Pared Puss & Boots sunglasses in Shell worn with Topshop Shirt

Before moving to Sydney I owned only a couple of pairs of sunglasses; they were mainly black, rather shapeless, and would proceed to break after only a couple of weeks wear.
Since being here (and upon realising that the sun shines year round) I’ve accumulated more pairs than I can count on my fingers and toes. So when you find an eyewear brand that ticks all the boxes (quality, style, price, and generally wearability) you hold on to them or dear life!

With an impressive lineup of colours and styles, local label Pared is at the top of my new fav sunglass brands. Actually scrap that, this brand IS my current favourite (I’m almost in danger of abandoning my entire eyewear collection to justify stocking up on every style).
Yes they do a kick-ass cateye in the best shade of washed out pink, but they also cover off a range of unisex shapes that you can share with your boy/best friend/sister/mum…. they pretty much have everyone covered.

Keep scrolling down for a look at some of my favourite styles this season, predictably they’re mainly pastels, but pop onto the Pared online store to view the entire range. This brand is destined for big things!

Poms + Pared Halva sunglasses in Burgundy worn with Prada Sweater and Asos Shorts

Pared Pools & Palms sunglasses in Watermelon worn with Zimmermann dress and Karen Walker knit.

Pared Puss & Boots sunglasses in Mellow Yellow worn with Antipodium jumper and Christian Dior Earrings.

Pared Soda & Pop sunglasses in Mellow Yellow worn with Equipment cami, Gorman jumper, Topshop skirt and Bensimon sneakers.

Illustrations by Phoebe Hamer, phoebeandlydia.com