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My New Sunglasses: Chanel 5120

I’ve been so busy at work lately I decided to reward myself. For some strange reason, I decided that one of my treats would be a pair of Chanel sunglasses. I say strange because I tend to lose or ruin my sunglasses pretty quickly so I’m perfectly happy with wearing cheapo sunglasses from Forever 21.

And for someone who didn’t have any particular style in mind, I’d say I chose very quickly. I knew I wanted tortoise shell frames so I zeroed in on two styles. But the other style, whose shape I preferred, had dark green lenses. I tend to get headaches from too dark lenses so I ruled that one out and settled for the 5120. Despite their quirky round shape, I was surprised at how they looked good on me (if I may say so). Even the SA said so and I could tell she was sincere.

The 5120’s round retro style frames remind me of the now sold out half gradient 5018s from Chanel’s Spring 2007 runway. You’ve seen them on the likes of Nicole Richie and Mary Kate Olsen. And I was surprised, from seeing photos of the Olsen twins, that the 5120s have half gradient lenses as well but are more subtle than the 5018s. Check out the difference between the two styles in the photo of the Olsen twins below.

The 5120s are new for 2008 and also come in black/white (which are way cool but were not available), red/black, red/light blue, caramel/black. I love them!

Ashley in 5120s and Mary Kate in 5018s [Photo via OK Mag]