s Endurance Aviators in hot pink for $130. Or try Gucci’s current take on a classic style with its unisex small-frame aviators in white for $295.

Top: Cazal 9005 $55, Bottom: Chrome Hearts $1095

The Village Eye Works
539 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-258-5040
thevillageeyeworks.com

Whether you need shades that are retro, Euro or gold-encrusted with diamonds ($4,500, Gold & Wood), this 25-year-old shop has the goods. Its two Phoenix locations carry many designer lines and also handle prescription lenses for lines such as Oakley, Maui Jim and Tag Heuer, among others.

Top: Chanel $33, Bottom: Vintage $27

Nostalgic Alley Vintage Apparel
4532 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
623-241-7432
nostalgicalley.com

Sometimes it takes some retrospect to find a set of fashionable sunglasses. Nostalgic Alley offers recycled vintage mixed with contemporary styles, all for reasonable prices. Scour through the accessory department, and you may land yourself a pair of vintage Chanel sunglasses in pink for $33